Day 7 of 21 Juice Challenge – Earth Goodness

by mamapoole // November 6, 2012 // Comments off

We did it! (Or maybe I just did it, but hey…) we’re here! Week one is complete! I’m so happy to end the first week with a shabang. Today’s juice is my favorite. I mean absolute favorite. I truly had... Continue reading →

Homemade Warm Applesauce

by mamapoole // November 5, 2012 // Comments off

As a health-conscious mom, I am always looking for new recipes to serve to my family. One of my daughter’s favorite, old-school snacks is applesauce. I mean seriously, what is there not to love about applesauce? I was in the... Continue reading →

Day 6 of 21 – Juice Challenge: Rise and Shine, Money Talk

by mamapoole // November 5, 2012 // Comments off

Are you tired of seeing carrots in the majority of my juice recipes? Here’s another perk to juicing…I have a secret to why that is, keep reading! I realize a lot of people choose not to juice, not because they... Continue reading →

Day 5 of 21 – Juicing Challenge – Apple, Celery, Carrots, Blueberries

by mamapoole // November 4, 2012 // Comments off

Right, so day 5 it happened. I put all this lovely conjunction into my juicer and it tasted like….well, let’s just say it wasn’t my favorite. I don’t want to scare you and frighten you away but I have a taste... Continue reading →

#SundaySupper Lentil Soup with Spinach

by mamapoole // November 4, 2012 // Comments off

Today was in the 50’s, cold, breezy and cloudy. The sun did try to peak a few times through the ominous clouds, but it didn’t happen to much. I’m a little disappointed that fall is trying to say farewell already.... Continue reading →

Day 4 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Orange, Carrot and Pineapple

by mamapoole // November 3, 2012 // Comments off

Wowza! I wanted to start this morning off with my specialty drink instead of late at night when I feel so ho-humish. The impacts from just juicing alone have boosted my energy level way up so I couldn’t wait to... Continue reading →

Values of Being Healthy + Warm Sweet Potatoes and Cinnamon

by mamapoole // November 2, 2012 // Comments off

There are lots of times when I go to make dinner and I have a blank. Not a blank thought but a blank spot on my plate. Do you have those moments? I’ll make fish with a vegetable and …..... Continue reading →

Day 3 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Carrot, Apple and Blueberry

by mamapoole // November 2, 2012 // Comments off

Day 3 all ready! Wahoo! I could not wait to juice today but I had a very ho-hum kind of day. My patience seemed to run low and becoming frustrated and angry seemed to flow more easily. I hate that.... Continue reading →

Day 2 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Spinach and Apples

by mamapoole // November 1, 2012 // Comments off

Okay, let’s be honest. Does it sound good? Spinach and apples? I know I like a spinach salad (my favorite) with walnut, apples, raisins on top…but as a drink? I have to take this seriously. I am trying my best to... Continue reading →

Day 1 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Carrot and Apple

by mamapoole // October 31, 2012 // Comments off

I wanted to take on a juicing challenge for many reasons. 1. I’m trying to reach an (my) optimum health 2. I honestly eat very few vegetables and 3. I want to treat and love myself physically, mentally and spiritually and... Continue reading →