Love that phrase and see it everywhere down here in NC.  I love Christmas time and it’s so refreshing to be in place where people say “Merry Christmas”!!!  Anyways – Christmas is in full swing at our house..thrifting, baking, wrapping and decorating!  I love it!  I’m putting together goody baskets for our family and will be sure to share once the everything is all done.  I scored major fun stuff for the Nugget at the local thrift stores and can’t  wait for him to open!  (Thank you Hotline!)  The Hubs wanted stuff for his iPhone so had to buy new and have it shipped to us…unfortunately not a very enviro-friendly gift but I feel like I was able to offset by making/baking and using recycled things for all of our other presents.  PLUS by doing this was able to save lotsa moula!  Ok – gotta scoot!  Merry Christmas fellow Nuggets and I’ll catch up with ya soon!  Can’t wait to show you the baskets once they are all done!

Naturally yours, Dallas

Check out this article on Dr. Mercola’s site.  Yikes!

swine flu vax scandal – Mercola

Naturally yours,  Dallas

I had an emotional day today.  Actually, the last few days have been emotional. Nugget has been sick and anyone with a kid knows that a sick child can be just as depressing and scary as anything you’ve ever experienced.  Out the window went to-do lists, plans, play dates, laundry, grocery shopping….all of it-right out the window.  All I could even think about while he was feeling sick, was trying to make him feel better.  To bring back that mile=wide smile, the giggle and all the hugs that I am so honored to get over the course of our days.  I held him, rocked him, gave him his remedies, made tons of meals that went uneaten, watched enough Sprout to last us a lifetime and just prayed.  A lot.   See, I’m one of those Moms that wakes up in the night, in a cold sweat and rushes  to her son’s crib to check to make sure he is still breathing.   Or to see if he has tried to climb out of his crib, gotten his shirt caught and hung himself.  Or somehow managed to suffocate himself in his blanket.  Or maybe someone has broken into the house  and taken him from us.  Yes, I am just that kind of Mom.  I have lingering PPD I think.  I know all those fears are a little illogical, crazy if you will..but that’s just who I am.  I believe a lot of it stems from  not feeling worthy of being Mom to such a perfect little creature.  That perpetual feeling of “when’s the fantasy going to end? or “it all eventuallly fades away so why try to enjoy it?”

I deny myself a lot of joy a lot of the time.  I spend a lot of time trying to ignore the fact that I’m pretty pissed off at my parents.  Well, who isn’t really, right?  My anger gets in the way of joy that I know is just on the horizon.  I constantly wait for the other shoe to fall and for the disappointment to come that I know is right around the corner.  Sort of like my fears with losing my son.  Same as losing my husband, my home, my friends…my own life.   It’s this impending doom that is going to get me.  So…where is this coming from?  Well, today I met a woman who gave me a snapshot of where this might be coming from AND…a chance to turn it all around. Read the rest of this entry »

I just wanted to share this article on Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and fertility.  We used Chinese Medicine to have the Nugget and I have to say that after our experience…I am forever a believer!  If you are struggling with infertility and are not sure if Western fertility treatments are for you, I encourage you to seek out information on Chinese Medicine and fertility treatments!  It’s much more natural and will help to correct the underlying problems you could be having with your fertility.  And in this economy…it’s a lot cheaper than Western fertility treatments!  If you would like to know more about our journey through Chinese fertility treatments…send me an email and I’ll be more than happy to chat with you!

Chinese Medicine & Fertility

Naturally yours, Dallas

I have fallen in love with my blender all over again!  I’ve been on this smoothie kick lately and was thinking I would post my recipes for you guys.  You can change them up and add whatever you want but just be sure to have at least one green veggie as part of your recipe.  Like collards, kale, broccoli, chard or spinach – whatever is in season that you can get your lil nuggets on!  Do NOT forget the fruit because if you do it’s gonna taste like shit and you’ll never eat one again.  Seriously.

Try to to get your kids hooked on them too!  Just never let them see ya make them!

“Collards for the Colon” Smoothie

3 collard green leaves torn up into bite size pieces (blend with a little filtered water until frothy)

handful of blueberries

banana

honey

handful of trail mix

two small apples

tablespoon nut butter

BLEND!  BLEND!  BLEND!  Once smooth, spoon into your fave beverage glass, add a fun straw and enjoy!!

Naturally yours, Dallas

Ok – now for the good stuff!  I have some info to share about what I have been told about the swine flu or as the docs on TV like to refer to it as, H1N1.

I am not going to reveal my sources so please do not ask.  And this info should be thrown into your already growing pool of info because you are all doing your own research…right?

Here are some things I have learned about this flu and its vaccine.  Now you may or may not already know this but if you feel you have something you want to share…comment on this page and I will post.  If you are going to be shitty and mean- go someplace else.  Like per say, the Gosselins Without Pity site.  Those two crazy bitches deserve it.  Those poor kids!  Money will make you do some crazy shit, right? Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve been gone a while and I’m finally…after months of not  blogging….am getting back on track!  We moved back in July and it’s been nonstop chaos since then!  I have so much I want to talk about…vaccines (oink, oink!), local food (or lack there of), the stress of moving, family drama and the list just goes on.  Gotta finish up a little research on the little piggy vaccine and I’ll be back with ya!

Missed you guys!

Naturally yours, Dallas

To vax or not to vax…that is the question.  If you’ve read my blog before you’ll know my view on vax is this – GET YOUR FACTS.  Gather all the information you can, talk to other parents, talk to your ped, talk to the Moms (or Dads) you see in the coffee shop, talk to your friends and anyone else you think could offer some insight.  Educate yourself as much as possible before you decide one way or the other with regards to vaccinating.  Why do I stress this?   Because in the age of the internet, unless you are living under a rock or out in space, there is NO reason why you should not be educated on this topic.  IF this topic is of concern to you.  It may not be.  You may be a parent that could not possibly care any less about vaccinating.  And if that is you, stop reading this blog and go do something else.

So here’s the skinny.  A friend of mine who is pro-vax wanted to share some facts on why it is important to get our kids vaccinated with all shots and on time.  And I asked her to put that info together because I wanted to share it with my readers.  The reason I’m doing this is because as a community (of parents) we are all shooting for the same goals and I believe in the power of knowledge.  And I know that we are stronger together (both sides of the coin) than we are apart.  So without further delay….. Read the rest of this entry »

YAHOO!!!  This is fantastic news!!  Spread the word!

Ask Dr. Sears

Naturally yours, Dallas