Rainbow Library

We had our books up in a closet and I could never get to the books so we always read the same few. When they were down at ground level, they were all over the ground! I decided to bring them down, and start reading  with the kiddos again. I think this will help them want to put the books back and it looks so nice on the eyes! We also made library cards, they got to tell me what pictures they wanted and then I laminated them! Now each boy can check out two books and he has to return those books if he wants to check out new books! It has really created less chaos and given them the chance to really find new books to read!

While I'm on the book thing, I wanted to tell you bedtime has been amazingly different since I've decided it's "bedtime" not "sleeptime". I put the boys in bed after bath and brushing teeth, I read a book, sing a song, say our prayers, and leave them to read their books. They have to stay on their beds, which become boats when I leave the room.. so they can't get off them! I think J has really loved the responsibility of turning off his lamp when it is time for bed. Q gets a little fussy when the lights go off before he wants but that's what the night light is for! Tonight I put them to bed, they were adorable reading their books, had one toy in their hands, and in about 15 minutes later the lights were off! I hope they can make this a long lasting habit, books are so important to me.. I didn't read enough as a child and I just want my kids to enjoy the journey of a book!

Who Needs Orlando?!

Yes, its just another day at WAL-MART!

  Only in my town can your find Mickey Mouse while picking up your groceries, and SANTA CLAUS getting groceries in the summer time! :) Are you being good or bad!?

My Fighting Green Drink

Yes, I too am loving my daily Green Drink/ Green Smoothie. Have I noticed a weight loss yet?? no. Have I noticed better health?? not really. I guess I've got some other things to work on. Have I noticed it's addictive quality, curve of appetite and added energy! YES!

Unfortunately , I don't own a BlendTec or VitaMix so I have to be careful what i put in.. like key limes leave too much rind and cashews are a no- go either..

Here are some favorites (and other ideas) I add to my green drink fresh or frozen (not everything at the same time.. but you can if you want too!) Make your breakfast a Mean Green Super Strong Fighting Machine!!

Coconut Milk

Orange Juice

Grape Juice

Fresh Spinach

fights: age-related muscular degeneration, cancer, cataracts, fibrosis, night blindness

aids: memory and vision

Kale

fights: allergies, cancer, heart disease, age-related muscular degeneration

aids: bones and vision

Cranberries

fight: allergies, colon cancer, heart disease, urinary track infections

Blackberries

fight:allergies, cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol

aid: regularity and weight control

Blueberries

fight: cancer, heart disease, urinary track infection, wrinkles

aid: memory

Raspberries

fight: allergies, cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol

aid: regularity

Strawberries

fight: birth defects, cancer, constipation, heart disease

aid: memory, regularity, wound healing

Papaya

fights:cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

aids: immune function, vision, wound healing

Pineapple

fights: cancer, heart disease

aids: digestion, immune function

Mango

fights: cancer, heart disease

aids: digestion and vision

Banana

fights: cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney stones, premenstrual syndrome, stroke

aids: energy 

Avocado

(so yum!)

fights: cancer, dry hair, heart disease, high cholesterol

aids: weight loss

Yogurt

fights: cancer, canker sores, diarrhea, high blood pressure, yeast infection

aids: bones, digestion, immune function, and weight control

Honey

fights: allergies, stomach problems, so much more..

aids: wound healing, weight loss, athletic performance, antiseptic, antibiotic

Key Lime

Collard Greens

Flax Seed

This handout accredits the "Giant Book of Kitchen Counter Cures, by Karen Cicero and Colleen Pierre for the food information.

Add new things! Let me know your favorites!!
Mix it Up and Love it!!

xoxo