Wellness Wednesday Link-Up 6/19/2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Anjanette

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Welcome to week 3 of my Wednesday Wellness link-up! I’m so happy to be partnering with Trisha, Lea, and Elsie to bring you encouragement for healthy living every week!

Each week I’ll be taking a moment to highlight my favorite posts from the previous week’s link-up. Make sure you click through if you missed them, and add your own this week – you just might be featured!

This week there were so many posts that spoke directly to what is floating around in my head right now!

*This post about Decaf Coffee from Eat Play Love… More highlights exactly why I have tried cutting back on caffeine with Teeccino! Read my review of Teeccino no-caf herbal coffee here.

*I’ve been trying – rather unsuccessfully – this week, to get a sourdough starter going. I loved all of the information about The Benefits of Sourdough from Tiffany at Don’t Waste the Crumbs. I am motivated to start over… and find a warmer spot in my house… in Alaska. :)

*Oh Kale, how I love thee! Another great post from Phoenix Helix this week! Veggie Spotlight: Kale had my mouth watering. And guess what I have a huge bag of? And we’re using it in everything!

Your turn!!

Link-Up Guidelines

  • Your post should relate to health or wellness in some way.
  • Your post does not have to be new. It can be from your archives as long as it’s new our blog.
  • Wellness WednesdaysEntries should be direct links to applicable posts. Please do not link to your homepage.
  • I encourage you to place my Wellness Wednesday button (found to the right) or a text link-back to this post on your post so others can learn about this link-up (example: “linking up with Wellness Wednesday” with the proper link included). Only posts that have this button or text link-back will be considered for the being chosen as featured (favorite) posts.
  • Have fun checking out everyone elses posts! Be sure to comment if you find a post that was particularly helpful or insightful. You know we all love comments, so share the love!

I reserve the right to remove any link-up that does not have to do with wellness or is not family-friendly.

Not a blogger? Then just enjoy browsing through these uplifting posts!



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Rescued by Teechino! Caffeine-Free “coffee” review.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Anjanette

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For years and years, I only drank coffee when it was offered for free – like at church or at the bank, or on sample at World Market or Mardell (oh, will I ever see those lovely stores again? I never thought I’d miss shopping, but I never thought I’d live in Alaska!).

I LOVE coffee, but it has never been a priority for us to pay for drinks other than water. We also usually have herbal teas on hand for comfort. We have striven to live within our means, and until recently that meant that we chose not to buy “extras.”

But then, about 7 months ago, I discovered that I’m a nicer mom when I drink coffee every day.

I don’t know what it says about me that I need a stimulant to be sane. Probably the same thing it says about all of us – we’re tired and life is hard. Now, I didn’t KNOW that having coffee would be such a wonderful thing – I get as much sleep (or more) as any other mom, and I eat well – but when I figured it out, I practically bought stock in coffee beans.

And then I discovered why so many people discourage caffeine.

I am a nicer mommy AFTER that first (or second) cup, but beforehand, um… not so much. And over time, I needed more and more for the same effect.

And then there was the morning that I WOKE UP with a caffeine headache. *sigh*

When the lovely people at Naturally Savvy asked me to review Teeccino, I agreed thinking that I’d like to see if I could cut back on my caffeine intake a smidge. When the package arrived, I was greeted by all of THIS:

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Teeccino “Herbal Coffee” comes in 18 flavors (Including a Dendelion line that I didn’t try!) and they also have a line of high-fiber gluten-free cereals called TeeChia.

Not only are Teeccino products caffeine free (different than “decaf” – click here to read a list of reasons you may want to avoid caffeine altogether), they are mostly organic, gluten free, non-gmo, and fair trade! There’s lots of information on those specifics in their FAQ section. I like that they go into so much detail and are so transparent. I feel confident with their integrity.

How Does it Taste?

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Good! Really! It doesn’t taste like coffee, but it has that dark, rich feel that coffee has that I find so comforting. Definitely more satisfying than tea, and perfect for eating alongside cookies (like my Grain Free Coconut Cookies pictured above!). The individual bags are super convenient (I like the Chocolate flavor a lot!), but the bags of all-purpose grind are really where it’s at. You can use them in addition to, or in place of your regular coffee grind – in whatever machine you usually use.

I really like the syrupy flavor it lends to coffee when I brew half a pot of my regular bean and half a pot of Teeccino. And a whole pot of Teeccino is great for when guests come over in the afternoon and you don’t want to offer them too much caffeine. I use Stevia and cream in mine and it’s practically dessert!

And the cereal is nice and filling. My hubby and kiddos didn’t like it a ton, but with fresh fruit I think they would get used to it. I definitely felt better eating it than I do when I have granola – which tends to make me gassy.

I used these samples in place of coffee for a good while in the cold months and enjoyed them a lot. Then we moved to Alaska, life got crazy, and I started drinking coffee again. My hubby did too – which was new for him.

Just last week, I bought another bag (not the first I’ve purchased since I received the samples, just the first recently), the Vanilla Nut flavor, and oh my goodness! Perfect for right now! I find that it gives me energy just like coffee – only without the feeling of dehydration! I served some to friends successfully on Saturday, so now to get my hubby to try it!

Get Some of Your Own!

I have found Teeccino in every store that has a natural/health food section. The flavors are usually limited, but you can also order directly from Teeccino! You’ll get free shipping on sampler packs – which is a great way to decide which flavor you love the most – and on orders over $75. PLUS, they have a flavor of the month on sale, and a discount for purchasing more than 6 bags at a time.

Have you tried Teeccino before? Do you have other coffee substitutes that you like?

Thank you to Teeccino for the wonderful samples (and *ahem* sorry for taking FOREVER to get my review up!) – all opinions are my own, and I’ve become a loyal customer! :)

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90 Seconds That Could Change Your Baby’s Life ~ Modern Alternative Pregnancy

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Anjanette

90 Seconds That Could Change Your Baby's Life

What if I told you that there is a decision you can make for your unborn baby that has the potential to drastically increase his quality of life for years to come that is FREE and takes only 90 seconds to†implement? Unbelievable, right?

Today I’m guest posting over at Modern Alternative Pregnancy about a topic that fascinates me. The photo above is our little Aidan, just a few moments after birth. Those protective hands are my hubby’s. He has never left our babies’ side for a second in all of our births. Love that man. It was even his idea to write this post.

Please click over and contribute to the conversation about newborn procedures – cord clamping in particular. If you are new here, welcome! You can read my birth stories and birth philosophy by clicking the links to the right under the label “Important and Popular Posts.”

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Wellness Wednesday Link-Up Week of 6/12/2013

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Anjanette

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Welcome to week 2 of my Wednesday Wellness link-up! I’m so happy to be partnering with Trisha, Lea, and Elsie to bring you encouragement for healthy living every week!

Each week I’ll be taking a moment to highlight my favorite posts from the previous week’s link-up. Make sure you click through if you missed them, and add your own this week – you just might be featured!

Favorite Posts From 6/4/2013

Healing Foods: Coconut – from Phoenix Helix – tons of great information about coconut and a recipe for diy coconut milk!

Parmesan Squash Noodles – from Stacey Makes Cents – Sounds so much yummier than the processed alternative! And she gave a recommendation for a great little gadget I need to own!

Defend Your Skin from UV Rays Internally and Naturally – from Hug a Tree With Me – This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately! We don’t usually use sun screen and in Kansas City we opted to stay out of the sun at it’s peak times. In Alaska, we really need the vitamin D help, so we need to get out whenever possible, but I don’t like the ingredients in most sun screens. I love the idea of protecting our bodies from the inside-out, and/or with natural oils!

Your turn!!

Link-Up Guidelines

  • Your post should relate to health or wellness in some way.
  • Your post does not have to be new. It can be from your archives as long as it’s new our blog.
  • Wellness Wednesdays Grab BoxEntries should be direct links to applicable posts. Please do not link to your homepage.
  • I encourage you to place my Wellness Wednesday button (found to the right) or a text link-back to this post on your post so others can learn about this link-up (example: “linking up with Wellness Wednesday” with the proper link included). Only posts that have this button or text link-back will be considered for the being chosen as featured (favorite) posts.
  • Have fun checking out everyone elses posts! Be sure to comment if you find a post that was particularly helpful or insightful. You know we all love comments, so share the love!

I reserve the right to remove any link-up that does not have to do with wellness or is not family-friendly.

Not a blogger? Then just enjoy browsing through these uplifting posts!


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Natural Mothering Resources at 95% Off – This Week Only!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Anjanette

This sale is over. I hope you’ll stick around and follow me on Facebook so you don’t miss other great resources like these.

I hope those of you that took advantage of the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle are LOVING your purchase as much as I am!! If you missed it, or if you’ve discovered (like me)that you can’t get enough of e-books in general, I have another great deal to tell you about!! I can’t wait to get my hands on some of these – I’ve been eyeing a couple of them for years!

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