​Nutrient-Rich Snack Examples For You &The Little Ones:

Recipes can be great, for people who have time. I'm a recipe kind of person myself but not its everyday I have time to follow one. So I like to think of basic components - protein, fruit &veggie and grain. ​One pot soups or casseroles are your best friend!

​For Soups - choose a protein such as beans, meat / seafood, chickpeas, lentils, tofu or tempeh. Add veggies, herbs and spices, broth stock or water. You can add in a grain like noodles, or serve it with a whole grain bread on the side. *This is a great way to use produce before it spoils btw.

For Casseroles - The same concept as making a soup but instead of broth add a sauce and bake this dish in the oven.

For One Pot Meals - Usually prepared in a crock pot or slow cooker. Simply add components such as frozen chicken breasts, a jar of salsa, corn and rice or black beans. Set the time & go!

Use Positive Statements: Tell children what they CAN do instead of what they cant do.
Give Simple Instruction: To many instructions at once can be overwhelming and confusing.
Model "I" Messages: Use language that expresses your feelings and the reasons behind them.
Ask Open Ended Questions: Talk to children, not at them. Ask open-ended questions that allow children to to explain their thought processes and stay curious.
Offer choices you can live with: Give children a choice whenever possible, but be ready to honor their decisions.

• Acknowledge and accept all of your child's feelings and emotions.

This allows your child to feel secure when sharing their feelings.

• ​Describe what you see your child doing rather than just saying "good job".

They want to know you see and appreciate their efforts.

• Help your child make connections to familiar experiences or information.

When your child is having a moment of pickiness, explain to them that trying new things can help them find other things that they love to eat.

• Use words that help build your child's vocabulary.

"This ice cream is delicious. It has a creamy texture."

• Repeat and extend thing your child says to you.

If he or she is looking at a book &says "I like lizards," you might say "I know you do. what do you like about them?" 

Practice speaking affirmations allowed before, during and even at the end of your day.

I honor who I am.
know whats best for me &whats not.
The love I have for myself is unmatched. Nobody fcks with me harder than i fck w myself!
I refused to settle for less than I'm worth. I am worthy of living in the overflow at all times.
I deserve everything it is that my heart desires.
If i put the work in to manifest it, then anything i want is mine.
I am speaking and believing my way into a new chapter.
Anything and everything is possible for me. 

I honor who I am.
I see everything with beauty and color.
My life is filled with an abundance of goodness.
I'm thankful to be living another day.
I am grateful to have excellent health, prosperity and true love.
Whats mine is mine. Whats for me will always be for me.
I have limitless potential. I will achieve greatness.
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I honor who I am.
I am proud of myself!
I offered my best self today.
I am looking forward to a new morning.
Today is now in my past and I will let it stay there.
It's time to allow my body, mind and spirit to rest.
I have the power to make tomorrow phenomenal.
My day begins and ends with gratitude and joy.

Feel the feeling but don't become the emotion. Witness it. Allow it. Release it.
Fighting this feeling wont help, i'll relax and allow it to pass.
I stay present and ground myself in this moment.
I am okay, my anxiety isn't always rational.
I tune into my body and release tension from my muscles.
I am stronger than i give myself credit for. I always survive this.
Anxiety is normal. It tells me its time to use my coping strategies.
​I honor who I am.

When I'm Having An Attack, this mantra helps me breathe through it every time!

My typical celebration would involve making a yummy autumn dinner and inviting family and friends over to celebrate new comings, while also remembering our passed loved ones.  Then after everyone leaves I do a small, private meditation. Involving things like candles, fallen leaves, gourds and/or pumpkins, photos of any loved ones who have passed, my crystals and sage.. Sorry to be disappointing to some, but Satanism is not on the agenda. Some have made Samhain to be about something it is not. I mean really, for all the darkness, ghosts and evil talk, Samhain, like all Wiccan holidays, is most firmly rooted in the natural world, and in natural processes. Death is a natural thing, and this holiday is the time when we acknowledge and honor its place in our lives.

Autumn, Hoodies, Comfortable Weather, Squishy Socks, Tim Burton, Pumpkin Cookies!
I CAN KEEP GOING!
Literally everything that comes with what can be referred to as "The Darker Half Of The Year". 

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES
Visiting farmers markets for yummy fall favorites, corn mazes, hay rides, bonfires, etc.. 

ALTAR / HOME DECORATIONS AND SYMBOLS
ACORNS, APPLES, BLACK CANDALS, BROOMS, CARVED PUMKINS, CAULDRON, FALL FLOWERS &LEAVES, NUTS &BERRIES, CORN HUSKS, ETC.

Six popular types of meditation practice:
mindfulness meditation
spiritual meditation
focused meditation
movement meditation
mantra meditation
transcendental meditation

As a woman, I'm not afraid to share with you that I myself am VERY prone to these things!
Iv literally been dealing with everything that can possibly go wrong down there for as long as I can remember! From ovarian cysts all the way to BV &UTI's. I myself was ashamed. I'll admit that. I thought everyday, am I not cleaning up correctly? Do I not do proper care? What am I doing wrong? So me being who I am, I thought.. let me educate myself on this. Some of us don't know &that's ohkay! Some of us do know &that's amazing!
I'm sharing because I want you to understand that I'm not speaking on something I haven't experienced myself &I need you to know it can be cared for naturally! You don't have to rely on harsh chemicals like Monistat or Summer's Eve soaps. I mean some of us have relied on soaps for PH balance. Some of us rely on Monistat for yeast infections but after awhile how many of us notice that it stops working for us bc our bodies become immune to it! I mean sometimes you use these things to treat one issue and end up with another.

Its NOT always about hygiene. Don't get me wrong.. it can be.
However, it can also be our birth control, our soap or even sex. 

​BV, Yeast Infections Or UTI's
*Sex - When it comes to sex some of us don't realize what unprotected sex or having multiple partners can do to our PH balance. It throws of good and bad bacteria. Some of you may argue that our vagina is constantly cleansing itself which is true, this is why we have discharge regularly. However if our bad bacteria over powers our good, infections arise. 

*Coconut Oil - Giiiiiirl, when I say this stuff works wonders I MEAN THAT SH*T! I use coconut oil for everything in the book! EVERYTHING! Recently, I tried using it for some BV irritation &succeeded beyond what I needed it for! Not only did it sooth the irritation but it cleared up everything in TWO days!

*Milk Or Plain Greek Yogurt - Same concept.

​*Hydrogen Peroxide - Outer Care Only! Helps sooth any itchiness or irritation.

​How To :
-Listen babies, there is nothing wrong with sexual expression. However, you need to start practicing safer sex. Like condoms! Birth control prevents pregnancy not infections! &Then there is straight minimizing your sexual partners.
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-Melt down some organic coconut oil in a jar/container. Soak a non scented tampon in the oil &insert it for at least 2/3 hours. Do this twice a day w a couple hours in between care. Id say do it for 3 days unless you feel you need it for a few more. Do this when you notice symptoms rising for better results.

-For hydrogen peroxide you can add a few drops to a cotton swab and dab it to the irritated area a few times a day.

* I chose coconut oil bc I already use it for everything else so I'm familiar w it. Think of it as the same concept as oil pulling. If you've never tried it, it's basically absorbing all the bad bacteria and when you remove the tampon you're pulling all that "nasty" out with it. Don't be afraid to look!
​​* Iv never tried milk or yogurt but I have friends who arent fans of coconut oil and have tried the alternatives &it's worked for them. Im sure you all know, no one vagina is the same as the next.
*Always wash your peri area BEFORE trying any of these remedies.
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Ovarian Cysts, Infertility Or PH Balance.
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*V Steams - Steaming consist of sitting or squatting over a boiled blend of herbs and flowers such as; roses, mug wort, basil, lavender, nettle, wormwood, or rosemary.

*Tea Bags - Yep, you guessed it correctly. Its exactly what you think. A collected amount of different herbs mixed into a mesh tea bag small enough to place and remove later.

​*Tampons - Scented tampons are a girls enemy! Try organic tampons that you can insert yourself.
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*Disclaimer: Avoid steaming while on your period or pregnant. Always consult with a medical professional when using essential oils, herbs, and steaming especially if you’re not aware of the effects.

How To :
-To V-Steam mix different herbs into a pot &boil them. You can sit or squat over it while its steaming. I'd recommend something you can place inside of your toilet for more comfort. The steam will provide relief, balance &sooth any inflammation.

-Tea bags are also mixed blends of herbs and flowers. You can make your own. Take a cup of hot boiling water and place your tea bag in it to steep. Id suggest mesh bags, not paper. Then put your tea bag in the refrigerator for 8-10 minutes.  Place the cold tea bag into your vagina and squeeze it to release the water. Do this two times everyday to treat inflammation. 

​-Trying different tampons isnt terrible but you should find one that works for you and try to stick with it. Organic Tampons are my personal favorite

*My recommended blend for both a V-Steam and your own tea bags would be ..
dried lavender - promotes menstrual flow (for irregular flows), calming properties, anti bacterial
dried rose pedals - eases menstrual pain, astringes heavy bleeding, anti-inflammatory
cinnamon sticks - pulls toxins
&dried nettle - hormonal balance, gentle cleansing

Benefits Of Steaming, Tea Bags &Toxin Pulling:

​​Strengthens The Uterus
Tightens The Vagina
Rids The Womb Of Excess Waste, Fibroids &Cysts
Regulates Menstrual Cycle
Helps Woman Conceive
Helps Alleviate Vaginal Odor
Balances Hormones Levels

Take advantage of my break down of the Sun Salutations. This should be a flowing asana practice. I'd say your breath and having strong control in your movement is most important when practicing these poses.
Id recommend doing this flow in the morning before starting your day. Its a great way to awaken your body &get your blood flowing. Warm your body up with some routine stretches &then do 6 to 12 rounds of the Sun Salutations. Your body will love you and have beautiful energy for the day.

You guys DO NOT have to stop eating things you love! I promote a healthy journey, but I don't promote people starving themselves or cutting out everything they love just to reach their goals. Where is the fun in that?!
You can reach your goal and still enjoy things you love eating. No wonder less and less people can commit to their goals.
Its all about doing it smart. I love donuts, but just because they aren't the best for me doesn't mean I'll never eat one again! It also doesn't mean I'll be eating one at every meal either.

Now, I'm not saying eat whatever you want and your goals will come. You have to do the work to get there. However, a burger over a wrap at lunch wont kill you! Usually I am the person at the table who orders the healthier dish on the menu, but if I'm craving a burger guess what I'm eating.. A FREAKING BURGER! Eat smart and eat mindfully, but also HONOR YOUR BODY! Listen to your cravings, but do it with your health in mind. If you're craving something sweet, maybe fruit can settle that craving. Which is better then shoving a candy bar down your throat. Try to be thoughtful with what you put in your body because your body will always tell you what it needs!

You can swap out pretty much anything for something more on the healthier side &still have the same great taste! If you don't like my swap choices try something else!

Frozen Red Grapes
Cucumbers + EV Olive Oil + Lemon
Rice Cake + Mashed Avocado + Boiled Egg
Banana + Coconut Oil + Cinnamon
​Celery + PB + Chocolate Chips
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