yoginimusings

my brother and his wife- the care bears- you just have to see this one

happy halloween!!!

things I am grateful for this week

1. kids saying funny things I.e  "it's like the fortune cookie is the boss of you because the little paper tells you what to do". Tom age 4

2. pretty fall leaves, in sunshine or in rain, for better or for worse

3. very supportive friends. the kind who will listen to you cry and let it happen

4. dan having a safe flight

5. being on day 9 of my 10 day clense

6 yoga and the peace I find in it.

7. grey's being on tonight

8. I love seeing the kid's find so much excitement and wonder in halloween and life in general

9. my family- immediate and extended- also so supportive

10. having a job, even though I struggle with balance sometimes

Swami Baby supports the Million Baby Crawl. (what is it, you ask)

 

Swami baby loves the idea of helping give little ones a voice. The million baby crawl helps do just that!

 

Seventh Generation – Million Baby Crawl

The Million Baby Crawl Campaign

The Seventh Generation Million Baby Crawl is an online and community-level grassroots campaign, launched in mid-October 2009, to give babies (and their parents) an active voice in a movement in support of stronger protection from toxic chemicals, and to educate parents on ways to keep their home and environment clear of toxins. Babies are starting a movement demanding much-needed reform in the regulation of toxic chemicals. They’re fed up with lack of attention to this issue that impacts their health and safety – they’ve had enough and they’re mobilizing! Anyone can become a member of the Million Baby Crawl or support the initiative at http://www.seventhgeneration.com/million-baby-crawl/

The Purpose of the Campaign

Seventh Generation is committed to helping consumers make informed choices, and is promoting consumer awareness and engagement about the issue of toxic chemicals in home products. The Million Baby Crawl site is a growing and viral community for parents to educate themselves and their communities about this issue, rally for change and make a difference. This campaign will educate parents about a new proposal to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), updating last year’s Kid-Safe Chemicals Act.

The Crawl to Action Event

On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, the Seventh Generation Crawl to Action will take place in six cities across the United States (Boston, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Portland and Seattle). These events are centerpieces of the Million Baby Crawl campaign, during which parents and their babies will join to help support reform of toxic chemical policy. This free event will feature fun and educational activities for moms and their babies, local entertainment, full-size product giveaways, and social networking opportunities for moms. The Minneapolis Crawl to Action event will take place at Southdale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Million Baby Crawl Website (Create a crawler today!)

• Create a crawler – create a “baby” as a sign of your support for the Million Baby Crawl
• Support a crawler – support others participating in the crawl
• Learn more about reforming toxic chemical policy
• Learn more about our program partners
• Register to win a family trip for four to Washington, DC

Sampling and Coupons

• Samples of Seventh Generation diapers, laundry liquid, and dish liquid are available in and around Minneapolis
• Postcards with coupons for $2 off Seventh Generation diapers, and $1 off any Seventh Generation product are available in and around Minneapolis This postcard also details information about the local Crawl to Action event.
• Please let us know if you would like some samples or coupons to distribute at your next community or mom event.
• check back for a list of events

The Seventh Generation Connection

Seventh Generation is committed to becoming the world's most trusted brand of authentic, safe, and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home. Every time a Seventh Generation product is used it makes a difference by saving natural resources, reducing pollution, keeping toxic chemicals out of the environment and making the world a safer place for this and the next seven generations.

 

 

namaste, katie

owner, www.swamibabyboutique.com

great info from My Healthy Beginning - including a $100.00 swami giveawy and info on www.millionbabycrawl.com

My Healthy Beginning Naturally Raising Families    October News     Greetings! The feedback from the Autism issue indicates we are on the right path here in bringing you the best information on how to live more healthfully with your families.   If you loved that, just wait 'til you see the Buy Local issue...coming right up.  There are great stories on local businesses such as Aunt Else Aebleskiver, I Get Around, 33 Barefoot Lane, and the Green Goober.   The team here at My Healthy Beginning has got a whole lot of planning up their sleeves...with sponsoring the Midwest Baby Fest regional shows to an event right here in the Twin Cities ( TBA) and another out in Seattle, we'll have lots of great news for you as it develops.   Because fall is really here this time, you can now grab that mug of tea before reading on to find out just how to make applesauce in a crock pot, what you might want to see in upcoming issues, and just a few ideas to help get your holiday shopping underway.     Happy autumn.    Slow Cooker Apple Sauce compliments of Dinner with Jennette  Homemade apple sauce is a lot more flavorful than store-bought. The slow cooker makes it easy! Use more or less sucanat depending on the sweetness of your apples. 3 lbs. apples, cored and chopped *see Note ⅔ c. water ¼-½ c. sucanat ¼ tsp. cinnamon pinch of salt 1. Combine everything in a slow cooker. Stir. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally if you're home. 2. Stir well before serving. Note: You can peel the apples if you'd like a smoother apple sauce. Keeping the peels on makes the sauce a little more chunky and retains many of the apple's nutrients. Nutrition Tip: Apples contain antioxidant phytochemicals, such as quercetin and catechin (found in the skins) which prevent excess inflammation and benefit the heart. Options: · Add 1 tsp. "pumpkin pie spice" for spiced apple sauce. · Add 2 T. regular or apple brandy. · Add ⅓-½ c. raisins, dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots. Suggestions: · Serve apple sauce with sliced cheddar cheese for an after school snack or treat at work. · Serve apple sauce on pork chops-with or without sour cream. · Use apple sauce to top pancakes or French Toast Giving away the Goods!   Your friends aren't recieving this enewsletter?    1-Forward this to them. 2-Tell them to Join Our Community from the homepage for their chance to win Swamiwear.   Swami is giving away $100 in mom/tot yoga wear to one lucky winner at the end of this month.   Not getting My Healthy Beginning mailed to your home?   1- Subscribe to My Healthy Beginning this month for your chance to win a nutrition consult with Becca Griffin from 50th and France Chiropractic and Wellness.  Sweet.  2-The pot just got sweeter, now announcing the online subscription at the reduced rate of $11.  That's about a 50% savings! 3-Even better...buy your online subscription now and get a copy of the Autism issue mailed directly to you. Where can you visit us this fall?  Get out and enjoy the beautiful fall with your family at one of these great local events.   Think Outside the Lunchbox Easy 4 step process to eating well, including how to create a no to low waste lunch!  Eco Moms group:  St. Paul Ecopaulitans Call Mary Quinn McCallum if interested in joining us.   612-968-0558   Do It Green Gifts Fair Midtown Global Market Saturday, November 21st   Find us online: -Become a fan on Facebook -Follow us on Twitter (myhealthybeginn) -Join the Million Baby Crawl (MHBdtcom) and help My Healthy Beginning demand a stronger law that will keep our families safe and healthy by protecting us all from toxic chemicals found in household products.                 Now that MEA weekend is over, it's time to start thinking holidays and gifts.  I know, that's like a huge can of worms, BUT, My Healthy Beginning is here to help lighten the load.   SHOP MHB -the new Amazon webstore we have directly from the homepage on the lefthand navigation.   Find these favorites for the babies on your list: Cool little fruit dudes Wool/silk onesie Silky Soft Baby Blanket   For the tots: A great first bike! Bambu Kitchen Utensils the Prickly Hedgehog    For the kids: Story of the Snow Children  Lincoln Logs Stockmar crayons   and a little itty bit of somethin' for yourself: Free to Learn the Creative Family Weleda Lip Balm     ***Take note that we're in the progress of removing several items from the store that have mysteriously taken up space there...i.e., media related items and we are working quickly to remedy this.              Not buying anything new for a year?   If this is you and you'd like to journal your progress for a year...we'd like to hear from you.       What do you want from MHB? When you tell us what you want to see in My Healthy Beginning, we listen.  Do you want:   -more information on natural foods? -ideas on making the leap of health? -ideas on alternative education? -more family activity ideas? -more support as a mama   Tell us.  We deliver.     Don't forget to check out the MHB blog of Contemporary Earth Mama at www.contemporaryearthmama.typepad.com for more great ideas on natural and healthy living!   Sincerely,   Nichole Hirsch Kuechle Publisher/Founder  My Healthy Beginning Contemporary Earth Mama

great photos from yogapalooza

great cause-great day!!

www.swamibabyboutique.com

a four year old doing updog is cute, it just is!

max and annie look great and have good form by the way. this week was a fun one. today dan and I celebrate ten years of marriage. Each and every year has been full of love, laughs, tears, excitement and silliness. This year, week, day is no different. I continue to be amazed by the unpredictabilty of life.

my rockstar summer intern, tara, at nickle dickle days (weird name, I know)

thanks tara for a great summer!!!

swami photo shoot today!

more pics coming soon. With one adult, one baby, two 2 year olds,  and two 4 year olds we had a great time!!!

(Although Anna was a little bit of a Diva on set ......wanting her milk and all)

www.swamibabyboutique.com

My 2 year old daughter handed me clumps of blonde ringlets so she could "look like Caillou"

Come home dan.

My two year old daughter handed me clumps of her beautiful, sunkissed, baby blonde, ringlets (that she cut)  so she could "look like Caillou"

nothing more to say.

In The Now, Oct swami news, events and free legwarmer deal

 

 

October, 2009

 

 

Greetings beautiful souls!!

 

Happy October. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall. I know I am. I have already been to the apple orchard about 5 times. Football is on as I write this. I am on my 2nd batch of chili this fall. The kids have already been wearing their Halloween costumes. A shark, witch and spaceman have taken over our home. My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this month. AND I am adding legwarmers to the swami mix.

 

Swami has been busy with many great events lately. Yogapalooza was a great success. The yoga retreat I hosted last month went very well. We had a beautiful weekend of yoga, food, hiking and relaxing. Swami Baby will be participating in some fun events this month as well.....

 

October Events

 

Twin Cities Birth and Baby Expo

 

Saturday, October 10th, 2009  10am to 5pm

free admission

midtown global market mpls, mn

http://www.twincitiesbirthandbaby.com

 

 

The 2nd Annual ÆbleskiverFest

 

Saturday, October 10th, 2009 6:00-9:00pm

local D'lish

208 n 1st st

mpls, mn

 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=156353566053&ref=mf

 

 

 

BLOOMA’s 2nd Annual BIRTHDAY BASH

 

Saturday, October 17th, 4:00-7:00pm

 

Support the sweet mamas of Uganda in true Blooma style! We’ll have a good time while supporting a good cause, enjoying cake, brew, live music, and more as we raise money to build a birth center that will help save the lives of women and children in Africa.

http://www.blooma.com/uganda/EVENTS.html

 

 

October Promotion

 

This will be a SCARY good deal. Receive a FREE pair of child legwarmwers with ANY swamibaby purchase from 10/4 -10/10 shop @  www.swamibabyboutique.com

 

To redeem this offer just write "free legwarmers" in the message to merchant prompt at the check out!

 

 

congratulations to "clunker" winner:

Em Reichert Torhorst of Stevens Point, WI

 

Local finds

 

 Awesome Nannies

We are a nanny placement agency assisting families in finding in-home childcare, and assisting nannies in finding jobs.  We serve the  entire Twin Cities Metro Area.   We connect nannies with families.  We place FT, PT, Seasonal and Temporary nannies.  What makes us different than other agencies is we do not require up-front fees.  We are a "paid for performance" agency.     Our services include meeting with families to understand their specific needs, pre-screening candidates, interview guides, preparation of work agreements and Background and driving record checks.  Please see more details on our website at http://www.awesomenanniesmn.com  or call us today at 952-473-2433.

 

Swami Babies

 

congratulations to Pete and Heather Harwood-Stamper on the birth of their son Charlie!

 

 

 

For the latest swami happenings follow my blog : http://swamibabyboutique.typepad.com  or twitter @swamibaby

  

 

 

Namaste,

Katie

 

owner, Swami Baby Boutique

 

www.swamibabyboutique.com