I love to cook!

Well, I love trying new low fat vegan recipes.  One of my favorite cookbook authors is Isa Chandra Moskowitz.  I just made her Macaroni and Trees recipe.  I love her creative writing and sense of humor as well as her recipes!  Try saying, "macaroni and trees" out-loud - then you really get the effect!  Anyway, this easy and creamy recipe was a great afternoon snack for me and my family.  As the day got cool, we enjoyed a nice small bowl of this warming comfort food. 

Ok, I'm Screaming Health Awareness!

I just stopped into my local grocery store and heard the announcement over the PA system, that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with that, the recorded voice suggested a variety of proceeded foods and artificial sweeteners to add to the shopping cart of the listeners. I cannot emphasize enough, that when you focus your awareness on something, more of that "something" will show up in your life.  Please, join me in making October Health Awareness Month.  You are so powerful.  Harness the power of your thoughts and emotions for the good of all! 

Parenting Wisdom You Can’t Live Without

When you are feeling stressed, and your kids are pushing your buttons, rather than re-act, make a choice to re-spond!  
Responding is within your power.  Remember to zip your lips, breathe, shift your body weight, pause, tune in – and respond.  

You hold the key to your vibrant success!

The parenting wisdom you can’t live without lies in your ability to  regain your sense of calm and respond.  You have the answers – just create the emotional space to access them.  Unlock them!

Health Awareness Month

There is much chatter about October being Cancer Awareness month.  

From my perspective, what you think about, you bring about.  

So why raise your awareness to cancer?  Choose to focus your awareness on your health and vitality, and take actions to support your wellness and your healing?

Here are my tips, as I learned from one of my instructors at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition:

Eat these foods Daily:
Greens
Onions
Mushrooms
Beans
Berries 
and
Seeds
Dr. Joel Fuhrman has compiled this list of simple foods that will actually restore your body on a cellular level, as well as bolster it against dis-ease.  These foods are readily available in your grocery store, simple to prepare and inexpensive.  The price of medical care is HUGE, the price of wellness is very SMALL.

Ready to Launch into the New School Year?

Back-to-School-Launch for Parents:  

• ·         Wake up 5 minutes earlier and visualize your day, from beginning to end, unfolding exactly as you would like it to
• ·         Choose a touch-stone and place it in your pocket or in a place that you will see it often.  When you see it or touch it, use this as an opportunity to ground yourself in the present moment.  Stop your mind from crazy-multi-tasking and focus in on the matter at hand
• ·         Practice 10 deep slow breaths counting 4 seconds in, 8 seconds hold and 8 seconds out. You can do this exercise watching TV, walking the dog, or showering.  Breathing in this manner will release both toxins and stress that have accumulated in your body
• ·         Master the Pause.  When your child is speaking with you, pause what you are “doing” and BE with them with your full attention.  When your hot buttons are pushed by your kids, pause and remain silent until you can reclaim your calm.

Pro-Crastinating

I've been procrastinating something, like a Pro!  I love dissecting words and discovering their hidden meanings.  

Here's what I've been pro-crastinating.  Everything technological!  Being a holistic parent, my focus is on my awareness (what I think about, I bring about).  Harmony and wellness in my own family are high on my priority list.  Nurturing my precious clients and being a clear conduit to support their transformation is my professional purpose.
Updating my website, blogging, keeping up with linked-in...I'm a pro at procrastinating.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

Summer's End

How to you plan to stretch and grow at this time of new beginnings when your kids start school?