The importance of saying No By Jennifer Laurent

I recently wrote a post about my undertaking of learning how to set boundaries. As I have ventured down this road, I have spent some time thinking about my own childhood, as well as my son and children in general. I know that for me, I did not learn to set boundaries as a child and therefore did not learn that my boundaries deserve to be respected. I learned to please those around me, and somehow thought that was the way to being loved. I can see clearly how I have found myself in this space, now learning as an adult to set essential boundaries and honor my truth.

Here's a Healthy Chart ~ Eating Organic Vs Conventional Eating.

I was reading an article on All Things Healing about eating Conventional vs Organic. I try and eat organic as much as possible when I can. What i found most interesting in the article at All Things Healing is these statistics.

"An interesting thing to note is the three countries that eat the most organic foods. Per capita, they are Denmark, Switzerland and Austria. According to the CIA World Factbook, Denmark, Switzerland and Austria are all in the top 25 percent ranking of countries with the highest life expectancies, with all three ahead of the United States. In a 2012 study by Bloomberg, Switzerland ranked as the fourth healthiest country in the world. These could be coincidences, of course, but lend more credence to the benefits of buying organic."

One thing the article didn't really touch on is the terrible environmental impact eating the traditional way has.

For me eating healthy is a priority but doing my part to lessen my footprint, by not putting toxic chemicals down the drain, etc are just as important as eating healthy. I hope you will stop by All Things Healing and read their article The Benefits Of Organic Vs Conventional Food By Brandi, pin this info graphic and leave a comment about how you feel about the comparison. 

Do you eat organic foods? What organic foods are the most important part of your diet? What about your children? Are you teaching them the difference between the two when you are shopping? Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting our blog. We really appreciate you and are here to support you on your parenting path. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected (located on the right), also join us on Facebook. Oops I almost forgot to mention. Did you know we (Carol & Stacy) are assisted editors for the Family and Parenting community at All Things Healing. Be sure to visit our community there as well for some great parenting articles, videos and more!

Namaste, Carol Lawrence

Special Announcement And A Personal Invitation

Introducing Sherry Burton Ways. 

Sherry is the author of a brand new book: “Feel Good Spaces A Guide To Decorating Your Home For Body, Mind, and Spirit. 

From February 1^st – February 12^th Sherry will visit 12 blogs on her virtual book tour. You are invited to follow the tour, visit a new blog each day, meet some wonderful new friends and experience something new. (We will be sharing a special book review on Tuesday February 5th)

On the tour, you will find 12 blogs featuring written Q&A interviews, videos, book reviews, radio show interviews, excerpts from the book, and articles like these:

• Candle Color Power: A Healing Tool For Your Interior
• Organic Bedding For a Healthier You
• Your Favorite Color Is Your Healing Color

“Your Home Is the Key to Overcoming Stress and Increasing Wellness”

This is the premise of her first book, Feel Good Spaces: A Guide to Decorating Your Home for Body, Mind and Spirit, by Washington, DC Interior Décor expert, Sherry Burton-Ways.

In her book, Ms. Burton-Ways provides questions, suggestions, and exercises designed to help you create an environment that brings you peace, joy, balance and comfort, while also providing a refuge from the stresses of the outside world. Burton-Ways says, "Everybody's Feel Good Space will be different, but they will all have that 'home' feeling, and a feeling of warmth and acceptance for the person who inhabits it. It will provide a relaxing moment in time that takes the person back to themselves, elevates their mood, and empowers them for the rest of their life."

Burton-Ways presents concepts from which you can choose: color, furniture style, shape, texture and function, art, cultural and symbolic items, personal items and a clean and clutter-free environment. She provides separate chapters on these designs elements, which you can spin like a color wheel and make your selections.

You are invited you to meet Sherry at Kreative Ways http://kreativeways.com/. Send Sherry a message on Twitter http://twitter.com/kreativeways or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kreativeways and introduce yourself. Sherry is thrilled to have you follow along her virtual book tour. You may also connect with Sherry on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/kreativeways/.

Have you lost your hot mama mojo? Find out how to get it back.

RECLAIM YOUR HOT MAMA MOJO!

THREE WEEKS TO A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND HOTTER LIFE!

In this 3-lesson Live Online Course, Erin Cox, the energetic and inspirational author of One Hot Mama: The Guide to Getting Your Mind and Body Back After Baby, will help participants to reclaim their Hot Mama Mojo...once and for all! 

Be THE women you've always dreamed you could be. Erin's guidance will lead you through an incredibly fun and revolutionary life-rejuvenation process. These are just some of the questions she will be addressing in her Online Event:

* Do you ever feel like you've lost your SELF to being a mom?
* Has your love life taken a hit because you don't feel sexy anymore?
* Have you lost touch with your spirituality and sense of inner peace?
* Could you use a little more time to yourself and more fun in your life?
* Would you like to have more vibrant energy and abundant health?
* Do you want to be a better lover, mother, or friend?
* Do you feel stuck in bad habits or negative self-talk that prevents you from being the best version of yourself?

Sign up for Erin's event and receive a FREE copy of Erin's hit book, One Hot Mama: The Guide to Getting Your Mind and Body Back After Baby!

You'll also receive exclusive bonus material including:
. The One Hot Mama Healthy Eating Plan
. Recipes and Shopping lists to help keep you hot and healthy
. Erin's One Hot Mama exercise videos to help you get fit and stay fit

Click on the banner below for more information.

Lesson Details:
January 15, 4:00 - 5:30 PM Pacific / 7:00 - 8:30 PM Eastern
Lesson One: Your Happier Life
During Lesson 1, we will start by discussing the real you...within. Erin focuses on topics such as spirituality, self-esteem, and self-talk. Busy mothers often let their spirituality go by the wayside when this key to inner peace is needed more than ever. We will discuss meditation, prayer, and solitude as key topics for achieving a sense of calm and peace. Over-tasked and stressed-out women also often get stuck ruminating on negative thoughts, and are not entirely present in their life to experience the beauty and joy that surrounds them. You will learn useful tips that actually work to help you be a more present and joyful woman. 

Advice wanted. When a 5 year old steals.

We have an excellent conversation taking place in our BlogFrog parenting community. You advice is always welcome.