Tantalizing Teff
On our trip to the Malibu Farmer’s Market this past Sunday I discovered something new to me, and it seems, new to America! Teff! Teff is a gluten-free whole grain that is the seed of an Ethiopian grass. It has been a staple of the country of Ethiopia for thousands of years and is now quickly climbing up the American food chart to super-grain status! This grain is packed with power giving us high concentrations of a few vitamins,...
Why I Always Leave a Note in Their Lunchbox
Elementary school is such a transition, especially kindergarten and first grade. Kids are incredibly resilient and will be just fine, really happy even! I like to leave a note in their lunchbox every day and sign from Mommy & Daddy http://t.co/B7eI5hHqyR #parenting #parentingtips — Malibu Mama Loves (@MalibuMamaLoves) September 9, 2014 It gives my kids something exciting to read from me in their lunchbox as I try to use...
9 Tips To Healthier Self-Confidence
Self-confidence plays an essential role in every facet of our lives, yet so many people struggle to master it. From finding your place in gym class or math to your first date, first interview, first disagreement with your co-worker, boss, child or spouse, or learning to ride a bicycle, self-confidence is important to surviving all of these tasks. But here is what we do not realize. We put so much faith and stock in what other...
Seriously Cool Pet Owner!
We went to our fave beach in Malibu last weekend and met one of the coolest pet owners ever! We were in the process of building our own tidal pool when we look over and sitting on a rock not 5 feet away from us was a bearded dragon! Just hangin’ out on the rock there, soaking in the sun and letting the small ocean waves sprinkle her every few minutes! Bearded dragons are not local animals you get to see every day so I was a little...
4 Reasons to Eat Seasonal, Fresh and Local and How
Eating fresh, seasonal and local seems to be the trend right now. Everyone is telling everyone to do it! It is funny that prior to the early 1900’s, it was common to base your meal plans around what foods were available within a short distance. I think it is fantastic that we are getting back to that. There are so many benefits from eating fresh fruit and veg when and where they are grown naturally. Nature provides for us better than...
What is in Your Water?
So strange to think that in this century, the 21st century, our water can be so contaminated. With everything we know. But it is. With things we don’t know about. Why is it important to drink water? 60% of our body is made up of water. Our body needs water to function, it is the miracle elixir that can sustain us. We can go for weeks without food, but only mere days without water. Through urination, sweating and breathing, each day we...
The Secret to Prevent Head Lice
It is hard to believe that the summer is already over! The first day of school has come. So, too, has the dread of all of the ‘fun’ little bacteria’s and such that will come close to our loved ones! One of the most irritating being head lice. Everyone dread’s that letter coming home, you know the one – we have all gotten it at some time! ‘We regret to inform you that there is a child in the classroom with a case of head lice….’ Ugh…....
Best Bread Recipe Ever
Last year Santa bought me a bread machine. I had never considered making my own bread, I mean it is bread right? How could the stuff in the store be bad? So I thought I would stash it in a cabinet and take it out for special occasions. Until I took the time to read the ingredients for the store bought bread I was feeding my family with…. First, the list of ingredients is really long. Second, I could not even pronounce half of the...
Wonderful Watermelons
Watermelon is one of our families favorite summertime treats. Nothing tastes better than biting into a sticky, sweet, dark pink slice of watermelon on a hot summer’s day! So it was great news for us when I discovered just how beneficial watermelons are to our bodies. Nutritional facts of watermelons. Watermelons have been found to contain significant amounts of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, fiber, protein, and a very large amount of...
Beat The Heat – How To Prevent and Treat A Sunburn
With summer in full swing, so too is the potential for a sunburn. While we know spending time outside is vital for our well-being, getting a sunburn doing it is not! It is important to take the necessary precautions for being outside, whether on holiday someplace tropical or out in your backyard in the summer months. Why Time in the Sun is Important At the center of our solar system sits the sun. The sun brings life and energy to...