tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36225266949134077392024-02-18T23:40:43.782-08:00Kingdom Heart MomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-90628558680008815352017-10-25T20:00:00.000-07:002017-10-25T20:00:14.123-07:00Curry in a Hurry<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ever have those times when you don't stop? Work. Kids. Sports. Non-Profits. Family. Dogs. Home. Laundry. Oh yes, husband... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a rough week and it only Wednesday... Curry in a Hurry to the rescue! Cooking relaxes me and makes me feel accomplished. This recipe is so easy! Go to the store and get cooking! Your family will LOVE you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Cups Organic Green Beans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Organic Onion Diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 large Organic Carrots, sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Cups Organic Baby Spinach</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Cups fresh Organic Green Beans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Inch piece of fresh organic Ginger </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Garlic Cloves, peeled</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Cans Unsweetened Coconut Milk </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Tablespoons Curry Powder </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt & Pepper to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In large bowl, coat chicken pieces with Curry, Salt & Pepper. Set aside. Heat oil and add onion. Saute for about two minutes. In blender, combine Coconut Milk, Garlic and Ginger. Blend until smooth. Add chicken and coconut milk mixture to pan. Cook on low for 10 minutes. I like my veggies crisp so I do not add them until the chicken is almost fully cooked. Add vegetables. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cover and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add the Spinach leaves to wilt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve alone or over Organic Jasmine Rice. This recipe is very forgiving. You can add or omit vegetables of your choice. You may also spice it up by using more Curry powder or make it milder by using less!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-20152875227875588202017-09-21T14:54:00.002-07:002017-09-21T21:10:05.474-07:00Gelatin Gummies<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 20pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #404040; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These homemade gummies are nutritious, good for the gut, joints, and skin. Grass-fed gelatin, has countless benefits but what is it? </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gelatin is largely made up of the amino acids glycine and proline. It is derived from the bones, fibrous tissues, and organs of animals. These amino acids are needed not only for proper skin, hair and nail growth, but for optimal immune function and weight regulation.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Glycine, which makes up about 1/3 of the amino acids in gelatin powder is anti-inflammatory and evidence is finding that it can help speed wound healing. According to Nourishing Traditions, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here are various health benefits to Gelatin, including:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For stubborn infections, some health care providers will further increase the dose until benefits are noted. Don’t be afraid to start with a few pellets and work the dose up as you get some personal experience with it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children, 3-10 years of age, can start with 1-3 pellets (NOT SCOOPS) for a few days before gradually increasing the dose. After this initial trial, you can increase to 1-3 pellets twice daily and then three times daily over a couple of weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never chew Lauricidin tablets; swallow them whole</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drink cold liquids when taking Lauricidin pellets, as hot liquids will melt them prematurely.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dose according to your response; some will need more and some will need less than the recommendations provided above.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Always start slow in order to prevent a “die-off effect” caused by too many bacteria, viruses, or fungi dying too quickly.</span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Probiotics</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Probiotics are bacteria that line your digestive tract and support your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and fight infection. They are a staple for immune system function. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When your GI tract isn’t functioning at peak performance, you may experience the following signs of occasional GI distress:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Abdominal discomfort/bloating</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigestion/nausea</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">GI distress can be the result of an imbalance in the makeup of healthy bacteria found in your intestines. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From Trader Joe’s Website: “Organic Virgin Coconut Oil</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">; it’s the packaging that’s different. Here, we’ve packaged the oil in single-serve packets – think condiments. Why, you ask? Turns out, there are people who prefer to use their </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Coconut Oil </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">in non-traditional ways, and those uses often necessitate portability. Glass jars aren’t known for their ease of transport – they can get heavy after a while. Some of those uses include flavoring coffee, adding moisture and flavor to a bowl of oatmeal, as hair conditioner, or moisturizer for your skin. These packets are also the ideal size for oil-pulling, a detoxification technique used primarily in Ayurvedic medicine that’s gained popularity in recent years. We’re selling </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trader Joe’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Packets</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in a 7.1 fluid ounce box of 14 packets (.51 fluid ounces each) for </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">$3.99</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This is a great value on a product you’ll see elsewhere for a higher price.”</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=++Ancient+Minerals+Magnesium+Oil+Spray" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Gentle-Applicator-Calming-Headaches/dp/B013PNZE22/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497396179&sr=1-3&keywords=kids+magnesium" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Magnesium Roller Blend </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">for children</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read all about the benefits of Magnesium</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://draxe.com/magnesium-supplements/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Swanson-Activated-Charcoal-260-Caps/dp/B0047TP6D6/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1497396847&sr=8-7&keywords=Activated%2BCharcoal&th=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Activated Charcoal</span></a></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Activated Charcoal is well known as a antidote as it adsorbs most organic toxins, chemicals and poisons before they can harm the body. Some Emergency Rooms administer large doses of activated charcoal for certain types of poisoning.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Activated charcoal is estimated to reduce absorption of poisonous substances up to 60%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is odorless, tasteless and nontoxic. (I use it regularly to whiten my teeth.)</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cold-medicines-children-1.3496164" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Official warnings have been in place since 2009</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> requiring cough and cold medication to state they mustn’t be administered to children under the age of six. Despite being potentially harmful, as many as one in five parents give these medications to young children. Adverse reactions in kids can be as severe as coma, seizures and death. Thankfully there are a number of safe remedies which can help kids feel better:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the early stages of a flu and to prevent it taking hold, we use </span><a href="http://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=27055&GR_URL=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2diHS0i" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oscillococcinum</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Writing this post has reminded me to stock up as it’s such a great remedy.</span></div>
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Copied from MommaRutthi.com - "Commonly known as vaginal steam baths, a more appropriate name would be yoni steam bath since it’s benefits go far beyond the vagina. These steam baths are incredibly healing to the perineum, uterus, and overall reproductive system. Women suffering from yeast, bacterial vaginosis, spasms, fibroids, painful menstruations, irregular menstruation, and fertility issues can greatly benefit from a vaginal and womb space steam bath. Steam baths penetrate and gently clean without spreading bacteria further through the reproductive system (like douching tends to do). The 10 herbs used promote blood circulation and oxygenation to the reproductive system, bring warmth back into the uterus, assist with proper PH balance, repair damaged tissues, and help break down scar tissue.</div>
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While contraindicated during pregnancy, this is a wonderful healing remedy for the postpartum mother. A new mother should wait until her bleeding has completely stopped and her sutures have completely healed before doing her first postpartum steam bath."<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times";">A Yoni Steam, also known as vaginal steam, is the ancient practice of sitting or squatting over steaming pot of water infused with herbs. It’s a powerful ally for women’s vitality in nourishing the uterus, regulating irregular cycles, reducing menstrual pain and imbalances and supporting fertility and reproductive health. It also supports spiritual and emotional cleansing and healing by reconnecting a woman with her feminine center and Inner Woman.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s important to understand that Yoni Steaming is not for cleaning your vulva or vagina. Your vagina is inherently self-cleaning. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the Yoni Steaming is described as cleansing, it is referring to the way the heat and steam supports our feminine bodies in their own natural release and vibrant vitality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yoni ~ meaning sacred place, vulva, vagina & womb. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat is medicine for the feminine body. Where cold causes contraction, heat supports opening and release. The moist heat softens the womb and the tissues, increases vital blood flow and supports your womb in releasing any stagnant blood that may have built up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For a pleasurable moontime and easing menstrual pain, imbalances and blood clots: Setting aside time for 1-3 Yoni Steam Rituals during your pre-menstrual phase are one of the best ways to prepare for your moontime / bleeding phase and nurture pelvic stagnancy and blood clots. The warming steam aids in cleansing and nourishing the uterine membrane. It’s important to know that healthy menstrual blood flows easily, in a bright red color with no clots.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For fertility: Yoni Steams are a great support in nourishing our feminine bodies into their natural state of fertility and creativity. It helps to create uterine membranes that are moist and receptive for conception to happen. If you are actively trying to conceive, you can use the Yoni Steam during your pre-ovulation phase up until ovulation, to prepare for conception. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do not steam after possible conception.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After miscarriage: During the vulnerable time following a miscarriage, a Yoni Steam Ritual may support your body in cleansing and can also be a wonderful tool for connecting with your feminine center and Inner Woman to avoid stagnant emotions taking root in your body. You can begin to Yoni Steam once your bleeding has ceased. It is important to take the time to honor the initiation of this experience and actively support the energetic and physical release.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Postpartum: Keeping women warm is at the heart of many women’s wisdom practices across the world, including traditional postpartum practices. Using Yoni Steams after birth brings nourishing heat, supports the body to release fluids, and aids the womb in shrinking back to pre-pregnancy size. If you have had a caesarian you want to wait a little longer than vaginal birth, until you’ve healed well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Peri-menopause and menopause: When your cycles are slowing down or changing, the Yoni Steam can stimulate circulation and support your womb to continue to release fully. On the other side of menopause, the warming steam can be revitalizing for vaginal dryness while nourishing a deep connection to your feminine center and Inner Woman in a time of initiation and transformation.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pelvic pain, tightness or pain during intercourse: For women experiencing pelvic pain, chronic holding, or tightness the Yoni Steam helps to soothe and relax the pelvic muscles. Combine the steam with breath awareness and full diaphragmatic breathing to relax your pelvic muscles and create a loving connection with your feminine center.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After Hysterectomy or other pelvic surgeries: The heat and warmth can be a soothing therapy for scar tissue. When combined with castor oil packs and massage it helps to increase vitality after surgery. Doing a Yoni Steam may also be helpful in emotionally and energetically reconnecting with your feminine center after an invasive procedure and experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When trying to support infertility or a specific condition where there may be particular contraindications to be aware of.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For me, it was love at first try. I find it to be such a deeply nourishing ritual. I don’t suffer from any menstrual or reproductive issues. It’s just something that I’ve been wanting to try for some time. <a href="https://mommaruthii.com/">Momma Rutthi</a> to the rescue! If you are local to San Diego or Temecula Valley, she’s your girl. Rutthi arrived with a basket full of colorful blankets. She quickly boiled the herbs that almost immediately infused my entire home with the scent of Lavender, Rosemary, and other herbs. We set up in my Master Bedroom for privacy. Once the herbs were ready, we headed upstairs where I sat on the vaginal steam stool. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rutthi bundled me up and left me to pray and relax. The steam was warm and soothing. After we finished, I was the most relaxed I have been in four months. Our family life has been in crisis mode since my husband was involved in an accident in January. (More on this maybe later. All is progressing extremely well and he’s on the mend.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Everyone knows breast is best. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends <span style="color: #555555;">e</span><em style="color: #555555;">xclusive breastfeeding for the first year. </em><span style="color: #333333;">Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #232323;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The importance of breastfeeding your baby, especially during his first few months, cannot be overemphasized. Breast milk is perfectly designed for your baby's physical and mental development. Breastfed babies tend to be more robust, more intelligent and free from allergies and other complaints, especially intestinal difficulties, than those on formula. In addition, colostrum produces by the mammary glands during the first few days of a baby's life helps guard him against colds, flu, polio, staph infections and viruses.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span>Breastfeeding is far more than nutrition. It is bonding, beautiful, comforting and beneficial for both mom and baby. What happens when baby is ready for food? Rice Cereal is certainly a less than desirable option that is finally being discounted as baby's first food.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #232323;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dr. Weston Price's studies revealed that foods--including organ meats, fish heads, fish eggs, shell fish, insects and animal fats--were rich in fat soluble vitamins A and D as well as macro- and trace minerals. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Egg yolks, rich in choline, cholesterol and other brain-nourishing substances, can be added to your baby’s diet as early as four months, as long as baby takes it easily. (If baby reacts poorly to egg yolk at that age, discontinue and try again one month later.) Cholesterol is vital for the insulation of the nerves in the brain and the entire central nervous system. It helps with fat digestion by increasing the formation of bile acids and is necessary for the production of many hormones. Since the brain is so dependent on cholesterol, it is especially vital during this time when brain growth is in hyper-speed. Choline is another critical nutrient for brain development. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The traditional practice of feeding egg yolks early is confirmed by current research. A study published in the June 2002 issue of the <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</em> compared the nutritional effects of feeding weaning infants 6-12 months of age regular egg yolks, enriched egg yolks, and an otherwise normal diet. The researchers found that both breastfed and formula-fed infants who consumed the egg yolks had improved iron levels when compared with the infants who did not. In addition, those infants who got the egg yolks enriched with extra fatty acids had 30 percent to 40 percent greater DHA levels than those fed regular egg yolks. No significant effect on blood cholesterol levels was seen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thus, the best choice for baby is yolks from pasture-fed hens raised on flax meal, fish meal, or insects since they will contain higher levels of DHA. Why just the yolk? The white is the portion that most often causes allergic reactions, so wait to give egg whites until after your child turns one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Don’t neglect to put a pinch of salt on the egg yolk. While many books warn against giving salt to babies, salt is actually critical for digestion as well as for brain development. Use unrefined salt to supply a variety of trace minerals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;">Around four months is a good time to start offering cod liver oil, which is an excellent source of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA (also important for brain development) as well as vitamins A and D. Start with a 1/4 teaspoon of high-vitamin cod liver oil or 1/2 teaspoon regular dose cod liver oil, doubling the amount at 8 months. Use an eye dropper at first; later baby can take cod liver oil mixed with a little water or fresh orange juice.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Puréed meats can be given at six months (or even earlier if baby is very mature). Meats will help ensure adequate intake of iron, zinc, and protein with the decrease in breast milk and formula.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A variety of fruits can be introduced at this time. Avocado, melon, mangoes and papaya can be mashed and given raw. High-pectin fruits such as peaches, apricots, apples, pears, cherries and berries should be cooked to break down the pectin, which can be very irritating to the digestive tract.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As time goes by, move up in complexity with food and texture. At about six to eight months, vegetables may be introduced, one at a time so that any adverse reactions may be observed. Carrots, sweet potatoes and beets are excellent first choices. All vegetables should be cooked (steamed preferably), mashed and mixed with a liberal amount of fat, such as grass-fed butter or coconut oil, to provide nutrients to aid in digestion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Early introduction to different tastes is always a good plan to prevent finickiness. Feed your little one a touch of buttermilk, yogurt or kefir from time to time to familiarize them with the sour taste. Lacto-fermented roots, like sweet potato or taro, are another excellent food for babies to add at this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bone broth sounds weird. But all we are talking about here is homemade soup stock – simple chicken or beef broth made by using bones like your mom or grandma may have done to make soup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unlike the store-bought variety, homemade broth is loaded with minerals, gelatin, and glycosaminoglycans (which include substances like chondroitin and glucosamine, keratin and hyaluronic acid and more). These nutrients help in the development and health of teeth, bones, hair, nails, and joints in babies and adults alike.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bone broth is also a digestive elixir that helps the lining of a baby’s digestive tract to mature and strengthen, preparing baby’s tummy to digest more complicated foods down the road. Then simply warm the broth to feed it to your baby on a spoon or offer her sips from a cup. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Baby can now consume a variety of foods including creamed vegetable soups, homemade stews and dairy foods such as cottage cheese, mild harder raw cheese, cream and custards. Hold off on grains until one year, with the possible exception of soaked and thoroughly cooked brown rice, which can be served earlier to babies who are very mature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Grains, nuts and seeds should be the last food given to babies. This food category has the most potential for causing digestive disturbances or allergies. Babies do not produce the needed enzymes to handle cereals, especially gluten-containing grains like wheat, before the age of one year. Even then, it is a common traditional practice to soak grains in water and a little yogurt or buttermilk for up to 24 hours. This process jump-starts the enzymatic activity in the food and begins breaking down some of the harder-to-digest components. The easiest grains to digest are those without gluten like brown rice. When grains are introduced, they should be soaked for at least 24 hours and cooked with plenty of water for a long time. This will make a slightly sour, very thin porridge that can be mixed with other foods.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-39539288571978114992015-10-10T09:53:00.001-07:002015-10-10T09:53:21.906-07:00Chicken Pot Pie<br />
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1 cup sliced peeled carrots<br />
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1 cup shelled peas or thawed frozen<br />
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4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces<br />
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2 tablespoons chopped shallot<br />
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour (replace with Gluten-Free flour)<br />
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1 1/2 cups chicken stock<br />
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1/2 cup half and half<br />
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1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley<br />
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1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water<br />
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One 9 inch pie dough round, homemade or purchased<br />
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*I strive to only use organic ingredients, especially when it comes to dairy and any meat. Organic Roots and Barron's are my first choice stores to buy everything for this recipe.<br />
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Preheat the oven to 400*. Bring saucepan three-f<span style="text-align: center;">ourths full lightly salted water to a boil. Using pasta insert or large sieve, immerse the carrot pieces and peas in the water and boil until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Lift out, drain, and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the corn, boiling for 1 minute. Set aside. </span><br />
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In a large frying pan with a lid over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chicken and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.<br />
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Sprinkle in the flour and stir well. Stir in the stock, wine, half and half, and parsley and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the carrots, peas and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 9 inch pie dish or individual ramekins.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-17479304358595570182013-12-17T22:44:00.003-08:002013-12-17T22:52:25.051-08:00Last Minute Gift Idea ~ Peppermint Bath Salts<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 lbs. Grass-Fed Ground Beef</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sautee onion until softened and set aside. In large mixing bowl combine beef, rice, cilantro, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper. Form meatballs and place on a cookie sheet. My family prefers small meatballs but you can make them any size that you like. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-91471903639157787902013-11-05T07:59:00.001-08:002013-11-05T07:59:57.172-08:00Thankful Tree<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm sure you've all seen the cutest Thankful Trees on Pinterest, right? Well, my neighbor stopped by and told me she was making a paper Thankful Tree. It got me thinking I should make one, too and this is what I came up with! </span><div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">I love my Instagram pictures but I still long for prints! Guess what I found?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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24 squares for $12! You're going to love them!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-65054679230535573362013-07-03T11:28:00.000-07:002013-07-03T11:28:35.169-07:00Lime Grilled Chicken <br />
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Juice of 4 limes<br />
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp chili powder<br />
1 tsp dried oregano<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
1 tsp dried sage<br />
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The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-26112006464964383662013-06-29T11:42:00.002-07:002013-06-29T11:42:56.933-07:00New Master Bedroom<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't remember any other time in my life that I have loved my bedroom so much! We have the perfect mattress, sheets and space. We bought our first TV for our room a couple of years ago. Sometimes, its off for weeks at a time. We mostly use it to watch movies or when one of us is sick. I love to just go in there to read or have a quiet moment, in a family of six, that time is precious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're moving in the next few months! Since we will be buying some new furniture, my very practical hubby said I could start looking now but I can't buy anything until we're moved in. That way, we don't have to move as much and the furniture store can deliver whatever we buy. Genius. Love him! (The only down-side is that our house will be empty as I start selling off the furniture that I'm not taking with us.)</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-76836297089304650822013-06-19T20:34:00.000-07:002013-06-19T20:34:10.087-07:00Summer Fun and Chicken Salad<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We've been on summer vacation for 3 weeks now. It's been such a whirlwind! I've caught up on some crafting, cleaning, organizing and work. The kids have had end of the year banquets, piano recital and volleyball tryouts. Every. Day. For. One. Week. Straight. Congrats to our Sophomore who has officially made the Varsity Volleyball Team! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomorrow we get to actually enjoy some summer fun! We'll be going to my sweet neighbor's dad's house for a swim. My friend, Michelle at <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.homehatchery.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Home Hatchery</span></a> </span>posted this <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.homehatchery.com/chicken-salad/">Chicken Salad</a> </span>recipe recently. I'll whipping up a batch for our pool-side lunch! Everyone loves company that brings good food, right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found my next project! Pinned <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/red-white-blue-mason-jars/">HERE</a>!</span></span></div>
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Do you want to know the secret to getting kids to help with chores? Pay them!!! Allow me to clarify. Our kids have daily and weekly chores that they do not get paid for. Their chores contribute to the family, and that's that. We're a team and we take care of each other and all that we've been blessed with. We do reward them for extra chores. Last night, I made my list:<br />
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Dust shutters<br />
Weed side yard<br />
Organize book shelf<br />
Water indoor plants<br />
Turn compost<br />
Wash dogs<br />
Clean fridge<br />
Hose down patio<br />
Organize garage<br />
Vacuum stairs<br />
Dust family photo wall<br />
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Heck, I even threw in "make dinner" for the family for $10! So worth it!<br />
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All the chores have a dollar value ranging from $1- $10 depending on the amount of work and time required.<br />
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The Popsicle sticks have the chore written on one side and the dollar amount on the other. The way that it works is, pick a stick, do the chore, get paid, then choose another.<br />
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They're all saving for something so they are very motivated! ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-9492046839425094352013-06-07T09:44:00.002-07:002013-06-07T10:22:17.264-07:00Polk-A-Dot Tumblers<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I saw these really pretty glasses on<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/160933386657218992/"> <span style="color: blue;">Pinterest</span></a><span style="color: blue;">.</span> They look a little Anthro. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dip the Q-Tips in the paint and dot away! So easy, my 8 year old helped! I'd love to make some gold or silver ones for the holidays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is our first week of summer vacation. Everything is winding down for us. As you can see by looking at my kitchen table, I went into craft overload! :D I'm hoping to post the rest of what I made this weekend including a couple of recipes. Happy weekend!!!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-2003827026320025452013-05-30T15:21:00.000-07:002013-05-30T15:22:40.201-07:00Red, White & Blue<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friend introduced me to this local, small business a few weeks ago. Look what I bought!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sarah is working on getting their website up and running. For now, you can shop, order and see more pics of her beautiful wreaths on her FB page:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you, Sarah! </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817055735343961422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622526694913407739.post-30852845190934605972013-05-25T11:23:00.001-07:002013-05-25T12:40:56.278-07:00Memorial Day and a New Military MomI've always had so much respect for our military men and women. I never imagined that we would be a military family. I married a chiropractor. I'm not sure what the stats are but I'm certain it ranks at the top of the list for safety! Our family practice is exactly 8 minutes from our home. My husband comes home for dinner every night. We often have time for breakfast together too as his day begins at 9am. I can easily pop over during lunch for a staff meeting or quick lunch. I'm just not military, law enforcement or firefighter wife material. Of course, God knew that! I love my life. I'm blessed. I'm comfortable.<br />
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You know how God uses trials to stretch our faith... You know that if you're not in a trail now, there's one just around the corner. In the economy and sovereignty of God, that's just how it works. <br />
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Our son, is 20 years old. He is my first born from a previous relationship in high school. Talk about a story of redemption! God makes all things new. He brings beauty from ashes, its true! I'm planning on sharing those details with you very soon. For now, lets fast forward to 2011.<br />
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Our son graduated from high school! More specifically, home school. Awesome! Exciting! New chapter! <br />
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College was not something he was even remotely interested in. His dream was to serve in the United States Marine Corps. Well, let me tell you, I couldn't be more proud of him. It takes a very specific calling for this, bravery and strong resolve.<br />
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We had several hoops to jump through over the past two years. In order to get physically ready, our son lost over 65 pounds! And not only did he lose that weight, he's gained a ton of muscle. I'm not kidding, this kid is strong. Although, homeschoolers are afforded the same criteria as public school to serve In the military, we hit a few bumps along the way. After meeting those there came, physical, written, and medical tests. Once he passed all those requirements, we got the green light.<br />
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Right now, we have a ship date (the start of Bootcamp) for October. I'm super excited and I'm nervous. I know my son will do very well. He'll literally be within an hours drive. I'm just not sure what our lives will be like without him. He's personality lights up a room. He's so funny! Even when I try to be upset at him, he makes me laugh. He's just a cool and sweet young man. My husband and I can count on him for whatever our family needs. <br />
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"See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me." Isaiah 49:15<br />
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"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.<br />
Jeremiah 29:11<br />
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I know it will be tough. Many tears will be shed. He will be missed. But I also know, God's promises are true and HE will sustain us. I covet your prayers for my family! <br />
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~Very soon Military Mom to be ❤<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I jumped at the chance to get my hands on some of their chickens. I went ahead and purchased the buy 10 get 1 Free Whole Chickens. They are 'pasture-raised, non-vegetarian-fed, worm-eating, bug srcatching, no-soy, no-GMO'. It is hands-down the best chicken we've had. The biggest difference that my husband and I noticed was the texture. It was noticeably more tender. Thank you, Primal Pastures! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eleven chickens probably won't last us long. With a family of six and three teenagers, we are right at the point were one chicken is no longer enough. So, two roasted chickens for dinner it is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we bought "our" iPad two years ago for "school" I decided I didn't want the back to get scratched. You know, some people don't care about that sort of thing </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*gasp* </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">well, not me! So I set out looking for something to protect my "precious". I really did call it that at first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my fellow homeschool moms had a really cool scripture sticker on her iPhone and I just had to have it. I ordered one for my phone and one for my iPad. You can find yours at </span><a href="http://skinit.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Skinit.</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">com. </span>There are three reasons why I love this sticker. First, its a scripture in a super cool graphic. Second, and most practically, it prevents scratches. Finally, its PINK! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had that part covered but what if the kids dropped it? Time to find something to protect it....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My go-to on-line shopping place is <span style="color: blue;">Etsy. </span>I adore mom-made stuff. I just love the thought of my purchase helping a family pay for some type of extra-curricular activity for her kids. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelakaydesigns"><span style="color: blue;">Angela Kay Designs</span></a> had just what I was looking for! It's so beautiful and so chevron.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hosted my first<a href="http://www.origamiowl.com/"> <span style="color: blue;">Oragami Owl</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>Living Locket party! These are just some of the lockets we made. So beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you seen the gorgeous new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gather-Paleo-Entertaining-Bill-Staley/dp/1936608480/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367865517&sr=8-1&keywords=gather+cookbook"><i>Gather, the Art of Paleo Entertaining</i> </a>book? Oh em gee! It's stunning. I ordered my copy from Amazon before it released. Honestly, it felt like a surprise when it was delivered because I had forgotten about it. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't wait to use to plan our next dinner with family and friends!</span></div>
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