Solstice Salutations

Another turn of the wheel has brought us to light overcoming the dark. The rain did not permit us to celebrate outside with a fire, but we did stay cozy inside with music and laughter. Earlier in the week I made Solstice crafts Yule love.....pardon the pun. I know that everyone celebrates different wintertime holidays and I wish you all many blessings of love and light in your sacred ceremonies. I appreciate each and everyone of you in our blogging community and may this New Year bring about our wildest dreams. May it be a "Sweet 16 "indeed.

So onto those earthy goodies to celebrate the Solstice.

~ Pine Smudge Sticks ~

~ Citrus Pomander ~

And the countdown to Christmas continues 3-2-1 it's almost here!

Corner View ~ Overgrown

How delighted am I that my neighbors blackberrie bush is overgrown beyond it's boundaries and flows into my yard. We pick them in early morning for smoothies & yoghurt.

To see a global take on "overgrown" visit FuoriBorgo.

Interval Yoga 30 Day Challenge ~ Day 3

{Corner View friends my post is after this is one, so please scroll down, but you can still enjoy this post also }

Yesterday was a pure leg day all day for me.  I took the kid's to the California State Fair and we walked here , there, and everywhere looking at all the exhibits, shows, and standing in ride lines. When I find the time I will post our fair fun. Time to stretch and balance with today's flow, and yay we get to sit.

Now treat yourself with a post workout smoothie. I also love smoothies and juice as breakfast, especially when it's already warm weather in the morning. How's the weather in your neck of the woods? Thanks to my neighbor for sharing his crop of nectarines with us.

Banana Nectarine Dream

Recipe:

1 frozen banana, 1  1/2 cups almond milk , 2 nectarines

Throw it all in the blender & enjoy!

Bikini Series Begins

Today marks the beginning of Tone It Up's 8 week bikini series fitness challenge. There is a membership option which has a fee , but I chose to follow along with the weekly schedule and eat my own healthy plan, which is free. Since the weather is warmer it's time to break out the juicer and start creating delicious drink combos. This mornings juice is full of citrus and sunshine.

Juice :  1/2 pineapple, 2 oranges, 7 strawberries, 1 lime 

Time to rise and shine! 

Sharing Smoothie Luv

Smoothies and juice have become routine in the morning for me after I workout . This morning I decided to share the love and make one for my hubby also, and yes he loved it.  Think of this as dessert first thing in the morning, it's that delicious!

Simply add 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup strawberries, and 1 banana to the blender and blend.  This makes 1 serving so if you wish to share double the recipe.

~ Have a sweet day ~