It snowed here yesterday, so I got to leave work 1 and 1/2 early. Yea! I got dinner made and over with early so we could relax a bit. I cut out the pattern for a shirt I hope to make. I took a sewing class awhile back, but I’m still not completely comfortable yet. I figure the best way to learn is by going for it, trial and error.
I have been adding some supplements to my routine over the past few months in hopes of missing out on all the winter illness that goes around. Randy and I have both started taking MonaVie. It seems to be working really well combating bugs. I had a sore throat off and on, but it never progressed into an infection and no other symptoms joined in so I was pleased. I also used to have extremely painful cramps and no longer have to deal with that monthly inconvenience as the MonaVie seems to have given my body the boost it needs to overcome some of the things I was struggling with. I have also added liquid kelp and brewer’s yeast to my diet to help with thyroid support. I just add the recommended 4 drops of liquid kelp to a glass of water and sprinkle 1/2 t.-1 t. brewer’s yeast on my oatmeal or mixed in my kefir shakes for breakfast. The brewer’s yeast has a fairly strong flavor, so I only use what I can disguise in tasty food.
This week’s menu turned out nicely. The only adjustment was spaghetti last night instead of baked spaghetti due to our homemade mozzarella going bad. We are having the ham and beans tonight and homemade cornbread topped with homemade maple syrup. Yum! We also use ACV on our ham and beans to help with digestion one of its many benefits.
I’m also on a mission to increase the number of house plants we have. House plants are a great way to purify the air inside your home. I am lucky enough to have a neighbor with established plants who starts them for me. Try finding someone who will let you take starts off the plants, put them in a jar of water until they have rooted, and then transplant to a pot.
This is a fun little website on houseplants. I have two Schefflera (these will start from a cutting), a Pothos, a ton of Aloe, and a Philodendron (of course). I also have a Bouganvilla staying indoors with us through the winter. Not the handiest plant to move around as it has thorns and is a climber, but I “just had to have it.” If you have pets/children be sure you are aware of what plants are poisonous so you can keep them out of reach. I doubt this is a comprehensive list, but will at least get you started. Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean we have to breathe the same stagnant, stuffy air day after day. One other suggestion, be sure to watch for heat vents. Placing a houseplant too close to a vent can be bad news for the plant.
It is almost the weekend for me. It’s going to be a cold one. I am hoping to make some progress on the shirt I am making, clean the house, finish the laundry, and of course baking and cooking for the week ahead.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
A Simple Prairie Life 