Hi everyone!! I’ve been very quiet on my blog for the past year, switching gears to tackle another area in my life that needed my attention, Our home.
We bought our family home 9 years ago with the intention of renovating that following year. After many discussions to renovate or not we made the very smart decision to knock down and rebuild. Thank you to our dear friends for convincing us it was the right thing to do!
At the same time I also found myself renovating an apartment for us to live in whilst our home was being rebuilt.
So many challenges for me as a first time renovator. How it opened my eyes to the level of thought and detail required, the coordination of trades, reading plans and of course getting to know the metric system as I grew up with the imperial. If you saw me on site you would think we were playing Pictionary
As if those 2 tasks weren’t enough I also managed to complete a certificate in Hormonal Health through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition . Timing wasn’t perfect but I did not want to miss the opportunity to gain further knowledge of the endocrine system, it’s hormones and ways in which improvements to diet and ones lifestyle can help balance hormones and optimise health .
Continuing my year of growth, I signed up to Dr. Elise Bailylew’s Mindfullness in May Challenge https://www.mindfulinmay.org/
10 minutes a day ? I could do that!
For me meditation was this obstacle that I could not get past . I found every excuse not to commit . Happy to say this is one habit I’m now fully committed to!
The result? I’m calmer, more focused and more aware of my thoughts (specifically letting go of the negative ones ).Thank you Dr. Bailylew for helping me understand the science behind neuroplasticity and the benefits of a daily meditation practice .
Lastly have a look at this quote I found a few months back . This was me !
I was so used to being in a tornado that I forgot how to unplug and relax, connect on a deeper level with myself, my family and friends.
So now I say no to more and yes to the things I want to do. I’m cooking in my beautiful kitchen and sharing when I can some of my creations.
This recipe isn’t mine but one that I go back to when I’m in a rush or want something sweet. You could leave it as is or add in some more goodness . Mine can have flax seeds, chia, kefir, bee pollen and anything else I can think of to keep my family fighting fit.
Life Changing Food by Jo Whitton and Fouad Kassab
700ml cold cashew milk, or preferred milk
300g frozen banana, cut into pieces
130g roasted peanut butter (homemade or good quality organic )
4 medjool dates, pitted
1/4-1/2 tsp salt if needed
1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds only, or 1 tsp vanilla
200g ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes, until smooth.
Paleo : swap peanut butter for almond butter
Happy Creating !!
Elaine