With the looming transition of Lilly to a "big-girl-bed" which will take place once my acrobat successfully falls out of her crib during the time of day that she is suppose to be napping...but is in stead jumping, dancing and talking to every toy in her room...
One of these days people she will escape and I will have a new design project on my hands.
A project that I definitely look forward to but one that will be met with some sadness as my lill' baby is growing up...
I do love getting my monthly Cooking Light in the mail. It never fails that when I think this could be one subscription that I could go without; they pull through.
This is a keeper of a recipe and man was it good!
I skipped the rice and make a cauliflower mash to go alongside. :)
I really am trying to wake up today as I can not have coffee until NOON! We have a physical for our life insurance today for which we have to fast food and drink for hours before hand. Bummer dude!
At any rate the sun is shining, my Lilly is feeling a little better (after a looong week with the cold crud), & I have a massage scheduled for later today.
As much as some days I want to throw color all over my home I do keep coming back to my peaceful white love. Doesn't this room make you want to crawl into that bed with your Kindle and a great glass of wine?! Yes, please!
I recently signed up forSuburban Organicsdeliveries to help support local organic farming.
I got my first delivery Friday & I am in love.
One of the things that appeared on my doorstep was cauliflower. I do not mind the stuff however it is quite hard to convince other members of this household that it is not the devil.
I am determined to create something awesome with it. First up; this:
I know at times people think I am a little extreme with our family diet.
I guess I am.
I am passionate about giving my daughter the most healthy life I can while she is under our roof.
I admit when we chose to live this lifestyle I was hesitant b/c lets face it eating organic is really expensive, fast food is really good and there is nothing better than a slice of NY pizza! Not to mention I would rather have bought a pair of shoes than spend an extra amount of money on weekly grocery shopping.
What I know is that in my short lifetime I:
have struggled with infertility
have seen loved ones die of cancer, & continue to fight cancer
have seen love ones struggle with weight, diabetes & heart issues...
What I know is that food plays a huge roll in our health.
I know that insurance companies are making a HUGE amount of money off of sick people.
I know that they do not make money off of healthy people, they do not make money off of dead people & they do make money off of sick people. A lot of it.
What I know is that when I eat right I feel good about myself, my skin glows, I am energized, I do not need coffee in the morning, I drink it because I love the taste. It makes me happy. While I must accept the fact that I am the Khloe Kardashian as far as my body goes in my family, I may as well feel good about it. I promise you that if you try this for 2-weeks you WILL FEEL BETTER. If not tell me I am crazy.
What I know is that yes, I will die. I would like for it to be peaceful, with as little pain as possible and not while loaded with prescription medication. I would like God, to say "Jillian, your time is up come join me in paradise." I would like to die of old age and look back and say that I took care of myself and my family the best way that I knew how.
Of course there will be exceptions. In the mean time I am going to try my darndest to eat as good as I can with the resources at hand.
Take a look at this trailer. Rent the movie "Forks over Knives" on Netflix and let me know what you think. I am jazzed. I have cleaned out my pantry and my fridge (once again) & I am roaring to go.
I have also provided some awesome links for some recipe ideas if this is something that you would like to give a go!
The Alkaline Sisters.
Beautiful pictures to get you in the mood to make awesomely healthy food!
The Gracious Pantry.
I just found this blog, but this woman reminds me of a lot of us out there just wanting to cook the healthiest we can for our families. Have a looksie.
Nutrition to Invigorate.
I also just found this blog. Linda is a life coach and nutritionist. She post mostly, juices, smoothies and food combining recipes. Love it!
With Style & Grace.
Lisa's passion is gluten free diet and life coaching. She has some of the. most. amazing. recipes! Honestly, I love this woman. Super talented!
Thanks to the fact that the hubby has been home for a full week (gasp!!) we have gotten a few really great shots of Lilly. I admit; I totally suck at pictures.
Look how big my girl is getting...
"Auntie Castle", I love my lil giraffe still. He is one of my favs.
Noni & Pop-pop, loveee my sit and spin. Mommy secretly wishes her toosh still fit on this thing to take it for a spin. Wishful thinking Mom!