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Hey family,
I haven’t done a hair post in a bit, but am planning on it soon. After being Natural for two years, I think I finally have a routine and products that work best for me (for now–I hear that can change). I the meantime, this infographic, courtesy of Naturallycurly.com provides a great graphic about aiding hair growth.
Check it out and thanks for stopping by!
Love,
Blen
Hey family,
The world celebrates Easter with bunnies, chocolate, baskets and new clothes. As people of God, we know the real reason behind this season and it is Jesus!
While Jesus walked among people, He gave–by demonstrating how to love and treat one another. He also healed blessed, delivered, encouraged, corrected, chastised and saved (see the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). After dying a horrific death on the cross for EVERYONE’S sins, (yes–even that ornery neighbor), Jesus triumphantly rose again three days later, so we can all be saved by receiving the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38-39). Not only can we be saved and go to Heaven, we can live life abundantly here on Earth! (John 10:10). “Abundantly” does not mean trouble-free, or a guaranteed life on “Easy Street” mind you, rather, God does promise to take care of us (Matthew 6:25-34), and promises never to leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). Is that GOOD news or what?! Just these few reasons should prompt you to celebrate Jesus!
May God bless you and your family this Resurrection season and always!
Love,
Blen
Infographic from Pinterest. Repinned from Home –> The Truth Has Been Spoken or More Words For My Walls by Holly Martin
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Hey family,
A couple of posts back, I wrote about trying out green smoothies, from a website called simplegreensmoothies.com. A month later and I have to say—IT’S A HABIT!! I actually look forward to mixing up my frozen, nourishing treat which is basically spinach, banana or berry mix with almond milk. I even branched out and “upgraded” my smoothies by adding:
Almond, walnut or pecan “nut butter” (after buying some, I started making them myself! All you need are raw nuts, a little coconut oil, sea salt, a food processor and blend till smooth!)
Kale
Mixed greens
Collard greens (not my fav)
Mustard Greens (not my fav)
Flax seeds
Coconut water
I do I need to rotate my greens a little more, but overall I am chuffed about getting in more fruit, veggies and protein, which is highly beneficial for everybody. So…..want to get in on the action?
While I am not affiliated with the company, it just so happens that simplegreensmoothies.com is having a 30 day challenge starting next week. This will kick-start your smoothie-love and you’ll be hooked and can’t get free. Details are here.
If you are not adventurous, I recommend starting off with the recommendations from the site. This way, you’ll like the smoothie and want to continue drinking them. There is no financial obligation, no penalties, no obligation or anything. And, no, this is NOT the only thing you consume for 30 days! Feel free to eat what you typically do–you’ll notice over time that the cravings for excessive amounts of unhealthy food will dissipate, and you’ll start to make healthier food choices overall. Then you can have the cake or chips as a treat without wrecking your health! It’s a win-win situation!
Bottom line: This is a way to get more fresh produce, vitamins and minerals in your diet, Family. We want to take good care of the temple God gave us while we are here, right? Try the green smoothies out and let me know how you like them!
God bless,
Blen
Hey family!
One of my dear sisters asked me about blogging about healthy food choices and I am only too happy to oblige. While we are not here to stay, I am of the mind while we are here, we should try, with God’s help, to do what we can to take good care of ourselves so we can head off preventable illnesses as much as possible. Of course, things happen that are out of our control, but we can control eating fried foods and large quantities of sweets every day.
Last year, I started making small dietary changes by incorporating more fruits, veggies and whole-wheat, and decreasing white, sugar, refined flour and caffiene. Eventually I started to eliminate wheat and “traditional” dairy, replacing them with gluten-free grains and almond or hemp milk. It seems I have more energy and lost a couple of inches. I do indulge every now and again with cake, chips or bread as a treat.
Well, Blen, what’s left to eat? Lots of things, we just need to break out of what we traditionally eat. The next few posts will focus on some simple info to incorporate in your diet. Let’s start small with this graphic on blueberries from MindBodyGreen.com
These powerful little berries can be put into your pancakes, spooned into your yogurt, put into a fruit parfait with granola, or into a smoothie (my favorite). Check your grocer’s freezer or the produce section of your market and stock up! While organic is best, it can be pricey. You can get around that by soaking them in equal parts vinegar and water for a few minutes and then rinsing.
Bottom line: Let today be the last day to not take better care of yourself through healthier eating habits. Nothing changes if nothing changes.
Love,
Blen
Infographic from MindBodyGreen.com
Hey family!
While everyday should be one for love, I know February is the official love month (well at least it up until the 14th). In honor of the occasion, I’d like to share some of the very things I love.
Some of you know, while I do like my goodies, since I am over 19 now, I do try to eat healthy meals 80% (or better) of the time. This has two benefits: I can eat and enjoy other things (in moderation) when I go out, on holidays, birthdays, etc. Also, and moreover, once you start eating better, you really do not desire the junk as much. I did not think I’d see the day when I could not wait to get home to my spinach. Yep, I said spinach–it’s a favorite! Let me tell you one way I enjoy this versatile green.
Fruit: Fresh or frozen (organic, if possible) your choice
Greens: (organic, if possible) spinach, kale or romaine lettuce and uncooked, of course.
Liquids: almond, soy, rice or cow’s milk, water (filtered or boiled and cooled) or coconut water.
Blender: I use a Hamilton Beach I purchased from Kmart for $20 or so.
On average, it’s a 60/40 ratio of fruit to veggies. Since the green smoothies are packed with fiber and nutrients, you are full for a couple of hours. These make a great snack when you have to be in the car for awhile or you’re running errands. I will eventually move past the spinach and try the other greens, but I believe in a slow hurry sometimes (that’s code for fraidy-cat). 🙀
Bottom line: Trust me, I am a Red Velvet Cake head. If I can do a green smoothie and love it, anyone can! Try it out and let me know how you like it!
Love,
Blen
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