Nov 30, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for …

gratitude journal today i am grateful for waking up next to a man i love and respect more every single day, for the few moments of quiet we have together before starting our day, for the children who give us hugs every morning, for their bright little faces and the stories they can’t wait to tell us, for casual family breakfasts, for my little girl plugging in the lights on the christmas tree as soon... read more

Nov 29, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

cat pose: should you bother?

Cat Pose – or Bidalasana – is one of the most basic yoga postures. In fact, it’s one of the first often taught to children both in school gymnasiums and official yoga classes. But is it important? Do we need to bother with Cat Pose? As we get further into our yoga practice some of us start to think that the more basic poses and postures become obsolete. I disagree with this... read more

Nov 23, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

lemon hazelnut brown rice

Rice: easy but boring. If you’re going to feed your family rice more than once a year you’ve got to fancy it up a little or brave table time rebellion. This side dish recipe for lemon hazelnut brown rice is easy, delicious and healthy. I use Uncle Ben’s Wholegrain Brown rice. White rice can also be used for this recipe but brown is preferred for it’s health benefits. The amounts... read more

Nov 23, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for …

gratitude journal today i am grateful for the sanity that comes with maturity, for patience, for letting life unfold the way it is meant to do, for morning, for sunny winter days, for the shimmer of freshly fallen snow, for the thrill my kids have about playing in the snow, for christmas knickknacks showing up around the house, for my little girl wanting to help decorate, for tidying up as you go, for my... read more

Nov 22, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

cranberry and white chocolate scones

Scones are an awesome alternative to cookies for a weekend or anytime snack. They are super easy to make and travel well. Make them for a Sunday afternoon nibble and pack the rest with lunches during the week. They are a perfect compliment to morning coffee or tea. Ingredients 1 3/4 whole wheat cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter... read more