Quote of the month

“ Invest in the future ~ have a child and teach them well."   ~ Unknown

                 

Recipe of the month

Birthday Brownies 5 TBSP Smart Balance Buttery Spread 1 & 1/4 Cup Turbinado Sugar 1 egg, and 2 egg whites 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 1.5 tsp Pure Almond Extract 1 Cup Spelt Flour 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Dash of Salt 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

 

2. In a mixer mix Smart Balance and Turbinado Sugar for 2 minutes.

 

3. Add egg, egg whites, Vanilla and Almond extracts and mix another 2-3 minutes.

 

4. In another bowl sift Flour, Cocoa, Salt and Baking Powder.

 

5. Gradually add flour mixture to Smart Balance Mixture - mix only until blended.

 

6. Spray a 8x8 cake pan with oil, add brownie batter and bake 20-25 minutes depending on your oven. Allow to cool

     completely once you take them out so they keep their moisture.

 

7. To Serve - slice and serve or use cookie cutters for special shapes.

 

ENJOY!

Exercise of the month

Meditation   Benefits: Calms chatter in the mind Relaxes the body Relieves Stress Decreases resting heart rate Decreases Blood Pressure Improves Insomnia and much much more...

How to do this exercise:

(Always be sure to check with your Dr before performing this or any other new exercise especially if you have heart problems, high or low blood pressure, back or neck problems or are pregnant)

1. Begin seated or lying down comfortably. You do not need to be in lotus pose as pictured above.

2. If you wish you can light candles and use soft background music.

3. Close your eyes. Bring your awareness to your breath.

4. Inhale through your nose and let your mind follow your breath. Exhale as you follow your breath.

5. Let each breath become slower and calmer.

6.   Meditate as long as you'd like. The more you practice the easier it will be to let go of thoughts and   distractions. In the beginning let the thoughts and distractions float away as you bring your   awareness back to your breath.

Things that I love and recommend

What's On My Ipod   My Favorite New Music       Rockabye Baby Lullaby renditions of The Beach Boys and Led Zeppelin and others Elvis for Babies

 

Something to think about

 

What Successes Can You Celebrate Today?

 

 

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