Have you ever wondered....who can you trust anymore?

Do you use those antibacterial soaps w/ Triclosan....you might want to watch this important information.  The Lord has given us a brain & we know that just because someone tries to sell us something it isn't always the best thing. Products that contain harmful ingredients, or food that is genetically modified really is having a slow but deadly affect on our health.  I hope that you take a movement to watch this:

It's All About Eggs! Time to Cluck a Little

Ok...I've been MIA cause I've been working on my real estate business & it's crazy busy. So yesterday after a busy day working, I ran to the grocery store to buy some eggs, which I didn't even know we were out of until that morning, and naturally I was running late but decided to make a quick omelet. But, much to my dismay we were all out of eggs-so I left home without breakfast-wasn't as late as I would have been (I guess that's a good thing). I'm kinda getting used to not eating breakfast lately (I guess that's a bad thing). Anyway, I want you to know I love google...you can find anything on google! It's actually amazing and I'll get to that in just a second.

So, I ran into Wal-Mart (yes, I go to Wal-Mart...so stop the negative judgement please).  Went to the refrigerated egg section and much to my dismay I noticed the prices on the eggs seemed outrageous. I had to have eggs so I bought them anyway, but was flabbergasted that they cost so much. Then I remembered there was some reason due to a problem or some such thing that I vaguely remembered or had heard in the news but I could not remember the exact reason.

When I got home I set my eggs down on the counter because they were all bundled up in a packaging that was protective-put them in the frig and headed over to my receipts to find a recent egg purchase. Yep, I was right, just a week ago the same eggs cost 43% (I actually did the math) less then yesterday. Well because curiousity is my middle name, I headed over to my computer to find out why...this is why I love google-you can find out everything there. Well, sure enough there was the reason right there. Mexico had chickens with avian flu...which means the price of eggs are going up...up...up.

Well, this morning I decided I was going to get extravagant and have my omelet that used to cost only  .32çents (egg price only) but now costs .47cents....not nearly as much as iHop, but thats not the point...after I opened the packaging-the type you can't even check the eggs to see if they are cracked-well for the 1st time since I've been buying these type (years) I have 2 eggs that are broken & guess what I couldn't even have my omelet because after I called Wally World to ask about a return, they needed me to bring the entire package back (yes, I'm returning these broken eggs...its my good earned, no correction, its Guys good earned money) to get a new package! So again, no breakfast because I'm not running over to Wally World for a special trip! Thanks for letting me cluck a little!

I hope you all had an en"joi"able day!!!

Coolest Ways to Keep the Bugs Away!

Hey Friends! Have a great idea and wanted to share with you. You know how cool it is to have your refreshing drink out by the pool. All to have a yucky dirty fly land on the edge of your glass. 

I MAKE THESE LIDS MYSELF

You can purchase rubber grommet rings from Lowes or Home Depot drill a hole (make sure you use a punch to mark the spot or the drill bit will walk on you) insert the grommet.

and wahlah.... your good to go no bugs... no spills!

Or, simply use a cupcake liner & put a straw thru it!....check the video posted 

by Posted by Food on Tuesday, April 14, 2015! 

Day 2....

Good morning juice!

Well its day 2 and I am still on a juicing reboot.  These are the ingredients this morning!  It was a very tasty juice & I highly recommend you try it out for yourself.  Make sure you clean your produce well....my beets had a lot of dirt on them!

Since Guy had to leave ...I made his to go!  Yes, I even taped a straw to the glass jar!!!  Hahaha

It's like liquid sunshine on a rainy day here in North Dallas....I got to get out and sell some real estate!  En"joi"....lovin' life!

A great site for deciding on what juicer would be best for you...check out JUICER BUYING GUIDE

Weight: 151lbs-am

Day 1....Mid-Day

Apple Kale Ginger & Cucumber Juice

All Gone & not as good as this mornings juice....but still not bad!

Morning Juice: YUM

INGREDIENTS

 ALL RUN THROUGH THE JUICER

 READY TO DRINK....

IT WAS DELICIOSO!

En"joi"

Oh and I weighed in today at 153.2lbs...probably shouldn't have mentioned this but I'm going to journal my weight and see what results I get...especially since I'm not daring enough to share a picture!

On A Mission...

Have you ever had an inspiration....to go on a mission for your health???

Well, I have a vision-in my mirror and after seeing what I saw...decided to go on a journey...kind of an experiment to see if food can really change your appearance.  I'm going to spare you the photos of myself...perhaps when I get a bit braver...or perhaps at different stages I will share.  But for now its about  eating better.  As you know, when we start to get older, it becomes even more apparent that when we ignore our health-we will start to regret it.... So here goes.

The trip from the grocery store and my loot!

Buy organic when you can!

Good thing I didn't buy more.....my frig is FULL

So, I am going to journal my mission to better health.

Dinner last night!

INGREDIENTS

The dressing was just lemon juice drizzled all over the salad...it also keeps the apples from turning brown!  If my avocados were ripe I would have used them in the salad as well.  

Now for.....DESSERT!

DINNER IS SERVED

En"joi"!

What the JUICE....

Yesterday I was inspired again!  

Working at Keller Williams has been a big change for me and my career but the people that I am around are so fabulous!

A gal by the name of Kelli Kocher is leading a group at KW that want to improve their health-and she is doing a fabulous job! 

Back in March I volunteered to talk about juicing and demo'ed how to juice!

Life in a Glass!

 There were some that told me what I had to say was very valuable so that always makes me feel like I'm contributing to those who truly want to be healthy! Heres my:

Juicing POWERPOINT LINK — hopefully it works!

Mean Green Juice Recipe Today - use organic produce as much as possible but definitely  the dirty dozen:

1 cucumber

4 celery stalks

2 apples

6-8 kale leaves

1/2 lemon

1” ginger

Juicing is basically living food in a liquid form.  Make sure you use organic produce-fruits & veggies.  They are bursting with lots of vitamins, minerals, enzymes.  Drink them as soon as possible for the most nutritional benefit.  They are delicious and so healthy!

Know when to buy organic...here's the dirty dozen and the clean 15!

 A must see movie if you haven't heard about this!  I love this guy...Joe Cross!  He is amazing!

FAT SICK & NEARLY DEAD MOVIE

Food Remedies for Different HEALTH CONDITIONS

Fruit & Vegy HEALTH PROPERTIES & BENEFITS

There is a plethora of information out there on the web…but here are just a few websites I enjoy...

FullyRaw.com (fully raw)

GreenSmoothieGirl.com (smoothies)

RebootwithJoe.com (juice/smoothies)

DrHyman.com (Functional Medicine)

DrFuhrman.com

I hope you find this of some value!

En"joi" 

3-Day Reboot Recipes
 Download this APP: Google--> Reboot with Joe Juice Diet App

LEMON H2O or Cola?

My concoction

I used to be addicted to Pepsi cola & I knew years ago the corrosive affects of the stuff.  I'll never forget when I was about 14 or 15 years old,  my best friends father poured some Pepsi or Coca-Cola (honestly I can't remember which one it was) into a cup and put some rusty nails in the cup...he said "this is the best rust remover ever!"  Well, sure enough the next day we looked into the cup and my girlfriend and I looked at each other with amazement.  All the rust was gone & he had the shiniest nails you could imagine.   Well, at that time I never thought about it again, until I was in dental school.  We were discussing the effects that acids had on tooth enamel & sure enough the popular beverage came up again...but, so did the effects that lemons had on tooth enamel.  Both are bad...especially if you suck on lemons or sip soda's all day.  There are so many beneficial sides to the lemon vs. the cola as far a nutrients go...but you still need to be cautious.  Make sure you dilute the lemon and rinse after you have your lemon water....your probably much better off than drinking lemon water because there is no nutritional value in cola...not any day of the week!

I add some Stevia to my lemon water to sweeten, but you definitely don't have to do that!  It tastes like "lemonade" ...yum.  You can use less and less stevia and you might start to change your mind and no longer drink soda.   Now, the only time I drink cola is when I go to the movies & order popcorn!

As I have researched more and more, I think I will stick to lemon water over cola....but choose for yourself!

Here is an article discussing lemon water-you decide lemon water or cola!

Harvard School of Public Health

En"joi"

Simply a Crockpot Dinner Tonight!

Dinner....Yum

Dinner...I love the crockpot!  You really can't mess it up and you don't have to stand over the stove!  It only takes a short period of time to prepare with a great smell when you come home and walk in the door!  A lot healthier than running out or heading to some fast-food place because your starving.  Feel free to add or delete any item...make it your own:

Today mine has:

1 large Onion

4 Sweet Potatoes

6 Carrots

1/2 head of Cabbage
4 sticks of Celery
2 Chicken Breasts (skinless/boneless)
Black Beans (I used canned-any desired amount)
Kidney Beans (I used canned-any desired amount)
Diced tomatoes (I used canned-any desired amount)
1 Can Rotel
1 Can Chicken Broth
Ground Pepper & Dried Thyme!

To your health...it is your wealth!   

En"joi"

Beware .... Your Diet May be Killing You!

Are we hanging ourselves by not eatting the things that are the best for us?
  

           Seeds Of Death - Full Movie

VIDEO

Today's Modern Food: It's not what you think

           VIDEO part 1
           VIDEO part 2

TED TALKS

            Mark Bittman: What's wrong with what we eat

  VIDEO

YouTube IS loaded with these videos!

Let me know who you think is behind this?

En"joi"

Find a Home -Triple Crown Realty DFW - Keller Williams

Looking for your next home?  Luxury at its finest?  Don't wait another minute looking at those websites that have homes that say they are for sale and low and behold...they were sold months ago!  You know the ones that I'm talking about. 

Look no further

Find Your Next Home - Triple Crown Realty DFW - Keller Williams 

Find Your Next Home - Triple Crown Realty DFW - Keller Williams 

Wholesale Slide Charms - Buy 8mm Full Rhinestones Bling Hockey Balls Slide Charms Fit for 8mm Wristband/belt/pet Collar, $1.06 | DHgate

Something that I need for my next fun Hockey project!

Wholesale Slide Charms - Buy 8mm Full Rhinestones Bling Hockey Balls Slide Charms Fit for 8mm Wristband/belt/pet Collar, $1.06 | DHgate

RESPECT? Are We Ignoring Our Natural Intelligence?

If you know me, you know I am passionate about several things... health, helping others, creating beauty around the environment that you live.  Concern about the things that makes life en"joi"able...it lead me to the share this movie!  I want to share this with you- I'm not sure how long you will be able to watch this...but instead of watching that reality show today...watch this as it may impact your life!
Love you all!

http://thejoiofstampin.blogspot.com has been renamed to 

http://thejoiofliving.blogspot.com

Lovin' this Chandelier...

Always looking for great ideas!  We have a big project we are starting.  We have a client in Highland Village that is getting ready to sell her home & wants us to help her decorate it so she can put it on the market.
Saw this and I am falling in love with these drum chandeliers & the crystals! What do you think?

Transitional Dining Room by St Louis Interior Designers & Decorators Maria DeGange

Contemporary Dining Room by Portland Interior Designers & Decorators Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.

Send me some of your favorite chandeliers!!!  En"joi" your day!

Where does Our FOOD come from???

I watched this movie several years ago & wanted to post it for all my friends.

 Do you know where our food comes from? Watch "FOOD,Inc."  There are several other good movies out there that really explain GMO's too.  I'll try to find it & when I do I'll post.
Food Inc Movie: This is a free movie so please pardon the delays in streaming & ads.

Real Food...vs.....Fake Food

This Gal is Great & I wanted to share this info with all my friends! She is a big raw foodie & has lots of great videos.  Do we really know what we are eating? Check out this video.

If you like this blog.... Follow me.

To your health!  En"joi"

Food Matters

Nutrition is important to your health.....Your Health is Your Wealth!

Check out this movie...FOOD MATTERS!

Share link:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/6440635/food_matters/

It's time to Celebrate a New Year 2014!

Take time to love the little things....because it goes fast!

I made these for underneath my clear rain glass plates that look so pretty! 

En"joi" 2014!

Christmas Cards 2013

Well, I am late getting started with my Christmas cards this year!  I really didn't have time since I went to Virginia to help my Mom after her car accident.

I went to my design software & designed my card, then embossed with a cuttlebug folder & wha la, it was complete!

En"joi" the Holidays