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Juice Plus continues to AMAZE me!

Monday, May 14th, 2012

My 1 year old daughter caught her first little bug a few weeks ago.  She ran a low grade fever and threw up for about 12 hours.  I felt so helpless, but I loved getting the snuggle time.  Not sure where she caught it, but just had to repor that because she takes Juice Plus and so does the rest of my family, her virus only lasted 12 hours and NO ONE else in the family caught it!!!  That is the first time EVER that the bug wasn’t passed from one kid to the next and I firmly believe it is because we are all taking our Juice Plus and it is helping our immune systems to be stronger and fight off nasty stuff we come in contact with.  If you are interested in trying Juice Plus for your family, PLEASE call me!  210-315-8122.

 

 

Summer is ALMOST here!!

Friday, May 11th, 2012

This Savvy Mommas has been MIA!!!  Between moving houses, family vacation, spring tball schedule and school activities I feel like I am not able to keep up.  Does this mean I am ready for summer?!?!?  YES!  Am I ready to have my kids home everyday??  Well…maybe not everyday, but I am really looking forward to this summer.  I love having neighbors that my kids can play with right outside our door.  I’m looking forward to swimming and enjoying the chaotic schedules with 3 kids.  And I am secretly hoping that my kids will learn how to sleep in.  It’s a dream but I know one day they will :)

Summer is almost here and my prayer is that all of us mommas start talking to God EVERYDAY!  Asking for patience, sweet time with our kids, new memories to be made and for God to be present in our daily lives as we get to spend quality time with our family this summer.  Enjoy your kids.  Don’t think of them as a chore.  Get down on their level and play games with them, do a puzzle, color a picture, play catch, do handstands in the front yard.  You will find that if you take the time to invest in your kids lives, it will enrich your own life in the most amazing way.  Put God first in all that you do!  He will take care of the rest.  Happy Summer and good luck!

Things to do in April around the Hill Country

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

•April 4-8: Disney on Ice-Dare to Dream @ Alamo Dome

•April 7- Boerne. 22nd Annual Mostly Native Plant Sale @ Cibolo Nature Center.

•April 10: Fredericksburg. Garden Club Plant Sale @ 100 W Main St. 9-noon

•April 13-15: Bandera Wagon Races.

•April 16-17: Johnson City Wildflower Days. www.johnsoncity-texas.com/wildflower_loop

•April 20-22: Fredericksburg Trade Days

•April 21- Boerne Wild West Day @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

•April 27- Bandera 2E Twin Elm Guest Ranch Rodeo. Bull riding, roping, barrel racing. 810 FM 470

•April 28- Fredericksburg. Wildflower 5K/10K Run Walk www.hillcountrymemorial.org

•April 28-Kerville. Earth Day Celebration and Plant Sale. Riverside Nature Center.

Still Water Sports Camp

Monday, March 19th, 2012

The Lord leads us beside still waters (Psalm 23:3) to a place of peace and away from the chaos of everyday life.

Wouldn’t you agree with me that teens today are up against bigger mountains than we ever had to face growing up?  Times have changed, things are harder and our children are facing a world that is almost impossible to live in, unless they chose a life with God.

Still Water Sports Camp is an over night, Christ-centered, sports, adventure and leadership camp open to anyone ages 8-18. They rent facilities in Blanco, Columbus, and Leakey Texas for summer camps.

“Our desire is to provide quality sports training lead by middle school, high school and college coaches.  Whether a student has never participated in a sport before or plays that sport year round, we want to come alongside them and challenge them to grow their fundamental skills, teamwork, and knowledge of the game. But that is not all. We believe in a combination of mind, body and soul, so at the same time, we want to teach campers the importance of God in their lives.”

Staff is made up of high school and college athletes and students who love kids and just want to make them feel comfortable. They can be a wild and crazy bunch who love to put on costumes and dance, but also have their eyes open to make sure everyone is included. They are our greatest asset, and above all they love God and want to allow our campers to experience His love.

Still Water Sports Camp is looking for campers this summer!  You can register online at http://stillwatersportscamp.com.  Maybe you know a friend or neighbor that would be interested in sending their child to one of the camps or you would be interested in supporting this non-profit organization?  Please join me in prayer for Still Water Sports camp and help spread the word about this awesome organization!

Snippers is AWESOME!!!

Monday, March 19th, 2012

I have taken my son to every single hair salon in the area and none of them seem to do his hair the way I invision it to look.  Never did I think that a boys haircut could be messed up so easily!  After trying every place around, I came across one of the best kept secrets in Boerne, TX!
SNIPPERS!!!!

Snippers is located at 430 West Bandera Suite 3, in the same shopping center as the new HEB in Boerne.  They do everything: cut and color, highlights, perm and waxing.  One of my favorite thing about Snippers is that they have a play area for my other kids to entertain themselves.  Puzzles, blocks, toys, and a kids table to do homework.  Oh, and another GREAT thing…children 8 and under can have their haircut for only $11.00!!!!!  Try finding that price with an experienced hair stylist anywhere else.  You WON’T!

Snippers has been in business for 17 years.  They take walk-in’s and always greet you with a friendly smile.  Next time you are looking for a place to take your kids to get their haircut or you are looking for a better salon for you, I highly suggest giving Snippers a try.  Call today to book your appointment!  830-249-4782.

Hill Country Dental Center

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

If you are looking for a gentle and honest dentist in the Boerne area I highly recommend visiting Hill Country Dental Center.  Dr. Malouf and Dr. Waltrip are running a state of the art facility and will take fabulous care of you and your kiddos.  They do it all right their in the comfortable 8 chair office.  From dental exams, bleaching, implants, root canals, fillings to removable dental prosthesis, this clinic is able to service your whole family.

And if you are wondering what sets them apart, just make an appointment for yourself.  They are fully equipped to do all of the latest dental technology that is out there and take most dental insurance plans.

It’s nice to know there are still honest practices out there like Hill Country Dental Center.

http://hillcountrydentalcenter.com to make an appointment or learn more about their clinic.

 

Yummy Recipe-too good not to share

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Thanks Laura for sharing this DELICIOUS and HEALTHY recipe to my family!  My kids ask for it now every week and it is FILLED with tons of veggies :)   Too good not to share with all my Savvy Mommas out there.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground sausage, beef or turkey

1 chopped squash, 1 chopped bell pepper, 3 chopped celery sticks, 1/3 copped onion

1 jar tomato sauce

1 large sweet potato-shredded with cheese shredder

3 eggs stired

brown the meat in large skillet, add all chopped veggies and sautee til soft, throw in shredded sweet potato and 3 eggs, stir

put all ingredients into casserole dish, bake on 350 for 30 minutes

How’s that for easy, healthy, and yummy!  Enough for leftovers too!  And your kids get 6 different veggies that meal

Things to do in March around the Hill Country!

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

March 9- San Antonio. Family Flashlight Night @ SA Botanical Gardens. Explore the gardens at night. www.sabot.org

•March 9-10: George Strait Team Roping Classic @ San Antonio Rose Palace

•March 12-Stonewall @ LBJ state park. Kite Day. 10-3 Children invited to make old fashioned 1900s kites. They supply all material and help them take flight.

•March 14-18: San Antonio. Cirque de Soleil’s Quidam. Freeman Coliseum.

•March 16-17: Bandera Wild Hog Explosion. Features team competition in wild hog catching, pork rib cookoff, hog kissing contest, arts crafts, children’s bicycle rodeo.

•March 16-18: Fredericksburg Trade Days. Over 350 vendors.

•March 17-18: Gruene Market Days

•March 17-Boerne outdoor family fair. 10-1pm

•March 24- 5th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour. Choice of 62, 42, 30 and 10 mile routes.

•March 28-April 8: Billy Elliot @ Majestic Theater

•March 28-Kerville. Fancy Nancy. 10am. Cailloux Theater. The famous children’s book comes to life.

•March 31- Comfort “Heal the Soul” 3 mile run/walk. www.hillcountrycurrent.com/calendar/event/1575/heal-the-soul-3-mile-runwalk/

•March 31- Stonewall @ LBj state park. Pedal Power Wildflower Ride benefiting the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. Various distance options.

Free Juice Plus for kids under 18!

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Order yours today!  For every adult order, you qualify for a free children’s order!!

For many years the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and every other national health association has emphasized the importance of eating at least five servings of raw fruits and vegetables every day. The health benefits of this are numerous, including:

  • Protection against cancer
  • Stronger immune system
  • Prevention of chronic illness
  • Protection against heart disease
  • Slows down the effects of aging

 These benefits are not only due to vitamins and minerals, but also from the enzymes, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber contained within the raw fruits and vegetables. There are many more potential benefits of these nutrients such as improved intellectual function, better eyesight, and increased energy level. In short, our bodies simply function more efficiently.

How many of us actually eat 7-13 servings of raw fruits and vegetables every day? Some Americans may eat an orange with breakfast and maybe an apple with lunch. We are pretty good at making sure we finish our one or two cooked vegetables at dinnertime. However, virtually all of us fall far short of the quantity of fruits and vegetables we need to protect us from cancer, chronic disease, infection, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Very few of us are receiving the nutrition required to help our bodies run smoothly and efficiently and to maximize our potential for a healthy life.

It is difficult to get adults to consume their share of fruits and vegetables, but trying to coax children – from toddlerhood through the teenage years – to eat enough of them is nearly impossible. Many parents worry about their two-year-old who barely seems to eat anything at all or about their busy teenager-on-the-go who doesn’t even sit down to eat. The nutrients in fruits and vegetables can maximize the physical and intellectual development of our children as they grow through the school-age years.

What is Juice Plus+®? Juice Plus+® is more than extra vitamins and minerals. It is actually a whole food based supplement. The fruit capsules are made from apples, oranges, pineapples, cranberries, peaches, cherries, papayas. The vegetable capsules are made from carrots, parsley, beets, kale, broccoli, cabbage, oat bran, rice bran, spinach, and tomatoes.

Call Jamie 210-315-8122 to order your Juice Plus TODAY!!

What to do on a rainy day…

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Have a tea party with your daughter

Try a new recipe

Make a craft

Watch a movie under the covers with popcorn

Get lost in a good book

Organize a closet

Thank God for the rain!!!  And enjoy SLOWING down.  So many of us Savvy Mommas are running all over town and trying hard to keep up with everything we have going in our lives.  Suggestion for the day….enjoy the day.  Watch the rain.  Relish in the little moments with your kids.  Take time for yourself.  Read your bible and spend time alone with God.  It will fill your soul and renew your faith.