The Goddess Life

I love this definition from Goddess to Goddess. 

It touches upon all the principals I deeply believe in. 

Follow your INTUITION, believe in your STRENGTH, and listen to your INNER VOICE,

Woman Know Thyself

If your a woman like me than I believe in your ability to connect to the power you have inside. 

The power that makes your potential limitless.

Embrace your inner Goddess.

Don't allow your daily struggles to distract you from living your best life.
Challenges make us stronger. Strength is born from defeating weakness.
Weakness is eliminated by doing something hard.
Pain is weakness leaving the body.
Pick your path stand strong.

I will be sharing my experiences and practices which have helped me better manage my life as a wife, and mother.  In order to find the energetic space to blossom as a goddess. 

I will be writing under these Categories

Organize Your Life

Find Your Voice
Get Tough 

Authentically YOU.

All with the hopes that my journey will help you better live 

The Goddess Life

Goddess Resources

Christiana Northrup http://www.drnorthrup.com/
GoddesstoGoddess.com

Open & Honest GIRL Talk

WARNING... What I'm about to say may Shock some of you or make you a little uncomfortable.
Sorry but, sometimes we need to have GIRL talk. LOL!
Okay, 

Moment of honesty between us goddesses. 

Ready, I prefer home remedies to doctor's visits. 

That itchy, uncomfortable, burning feeling is the most annoying, agitating sensations, uuuggghhh!
Ya know.....................yeast infections!!!

 Uuuuummmm, it's a form of torture.

It doesn't happen all that often but when it does, it makes me miserable.

So when the feeling starts it's hard not to panic and run to the drug store. 

But, somehow, I manage to make it to my fridge and grab my stash of plain yogurt, hidden way in the back behind the pickles. 

Yes, I use plain yogurt on/in my girl!

OKAY I SAID IT!!!!!

And I thought it was just me. Between my friends it's just one of those things that just doesn't really come up in conversation. So I thought it was just my secret but NO, 

Karen over at The Art Of Doing Stuff was talking about "my" yogurt cure.  Well it's her yogurt cure too.

She also made this totally awesome and hilarious video on Youtube. You have to check her out, she knows lots of stuff about lots of stuff!!!

So....Goddess to Goddess please! Pause before you ring the GYN people, most lady problems have home remedies, that are seriously a lot more gentle for your flowers. 

Also, FYI yeast infections are often cause by an imbalance of PH within the vagina, or an over growth of already present "bad" bacteria.  Heavy soaps, or taking antibiotic can cause this problem. So try a +PRObiotics with your -anitbiotics. Again this is my personal opinion about things that I have personally tried and your more than free to try or ignore any of my suggestions. Just want to share my experience living the goddess life.

If you have any experiences relating to "Home Remedies of The Goddess Life I would love to read about them. I'll even post them all here as goddess reference.

Thanks again Karen at The Art of Doing Stuff!!!

Please leave one for me!

Colortime Craftts & Markers Review

We've  been keep ourselves busy!!

We got this Pillow decorating project from ColorTime Crafts and Markers.

 

The markers are fat and easy to handle. 

The girls figured out how to mix the colors together and make many other colors.

Alivia wanted her own project so we pulled out a T-shirt for her to color.

 Lots of fun and the markers washed right off our hands very easily.

If you'd like to order a project of your own here is a discount coupon.

Enjoy!

Globetrotters at the Stabler Arena! YAY!!

It's so nice having a great venue near by that brings family entertainment to my area.

Here in the Lehigh Valley we have the Stabler Arena. 

It's a great place for seeing shows and conventions. 

There's not a bad seat in the house.

We are super excited at my house to be 

going to see the.....

On February 7th, The Harlem Globetrotter will be at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem PA for a super fun night of Basketball and Shenanigans, in true Globetrotter fashion.

If you've never seen the Harlem Globetrotters you really are missing a great time. They combine Basketball and cool tricks with hilarious pranks and crowd interaction. The whole family will be entertained, there just isn't a dull moment. They are very exciting even the little ones will get into the fun. 

We saw the Globetrotters last year and my girls laughed and cheered.

Check out the video for some fun moments.

This year the Harlem Globetrotters will bring the “You Write the Rules” World Tour to Stabler Arena.   With “You Write the Rules,” fans will decide the rules for the game that could affect the final outcome.  Vote for your favorite, craziest rule at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, and then see the winning rules implemented live into Globetrotter basketball at Stabler.  

CLICK HERE to VOTE

You can buy tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the Stabler Arena on Feb. 7th by visiting  www.lehightickets.com. 

For more information, please visit www.stablerarena.com orwww.harlemglobetrotters.com. 

FOREVER 21 DEAL

We all love a deal.  Especially when it involves cute shoes! I was trolling the internet for a Christmas present for my niece  and her favorite store is  Forever 21.   I decided better to get her a gift card, and then I stumbled upon these beauties. I love an easy wear wedge shoe!! And get this these are on SALE!! $13.65 Shipping is $5.95 tax $1.98 Making them $20.78 Shipped They come in 4 shades of brown and black Hurry while supplies last. BUY IT NOW

Little Girls and their Hair

I found this great open letter written by Jada Pinkett-Smith about why she has allowed her daughter Willow Smith to cut her hair.

My kids are huge fans of Willow Smith and I love her individuality.

Check out Jada's thoughts on unchaining your children from our own ideas about beauty and style.

'A letter to a friend..."

"This subject is old but I have never answered it in its entirety. And even with this post it will remain incomplete."

"The question why I would LET Willow cut her hair. First the LET must be challenged. This is a world where women,girls are constantly reminded that they don't belong to themselves; that their bodies are not their own, nor their power or self determination. I made a promise to endow my little girl with the power to always know that her body, spirit and her mind are HER domain. Willow cut her hair because her beauty, her value, her worth is not measured by the length of her hair. It's also a statement that claims that even little girls have the RIGHT to own themselves and should not be a slave to even their mother's deepest insecurities, hopes and desires. Even little girls should not be a slave to the preconceived ideas of what a culture believes a little girl should be. More to come. Another day."

Jada Pinkett-Smith

https://www.facebook.com/jada/posts/10151345274396320

Colortime Crafts and Markers

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We also offer free downloadable coloring pages (http://www.colortime.com/Free-Coloring-Pages-c64.html) and a "Birthday Club" (http://www.colortime.com/Birthday-Club-c85.html) with special incentives.

Get 15% off all orders Promo Code: 15USFG when you check out at colortime.com

The Real Barack Obama

HOPE, FAITH, LOVE

DO you know where to vote? Tuesday is Voting Day!!!

Tomorrow is VOTING DAY!!!

If you aren't sure where to vote click the link below and you will be taken to this handy tool that will tell you your polling place.

http://OFA.BO/DrRUjH

Please call a friend and remind them to vote, ask a neighbor if they need a ride, 

call a grand parent an remind them. 

Please help everyone you can get to the polls. 

Our vote means so much more this year then ever before!

Learning Eggs

The girls and I were lucky enough to be selected to try out this new program called the Reading Eggs.

The Reading Eggs is an online program that helps children learn to read and improve their reading skills. 

I think it will be fun for my 4 year old to play with the program and practice her phonics as well as for my 7 year old to sharpening her vocabulary. 

The Reading Eggs program has been developed by a highly experienced team of teachers, educational writers, animators and web developers.

The program is designed for children aged 3 through 12.

If you would like to give it a try for your little one 

you can receive a FREE 2 Week trial Offer by clicking here 

and signing up on their website.

Happy Learning!!

This was a sponsored post, I received a complimentary 3 month trial. 

All opinions stated here are my own.

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Stay Strong NYC

NYC after Hurricane Sandy.
Still partially without power.

Hand Made Jewelry!

I've always been crafty. 

Every since I was a kid I've always made jewelry. 

From bead necklaces at summer camp to friendship bracelets on the bus ride home. 

When I got older I fell in love with glass beads and made earrings that I'd wear to school.

When I lived in New York City I discovered the world of street vendors and all of the beautiful handmade jewelry all over the streets of Manhattan.

I'm sure a lot of it is handmade in china, but I still love the accessibility of unique costume jewelry.

So when I scored these Lolita Cabochons, I immediately made them into stud earrings. 

I'm in LOVE!

They are a little dark and lovely. 

I love all things Day of the Dead inspired, so these are perfect for me.

I'm toying with the idea of selling some of the jewelry I make.

So, Since I have so many pairs I thought I'd offer all of you a chance to have a pair of your own.
So if you'd like a pair from the picture above.
You can pay for them by clicking this link, then email me yelenaj@gmail.com and tell me where to ship them.

Color

Brown w/ white Lolita Red w/ White Lolita Maroon w/ White Lolita Blue w/ White Lolita Red w/ Black Lolita

Fashion Colored Cupcakes

 

I'm in LOVE with this color palette so I thought I'd make some Cupcakes to match.

Share your Secrets

I was inspired today by a new friend.

So I'd like to just say...

Don't Keep Secrets.

Not yours or anyone else's. 

Share them, release them, expel them,CAST them out of the warm, comfortable, dark place they are hiding.

They are far too heavy a burden to carry alone.

They are filled with all the things you don't need for this journey called life. 

I know how bad secrets feel. 

I know how scary sharing can be. 

No people won't always understand.

That's only because they don't know, haven't heard, or were never told. 

They don't understand because our world has too many secrets.

Be one of the first to educate them.

Secrets are tricky they survive and flourish in the shadows cover the truth, making you feel raw and vulnerable. Secrets are toxic, and spread quickly, they create, error and mistake.
Secrets reproduce robustly.
Stop them!

Bring them to the light.

Destroy them instantly.

Take away the power a secret has on you.

FREE yourself, forgive yourself, heal your self.

Please Don't let your hurts hold onto you. 

Be Brave. 

Your secrets have the power to save someone else just like YOU. 

Save Someone, Save Yourself.

Be a Bravebird share your secrets.

"Bravebird" 

In a land far away where the sun doesn't spare a soul 

And a twisted tradition has a girl in a strangle hold

Lies a desert with the footprints

Of little girls with a secret

Of a pain

That you and i could never know

Little feet running fast as they can like a bird in flight

Through the days of sand with a fire in the sky

And through indigo nights

She runs away from a life spent

Being witness to other unwilling participants

Of a pain

That you and i will never know

Your a bravebird

Of the rarest kind

You may be one of the walking wounded

But still you fly

Your a bravebird

You put yourself on the line

When you shared your secret with the world

You saved another mothers child as she speaks you can tell that

The words are not easy to say

The hold the power to transport her back to that impossible day

But she hasn't any regrets

Cuz' she won't become a woman with a secret

Of a pain

That you and i could never know

You and i could never know

You and i could never know

You're a bravebird...... a bravebird.....fly high.....

In the sky.....there you are

Amel Larrieux

Mommy Time NYC Trip

A few weeks ago I took some Mommy time and joined my sister and her girlfriends for some fun in 

New York City!

First stop, this little joint.

A small spot on Clinton Street off Delancey Street.

We had "DRUNCH." 

It's Brunch + you get Drunk = DRUNCH!

I didn't even make that up, it's on the menu. Genius!
You get to choose one of 7 Entrees and 3 Cocktails, all for $25.

I had "The Marty." Short Ribs on a whole wheat english muffin w/ Cheddar, Up Egg and Fries.

I washed it all down with yes, 3 Tequila Sea Breezes. 

Easy Peasy. 

It was the perfect way to start my weekend off right.

Sorry about the picture I was soooo hungry I dug in before I got my shot.

The decor of the restaurant was really crisp and lovely too.

I couldn't stop looking at these paintings hanging on their walls. They're so much fun and inviting, and curious. The art work was equally my favorite part, that and the food.      

I called back to the restaurant to ask about the artist who painted them, and her name is Leah Tinari. 

Click her link, she's a BIG DEAL!! 

Know what else? She OWNS the restaurant!!! Along with her husband.

She was our lovely waitress too. 

Her work has been shown around the world. Do you remember this Nike Campaign?

Leah Tinari painted this campaign for Nike. I loved the Delicious Training ads.

Okay, so I definitely recommend Fatta Cuckoo. 

Really great food, fun atmosphere, you could meet Leah Tinari, maybe. :)

 Fatta Cuckoo serves a full menu, with diet friendly items like vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten free.

They are located at 63 Clinton Street, NYC,10002.

Call 212.353.0570

Stay tuned for more about my Mommy Time Girls Weekend.

Have you tried a KIND bar?

So, I've been on the road a lot lately. 

Last weekend  I was in Brooklyn NY visiting my cousins 

and we stumbled upon this KIND bar truck.

KIND bars are Whole nut and Fruit Bars.

I've never had a KIND bar before for so I gave it a try and WOW!

I'm KINDa hooked!

 I ate both the Blueberry Pecan and the Almond Apricot in one sitting. 

The Almond & Apricot Bar has big shaved pieces of coconut, apricot, almonds, and puffed rice.

 They taste amazing!

Then I ate the Almond Blueberry Bar. Look at all the almonds, and whole dried blueberries, yum!

You can see the raisins, pecans, and cashews. All packed together with rice puffs and honey. 

These bars were so flavorful Amaya KIND of stole a few bites of my bar. The ingredients in these bars are all the good things I already snack on but packages and ready to go. 

KIND bars have a wonderful philosophy of making products that are "healthy, tasty, convenient, and wholesome, economically sustainable, and socially impactful."

In an effort "To Do The KIND Thing"  I am joining their mission to help spread the word about Acts of KINDness. 

If enough people commit to doing an act of KINDness, KIND will partner with Philabundance, the Delaware Valley's largest hunger relief organization, to provide thousands of Thanksgiving meals to families this holiday season. 

I will also be collecting canned goods to donate to my local food bank Second Harvest Food Bank as well as a few more Acts of Kindness I will share in a few up and coming posts. 

So run out and grab a KIND bar and perform an act of KINDness for someone.