Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Attention St. Nick! Ideas for YOU!

Hot cocoa stuffers only $4.50, our own organic body and hair soaps $5.00, our organic pancake and granola mixes $5.00, cozy home-made hats $8.00, organic spice jars (hint: all women LOVE the Cozy Spice, Pizzaz, Caribbean Blend and Italian Dressing Mix), wassail and mulling spice blends, a bottle of organic wine, organic soups, and what about those oranges!? St. Nick always leaves fruit in our children’s stockings. YUM! Now about St. Nick…….he may want some hot cocoa too! Or perhaps our Oil of Oregano for when he starts to feel a little sick, or Relax Ease so he can sleep better, or Bee Pollen for when he feels a bit worn down……

It’s cold outside, use your OILS!

For many of us, this cool weather instinctively makes us desire more cooked foods. I too enjoy warmed foods in the evening. We use our flavored oils in many of our dishes and WOW does it make a difference! A couple nights ago we used our Italian Herb olive oil on our baked potatoes with our Pizzaz seasoning….YUM! Could have eaten a dozen! But alas, like most people, starches seem to hover around my waist so……I ate two! Try our other oils for sautéing foods, or use light oils such as the orange or lemon oil in fresh tossed salads. Try them in baked goods too! You don’t need much to make a difference, and it is a GREAT way to replace some of the butter you may be using.

Wellness Center Educational Day!

As we have come to learn, education is the KEY to your vibrant health! When we learn, we are better equipped to make decisions regarding our health. We want you to be empowered to make decisions that will impact your life for the better. Learning the causes of illness helps you avoid being sick! The tremendous response we have had from others after they attend a Living with Energy class and make simple changes is EXCITING for both the giver and the receiver! Education is the KEY.

DECEMBER 4th is our first of many FREE Educational Days we will offer at Natures Garden. We will have seminars, food samples, herb classes, and outside educational speakers throughout the year. Each Educational Day will be different. This Saturday, December 4th, Teresa Lopez LPN and Critical Care Nurse will share some of what she offers at our Wellness Center. (Each topic below is explained in more detail at our website on the Wellness Center tab. We wanted to keep this as brief as possible!). The day will run as follows:

8:45am Registration **First eight clients to arrive will receive 15 minutes of Reflexology or MediCupping Facial between Noon to 2pm
9:00am Teresa’s Top Two All Time Favorite Green Smoothies
9:15am BioMat Basics**15minute BioMat sessions will be available for all who attend.
Far Infrared light ways, Negative Ions, and Amethyst Crystals
9:30am Intro to MediCupping ;A pleasant and gentle, non-invasive technology that achieves powerful results in Cellulite reduction, Skin toning and firming, Contouring the face and body, Joint mobilization, Lymph drainage, Detoxification- movement of stagnation, Releasing tight, contracted muscle tissue, Scar reduction, Pre and post-operative therapy to shorten recovery time and enhance surgical results, Assisting with weight loss programs and surgeries.
10:00am Raindrop Technique Demonstration ;Raindrop Therapy combines aromatherapy, reflexology, and vitaflex to create a healing and cleansing massage. The purpose of the therapy is to bring total balance, a sense of harmony, and body wellness including mental, physical, and emotional through the techniques used.
11:00am Intro to the Light Beam Generator/ST-8 ;Super Oxygenating photon light for Detoxification and Elimination of waste and microorganisms within the body through the lymph system.
11:30am Why is Thermography so important? Thermography provides the earliest detection of changes in body and breast tissue and is completely safe, using no radiation and no compression. 11:50am Spicy Hot Cocoa!!!
Noon…Free sessions begin for the first eight clients to arrive to this event.
Receive 10% Off All services paid for at this event.

NOTE: We will be opening a new Wellness Center the second week of February. We will have 4-5 rooms and will offer other services as well! The retreat center will be opening in February too. It is beautiful, and will be a wonderful place for weekend and month long retreats! SO MUCH good news!

Why use organic?

Let’s just show you a few numbers from a diagram showing a comparative analysis of the nutrient content of organic and non-organic food from the Firman Bear Report, Rutgers University. For CALCIUM: og snap peas: 45.5, non-og snap peas:15.5, og cabbage: 60, non-og cabbage: 17.5, og lettuce:71 non-og lettuce:16, og tomatoes: 23, non-og tomatoes: 4.5, og spinach: 96,non-og spinach: 47.5 for a complete report on these vegetables, visit http://organicbuyingclubsofla.com/facts/336/ ORGANIC produce is safer to eat and offers more nutrients. Study after study proves this. We carry local organic produce as well as produce from around the states. Our produce is delivered 2-3 times a week! We sell thousands of pounds of produce each month, and can assure you it is worth the small extra cost. Besides the nutritional value, the taste is always different. WE LOVE ORGANIC PRODUCE! Enjoy!

Over 500 Nativities on Display!

This weekend we invite you to attend an artistic display focusing on the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Over 500 nativity scenes from around the world will be showcased in different thematic settings. You will hear wonderful live music from area performing groups, enjoy light refreshments and view a live Nativity as well. This is a wonderful family tradition, and our family enjoys attending each year! Hours this year are Friday and Saturday December 3th & 4th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM and Sunday December 5th, 1:00 - 4:00PM. This event is held annually at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 120 West Paradise Drive West Bend, WI 53095. The church is located a few blocks east of Main Street on the north side of Paradise Drive. Free Admission.

Good Bye Jenna!

This Friday, our oldest daughter Jenna leaves for her 18 month mission to Las Vegas Nevada. Her mission covers the east side of Nevada and the west side of California. She will be missed, but we are all very excited for her!
Educational Day, St. Nick, Nativity Display

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

As Thanksgiving is just a week or so away, we wanted to give a HUGE THANKYOU to you! Our customers! Thank you for continuing to support our store and our efforts. The news is spreading. Our tinctures and greens are being shipped across the country, as well as our living breads, crackers and bars. YIPPEE!

This will be the only newsletter you receive prior to Thanksgiving. Here are the upcoming events.

THURSDAY, November 18th 7pm: Living Breads, Tortillas, Crackers and ChipsCreate these wonders from raw LIVING ingredients! Enjoy almond date bread, carrot bread, rye breads, and multigrain breads and tortillas. All breads, crackers, tortillas and kale chips are dehydrated under 108 degrees and never baked so all enzymes are alive and kicking!

TUESDAY, November 23rd 7pm: Pie MANIA!From fresh baked pumpkin pie to living pecan pie recipes - learn the tricks of the trade! Easy pie crust done in minutes, perfect banana cream, yummy fruit and perfect raw apple spice pie. Could there be a better class before Thanksgiving?

THURSDAY - FRIDAY November 18-19th 10am–7pm & SATURDAY 8am-1pm
A HUGE benefit rummage for Amy in our wedding center (the church building next to the store). Our entire building is full of wonderful items for sale. Please consider bringing in items you can donate for the rummage, or call and we can pick them up, then come! PLEASE spread the word and bring family and friends and rummage through the thousands of items we have. GREAT items just before Christmas! We have furniture, including a HUGE sectional couch that is in great condition (seats 8-12 and has a bed), household items, baby items, pet items, clothing, antiques, sporting equipment, and plenty to sell to help get Amy to Africa! THANK YOU!

SUNDAY, November 28th 4-8 pm. Farewell Open House for Jenna!
Our oldest daughter Jenna leaves on December 3rd for her Mission to Las Vegas West Mission. She is an amazing young woman, and cannot wait to serve the Lord for the next 18 months! Please enjoy this festive farewell (we are hoping to have Christmas up before you come…cutting down the tree is family tradition!) We wanted to invite those who shop here because many of you have become more than just customers, you are our friends. We enjoy seeing you, hearing from you, learning from you and sharing with you. Come share in this great joy with our family and friends. Bring a dish to pass if you like or just come! This will be held at our home.

HUGE SALES:

Raw Bars and Granola Bars: We have many bars that were made for the expo. We want to sell them out soon so you can enjoy them! Buy them up and freeze them! YUM……

Pancake Mixes, Granolas and Living Breads and Crackers: All Living Cuisine items from the kitchen are 10% off until Thanksgiving, including all frozen goodies such as lasagna, pizzas, stuffed trout, black out burgers, salmon patties, garden burgers and whole wheat breads. Enjoy!

Oils and Vinegars: We stocked up for the expo on oils and vinegars and want to get them into your kitchen. What better time than before Thanksgiving? If you have not stopped in to sample them, every flavor is on sample and you will love them all. Blend them together to make any vegetable come to life!

Spiralizers: ONLY $29.95 until Thanksgiving only! Impress the guests with fancy spiral living noodles for the fresh salads. You can make noodles from carrots, sweet potatoes, as well as zucchini and other vegetables. Mix these up and add your spices, vinegars and oils and you will have a salad that impresses everyone…and looks and tastes great!

Miracle Laundry System: ONLY $44.95 until Thanksgiving only! Our family uses magnets to do our laundry and they work great. Don’t ask me how they work, but they do! Dirt, grime, stains, blood, everything comes clean and you have no worry about sulfates or toxins going into the water supply. This laundry system is amazing! We have used the same two magnets for 3 years now, and they will last for many more years to come. That is less than $1.40 a month in laundry soaps thus far…..and they are still in perfect condition, now that is a savings!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

TONIGHT’S CLASS 7PM: Aromatherapy for the Holidays-ADDITIONAL INFO PRESENTED

Our new team member Teresa Lopez, LPN CC, has been teaching classes on essential oils for 5yrs and will be teaching the class tonight! Learn what oils to use in scenting your own bath salts, candles, perfumes and room sprays. She will also be talking about supporting the adrenal glands. She will give you a sneak peek into our NEW WELLNESS CENTER. Teresa has practiced healing therapies for seven years in Palm Beach, Florida and now brings her knowledge and experience to Nenno! A little different then the warm, sunny beaches of Florida, but heck, we’ve got a pond! Come for a fun class! Teresa is great! See why we LOVE her peaceful approach to life and healing.


TURKEY ORDER

Want a fresh Organic Turkey for Thanksgiving? Our local farmer, Dominion Valley Farms has sadly sold out of their fresh turkeys. Nevertheless, we will be placing a turkey order this week and next through UNFI. We want to make sure we have enough for our customers, so please email us back with how many pounds of Organic Turkey you would like! The average price per pound is $4.85. They sure are yummy!


APPLES APPLES APPLES!

Fresh, crunchy and juicy! And healthy! Don’t miss out on the fall splendor! Honeycrisp, Fuji, Ambrosia, Pink Lady and Granny Smith!

If you haven’t seen our NEW store layout since the expo, you are missing out! Also, check out the new pictures on the wall!


LAST CALL FOR RUMMAGE SALE ITEMS:

The rummage sale for Amy’s Africa Fundraising will be next Thursday through Saturday (Nov. 18-20). A BIG Thank you to all of you who have donated items! Your help is much appreciated. If you have any items to donate you may drop them off in the front of the church building ANYTIME, ANYDAY! Come shop as we have beautiful clothing, great furniture, lawn and garden supplies, house décor etc.

AND NOW THE RECIPIE you’ve been waiting for:

Karen’s Sugar Free, Gluten Free, DELICOUS Waffles and Pancakes!
Combine 1 1/2 cups Millet Flour, 1 1/2 Cup Brown Rice Flour, 1 Cup Amaranth Flour (or we love ½ cup amaranth flour and ½ cup coconut flour), 1 Tea Salt, and 4 Tea Baking Powder. Add ½ cup melted butter (1 stick), 4 eggs, and water to desired consistency. THESE ARE GREAT!!! You can use this recipe for pancakes or waffles, and use your pancakes or waffles as sandwich bread!

Of course we ALWAYS recommend ORGANIC ingredients! And guess where you can find all the flours above?

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Healing the Anatomy, Benefit RUMMAGE, Shelves!

Anatomy 101 – Creating a healthy body one organ at a time!

Our Herbalist-Scientist-Engineer Chris will take us on an exploration of our BODIES! Come learn all about your: gall bladder, lungs, colon, thyroid, tonsils, appendix, pancreas, kidneys (& stones), prostate, stomach (acid reflux), and ANYTHING else you want to learn about! This is a question and answer period that may NEVER end! (Literally.....)

Products!

With cold season on its way don’t be caught without Oil of Oregano! Just one of the many herbal tinctures created for YOU by Chris, this tincture takes the punch out of any cold. We will host a super Saturday where you can come and speak to Chris, learn about our tinctures, visit our Wellness Room, and enjoy MANY super tasty samples! We will let you know what weekend we pick later this week.

Rummage

Our daughter Amy is holding a benefit rummage (to her benefit-she is leaving for South Africa in January) November 18-20th. This HUGE RUMMAGE will be held inside the church building. We are collecting items until then, so please drop off items anytime! Mark your calendars now, as many items that are being donated are NEW and INCREDIBLE! New queen size mattress, PERFECT wardrobes, light fixtures, end tables, you name it. Thank you for helping Amy fulfill one of her dreams! She is an ambitious straight A High School student, and they will be lucky to have her next year, and Amy is lucky to have people like YOU to help her get there!

Store Shelves

Thank you for your patience with our store over the last two weeks! The Expo took us for quite a ride, and we are finally re-stocked! Fresh breads – whole wheat, seeded herb and cinnamon raisin are all fresh and on the shelves (ok, raisin is not out of the oven yet…) and almost all of our other items are abundant! By mid-day our freshly made fermented whole wheat pizzas (YUMMMMMY) will join the ranks of our fresh home made (INCREDIBLE) gluten free pizzas and our freezer will be full again!

Living With Energy!!

It was quite the honor to speak at MSOE this week. I had been asked to give the Living with Energy class – and it was fun! Every time that classis given we change it up. New facts, new studies, and new faces. If your place of business would like to host a class, please let me know. I have spoken a few times for the county at their courthouse and am now being asked to offering cooking classes there as well. Getting the word out about REAL food and GREAT health is working! People desire to feel great, and it is possible with every bite they take.

The Living with Energy class is a bird’s eye view of the body – complete with a real to life digestion track (I have fun with that one.) We explore how it is possible to live without sickness, without medication and without pain. Discussion on cancers, arthritis, proteins, calcium, minerals, enzymes and foods make for a jam packed hour that can change your life – for the best! You will learn how to never be sick again and LIVE WITH ENERGY!

Healing the Anatomy Class, Benefit Rummage