The Crown of the Old Tree

Leaves crinkle under foot as I walk through the wood Ness of the wood...breath, breath, breath deep into the old roots of this deep old tree...rise up through the spine up into the glorious crown.sparkling, sparkly green lights of sparkle into its green chlorophyll leaves of this glorious crown...glowing strong and vibrant empowerment, shine bright in authenticity brave inner child of an old most beautiful glorious crown of an old old tree...breath, breath breath. Take a deep breath and sparkle!© (Julie Elena)

A Pretty Place!

Some beautiful views to share!


Garden View

Leo Cat Hiding In The Bushes!

Beautiful Sun Setting

The Peeping Sun!

Logs!

A Crispy Cold Day!

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A Glimpse Into My World...

It was a beautiful day, so, I decided to go for a lovely stroll up the road and I came across this gorgeous Rosehip ... had to share my photo here with you Guys! :)

Rosehip



The Field

This beautiful field is just beautiful!


Leo and Bella!

They are best buddies and go for walks up the road with us! :) crazy cats! love 'em tho! :)


My Rose

This is my favourite Rose, growing in my garden. Feeling very blessed and greatful ... <3

All Kinds Of Everything!

Hey Guys!

I would like to say a big thank you to all my visitors to my Blog! :)
It is very kind of you to visit and it is very much appreciated.

I am just watching the snooker this one shows a lovely sedated cat Bella!

Here are some lovely colours in my garden up the hills in Co. Limerick Ireland, well, there is one of the hills! .... lots to be done but I love the colours,
This is the Birds house my Dad built as you can see the Brids love it!

Well done Dad! Everything you make is awesome!:)


© On all my original photographs on this blog.

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Homemade Toothpaste!

I know it is hard to avoid toxins and chemicals in todays life but when I can I try my best to avoid them the best I can ... So, one of the ways I have done this, is by making my own toothpaste.
The toothpaste contains no flouride or anything else nasty ...

Ingredients for Homemade Toothpaste:

Half cup of organic Coconut Oil.

1 level tablespoon of Bicarbonate of soda.

20/40 drops of essential Tee Tree Oil.

There is no need to melt the coconut oil just mash all ingredients together with a fork and then store in a clean glass jar with a lid. Keep at room tempature. Just put some on your toothbrush and brush as normal, the only thinkg is, you may want to spit the paste into a tissue when finished and put in the bin as it may block your sink because of the oil.




If you do not want to make your own toothpaste ... you can buy non-flouride Toothpaste Here
This gentle, non-fluoride formula contains aloe vera and bee propolis to help to strengthen and protect teeth and gums whilst fighting plaque. With no bleaching agents, children and adults will love it!

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A Smooth Country Move!

We have just moved to the country surrounded by forest and hills and all day long I can only hear the birds singing .... such a change from the city. I love it here tho... it is so peacful. Here's a wee peek ~

Yesterday was the first day that we had any healthy food in weeks ... as we had no working kitchen in the house, so we were eating microwave food ... it is better than having no food and I am grateful as food is food but you just can't beat healthy clean eating. Anyway the kitchen is nearly finished and I got a smoothie maker.

I chopped up cucumber, ginger, beetroot and added strawberries, green grapes and Chia bia seeds.
Poured in the Coconut milk and a shot of Aloe Vera Gel for extra health benefits :) and then blittz it all together!
I was delighted with the results ... it tasted healthy and it kept me full for ages .. great for breakfast or before and after workouts ... for anytime really :) Next time I will add Forever Lite Ultra protein powder ...as soon I get my new order from FLP :)

This is one I did today!

I just make up my own recipes and add the most important ingredient Aloe Vera Gel as the aloe will carry all the vitamins and minerals deeper into your cells for huge health benefits, full of vital antioxidants, so it is great for your body, skin and wonderful for antiageing ... so get smoothie making and add your Aloe Vera Gel.. Enjoy! :) *Disclaimer
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These Bones Need Calcium!

Just a wee tip!

Juice your Turnips! Turnip juice is great to strenghten your bones as it is a very good source of calcium, add some carrots to the juice as well, as they are a good source of ​nutrients (use organic vegetables if you can)...

When you are finished juicing add a shot glass of Aloe Vera Gel to your juice as it contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids for the extra amazing health benefits of Aloe and also for superior nutrient absorption to the cells in your body including your bones to help keep your teeth, bones and joints strong from the inside ...
Suitable for people of all ages.
Enjoy your juice and good health to you! :)


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Spring Is In The Air!

Just a wee tip!

Oh no more wrinkles!
Feed your skin with vitamin C, as this helps to build up collagen fibers in your skin and also helps to improve elasticity in your skin ...


Also, drink Aloe Vera Gel as it is the perfect carrier to carry the vitamin C so deep into your skin cells to rejuvenate and plump out your skin, keeping it perfectly hydrated, smooth and young looking ... oh and do not forget to drink water through out the day, to help flush out any toxins and keep your body hydrated with a spring in your step! :)

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Oh, Hidden In The Layers Of an Onion!

Onions!

The humble old onion ... I used to hate them growing up along with nearly every other vegetable ... well I am glad to tell you I have now grown up and I love onions! :)lol

Why is loving onions so important ?

Well, if you eat a raw or steamed onion, it will ensure that sufficent lactic acid bacteria are formed in your intestines giving you a healthy gut, which will help to improve your immune system and help prevent bloating, yay! ... a flatter tummy, so eat onions on a regular basis to help you feel better and improve your health ...

If you do not like onions then you can always drink Aloe Vera Gel, which wil give you the wonderful health benefits of a healthy gut amoung many other health benefits ...
Hey, better still, drink Aloe and eat Onions! :)
Good health to you.

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Dinner In a Jar

I love Pinterest .... there are so many wonderful ideas there, to invigorate your mind ....

The latest one that I found interesting was lairing food in mason jars ... wonderful to take on a picnic, work lunch or anywhere ~

Here is a pic of the first one I have ever made! ~

Lairs of lentils, sweet potatoe, beetroot, spinach, more lentils, sweet potatoe and two fried eggs! : )

Belissimo!




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Carrot Eyes

Just a wee tip ~



Carrots ... why do we need them in our diet ?



Carrots contain carotin which is converted into vitamin A in your intestines ...

Why is vitamin A good for you?

Vitamin A is awesome for your eyes and your skin and also helps to reduce stress ...


So if you get a fit of the munchies ... munch on carrot sticks instead of crisps, dip them into hummous ..yum yum! :)


Juice your carrots too ... a nice fast way to get them into your system quicker and especially if you add 30 mls of Aloe Vera Gel into the carrot juice as Aloe Vera gel is an excellent carrier for nutrition into your system.




My Dad did not need reading glasses until he was nearly seventy ...the reason was he ate carrots everyday and drank Aloe Vera Gel every morning. *Disclaimer
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Madeup Cakes

Made Up Pancakes!


My son just loves pancakes, the sugar free ones :)


I made these up by experimenting in the kitchen .... just throwing things together in a bowl and they came out lovely.


I like to use organic ingredients as much as I can, as it is healthier.




Ingredients ~


One cup of organic spelt flour.

One cup of orgainc oats.

Half cup of wheat germ.

Quarter cup of organic Cocoa.

Quarter cup of coconut bits and sesame seeds.

Two organic eggs.




Pour in the milk on top of the eggs and dry ingredients in the bowl ... I like to use organic almond milk ... stir while you pour until you get the right consistency ... not too thick and not too watery .... you will know : )

Shallow fry them in olive oil ... until nice and brown on both sides.

Here is the finished result .... they actually taste nicer than they look! lol

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Beat The Sweat ~ The Homemade Way

Did You Know ~

Deodrants and antiperspirants contain many bad chemicals which are very harmful to the human body ... for example one of the bad chemicals are Aluminum-based compounds ...

I decided not to flood my body with such horendous chemicals anymore, so this is what I have made as an alternative Deodrant/antiperspirant which is all natural with no bad chemicals and so much healthier for you.

It is simple and easy to make.

Here is the ingredients ~

A cup of organic Coconut Oil.

A teaspoon of Arrowroot Powder.

A teaspoon of Bicarbonate Soda.

30 drops of Tee Tree essential Oil.

30 drops of Lavender essential oil.

Mix all together and keep covered in a clean bowel.












Finished product in container ... I used an old washed Marmite jar, it did the job perfectly! :)

Use everyday as required.

I find this recipe works ... I exercise alot, so my home made deodrant is tried and tested and works very well.

If you do not feel like making your own ... you can buy your very own natural deodrant/antiperspirants here.
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Green Died Tomatoes

Did You Know?

Unripe tomatoes contain a substance called solanine ....

If you eat too many unripe tomatoes on a regular basis it can make you very sick and in more severe cases can be fatal ...

So, for safety reasons only eat ripe tomatoes! ~

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Home Made Peanut Chocolate Energy Balls

I found this recipe on Pinterest today and decided to make Peanut Chocolate Balls myself .... my Son decides to help me, oh I am so grateful to him, as he helped me to put our own slant on them ... we had great fun and that is what it is all about ... having fun with your kids :) no matter what age they are! :)

So here are a few pics ~

RECIPE:
We threw everything into the bowl really ... lol :)

A whole jar of crunchy peanut butter

2 cups of oats

Quarter cup of weatgerm

Quarter cup of almond flakes

Quarter cup of coconut flakes

Half cup of melted coconut oil ~ heated

Mix all together in a bowl and cool in the fridge for half hour ~ when cool make little ball shapes with the mixture with your hands, clean ones of course :) ..... dip into melted Dark Chocolate and cool in the fridge for half hour or so again ....

They were awesome!

I love the ones my Son made ...well done Brian! :)

They are a great Energy snack and very enjoyable, good for pre and post workouts and for everyday life!: ).







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Ginger and Spice and All Things Nice

A wee Tip!

Not only can Ginger help alleviate nausea, it can help protect you against heart attack as it contains ginerol.
Ginerol is like aspirin in it's chemical structure so it helps to thin the blood thus helping to protect one from heart attacks.

Include ginger in your cooking for example in your soups,curries,stews,bread etc, etc.
I love adding ginger when juicing fruit and veggies, a great and yummy way to get ginger straight into your system quickly :)

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A Story of a Day in My Life ...

A story of a day in a life ....

Going to the gym is something like a walk in the rain ... to feel the drops of sweat falling of your brow like rain drops... to lift heavy weights and push them so hard on the Leg Press .... I am trying not to stay on a plateau where all feels comfortable and easy ...afraid to push myself incase I injure myself ...no more of that!

I am starting to gain muscles at last ...years of trying ... but now I know better .... balancing my weight training with my cardio training and good nutrition and plenty of water.

I feel so much better since I am wearing my Ionic Balance Band ... not only has it helped my tennis elbow go away for good ... thank goodness, I had it long enough. My Ionic Balance Band has also given me lots more energy ... I feel like my old self again ... I am also sleeping much better also.

I went to FitSteps tonight ...it's a great class, created from Strictly Come Dancing on t.v. .... the instructor is excellent at her job .. she is a great motivator and dancer herself and gets us all going ...looking forward to the next class! :)

I will be updating more reviews of classes I enjoy in later posts.

Over and out! :)



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A Green Tip

I love green tea do you .... it is so good for you full of important flavonoids and apples full of pectin which gives us the good auld roughage we all need .... Chop up about five or six apples leave on their skins and put them in a food processor pour in about 3 cups of cooled down green tea ...wizzz up together and voilà, served chilled.
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Positive Thought for Today

Smile :)

Tiny tip ~

Smile Guys! :)

It is time to get smiling wheather you feel like it or not.

Smile when you go for a run, walk on the road, driving the car, going shopping, even at work!

I am smiling now writing this! :)

Smile because you will start to feel Happy!

Happy people are positive people and positive things happen to positive people ... it makes it So much easier to live and work.

I feel so much better now for writing this and smiling all the way through it :)

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