FREE give a way ends 2-20-12 8pm EST

Yeah.. our first ever.. GIVE A WAY – FREE !   Totally FREE !! To show appreciation for the support of my new blog, Im giving away   one box of super FRESH and yummy  Christina’s Cookies… all natural and vegan too. Head over to The Happy Health Counselor’s Face Book Page to WIN…(link is …

vegetarian (or not) mediterranean stew – 20 mins prep time

Whole Food Ingredients: 1 small eggplant chopped 1 large zucchini or 2 small chopped 1 red or green pepper seeded and chopped 3 large tomatoes chopped 2 cans garbanzo beans  (14 oz) drained and rinsed 1 can artichoke hearts in water (14 oz) drained and quartered 1/4 tsp red pepper seeds 1 tbsp oregano 2 …

its just a respect thing…

I can’t recall exactly when it started… I think it was a conversation with my dad, when I was 11 or 12.  I remember vaguely my dad saying  “all your bills in your wallet should be in denominational order and also facing the same way and if you don’t respect money, how do you expect …

im a blogger… the journey !

Why? I created this blog to share and explore the basic essentials and standard living choices that have permitted me to sustain my own happy, healthy lifestyle, with hopes in supporting others with their pursuit too. I’m passionate about helping others make the most of their life with positive, enjoyable and sustainable  choices.. while having …

super yummy healthy cookies – cherry, oat and banana

Whole Food Ingredients:  2 cups rolled oats 1/3 cup Organic apple sauce 3 ripe bananas 1 cup dried organic cherries or dates/raisins or even dried blueberries 2 tbsp MINI dark choc chips  (can use vegan )  or leave out if you prefer 1 tsp vanilla – I did NOT use.. I used MINI  chips instead …

CND – Creative Nail Design

Inspired by cupid this week (stepping out of the comfort zone) .. Going with a shade of red ! Indian rhubarb  by CND creative nail design … I love love love this brand ! It lasts almost 10 days on my natural nails ! Create a great day !

green lemonade

Whole food ingredients: 6 kale leaves ( I use dragon kale) 1 head of romaine lettuce 1/2 or 1 whole lemon ( I use a whole ) 1 inch of ginger 1 large or 2 small green apples Juice all ingredients in your juicer as normal…Serves One.   Enjoy ! Create a great day !

carrot and sweet potato

Whole Food Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 5 – 8 large carrots or half a bag of baby carrots dash of cinnamon dash of nutmeg serves one Juice your veggies in your juicer as you would normally add cinnamon and nutmeg on top right before serving So good you will think its a holiday !   …

HELP.. a list of helpful hints to get you thru the day/week/month.

For all of you super-busy people out there.. Here is a great list of   some handy tips to help you organize your life and keep your sanity. 1) Notables: Keep a small notebook and pen handy, wherever you are, to jot down ideas or appointments or things to do instead of trying to remember them …