Happy SPRING !!!

Spring has SPRUNG my loves!!!

Take some time to let this new energy flow through YOU and your family and your home…

Here are some things we are focusing on in our family this time of year:

1)- GETTING OUTSIDE… This was our first winter in a long time where we have not escaped to Florida! :-) We usually feel the pull to get some warm Florida sunshine as we round the beginning of January however our kids’ commitments, shows, and desire to get as much skiing and snow-boarding in this year led us to just stay put where we are in the mountains. Now that the last few weeks have each contained some deliciously warm days with beautiful sunshine… we are focusing on letting our eyes gaze on sun rises and sun sets every single day. I talk to my kids on the importance of setting their “clocks” each day… getting their toes in the grass and to feel the sun on their faces. This usually leads to HOURS outside, but I’m content with an appreciation from each of them noticing how the sun makes them feel.

When you think sunshine exposure, think:

Mitochondrial health, circadian rhythm, melatonin production, boosting immune system function instantly, activating vitamin D, boosting natural endorphins & increasing serotonin levels

2)-SMOOTHIES…. We usually hold off of smoothies over the winter season, opting for more warming foods and cooked veggies; however, for the most part we have ALL been craving SMOOTHIES!!! We alternate between clean vegan protein sources and clean grass-fed animal based protein sources for our base… adding greens, and dark berries… frozen avocado, maybe organic nut butters… and taking them outside to enjoy whatever flavor creation we came up with for the day. This is a great way to add chilled herbal infusions as well instead of plain water, collagen protein, fiber boosts, and high antioxidant foods that you may not be able to palate when eaten whole… ie: blackberries…. I love the flavor, but my pregnant taste buds have not enjoyed the texture this go-round… easy fix, I throw them in a smoothie with some chocolate protein and I get the best of both worlds!

When you think high antioxidant foods, think:

HIgh fiber = reduced stroke risk, Pre/Pro biotics = gut health boost, Feeding your gut microbiome, Reducing risk of all cause death and memory loss, natural craving reduction, collagen and amino acids from varied sources heal gut lining, quenching thirst & need for trace vitamins and minerals, giving your body the building blocks it needs to empower itself day in & day out, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory lifestyle

3)- DECLUTTERING….. This is a life-goal of mine. :-) Do you feel me? Never-ending. We have all been moving towards somewhat of a “capsule wardrobe” for each of us…. we do not have a lot of space in our cabin at this time and we had gotten pretty good at what our winter “go-to’s” were for our various activities…. It feels SO good to lighten our loads, pack up the ski-gear and find what’s working for us as the days get longer and we start to want to let our skin breathe more! Discover your local thrift stores… we dropped off two huge trashbags of clothes to donate and my daughter picked up 3 pair of cute jeans that she is putting her own creative touch on in exchange for 5 dollars at our local Good Will store! We have also noted that the LESS we enter big box stores (insert Target, Walmart, etc)… the less we have to declutter. Its a win-win.

When you think decluttering, think:

Reducing the burden your brain has to deal with (whether you are CONSCIOUS of it or not!), Turning DOWN excitotoxicity, space in your home = space in your thoughts, reduced “stuff”—> reduced “dust” & air pollution in your own home, space = free-thinking & free-feeling, reduced fight or flight hormones, reduced cortisol, healing adrenal fatigue, normalizing sex hormones, space = creativity, space = flow state, space = reduced tantrums from kids of all ages, space = transcendent thinking = improved brain connectivity!

Embrace ALL this season has to offer…

We have so much changing this season for our family and will be sharing more about how we welcome spring here in the mountains. Sending you all LOVE!!!