Vegan Mommy's Have Super Powers!

 I have been vegetarian for about 5 years, when I started my Yoga Teacher Training I started to dwell in veganisim and ever since I have been struggling to become a complete Vegan because cheese is my biggest pitfall. No I don't miss the meat or anything like that but come on! some brie cheese or feta on my salad off!! Im telling you I struggle!
 So these days I take it a day at a time and a good dish after the other. and I keep telling my self that Vegan Mom's Have Super Powers! and maybe their biggest super Power is AWESOME HEALTH! and a great example to the babies by eating healthy and consciously.

The good news is San Diego is super Vegan Friendly and I have a great  Foodie! Friend! & Sister in law! that has become a complete Vegan and started her own Blog! " The Breezy Vegan" that when I read it inspired me to keep my goal of being vegan! and to keep in touch with my blog! both need dedication, time, commitment and love!

Breanne

So! in honor of that! I want to share Breanne's blog today! here is the link!

http://thebreezyvegan.blogspot.com/

Come on Mommy's at least one day of the week get your supper powers on; by incorporating one Vegan Day a week it can be a healthy, fun and a learning experience for you and the whole family.

Bre's Blog the Breezy Vegan

Oh! I also want to mention, that I was vegetarian through out my entire pregnancy and my baby is perfectly healthy. For any expecting mothers that are worried about the Vegan Diet lacking in protein and other vitamins; as you read on will learn that there are many vegetarian food choices with all the vitamins that an expecting mom and baby need for a healthy development.

Hope this Blog helps some Mom's out there.
Much Love,

Anny

Is Seaport Village Baby Friendly?

San Diego! San Diego!! Another Great Spot to come and have a great time with the whole family!!!
Yes Seaport Village has it all  great Views! Great Restaurants! Great relaxing picnic areas! good parking! and a carrousel for the whole family to enjoy! of course small specialty shops that entertains and reminds your of all the things you didn't know you wanted. And yes there are changing tables in the restrooms! ;)
Here is the link if you are a new mom! or been in the game for a while! if you have visitors out of town or just want to do  something different from your everyday routine!
http://www.seaportvillage.com/

We specifically went to  Busters Beach House and I have to say the food is AMAZING! to say the least the service was great they accommodate us with two strollers and have everything from high shares to great bathrooms! here is the link if you are interested in that

too!http://www.bustersbeachhouse.com/

Here is a little picture of the family babies having a good chat @ Busters Beach House in Seaport Village last Sunday!

Much Love to all the Mommy's out there! promise to be in touch more often!

Anny.

The Playground 7 UnRules

 I been taking my baby to the playground lately. I love it because I get my exercise done by walking there and she gets to see other children. She is not walking yet so she enjoys for the most part the slides with my help and mainly the swing!  I have notice she loves to bee with other children and she learns from the older ones so fast; as I been learning from other moms there. =)

Here are my 7 UnRules for the Playground

1. Bring sunscreen protect your baby's skin!

2. Don't bring your baby sick.

3. Don't be a germo-phobe you are at the playground! You  will not be able to clean the whole playground with wipes! ( I actually saw a mom trying to do this) wash hands once you leave.

4. Pick up your spills. If you bring milk, snacks,wipes, diapers pick up after your trash.

5. Wait for your turn but don't hover. If the swing is busy don't rush a "Mom/kid" out of the swing. You never know that might be her only break during the day.

6. Be considerate of other Parents and your baby will learn to be considerate of other babies.

7. Never leave someone else watching your child nor accept that request from anyone.

Well those are my "UnRules" from the top of my head!

Oh and for the New Mothers out there! you can bring your baby to the swings from the moment they can hold their head on their own! some what around 3 months. This is a great way to get some fresh air.

Well hope this information helps some moms out there!


Much love,

Anny.

My 7 Favorite Mommy Websites so far..!

Here are my top 7 websites !

1.  For the informative mom

www.babycenter.com

2.  For the crafty mom
www.tipjunkie.com

3. For the in the hollywood loop mom
www.lilsugar.com

4. For the discount shopper mom
www.zulily.com

5. For the all around mom
www.babble.com

6. Activity mom
fun.familyeducation.com/activities/

7.  For the traveling mom
www.familytravel.com

hope this websites help someone out there!

 Much Love!

Anny R.

Why This Mommy Love's Arbonne

Why would you put something on your skin that you wouldn't put in your mouth?

Do you know what is in your cosmetics ? hair products? creams?

Are you rubbing all of that on your baby's Face?

  ..

So recently I became an Arbonne Independent Consultant!
The Arbonne Logo represents the arbonne advantage. I Love the products and the advantage of being a consultant is I can work from home with my little one! and get discounts at the same time! I can use the products and share them with my friends, my husband and baby making sure that they get the best! The best organic food as well as the best organic products for their skin! and Arbonne definitively offers safe, enviromently friendly, cruelty free products for the whole family and that is why I love Arbonne!
                            

www.arbonne.com

I don't want to drown you with the coolaid!  =p  But the RE9 firming body cream for stretch marks is Amazing!!! and the Make up!  I will update once I try more  of the health wellness and spa products!
And Check Out the Baby Producst! ABC is for Arbonne Baby Care 

What are you putting on your babies skin?

http://www.arbonne.ca/products/baby

So if you have any questions or want to try a product or even become a Independent Consultant! Let me know I can help out!

Just in case you really don't want to speak to me but you still want the products you can get them online with the consultant ID: 12611621. and the rest of my info on the picture! just shoot me an email.

Well that is all for today!

Much love,

Anny!

My 5 Favorite Mommy Power Foods

For those who know me have always asked me Why? Why are you vegetarian and Why don't you eat meat, chicken or Fish? And my answer is always the same. Since I been vegetarian I feel better, "lighter" and there is not even a craving. And lest say I know Im ingesting less of the hormones and preservatives in food considering I mostly eat organic produce as much as I can.
I have been fully vegetarian for about 5 years! I can thank much of the great transition to certain food that I know hear called "power food". These 5 foods have been a staple to keep energy up during my first year of motherhood!

Here is the list:

1. Avocados
Have them in salads, sandwiches, by them selves on top of a soup. any why or form they are fab!

2.Quinoa
is like a lighter rice but richer in protein! is key to having energy all day long!

3.Sea weed sheets.
 You can find these any where tons, costco, trader joe's, online. Have them like chips or like burrito holders for your quiona you will love these!

4. What I call the B&V. Berries & Veggies!!
Eat them! simple as that.

5. Organic Dark Chocolate
come on! we have to have our lil Chocolate!! and i think  i have to tell you how to enjoy this one!  =)

Ok Those are my Mommy power food Favorites! Easy to have. Super Healthy Energetic & Tasty!

Enjoy!

With much love,

Anny

The First Years Home Made Bday Cake Ideas

 

She is turning one year very soon! And I have been thinking of how much effort I been putting towards her nutrition. Making sure she is well nourished with organic food and home made meals of carrots, apples and you all know the rest. Then comes the first Birth Day cake and it all goes down hill with all the sugar and preservatives from store cakes to home made box cakes filled with not very organic nourishing ingredients. And I know.. What ever! It’s their first Birthday Cake nothing happened to us.  But for me is making sense to make the effort to make a very tasty not so unhealthy sweet home made cake. So I Been researching on how and what are the possibilities here are some I found and wanted to share with you all. 


Use applesauce instead of oil ia a very simple one.

Make a Pumpkin Vegan cake or muffins wit the following

2 1/4 cups flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground ginger

1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree (10 ounces)

1/2 cups soy milk

Egg replacer for 2 eggs

1/3 cup vegan margarine

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/breakfastrecipe1/r/pumpkinmuffins.htm

I made this muffins a few months I only used organic ingredients and whole-wheat organic flour and I loved them!

The frostings make it with whipped cream cheese or organic cream and a bit of natural sugar

A based organic carrot cake would be another good idea

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/desertrecipes/r/vegancarrotcake.htm

•              2 cups organic grated carrots

•              1 1/2 cups organic raisins

•              2 cups water

•              1 1/2 tsp organic cinnamon

•              1 1/2 tsp organic allspice

•              1/2 tsp organic cloves

•              1 cup sugar

•              1/2 tsp salt

•              3 cups whole-wheat organic flour

1 1/2 tsp organic baking soda

Another idea for the frosting is Mix 1 tub of cool whip with 1 small package of instant pudding (any flavor & you can even use sugar free). Frost the cake then refrigerate (in the refrigerator the icing will thicken to regular butter cream consistency). The only drawback is that you can't use it as decorating icing (it's not firm enough to make flowers with).

I hope the ideas are helpful for some moms out there.

Much Love,

Anny.