Clean Your Body

It's pretty vital to clean out your body from all the toxins. Whether you drink soda, or add sugar to your coffee. It's really good to just give your body re-start with a cleanse and really work towards your health. Hence since it's time to do your Spring cleaning, might as well clean out your body too! I'm going to share a few step with you to help you towards your health when you may be having a bit of a tough time. I know I've changed a few things that I thought I would never with out. It's crazy what can happen when you set your mind on something.

Number One: Set Your Mind Straight 

First ask yourself, Whats your overall goal? Why?

I can tell you enough how important your Why is. If reading a number on a scale helps you reach your life long goal, or being a better parent, your more likely to stick to your goal.

Once you've figured out your why, have that be the first thing you think about every step!

An awesome way to keep your mind straight is to create a vision board. I friggin' love creating vision boards! It's a lot of fun to do by yourself to really have a visualization of what you are setting yourself up for. Don't be scared Get creative! Make sure you hang it up some where you can see it at all times.

Number Two: Go Crazy For Your Nutrition!

Clean out your pantry and change up your grocery list to how ever far you can get. Change little things at a time if needed. For example switch your soda to water, coffee for tea, eggs to free range, sugar to honey, etc. Get rid of the empty calories and artificial flavors and colors. Get that 20-40 grams of high quality protein per-meal. The more you put good food in your body the more your body will crave it. If you don't feel like prepping your meals once a week a great way to start is on a nutritional system to get rid of your unwanted pounds or gain that lean muscle and get rid of the harmful toxins. A healthy lifestyle is all about diet and exercise. Hey if you live with your family have them to join you on your journey and plus it will make it easier not to cheat lol.

Number Three: Move it!

“The link between exercise and mood is pretty strong,” Michael Otto, Ph.D., told Monitor on Psychology in 2011 . “Usually within five minutes after moderate exercise you get a mood-enhancement effect.”

The best workout is the one you actually do! Go join a class, start taking walks around the neighborhood, or start working in the yard. Find something that suits you and stop finding excuses to not start or continue. 

Number Four: Share Your Goals

The best way to reach your goals is to make them SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely). Once you have identified your goals share them! Don't keep them to yourself until you've completed your goals, that's no fun! Get your cheer-leading squad rounded up!

 Research performed by Dr. Gail Matthews, a clinical psychologist, found that participants who wrote down their goals achieved significantly more than those who only thought about their goals. And, those who wrote down action commitments (in addition to their goals) were even more likely to reach their goals.

But you can do better than that! The study participants who formulated action commitments, sent their goals and commitments to a supportive friend, AND sent weekly progress reports to that same friend were the most likely to reach their goals.

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Waldorf Education for Stella

On Thursday morning Arsenio, Stella and I went to visit the Suncoast Waldorf School. I have to say... I am in LOVE! This is exactly what I want for Stella's education. 

When we first walked up to the school my heart dropped in AWE. They play ground was a grove of Live Oaks. They had ropes swings from trees and the leaves were flowing down so magickally on the ground. We walked up to the lady who was giving us a tour, and she could tell by the look on my face that this was it! The first class we walked into was a Kindergarten class. Stella was just mesmerized by the children sitting at the table getting ready for snack time singing along with their teacher. She just stood there examining them. She definitely wanted to join them.

After we left that room the tour guide told us their routine for full and half days. It's spectacular. 

All they do is play, imagine, and work their little brains fill up with creativity and imagination.

As we walked down the hall way they were colored so beautifully. Kids art everywhere! What I also love, not one plastic toy in sight. The toys are ALL made with wood and they create their own dolls. They are taught to take care of the wood with bees wax. 

"In these environments, imagination and creativity flourish with children participating in meaningful tasks that develop coordination and cooperative social skills, while unfolding creative and imaginative capacities that build a strong foundation for later academics." -Suncoast Waldorf: Early Childhood  

 

 We moved on to see the first grade classroom and they were having their playtime. Stella saw one of the girls playing with a horse. The little girl let her play with it and Stella gave it right back when we were done. I mean how cute is that! As we moved on all the little ones loved seeing Stella! We moved onto the outside to see where they play. For full day students, they play outside three times a day, and for half day students I believe they go outside twice. They even eat outside when the weather is right. They also have a beautiful garden and edibles growing everywhere. They have a rabbit they take out for a walk to eat the weeds and fertilize the ground and an awesome compost. 

"The rhythm of the day flows seamlessly from imaginative play, to a seasonal circle time of songs, verses and movement, a time for tidying the room, a shared wholesome snack around a beautifully set table, outdoor play, stories and puppet plays. The children always enjoy an abundance of fresh air and spend a good portion of every day outdoors."-Suncoast Waldorf: Early Childhood

From grades 1-5 they have an artistic, holistic approach to learning. The Curriculum is; Humanities and History, Science, Language arts, Foreign Languages, Geography, Mathematics, Performing Arts and Practical Arts. The best part is they don't have Text Books, the children create their own text book! Walking into the 1-5 classrooms were amazing! They start teaching the kids German and Spanish in 1st grade! I LOVE that! They are also taught the history of all religions. One of the class rooms we walked into we learning about Norse Religion and all the projects they had around with ruins and learning about the gods was just beautiful. 

 

 WALDORF UNLOCKS THE BEAUTY, THE MYSTERY AND THE ROMANCE OF THE WORLD IN SUCH A WAY, A CHILD CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH IT. ~ MARJORIE SPOCK 

 Man I can keep on rambling about how I'm gonna get Stella into this school, and just everything about it just clicked with me. I'm gonna end it with you going over to The Mind Reset Post: Exploring Waldorf Education for Stella. She gets more in depth with information on Waldorf Education. You can also go to the Waldorf Site: Why Waldorf Works to see frequently asked questions filled with informative answers!

I myself advise every parent to consider this dearly for your child's education.

Tell me your thoughts below! 

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Random Stella Adventures: Do Stuff

Being another beautiful day outside, it was a pretty lazy one. We started off, Stella and I, with our regular morning routine.
Are you too maybe have a house filled with people working on the computer including yourself? I find that I may have Stella on the phone for a bit longer than I want to and just a lot going on in general. 

Here's some steps to step away from technology for a bit.

Turn Off All Electronics
Shut them off!

Stella was over due for nap time but she still wanted to play on the phone or computer. I shut it all off. We went in the room and laid down. She wasn't too thrilled but then she started handing me her books too read to her. She calmed down and took the books from me and started reading to me. Even if she didn't get her nap today she was calm. After about half hour or so we went back out to the living room. I turned on some classical music and starting reading while she played with her toys. I thought to my self, I gotta do this more often.

Pinterest/Creativity Time

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Look up some fun things to do with your little one. How to make's are a lot of fun to look up on Pinterest. Think of things you use to do as a kid like macaroni glued on paper. Remember it doesn't have to look perfect your having fun.

Go For a Walk
Just get out the house already.

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I go on a walk every morning! It's not enough. I am a homebody for sure. No car and not so easy public transportation. I gotta start taking more of those extra walks with Stella. Even if your just going around the neighborhood or the block, do it. Lately we've been trying to get out to the park at least once a week. Not only is it fun for your little ones but it's great for you too. And if you have a car go somewhere you don't ever go to whether it be 5 miles or 20 just go.

Start a Garden
You should do this asap.

Pretty cool page.

Stella and I have been doing a little bit of gardening in the front yard. She helps me plant the seeds and water. Why not do this your self? Even if you just buy some herbs for your local health food store to plant outside. It's more time outside and teach your child how to grown their own food even at a very young age.

Whatcha think of my list?
Do you already do activities either with yourself of with your family? I can always use more tips on what I can do with my spare time with Stella.
Comment below.

BEFORE YOU GO
Check out this cute video of Stella doin' a lil' singin' and dancin'.

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