More about Vitamin D

A nice short article about Vitamin D now available here

I just read a really nice article from the Magazine of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Since many of you may not read this I thought I would post some of the highlights of the article here.  The article is titled "Role of Pleasing your Child is one of Futility"

"Children gain strength, confidence and proficiency as they struggle through their challenges......Providing an environment with age-appropriate limits, time and space to practice, encouragement along the way, and loving empathy when they struggle is the best use of our energy....Our goal is to gently lead them to self-evaluate and discover solutions for themselves....with an attitude of loving support, void of criticism and judgment...A vital life lesson also is learned in the mistakes and failures, with us lovingly by their side."

and don't we all want strong, confident, proficient children today and leaders of tomorrow.

Summer Reading

Don't forget to sign your kids up for the summer reading program at your favorite library! 

inspiration

The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers.  But most of all, the world needs dreamers who do.
--Sarah Ban Breathnach

Inspiration

The light heart lives long
---Irish Proverb

Smoothies for everyone

Need some ideas to get your smoothie on?

flax--fresh ground is best, or flax meal---good source of omegas and fiber
flax oil
avocado--good, healthy source of fat
fresh or frozen berries--low glycemic food
spinach, kale, or greens
cinnamon--boosts metabolism and helps keep insulin levels stable
Usana Health Science brand Fibergy
pumpkin seeds
yogurt--try some of the non-dairy kinds like almond and coconut
Usansa brand Probiotics
Green tea--boosts metabolism
Cilantro--good for detox, lowers blood sugar, and more
nuts--almonds, walnuts, etc.
almond milk
coconut milk
almond butter
fresh ground ginger
oatmeal

Inspiration

A cheerful heart is good medicine

Proverbs 17:22

My Kids' Smoothies

My boys smoothie today....

milk
frozen mixed berries (organic from Trader Joe's)
frozen pineapple (from Trader Joe's)
cinnamon
almonds
flax

....and don't forget, today's leftover smoothie can be tomorrow's frozen popsicle treat!

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