“Autumn that year painted the countryside in vivid shades of scarlet, saffron, and russet, and the days were clear and crisp under the harvest skies.” – Sharon Kay Penman As much as I dislike seeing the warm weather fade away, I am determined to welcome autumn into my heart. Owning a farm has helped me appreciate … More GUILT FREE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN SHAKE
“Talking about abstract things is important. Having big, wild conversations about concepts like art, music, time travel, and dreams makes it much easier when you’ll eventually need to talk about things like anger, sadness, pain, and love.” ―Tom Burns In my past two posts I introduced you to my step-daughter Avalon and today I am … More Luke’s Kiwisaurus Green Smoothie
“Strong women. May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them.”~Unknown It is my pleasure to introduce you to a brand new blogger who is very special to me. Her name is Avalon, and as of June 30, 2015, she is my step-daughter. Avalon is a beautiful little girl (she looks just like … More Avalon’s Red Berry Smoothie
“Thriving. That’s fighting… Surviving is barely getting by.” ― Jillian Michaels Since August of 2007 I have been a Weight Watchers Coach and I have experienced my own challenges with my weight management. Now that I am in my forties I have found that I must fight harder than ever to maintain a healthy weight. … More Fierce Green Smoothie with Blueberries and Kiwi
“I believe that food can be a profound means of communication, allowing me to express myself in a way that seems much deeper and more sincere than words.” ~Jenni Ferrari-Adler Unwinding, relaxing, and resting is how I have spent my past two days. In the midst of a hectic school year, suddenly all activity came … More Rustic Fruit Sauce – Slow Cooked & Sweetener Free
“Happiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or tortuous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive.” ― Joanne Harris, “Chocolat” July marks my seventh anniversary of reaching Lifetime status with Weight Watchers and August is also my seventh anniversary of becoming a Weight Watchers leader. When I look back and reflect on my journey, I realize that … More Plant-Based Chocolate Mint Shake with Coconut
“Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rainare moving across the landscapes,over the prairies and the deep trees,the mountains and the rivers.Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,are heading home again…” ~Mary Oliver After a relaxing weekend Monday arrived with a blustery surprise. I thought that my husband Mike was … More Chocolate Raspberry Mousse-Shake
“Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love. I like to work, read, learn, and understand life.” ― Langston Hughes I woke up this morning with thankfulness. This is an intentional routine that I try to practice each day. I believe that we shape our own energy. Life can be fraught with … More Cherry Almond Coconut Shake ~ Plant-Based Healthy Indulgence
“Freedom from obsession is not about something you do; it’s about knowing who you are. It’s about recognizing what sustains you and what exhausts you. What you love and what you think you love because you believe you can’t have it.” ― Geneen Roth Over the past couple months I have received several requests for plant-based … More Peach & Raspberry Cobbler Shake ~ Plant-Based & Guilt Free
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