Moody Monday: Gratitude List

In lite of the current plight of the US economy, the world seems to be in a constant funk.  Every day is a challenge. We often wonder, what will happen next? Once we are in this negative space, its difficult to see our lives in other ways.

If we want CHANGE, we must be that change in words, actions, and emotion.  To start the process, I encourage you to create your "gratitude list" today: a list of all your blessings. Its an unspoken way of saying thank you to the universe, but also helps see life at its fullest.  Life is about LIVING, but we can't live fully when we are choking our spiritual/emotional joy.

Moody Monday: Vote

I'm currently taking statistics and its got my mind racing about all the research possibilities available.  I'd like to take a poll:

For those that have had a hospital birth, how many had not one intervention (pitocin, epidural, foceps, vacuum, cytotec, etc.). If you did please specify what you had.

Wednesday wisdom: Cypher

Many people are clueless about the ever present cycle of intervention, but I'm here to tell you - it exists.  While most women have their baby at the hospital, some don't educate themselves about intervention. Possibly because they trust that the staff decisions will offer complete safety or because there isn't a lot of research to negate it? Out is there? No matter what your birth choices are, knowledge is always power in maintaining your autonomy. I encourage you to read up!

Feasting Friday: Morris Code?

Americas food supply seems to be getting more and more mysterious and tainted these days.  The FDA has a strong hold on just about every thing and the consumer is the last one to know how the food is produced even though we are the ones purchasing it.  So, start taking charge of what is put on your families table by Reading Produce Codes.

Moody Monday: Investment

With the busy lifestyle Americans live, women are expected to maintain a household and career. Too often, women of childbearing age are forced to decide between the two.  Our society makes it damn near impossible to do both 100%: many work just to pay someone else to care for and raise their children. Whatever choice speaks to your heart remember that time flies, babies grow up fast and you only get one "first" for it all. Pour your heart into raising strong, intelligent, empowered children of the future.

Feasting Friday: You Can't Eat Just One

I've made these TWICE and they are scrumpdiddilyupmtious :-)  1st time I followed the exact instructions using currants instead of cherries and flax seeds in place of sesame seeds.  The 2nd time I used the cherries because they give some tang, pistachio nuts, less honey, added agave nectar, and tahini.  Basically use what you have and make it taste good.


Healthy Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars