Being healthy round these parts is so easy peasy

About three months ago I started a new diet...well kind of a diet.  I call it the smoothie for most of the week and still enjoy the yummies diet.  I drink a smoothie for breakfast, eat whatever for lunch, and have a smoothie for dinner or a lil something if I cooked a big meal for the kids.  I never deny myself anything that I am craving or want to enjoy.  That wouldn't be any fun!  If my kiddos are enjoying ice cream, well so do I!  I have found that this is really working for me.  Our consumption of fruits has increased 95% in my house all because of the smoothies!!!    We are still trying to figure out to add more veggies in our smoothies and into our diets, but til then we get our dose veggies while watching our favorite Veggietales. ;)
 There really isn't any science that goes into making a smoothie  and it really is very simple!  I just add what I think tastes good.  Yes!!!!  It is that simple.  I make my smoothies in a blender, using 100% fruit juice and fresh or frozen fruit.  That is it!  Super yummy!  And don't  forget the kale, wheat grass, or baby spinach!
Every smoothie I have made has been so scrumptious!  Even my kiddos enjoy drinking this fun drink.

I am going to now share with you a recipe for a smoothie I accidentally made yesterday that tastes exactly like the mango pineapple smoothie from McDonald's, but it is 100 times better and healthier for you because it is all natural!!!!

Mango Pineapple Smoothie
1) 1/2 cup Mango Juice
2) 1 cup frozen Mango and pineapple chunks

That's it!  Nothing else is needed!  Totally healthy for you!  Just blend in a blender, makes one smoothie.  AND it really does taste like the not so healthy version you can buy at McDonalds.

So here is the weigh in...when I started this smoothie for most of the week and still enjoy the yummies diet back in March of this year I weighed 156 and I now weigh 134.5!!!  I still have a lot to lose and Im sure if I cut out enjoying the extra yummies part I would lose a lot more faster.  However, I still want to enjoy some extras.  I am proud of what I have lost so far and I am having so much fun doing it!  I know that my family is healthier and we enjoy sipping our smoothies while watching our favorite shows or just sitting around laughing with one another!

Comment below and share your favorite smoothie recipes

be prepared for the unthinkable!

May 25th was the National Missing Childrens Day, a day of hope for families that are in search of their loved ones and most precious ones.  Most of my readers probably never had the thought cross their minds..."what if my son or my daughter went missing?"  But for those of us that are faced in a situaution where this is an option, it can be one of the scariest things and most heart wrenching.  I am one of those mothers that never thought that I would ever have to worry about the safety of my children and whether or not this may be the last day I see my children.  My personal experience has led me to be a prepared mom not one that is caught off guard with no idea of where to turn or what to do, and I would like to share with you what I have done to be prepared IF I was ever faced with this traumatic event in my life. 

The time is now!  Gather all the following information in a notebook, include photocopies of the originals that you may have stored in a safe.  It is better to be prepared and never need this notebook then to have nothing and dont know where to find the info when it is needed. 

1) Birth Certificates
2) Up to date physical from Doctor with height, weight, eye color, hair color
3) pictures: front view and side view.  Update every 6 months
4) if the threat has been placed by a family member or ex spouse have updated information of their family such as addresses, phone number, pictures and addresses of any contacts they may have overseas.
5) DNA sample ( lock of hair, bandaid with dried blood (stored in a ziploc, stored in freezer)
6) sign your child up for the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program http://travel.state.gov/abduction/prevention/passportissuance/passportissuance_554.html

Teach your child your name, where he lives, and what your phone number is.  Always tell your child that no matter what you will always look for him/her and you will never give up on them. 

Do not wait until you are in this situaution to gather your materials.  Have your data now and numbers of your police department handy.  Be prepared and Never give up!  Children are our greatest blessings and it is up to us (mothers) to protect them.


If you are needing additional support or have questions comment here.  You may also visit http://www.pollyklaas.org/.  This is a great resource!

Mason Jar + Cuppow = Drinking in Style

I luv my mason jar. My mason jar is so versatile. I can turn it into a oil lamp, a redneck wine glass, a storage container, and now I can make it my very own sippie cup. I am now drinking in style thanks to CUPPOW. Seriously this mason jar accessory makes drinking so much fun. Go to the Cuppow website to view a video and to order yours today! www.cuppow.com I am giving away one Cuppow to one lucky reader. To enter please comment below...tell me why you want to win. Drawing will be held on March 17, 2012 at 8pm EST. Winner will be randomly chosen

The Star Spangeled Fish...a reminder to us all!

 

I am so excited to present this week's giveaway. USAFISH.com has offered to sponsor our giveaway. "The Star-Spangled Fish® is inspired by the *Christian values that uphold our great nation*. The emblem is a symbolic reminder of the *sacrifice Jesus made to save us* and of the *sacrifices made by all the brave patriots who have kept the USA free* from tyranny and oppression." 10% of every sale helps wounded veterans returning home from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.To purchase please visit www.USAFISH.com