Miss Clean Eats - Clean Eating in 2014 {Research}

Writing has always been one of my hobbies. I used to write poetry and short stories when I was younger, and then my passion turned to papers, research and blogging. {I wont talk about the "Notes" I used to post on Facebook.} 

Another of my passions has been eating. And while it has served me well in the sense of trying very diverse foods and encountering multiple foodgasms, I have indulged a fair too many times. The days of surrendering to my sweet tooth are gone. So are the days of french fries, fried food, pizza, additives, un-natural coloring and all that nasty crap that I never ate growing up. Since living on my own my health and diet have taken a turn for the worst and I'm ready to change the "Freshmen 15" lifestyle and use my creativity and love for flavors and textures into a Clean Eating and Free Wellness Center Membership at my School type of thing.

This crafty and oh-so-busy momma is taking in the reins to focus on school, my family and my health. I have the rest of my life to worry about and right now hobbies are not big on my list of things to worry about. Although I do take the occasional day to unwind and get creative, Serious Crafting is on hold-for now. Nursing School will demand A LOT of my time. And what better way to fuel those early morning workouts and late night studying sessions than a new eating and exercise lifestyle. My goal is to reach 130 lbs and tone my body. I also want to permanently change the way I consume food. 

Don't get me wrong, I love all the gardens for lawns, organic, plants, and sustainability impact on the environment stuff. It's been in my blood my whole life. My parents buy organic everything and It really sucks that I can't afford all that yummy gourmet stuff. I plan to...someday when I have my career and can afford to spend more than $180 a month for a family of three. 

While my clean eating may not all be organic, it will definitely follow the guidelines for clean eating like Produce, Protein, Plant based fats and whole grains.

I am so exited to be starting this journey and can't wait to STICK WITH IT! I'm so ready to be fit and healthy and feel great! 

This post is the introduction to my New Year's Resolution and I hope that you will join me in Clean Eating in 2014. 

Remember- You only have to do something 7 times before it becomes a habit. =)

The Plant-Based Dietitian
Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D., C.P.T. , also known as The Plant-Based Dietitian, is a passionate advocate of the miracles associated with following a whole food, plant-based diet-the established effects of which provide positive healthful benefits.

Clean Program Blog
Dr. Junger describes how he became aware of the toxicity of our planet. He also explains how detoxification and cleansing have been around for thousands of years, but the knowledge has been lost, and right now it’s more important than ever to reclaim this information. Most importantly, Clean is a manual for readers to learn how to turn on and work with their own detoxification systems to restore and maintain optimal health. << LOVE the blog, just not the price of what they are selling...OUCH!! 

Spinach for Breakfast
The purpose of our blog is to provide those currently practicing the Clean program or those just looking for clean eating inspiration, with an organized forum of go-to recipes from a variety of sources. << GREAT Ideas!

365 Days of Clean Eating
I am not a Dr, a Nutritionist or a professional in the health field.  I am just sharing my own passion for food and health and what I've learned over the years. << TONS of really delicious recipes.

Top List of Clean Eating Websites & Blogs
Not all of these websites or blogs are specifically focused on eating clean, but they have been included in my Top List of Clean Eating Websites and Blogs because they all provide valuable information, whether it be healthy recipes, nutrition tips or just general healthy eating and cooking tips. << PACKED with info. 

I will be researching recipes, information and different chefs for the next month to be prepared for my debut in January. I have already had Clean thoughts running through my mind.

Follow my journey with me! Join in on Eating Clean in 2014!

xoxo

Miss Maully

Kindness-- The Temple of Light - The Maulism Movement {My Spiritual Journey}

I'm sitting here with a couple margaritas in me thinking about what I should write about...

OK...that's what I started writing about last night. If you have a Jose Pepper's near you, I urge you to go and try one of their fresh margaritas made with all natural lime and lemon juices, 100% organic agave nectar and Jose Peppers' own tequila. I know I'm trying to sell them here, so here's the catch. They are $2 all day Monday and Tuesday!! At least where I live. 

So I was super tired last night and couldn't think of what to write. Tonight however, I am on a roll with the words. 

Coming Up: I am planning a Thankful Thanksgiving post over my Thanksgiving break. 

Rosetta's 1st birthday is Monday and her party is Sunday. <3

Christmas Theme Posts
Winter Posts

Tonight we are going to talk about Kindness.

Kindness- the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

When I was in grade school  there was his giril who was younger than me by a few years. I'm going to change her name and call her Matilda for this story. She wasnt cute, bubbly, fashionable, rich and skinny like the rest of the girls that went to my grade school. She had shoulder length mousy brown hair, a pudgy face, her mouth was filled with quite a few silver fillers and fake teeth. She talked funny, wore baggy t-shirts and shorts and was on the rounder side. She also had this awkward walk where she threw her weight around as she took steps. Let's just say it was not graceful. She came from a lower class family, her mother was a larger woman who didn't wear makeup or try to dress nicely. She was shrill and drove an older model station wagon, one of the wooden ones. 

Everyone made fun of her, for everything I just mentioned above. She was in Y-CARE with me and lived in my neighborhood. I didn't talk to her much but I judged her and made fun of her as well. I talked behind her back, laughed at her and ignored her- just like everyone else. Then one day, a few years later at the pool I saw that her mom was wearing a handkerchief on her head. 

I can't remember if it was then that we realized she had cancer or when she passed away.

I think Matilda only lived with her mom and grandma. {Maybe mom's boyfriend?} However she didn't live with or even see her dad for all I know. It was then that I began to feel bad for how myself and everyone else had treated her. Not just because that something bad happened to her, but because all that time we were teasing her and ignoring her she was dealing with her mom dying at home. I never knew if she was close to her mom but it doesn't matter. It matteres that I still feel guilty for how we treated her becasue she was different and "weird" but she was dealing with some deep problems that none of us could fathom or even want to try imagining what it would be like. 

The moral of my story is to always be kind to everyone {yes, there are exceptions like murderers and rapists and child molesters}

You never know what their story is, what they come home to everyday, what hides behind closed doors. Maybe she just wanted us to say hey to her or include us in our games. Maybe that would have made her day and she could have a glimmer of hope. 

I've been to low points in my life, have you? We think there is no way out and people can judge us and be mean- at any age. 

Kindness is so much more than a definition, kindness is an act of truth that you bestow to the world to make it a better place to live in. 

Kindness is the key to happiness. Refrain from bullying {another sermon}, teasing, degrading and judging {another sermon} anybody. You do not know their story and therefore cannot judge them.

I think to myself when I catch myself judging, "How dare you jump to conclusions about the way they are living their life?" I try talking to people like random strangers, cashiers, servers...I want to know their story and find the soul in the body. I try to connect with people and just be kind to everyone I meet. That one simple "have a nice day" or "hello" or "how are you feeling/doing today? could be a chance for them to feel appreciated, hopeful and warm inside. 

Kindness is free and unfortunately we lack the most basic kindness to one another. There is more than once I have seen glares and sideways looks my way. More than once I have given those glares and looks.

Kindness is FREE. 
TREAT OTHER THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.
PUT YOURSELF IN THEIR SHOES.
TRY SEEING THINGS FROM THEIR POINT OF VIEW.

It can be hard. You may not even realize that you are doing it. But every time you find yourself judging another person, saying hateful things to them, ignoring them because of how they act, speak, talk or dress, catch yourself. Keep a reminder on a sticky note or on your phone, Hell, tie a sting around your finger. 

Instead of bashing them, say something nice about how they look, about their children, car, purchase, friendliness, honesty... you can find the good and human/humble part inside the outer surface of first impressions and possibly make a new friend!

Try this for 30 days, a week, a year...a lifetime. 

You will start to notice that your attitude and outlook will change. 

Kindness is so important yet so easily forgotten. These holidays, make it a priority to keep Kindness at the top of your list and KEEP it there when the holidays are over. 

Peace, Love, Happiness and Blessings,

xoxo
MissMaully

{L.L. in the Temple of Light.}

Miss Maully's March Madness {Musings Pt. 3}

So I am 100% free from work this weekend which means that I will be working on my first few pieces of furniture. I went to check some out yesterday, but couldn't fit them in my car. So, I'll be going Friday evening or Saturday day. I am WAY to exited for my business to get its gears rolling! 

I will post pictures! But don't forget that you can follow Refab Rehab's news on Tumblr and check out videos on Refab Rehab's YouTube Channel.

Remember: baby steps!

Ok so on to my exiting news for the day!

My Izzy Bee pendant & necklace

I posted about Izzy Bee yesterday. 
{Speaking of bees, please pay your regrets to Izzy Bee's family. Izzy was a 9 month old baby girl that grew her angel wings earlier this month due to a rare form of mitochondrial disease. You can visit her Facebook Page here and read about her and her family. RIP Izzy, you will be forever missed! I totally bawled when I read about Izzy's passing. I had been following her on Facebook for awhile and it took me by surprise. I am still so sad because I felt like I got to know her. I ordered the Izzy Bee pendant off her FB page and still need to order the Team Izzy bracelets and T-shirt. I miss her and a so blessed to have a healthy and happy baby.}

I did not order the chain online, I just bought the pendant and today I went out and bought a chain. I will wear it always.

I applied to be an Admin on a Facebook Page last night and I found out early this morning that I was accepted! Visit Mommies&Daddies-Corner on Facebook and "like" it please! This is a really exiting opportunity for me. When I told my mother about it her response was, "so you are working but not getting paid?" Oh mother, you SO do not understand the technology of today's world. My momma does not even HAVE a Facebook, though I keep trying to get her to get one so she can see all of the pictures of Rosie that I post and like all my FB Pages. 

I woke up at 5 am this morning with Jake holding his palm to his head. The poor baby boy {yes I call him baby boy. I also call my cat baby boy lol} had a NASTY injury that he sustained at work last night. Something had been improperly placed in the trailer he was unloading and it fell and hit him on the head! So Momma Maully played Nurse Maully and helped him clean it up. Thankfully he is OK! I took Rosetta to Grandma's house this morning before work so he could rest today. Here is a picture of the cut.

&& here are just some fun pics to end my post with 

Rosetta grabbing her toes, no wonder her nickname is Toes!

My belated birthday present from Jake. Journey Through  Mountains & Rivers at the Nelson.

Rosetta's 4 month picture!

Being a doll baby.

Mommy's Princess. 

Breastfeeding my baby girl. 

Kansas City's 41st St. Patrick's Day Parade & cold as hell! We stayed less than a half an hour. We will try again next year when Rosetta can enjoy it more!


Miss Maully's Momma Musings is celebrating it's first follower! Thanks Kendra! Check out her blog: Don't you know that you are a shooting star. It is all about feminism! I already LOVE her posts!

Goodnight my lovelies! Sweet dreams and blessings to all! Let me know what you think of March Madness Pt 3 in the comments below!


xoxo Miss Maully

My 21st Birthday!!

I had the BEST birthday ever!

I got off work on time and made it home by midnight. My favorite new song was playing on the radio...so of course I blasted it and sang along at the top of my lungs. 

Rosie was up when I got home, and I was able to see her smile! {best present of all of course!}

Jake gave me my presents when I got home. He gave me some framed pictures of Rosie, a beautiful card, a desk size organizer for important documents, a candle, a hair product, USB disk and chocolates.

When I woke up this morning, Jake had given Rosie a bath and cleaned the room up. 

He held Rosie while I worked on a blog post.

He had planned a special outing so we got ready to leave and he came out with a basket of crackers, cheese, grapes and strawberries.

He drove us to the Nelson Museum to see an exhibit he knew I would like. However, the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. I could tell he was bummed, so I told him not to tell me what it was and we could go next week. 

We ended up at the park and ate our picnic in the car where we got some cute pictures of Rosie trying to drive! Then we took a short walk with her and left to go get ready for dinner!

We went to dinner with my family at Red Lobster. It was delicious. It took me for freakin ever to decide what to eat because for once, I has so many options to choose from! {being a vegetarian, my options are always limited to 1-3 items} 

I ordered a Triple Berry Daiquiri-yummmmmm.  && some coconut shrimp with broccoli. BTW: Their rolls are SCRUMPTIOUS!

Then {I know, LONG DAY!!} we went back to my parents to have cake and presents. I received What to Expect the First Year, a membership to the Zoo {Um can I say SWEEEET?}, a card, a cool recycled picture frame and a bottle of wine {oooooooh} The cake was German chocolate! && soooo good! 

Jake and I went home for a bit to hang out together. We were both exhausted...and he had to go to work!

It was an AWESOME birthday though. I had a great time with my family && it was a beautiful day!

What more could a 21 year old girl ask for?

Do you remember your favorite birthday? A friends birthday? What were some of your favorite presents?

Pictures to be added on 2/12/2013

xoxo Miss Maully

January & February Project: Family Binder {Set 2 Important Numbers}

Ok, I know I said I would post more regularly. I know you will be happy to know that I have CAUGHT UP on my page designs, so I'll post those sets over the next few days. I made like 5 in one night! 

Do you love greeting cards? 

So do I! Annnd...I have started to design those as well. The idea popped into my head yesterday. I think it originated from a pinsperation. However, I decided to create Jake one for Valentines Day. It is super cute so far! Look for this post on Valentine's Day. <3<3

Tired of you plain old boring Microsoft Office fonts? 

Can you NEVER EVER find one that fits the theme of project you are working on? 

That was the SOML EVERY TIME! When I actually went to the link the picture is pinned from on Pinterest, I found some really cool free fonts. Unfortunately, the site I went to only had a few free ones and then I clicked on something and the next thing I know I had downloaded some weird toolbar. I knew I needed an easier way to get fonts. So, I found these sites HERE & HERE & HERE. Happy designing!

Oh yea! And it's my birthday today! I am finally of legal drinking age! I'm going out to dinner at Red Lobster tonight with Rosie, Jake, my brother && my parents. I'll be having 1 drink {maybe 2}. After that it's back to my parents for presents and cake. 

So far, my birthday has been AMAZING! && its only noon! I'll post all the details tonight!

Here is the much awaited Set 2! This is the Important Numbers Page. I love all the little boxes because it makes finding the number quickly so much easier than a list. I will be adding more numbers as soon as Jake gives me the information!

Enjoy!

So what do you think so far? 

How is your Project: Family binder going?

I would love to hear from you in the comment section below! I don't bite!

Remember: I can design these pages for you with personalized pictures, color schemes, designs and information, just Contact Me!!

I will be continuing Project: Family Binder through next month as well. It's been A LOT of work but very rewarding.

xoxo Miss Maully