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Love List ~ March 2016

March 31, 2016 · 6 Comments

Well it has been a little while since I have done a love list!

In between moving to Brisbane and settling my kids in at new schools and uni and working on my charity project and updating the website (do you like the new design and logo??), it’s all been a little crazy around here at NNAM.

Here are some things that I have been loving the last few months….

 

4 My Earth Bamboo Bags

♥ 4 My Earth Bamboo Bags

I am in love with these new bamboo bags! They are so soft and light weight and perfect for replacing plastic bags when buying produce. I have also been using them damp to keep veggies nice and fresh in the crisper. Such a great way to reduce your plastic usage. Get them here.

 

♥ Erica Brooke Skin Care

Made by a Brisbane natural new age mum, this range is equal to any of the big name natural skin care brands on the market. Erica’s deodorant is already one of my all time favourite products and I think I am also going to add the Honey Cream Cleanser to that list as well. It’s so incredibly beautiful to use and of course, free of nasty toxins and weird stuff! Check it out here.

 

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♥ The Wholesome Cook by Martyna Angell

I was lucky enough to meet Martyna a few weeks ago at a cooking demo and I grabbed a copy of her cookbook while I was there. I really love Martyna’s food philosophy (probably because it is so similar to my own) of eating whole foods for your own bio-individuality. So many delicious whole food recipes to inspire. Check it out here.

 

Small Steps to Fermenting

♥ Small Steps to Fermenting

I am about to embark on some fermenting. I find it to be all quite overwhelming and I am worried I am going to get it wrong and make us all sick! Luckily the gorgeous Lisa Corduff (guru from Small Steps to Wholefoods) has teamed up with her husband to break it all down step by step in their online course, Small Steps to Fermenting. Check it out here.

 

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♥ Crystal Singing Bowls

I was lucky enough to attend a crystal singing bowl healing workshop last month. I felt incredibly relaxed and in balance afterwards. It was a very magical, spiritual experience. You can check out crystal singing bowls at some new age stores or look for a healing session near you!

 

What have you discovered lately that you love??

 

Filed In: HOME / Tagged: cookbook, crystal singing bowl, eco-friendly, Erica Brooke, fermenting, healing, natural skincare, new age, plastic, reusable bags, skincare, sustainable, whole foods

What is smudging and how do you do it?

November 3, 2015 · 6 Comments

What is smudging and how do you do it?

 

♥ What is smudging?

Smudging is an ancient practice of clearing negative energy from yourself or a space using the smoke of burning herbs, usually white sage. It is often associated with Native American rituals but ancient Romans, Greeks and Egyptians also used this type of practice.

 

♥ When would you smudge yourself or your space?

You can do smudging whenever you like but some of the situations you may want to do it include:

  • when moving into a new house or leaving an old house
  • if you feel sad, depressed, angry, anxious or just a bit flat and tired
  • you want to remove any negative presences or spirits
  • if you have had an argument with someone or want to remove energy left in your space by other people
  • before and/or after celebrations or rituals
  • to cleanse crystals
  • to mark each season or
  • just because you feel like you need it

 

♥ What do you use to smudge?

The easiest way to smudge is to use a smudge stick – this is a bundle of dried herbs (usually white sage for its healing properties) tied together to make a stick. Sometimes lavender or other herbs are added. You can also use a stick of Palo Santo. You can get them from health food stores, new age stores or online. If you are the crafty sort, you can also make your own smudge sticks.

There are ethical considerations in using white sage and Palo Santo, so please make sure you source from a reputable supplier.

 

♥ How do you smudge?

First of all, think about why you are smudging, the intention and what you want to achieve. Then, holding that intention, light the smudge stick and once it’s burning, gently blow it out so the flame is out but there is smoke curling out from it and it’s smoldering.

To smudge yourself or someone else, swirl the smudge stick gently around the person, from head to toe. This will cleanse their aura.

To smudge your house or office or any space, open the windows and walk through the area with the smudge stick, allowing the smoke to get into all the corners and cupboards.

You can say or think your intention for the smudging while you are doing it. Don’t worry if it feels a bit awkward, it’s the intention that counts.

Some people like to hold a heat proof bowl under the smudge stick to collect the ash (which you can take outside and bury in the earth). You can also do drumming, chanting or fanning the smoke with a large feather too.

When you are finished and if the stick is still smoldering, tamp it out on the earth or some sand.

I find the smudge stick lasts for several uses.

 

♥ How does it work?

Well, there is some actual science here, it’s not just all woo (but I do love the woo!).

The sage releases negative ions into the space – just like running water, the beach or the forest does.

If you aren’t keen on burning things for space clearing, you could also use sage essential oil in a diffuser.

 

Do you smudge? Have you noticed the benefits?

 

Filed In: HOME, SELF / Tagged: clearing energy, energy, energy clearing, karma, new age, new age rituals, new age tools, sage, smudge, smudge stick, smudging

Resources for Raising Natural New Age Kids

February 26, 2014 · 14 Comments

 

Resources for Raising Natural New Age Kids

So, you are all into the natural, new age thing but your kids are not?

One of the best ways to teach is by example. Let them watch you doing things like eating a healthy snack, recycling some paper or taking time out of your day to relax with yoga.

They see. They learn.

I have also found some awesome resources that explore this concept a little further if you need some inspiration.

 

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Kelly Burstow at Be A Fun Mum has a printable list of 100 things you can do with your child to learn how to live in the moment.  Enjoying and appreciating the small things is a valuable life lesson.

 

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Caroline at Gardening 4 Kids has some fabulous ideas on how to teach children to connect with nature. She says (and I agree wholeheartedly) that encouraging younger generations to think and act in a more environmentally sustainable manner has to be a good thing.

 

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The beautiful people at Embrace Virtues have an amazing blog post about how to teach children to access their inner joyfulness, even when they are feeling sad. Actually, I want to give this technique a go – it’s sounds just blissful!

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Kirri White at Kirri White Coaching shares her tips on teaching meditation to children. I love the ideas of imagining bubbles or taking imaginary trips. All very easy and age appropriate.

 

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Kelly Burch at Transformations with Kelly Burch has some great tips on how to help children with problems, using energy work. Kids can easily learn EFT (tapping) to help them deal with emotions.

 

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Debra Dane at Home Life Simplifed has 30 ways to teach children about kindness and gratitude at her blog.

 

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Author Jennifer Cohen Harper has a beautiful book, Little Flower Yoga for Kids.  The book aims at teaching children to pay attention, increase focus, and balance their emotions-all while building physical strength and flexibility.

 

Do you have any other resources you like for teaching your kids natural, new age stuff? 

 

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Click here to check out the Superfoods for Kids range.

Filed In: FAMILY / Tagged: EFT, energy, kids, meditation, natural, nature, new age, yoga

You know you are a natural, new age mum when….

August 14, 2013 · 76 Comments

You know you are a natural, new age mum when……..

 

* you use words like booch and nooch (and eat them too)

* you put your crystals out every full moon

* you have an enormous collection of glass jars

* your kids are scared of MSG

* you hug trees

* you put garlic in your kid’s socks

* you buy bicarbonate of soda in bulk

* you use an ethical, environmentally friendly sandwich wrap instead of cling wrap

* you use homeopathic drops on your dog

* you have worms (compost type worms of course)

* you hold your breath when someone is using aerosols

* you can make bone broth gel like a boss

* you are on first name terms with the people at the health food store

* you sign your emails with ‘namaste’

* you know what BLW, EC, GMO, MCN, EFT and ACV stand for

* you don’t buy lotto tickets, you ask the universe and manifest

* you make your own deodorant and then ask people if you smell

* your response to all kid’s ailments is ‘put some coconut oil on it!’

* you start your day with a downward facing dog

* you sign petitions on change.org regularly

* you think Nestle is the devil incarnate

* you add superfood powders to everything your kids eat and drink

* the plight of the giant panda bear keeps you up at night

* you buy Cleopatra’s bath milk and you don’t use it to take a bath in

* you freak out the other mums at footy when you bring out the Help Drops as first aid

* finding a bargain at the op shop can make your whole week

* words like pasture-fed, cold-pressed and biodynamic get you all tingly

* you have chook poo in between your toes

* your kids take quinoa, goji berries and kale chips in their lunchboxes

* you use essential oils as perfume

* placenta encapsulation does not freak you out

* you think Birkenstocks rock!

* you get anxious if you don’t commune with nature regularly

* you ask your angels for a sign before you make decisions

* walking down the cleaning aisle at the supermarket sends you into a head spin

* Buddhism for Mothers, Nourishing Traditions and You Can Heal Your Life are your bedside reading material

* you only flush it down when it’s brown

* you know how to activate an almond

* you cringe a little when you see people at the supermarket not using reusable bags

* travelling around Australia in a van is on your bucket list

* you spend Friday nights with the girls from your co-op divvying up your goodies

* you keep asking people if you have chia seeds stuck in your teeth

* the only shots you do are apple cider vinegar or wheatgrass

* you live your life by being the change you want to see in the world

 

Go on, add some – I know you want to!

You know you are a natural, new age mum when……..

 

Filed In: SELF / Tagged: healthy mum, hippy, hippy mum, mama, natural mama, natural mum, nature mum, new age

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