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Raw Food 101

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:04:00 +0000

We've all heard it said that we should eat more raw food. It is supposed to make us healthier and feel more alive. In today's post we will explore raw food: what exactly it is, why we should eat it or not, how do we start to incorporate more into our eating well habits.

Let's dive right in. What is raw food? Dictionary.com says

Raw food is any uncooked, unprocessed, and often organic foods.

Vegetarian.about.com says

Raw foods are unprocessed foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius).

So basically that's what raw food is. Uncooked, unprocessed foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees. There are those who say 120 degrees is the maximum temperature as well. So staying at 115 is pretty safe I would say.

So, why should I go around eating uncooked, unprocessed food?

Well, according to vegetarian.about.com

"Raw foodists" believe that foods cooked above this temperature have lost their enzymes and thus a significant amount of their nutritional value and are harmful to the body, whereas uncooked foods provide living enzymes and proper nutrition

It is also said that eating more raw food helps with weight loss, gives more energy, clear skin, improved digestion and improved overall health. My personal experience concurs with that. I found that when I started increasing the amounts of raw food in my eating plan, I was more alert, had more energy, I lost some weight and felt good overall. You don't have to become a "raw foodist" to experience the benefits of raw foods. Just adding more of them instead of empty caloric foods will yield a host of benefits. Much research has been done about the results that can be gained from eating more raw foods. Persons have reported that they got healed from diabetes, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, depression, back and knee pain, allergies, candida and a host of other ailments by adapting to a primarily raw food eating plan.

Why you shouldn't eat more raw foods:

You shouldn't eat more raw foods just because someone else is doing it. You should have your own reasons or you most likely will not stick with it and enjoy the results.

How do we start to incorporate more raw foods into our eating well habits?

First of all we need to know exactly what foods are classified as raw. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds are what is usually considered when talking about raw foods.

Next we need to do it one day at a time, one meal at a time. Start by adding more salads to your meals. It is said that it takes 21 to 28 days to form a habit. So weu could say that for the next month we're going to eat a salad every day either with lunch or with dinner. Then the next month in addition to eating the daily salad, we're going to add a fruit or two and some nuts to our snacks while reducing the empty caloric foods. And then continue on like this until you're into the habit of regularly eating raw foods maybe at a 50/50 ratio (meaning 50% cooked food and 50% raw foods).

There are so many different kinds of fruits, vegetables, and nuts out there that if we rotate them regularly we don't have to be eating the same thing everyday. That way we avoid the boredom of "same old same old". Just doing an internet search yields multiple ways to prepare and eat raw foods. I've written recipe books and in the process of writing some more with numerous different kinds of salads so much so that if rotated properly you don't have to eat the same salad for 3 to 6 months.

If you need someone to help you on your raw food journey visit karenknowler.com. If you're the type that likes to do it yourself check out these raw food books on Amazon.

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Celebrating Today

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:40:00 +0000

Today marks the day that my dear husband was born many years ago. I'm so thankful to God that I can share in his life. We prepared a special breakfast for him today. Enjoy the pictures below the menu.

Dolph's Birth Anniversary Breakfast Menu

Custard

Sorrel Muffins (Will post recipe soon)

Lettuce, Plaintain & Green Bell Pepper Salad (Click to get recipe)

Mackerel in Tomato Sauce

Complete spread ( a clove of garlic on the plates)

Custard(dehydrated banana chunks on top)

Heart shaped sorrel muffin just for the celebrant

Sorrel Muffins

Mackerel in Tomato Sauce

Raw Ripe Plantain, Lettuce & Green Bell Pepper Salad

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Recipe:Tuna & Vegetable Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:13:00 +0000

Eating well means that we include as much fruits and vegetables in our eating plan as possible. This recipe can be served for breakfast with wholegrain/wholewheat bread. It can also be served as a snack or a light lunch or supper. The combination of greens, tomatoes, herbs and corn give an amazing flavor and packs a healthy dose of needed vitamins and minerals

Tuna Vegetable Salad

1 can tuna

4 lettuce leaves

1 tomato

1/4 cup corn

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp coconut/olive oil (optional)

onion

chives

sea salt

Method

Open can of tuna and place in bowl. Wash and shred lettuce leaves and add to the bowl. Dice tomatoes and grate or crush garlic. Add tomatoes, corn and garlic to bowl. Lightly toss. Add either coconut oil or olive oil (you can do both if you wish - 1/4tbsp of each). Chop onions and chives. Add to bowl with a dash of sea salt. Toss everything and ensure the seasonings and oils are evenly distributed in the salad.

Enjoy!

Founder and Author of Fruitful Vine and Insanely Simple! Salads.

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Herbs & Help For Painful Menstruation

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

For just about all my life I've experienced painful menstrual cycles. They were so intense that I could hardly sit, stand, or have anything close to me or touching my skin. My mom gave me cinnamon tea each time but it did not help. Finally in my mid teens my doctor recommended Ibuprofen. The lower dosages did nothing to help but when I took the higher dosage that was the only time I got relief. Up until a couple of years ago I was taking 1200mg of Ibuprofen to help with the pain.

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When we changed out eating habits as a family I prayed to the Lord asking him to help me with this because I never liked putting drugs in my body and I really want to stop. I researched painful menstruation and alternative remedies for it. To God be the glory, gradually the pain lessened and it's to the point where I can carry on a normal conversation and not take painkillers.

These are the herbs that I use for painful menstruation:
Rosemary
Ginger(for cramps)
Chamomile
Red Raspberry
Peppermint
Vervain

Back to Eden has this to say:
Constipation is the one common cause of painful menstruation. Relieve the bowels and colon with high enemas. Keep the body warm at all times, using a hot water bottle at night, if necessary. Keep off the feet as much as possible, especially the first day. A hot sitz bath or hot fomentation to the spine and abdomen often afford relief at once. Fomentations will always relieve the pain. Give as long as necessary and repeat.

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When the period first comes on, keep off your feet as much as possible. During the entire time of menstruation keep your limbs and feet warm. In the winter never have wet or cold feet. Keep them warm at night by the use of a hot water bottle or soapstone. Keep the hands out of cold water, if possible.

Other herbs recommended in The Little Herb Encyclopedia:
Blessed Thistle
Cramp Bark(for cramps)
Feverfew(for cramps)
Guggul
Lady's Slipper
Passion Flower
Queen of the Meadow
Sassafras
Shepherd's Purse
Spearmint(for cramps)
Squaw Vine
Wild Yam(for cramps)

Hope this was helpful. If there's anything that you do that works beside these, feel free to share in the comments.

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9 Health Benefits Of Eating Bok Choy(Chinese Cabbage)

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:11:00 +0000

Bok Choy is a chinese cabbage that has excellent healing properties as do all fruits and vegetables.

It aids the body to reduce risk of certain cancers and cataracts
Helps in building stronger teeth and bones
Helps the body regulate heart function
Helps maintain blood pressure
Helps maintain body density
Removes toxic substances from the body
Helps the body to coagulate the blood
Helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus
Saves the body from free radicals

Looking at these health benefits, it is worth it, if available, to add a little chinese cabbage to our weekly or monthly menu for greater health. Here are a couple of recipes using bok choy:

Bok Choy Stir-Fry Recipe - Food.com

The Best Sauteed Bok Choy Recipe - Food.com

Planting your own bok choy is a wonderful way to ensure you have a regular supply on hand to add to your meals. Amazon has several options of Bok Choy Seeds at different prices here.

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How to THRIVE on an Affordable Vegan Diet!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +0000

Let's get real, a healthy diet can be expensive!

In fact, it can be so expensive that some people quit before they start!

This is why Brandi Rollins, author of Raw Foods on a Budget, created the 28 Day Intensive Raw Foods on a Budget Program! As an Obesity Researcher, she was tired of seeing people struggle with the cost of high-quality produce! What's the point of telling people they need to eat healthy, if they can't afford it!

Brandi takes a holistic approach to food budgeting by teaching people HOW and WHERE to buy inexpensive, high-quality produce; how to PREPARE, STORE, and EAT raw food in ways that stretch their dollar; how to create and maintain a BUDGET; and even how to embrace the ABUNDANCE and JOY a budget can bring to their life!

And it doesn't matter if you are vegan, vegetarian, or raw vegan, this program will give you the tools you need to THRIVE on a plant-based, food budget without sacrificing food quality.

So, get ready, it's time to cut your food bills in half!

The Pre-Program Conference Call was January 4 but you can get listen to the recording for FREE: Pre-Program Conference Call

Register for 28 Day Raw Foods on a Budget Program TODAY! 28 Day Raw Foods on a Budget Program

Free Christian Audiobook - Knowing God

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:49:00 +0000

This month's free Christian audiobook from christianaudio.com is Knowing God by J.I. Packer. Enjoy your free download by clicking the image below. When you get there scroll down a little bit and follow the instructions under the section Free Audiobook Download For The Month.

God is amazing in the way he provides. No excuses to growing in Christ this year. This audiobook is free and every month christianaudio.com gives a free download. Make a commitment to develop your Christian life by listening to these audio books each month. Enjoy!

Emergency Preparedness: Make A Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Every month do1thing.com sends an email with the focus of the month in helping us prepare. This month the focus phrase is - Make A Plan.

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Don't wait for an emergency or unforeseen event to happen and then for you to think of what you're going to do. By then it will be too late. Sit down with your family if they're interested. If they're not it's still no excuse to do nothing. Sit down and think about possible scenarios for your part of the world and your life.

You may decide that you want to make sure you have enough food stocked up in case there is no longer any income. You may decide that you're going to be well prepared for hurricane season starting in June. Do you need to figure out escape routes in case of a burglary or fire? It's up to you but sit down and make a plan. Decide what you're going to do and write down the steps to achieve your goal.

See more information on this month's focus on http://do1thing.com/things/jan. Clicking on the image above will also lead you to some more emergency preparedness information.

My Decision For 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:08:00 +0000

As I enter this New Year the thing I remember that I felt the most toward the end of 2011 is overwhelm. I felt overwhelmed with all there was to do and be and I said to myself - "This is not how I want my life to remain".

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So, for 2012 I'm deciding to FOCUS. Focus on what's important and let go of the rest. Delegate it, Unsubscribe from it, Don't read it, Train others to do it, whatever it takes. I will be prayerfully eliminating what I need to and prayerfully focusing on what the Lord's priority is for me during this coming year.

I sense it's going to be a big year with some major changes and I want to be fully present to experience what God has in store. That means that I need to let go and FOCUS. Focus on God and listen to what He wants me to be and do.

Pray for me my friends, my acquaintances, my family. Without God I can do nothing, even focus on Him. Thanks in advance for your prayer support.

Promises

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:01:00 +0000

This year promises to be a good one if we walk in obedience to God's principles. Make Him the first priority in our lives this year. Matthew 6:33 says "Seek first the kingdom of God and all His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well." What things? Read the previous verses from verse 25.

²⁵ “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? ²⁶ Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? ²⁷ Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life^[e]?²⁸ “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.
²⁹ Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
³⁰ If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?
³¹ So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
³² For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

All the things that we get anxious about are promised to us if we seek FIRST God's kingdom and ALL His righteousness. He doesn't say there won't be difficulties. He doesn't say the economy will improve. He doesn't say there won't be challenges. What He does say is that we should seek His kingdom and His righteousness first and He will take care of us.

Peace and Love In This New Year as You Follow Christ.

Sugar

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:01:00 +0000

Article by Carolyn Akens.

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Sugar, Sugar! Do you remember the song Sugar by the Archies? (I am sure I dated myself with that question)...sugar, ah honey honey, you are my candy girl and you got me wanting you. Honey, ah sugar sugar, you are my candy girl and you got me wanting you. The song was released July 26, 1969, and was written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim.

Here we are in 2011 and “sugar, sugar” still has us wanting it by epidemic proportions and the reason it is addictive because it is practically in everything we eat! Is your body a sugar shack? Are you aware that the average American consumes about 170 pounds of sugar a year. While the song Sugar was a hit. Sugar consumption is not when it's over-indulged. Remember, moderation is key.

The following are some amazing products that I use and I hope you try them. They are low on the glycemic index, most are gluten-free, some are raw and vegan, and most are approved for diabetic use. As with anything, do your own due dilgence.

Lakanto Sweetener - http://bit.ly/vrBCS6
Coconut Nectar - http://bit.ly/9dBgIv
Thai Coconut Sugar - http://bit.ly/mODMA2
Coconut Palm Sugar - http://bit.lyseTudd<

If you try any of these sweeteners, please let me know how you like them and the results.

Carolyn Akens is a Holistic Health Coach & Raw Food Educator that is known for her ability to coach women (and men) how to lose weight, how to detox, and how to stop cravings. Carolyn also trains and coaches Raw Chefs and Raw Instructors and teaches raw classes and workshops. Visit www.CarolynAkens.com for your FR*EE gifts...How to Become a Skinny Mother or Grandmother, Raw Recipes, and Healing Foods!

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Relieve Stress with Deep Breathing Exercises

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:42:00 +0000

Stress is a common cause of many ailments. Stress causes a shallow type of breathing which in turns decreases the amount of oxygen that goes to the brain and the rest of the body is depleted as a result. One way to help the body combat sickness and disease is through deep breathing. Deep breathing is a simple but powerful technique which, if done daily can help the recovery process go faster, increase energy levels and lead to overall better health.

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Here is a simple deep breathing exercise that can be done anywhere at any time. Optimally don't do it in smog and smoke filled environments.

Sit upright with your back straight. Exhale.
Breathe in and, at the same time, relax the muscles of your stomach. It should feel like your stomach is being filled with air. You should even see it like it is getting bigger with the air that is filling it.
After you have done this, keep inhaling. Now feel the middle of your chest beginning to fill up. It should feel like your chest and your rib cage are expanding as well.
Hold the breath in for a few seconds, then begin to let it out gradually. Do this as slowly as you can.
As you exhale, relax your chest and rib cage. Pull your stomach in to help the rest of the air to be let out.
Close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. Ignore all the noises around you and pay attention only to your breathing.
Do this for approximately 5 minutes.

If you've never done deep breathing exercises before then you should start small and then increase the time up to 5 minutes. For example start by doing this for 1 minute the first week, 2 minutes the second week and so on until you reach the 5 minute mark. I've done this before but not very consistently. I've found that it helps to clear my head and increase my energy levels whenever I do it. I decided that today is the day I begin incorporating this into my early morning routine. I intend to teach our boys to do this every morning when they wake up or at least at some point during the day as well.

Here's to better health for you and your family with deep breathing. And the best part is that it requires no financial investment. With the state of the economy these days that is good news.

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DinneRevolution Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:31:00 +0000

Chef Jeff is giving away copies of his book DinneRevolution which retails for $27.

As a bonus he is also giving away two other accompanying downloads. I've looked through the books and it is an amazing gift. More than 200 simple, quick and delicious recipes. Vegetarian, Poultry, Seafood, Pork, Beef & Side Dishes are the categories in this ebook.

About the accompanying downloads he's giving away - you'll just have to see for yourself but let me tell you they're good. Get your copy of DinneRevolution and the accompanying downloads by going to DinneRevolution.

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Blue Global Media

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:09:00 +0000

Blue Global Media is a network whose specialty is the performance marketing of monetary products such as loans and credit reports. They are about 5yrs old at the time of writing and focus on financial affiliate campaigns.

As a growing affiliate network it boosts and increases revenue both for affiliates and advertisers with their payday affiliate program. According to their site, as an affiliate you could potentially earn up to $100 per lead. The company works with both those who want to advertise and those who want to earn as affiliates.

You can find out more about them by clicking any of the links above.

My Birth Anniversary Was

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:43:00 +0000

...fabulous. Check out some of the pics of that day on the church blog's post entitled Ladies Ministry Celebrate Birth Anniversary with Sis. Valerie.

There are more pics posted on my personal profile if you're my Facebook friend.

Website Hosting

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:50:00 +0000

If you want your website to be seen website hosting is important. There are hundreds upon hundreds of companies offering their services. Choosing one can sometimes be a nerve wracking experience for some website owners.

The company Website Hosting has taken some of the hassle out of it and narrowed down the list to their Top Ten. They offer comparisons of those in the top ten and a link to each company. They have latest news on what's going on in the world of web hosting and online companies as well.

In addition to that you can find hosting reviews which sometimes contain a link to receive a discount from the website hosting company being reviewed.

Online Reading and Math Program

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:01:00 +0000

K5 Learning has an online reading and math program for kindergarten to grade 5 students.

I've been given a 6 week free trial to test and write a review of their program. If you are a blogger, you may want to check out their open invitation to write an online learning review of their program.

Emergency Preparedness: Security

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Preparing for an emergencies needs to encompass all aspects that you can think of. Break-ins and robbery are more common and believable for most people than an "the end of the world as we know it scenario". We should not rule out an "the end of the world as we know it" scenario but we should also be prepared for ordinary events. Here in this video we see one person who thought of safety for his family in the event of a break-in. Pretty cool I think. What do you think?

Emergency Preparedness: Power

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:14:00 +0000

A storm named Ophelia visited Dominica a couple of weeks ago and left myself and those in my area without electricity and water for a few days. Thank God we were prepared to a certain extent so we made out great but in assessing what I had on hand I realized that I need to up my game and stock up on more candles, batteries, matches and lighters. What we had on had was adequate for what we went through and a little extra but not enough for a longer term power outage like a month - God forbid that should happen.

This month for emergency preparedness Do 1 Thing is focusing on power. The goal is to be able to safely meet your basic needs during an electrical outage. In light of my assessment during and after Ophelia it's good that this month's focus is on power.

God forbid but should you not have electricity for a few days are you prepared? I'll be doing what I can this month to increase my longer term readiness for power outages. What are you going to do? Are you adequately prepared for a week without power? A month? Or more? Or less?

There is a list of what you can do to be more prepared for a power outage at http://do1thing.com/things/oct.

Free Christian Audiobook for October: Think [CLOSED]

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:40:00 +0000

Every month Christianaudio.com gives away a free audiobook download. This month's audiobook download is Think by John Piper.

From the Christianaudio.com site - John Piper’s newest book will help Christians think about thinking. Focusing on the life of the mind helps us to know God better, love him more, and care for the world. Along with an emphasis on emotions and the experience of God, we also need to practice careful thinking about God. Piper contends that “thinking is indispensable on the path to passion for God.” ... Thinking carefully about God fuels passion and affections for God. Likewise, Christ-exalting emotion leads to disciplined thinking. Readers will be reminded that “the mind serves to know the truth that fuels the fires of the heart.”

Click on the image of the book above to get your free download. If you don't have an account with them all you need to do is sign up for one. There is no obligation to purchase and it is free to sign up. We need to be fed with spiritual food that draws us into closer relationship with God.

Go get your free Christian audiobook.

Autumn Bounty Store

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:13:00 +0000

It's time for a sale. Devotionals under $5, DVD's under $5, up to 40% discount on titles for women. Visit the Autumn Bounty Store.

Military VA Loan

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:27:00 +0000

If you've served in the US military and you're in the market for a loan you may qualify for VA Loan Benefits. Military VA Loan is for first time homebuyers or those with an already existing mortgage who are looking to refinance.

Active duty or prior service veterans who are looking to refinance can find out how much the savings would be by filling out the free streamline refinance quote form.

There are a number of other helpful links on the website as well such as VA loan checklist and more. Also if you have a blog or website you can get a mortgage rates widget.

Food Matters

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:10:00 +0000

Approximately 106, 000 Americans die from pharmaceutical drugs each year. You are what you eat. There is no magic bullet but a lifestyle change can reverse chronic disease. These statements and more are in this video. Watch now.

What do you think? Agree or disagree?

Web Hosting

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:23:00 +0000

For information on web hosting go to Web Hosting Rating. It's basically a directory of those who provide web hosting. The prices and information about each company are listed so that you can make an informed choice about it.

This web hosting directory features the ten best hosting services right on the home page so you can compare for yourself. Digging a bit deeper into the website will reveal more information regarding affordable price web hosting for individuals, virtual private server for small businesses or dedicated servers for enterprises.

The Knowledge Center furnishes you with a Buying Guide, Video Tutorials and News. As you search their catalog you have the options of narrowing the search results by price, type of hosting and location such as North America, Asia, Africa etc.

If you have a website hosting company you could also submit your company to their directory. Neat.

Just

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer C. Valerie) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:53:00 +0000

... a quick update. Life has been full and wonderful these days. Ministry keeps us busy and fulfilled. Still eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Still researching and finding out all the nutrients in the foods we eat. Still finding herbal remedies for things that come up and things people ask me about. Living healthy is still my passion. Here's what I'm currently reading and re-reading.

Just a quick update. Hope all is well with you and yours.