Supernatural Botanicals

Happy Birthday, to my little Einstein.  You are the smartest, most fascinating little miracle to me.  Happy birthday, Dylan!    

Happy birthday, Chrissy-pie…..you know who you are!

   There’s no doubt that lots of us are worried about our financial futures.  No one is here to bail you out.  It can feel all too overwhelming and daunting at times.  But did you ever stop to think of the benefits of this forced recession?  I think we can see tremendous benefit beyond our recession pain.  Here’s why:

*  We are more cognizant of our spending and saving.  Cognizance brings bigger thinking to the table, forces you to set goals and to take ownership of your actions. 

*  We are eating at home more.  Because we are eating at home more, we are eating healthier.  For great healthy, fast recipes, see Sam The Cooking Guy.

*  Gym memberships are on the decline according to studies, but this doesn’t mean that you have to stop exercising.  People are finally discovering their sidewalks outside their own door and are exercising outside…where it’s free. 

*  We are watching less TV:  According to reports from cable companies, they are losing customers in droves.  It forces you to do something free…like go to the library, reacquaint yourself with that sidewalk out in front of your house, reorganize your closets, or just take some zen time. 

*  The recession is helping us to focus on what’s important in life, helping us to reevaluate our goals, like…relationships, family, God, happiness, being kind and helping one another. 

Perhaps those are the good things we can take away from the recession.  After all, just because you’ve been doing something the same way for a long time doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right way.  Step back, look at things from 1000 feet, and re-think your life and all the people and things in it.  Start to focus in, keep your chin up, and remain happy.   That’s what will get you through. 

  Tender Butter Lettuce salad, no spines….at all, crumbled bleu cheese, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette.

  Vine ripened tomatoes with fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

   Lamb (pre-grill) for the Irishman.

  Lobster tails with drawn butter and filet mignons.

    Delicious fresh brewed dessert coffee, Vanilla Cream.

Happy Thanksgiving.   I sure know I’m thankful for the blessings in my life.  I wish you a beautiful day!

Kicking it old school with my big sister, Debbie, circa 1969. 

   Don’t you absolutely hate when you miss someones birthday or anniversary?  I found a really cool tool that helps you never forget an important date.  Birthday Alarm will send you several emails the week before and the week of the birthday you need to remember.   It’s a great way to (A) always remember your loved ones and (B) always seem fabulous!   And who doesn’t want to be fabulous?  Go to www.BirthdayAlarm.com, program in your family and friends’ birthday’s, and you’ll never miss an important date again.   

This blog post is dedicated to Christian and Dylan, my two gorgeous, intelligent, and fab boys.  With my break-neck schedule, my obligations to my career and business, being a wife, maintaining a home and family, etc., sometimes we mommies forget to pay as much attention to our children as we should.  I try to be forever cognizant of that. 

They both continue to grow up and inch away from needing me, but they are certainly never far from my mind and heart.  I couldn’t ask for two more perfect children.  Thanks for letting me be your “mama”.  I love the both of you dearly. 

Love,

Mama