LEARNING TO LOVE YOU...

we need to learn how to care for our bodies by avoiding bad diets, misinformation about whats right and what isnt and staying clear of fast foods (guilty!).

I used to love anything that quick and easy to eat, but now I'm setting examples for people to follow I need to change that attitude. Though it might take a while to prepare but healthy foods are your best option. Reduce the amount of work you give your body in terms of the amount of toxins it has to deal with on a daily basis.

REMEMBER, HEALTHY IS THE NEW CHIC!!!

Na only organic person go chop...

I'm sure you are wondering what all the craze is about organic foods, all we hear these days are organic this, organic that.... HABA!!!
But in reality, YES, organic is all you deserve cause your body needs the best, and that goes for our little cherubs too.
Foods that are organic are produced without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers or preservatives and most are not Genetically Modified (GM foods). Our little ones have sensitive stomachs and these toxins are not needed for our bodies especially for our little cherubs, therefor it is important to keep our foods free of toxins.
Research has shown that organic fruits and veggies contain significantly more vitamins and minerals than GM foods. This is due to the rich nutrients contained in our rich chemical-free soil.

xoxo
Concerned mummy

WHY I MAKE HOMEMADE BABY FOOD

My first son was fortunate to be the first, and also first on which I practised my motherhood skills (which were none existence) on. I learnt from all my mistakes using him, but thank God for His mercies that keep little children.

Many times I picked baby food off the shelf, and i couldn't even get myself to smell it, let alone taste it, but it still ended up in his mouth and then into his system. A part of me felt guilty but I didn't know any better, so I just continued spending so much money on "CRAP". With no incline of where the food came from and how it was made. When I had my second son, I vowed to do things differently and uniquely. Though it took quite some time and effort, every second doing it was worth it. And that how it became my passion...

Most of the recipes for babies are steam the fruit or veggies until tender, blend and serve. So when my first blender broke down from excessive pureeing, the passion in me drove my hubby's friend to buy me a blender that same day, after so much whining...lol

It is without a doubt that making baby food is the most time consuming than popping open a jar of shelf plucked baby food. Hungry babies do not wait for foods to be thawed and defrosted, that's why I came up with the phrase "plan ahead" and keep in baby coolers for the next meal. You will be shocked at how long it takes to complete making a portion of baby food to last for a week (especially if you a blessed with a healthy feeder), but once my freezer is stocked for the week i'm ready to plug and play", little wonder why stored jar shelved baby foods are an all time favorite for every mom.

Making my own homemade baby food allowed me to give Jayden and Jeremy (my first son who better late than never) the essential nutrients needed to grow into healthy young men. When i look at them now, I know it was worth every time spent in the kitchen.

Recipes of peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, brown rice, pap (ogi), apples, pears, avocadoes.... these and more are loved by my children (especially my toddler who has teeth still loves his brothers pureed foods) and now I want to share my passion with all the mothers out there who want the best for their little ones.

xoxo
Maureen

ON BREAK...

I know its been a while since I wrote on this blog, there has just been so much on my mind... from nanny drama to work pressure.

Right now I'm not even sure again of what I really want to do, driving along lekki road I saw a store with exactly the same concept as mine and browsing facebook I saw the same concept again and this time around it was in the same neighbourhood. I feel they are catching up on me very quickly...

Dear Lord, I need direction, guidance, strength, grace.... sometime I feel so lost and so alone, thank God for my kids, they bring so much joy. So recently I started walking, this still gives me more time to pray and think about business and ways of generating funds. Its Christmas and people set a lot of money aside to spend on gifts and their loved ones, so now will be a good time, so why I'm I still here sitting and wondering what to do, I should go out there and make some money....

The fear of the unknown sometimes is a driving force in a lot of things we do as individuals, I want to still receive a salary but I want to make some money on the side, or is there sth wrong with that, I'm sure you are wondering what I' waiting for, well my enterprenuer skill needs God's special touch, the right people to help, the right location, the right clientele...



 

LET GO AND LET GOD...

An idea came to me yesterday, and i thought to share. These past few days God has been leading me in the paths of opening a business and so many ideas for this business have been coming to me.

I need to LET GO and LET GOD... SIMPLIFRUITS

If you want something done do it yourself...

Jayden, my 7-month old son (wow how time flies) had quaker oats for breakfast for the second time this morning and he loved every bit of it, previously on Friday morning I asked the nanny to boil the oats and blend it for his breakfast but she said he just had a few spoons cause he did not like it.

I guess as the saying goes if you want something done you have to do it yourself.

What did I do differently? I simply blended the dry oats before boiling it, added 3oz of milk and viola Jayden was eating his oats with so much enthusiasm.

Lesson learned, never rule out any food until you try it yourself. Next I will add some banana or apples to his oats and I'm sure he'll love every spoon of it.

Have a great week ahead. Don't forget to stay healthy by eating healthy.

Hello Sweet November...

Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me bless his Holy name... Ps. 103:1

Thanking God for another new month...

Thanking God cause this will be a FRUITFUL month...

Praying for wisdom (Prov. 4: 5-13 talks alot about wisdom), new ideas, concepts and insights...

Asking (Luke 11:9) for divine Direction, Guidance, Opportunities, Favour, Grace, Protection, Provision...

I'm thankful, grateful, and every single positive ...ful you can imagine.

I declare this month that God's dream for my life is coming to pass. It will not be stopped by people, disapointments or adversities. God has solutions to every problem I will ever face already lined up, The right people and the right breaks are in my future. I will fulfill my destiny. (Adapted from Joel Osteen book 'I Declare')

This is my declaration for the month of November.

May God bless your November too

Hello Sweet November...