Strawberry Cream Smoothie

12 oz Coconut Milk (I bought the kind that comes in the fridge part of the store like your Almond milk)
1 Banana (fresh, but chilled in the fridge)
3/4 Cucumber (fresh, peeled)
1/2 cup Baby Carrots
*Blend until smooth.
1/2 cup Raspberries (fresh frozen)
1 cup Strawberries (heaping cup)
1/2 cup Apple Sauce (organic, unsweetened)
1 Banana (fresh but chilled in fridge)
*Blend until smooth. This will make 5 cups of smoothie, which is about 2 1/2 servings of smoothie.

The Sisters Weiss Book Review

I don't normally find the time to write long reviews about books now a days. However, this one requires that I write a review. Why? Because I finished it in 1 day. Granted I stayed up until 2am to finish it. IT WAS THAT GOOD! 

At first I thought this was a true story, but it is historical fiction. However, the lives unveiled are so real that you honestly feel like you need to sit down at the computer and google them when you're done reading. The Author Naomi Ragen is truly a talented, gifted, inspired writer. I have read many historical fiction novels that got me thinking about my own life, and got me wishing that I could do more to help other cultures, other people, and give the world more peace and happiness.

However, this book got me thinking about what is really important to me. Do I, in my life right now, feel like I'm on the path to reach my full potential? Do I feel like what my passions for life are, are going to help others? Do I feel that my faith, my belief are strong enough to keep me going? Now, for those of you who don't consider yourselves religious, or of a certain faith, I honestly feel like you would enjoy reading this book. Not to say "Whew that's why I don't believe in a God, or that's why I don't go to church!", but rather to see that you do believe in something, yourself! People who are religious and have faith can also believe in themselves. That's what this book is about. That's what Rose Weiss teaches us.

Each person has to go through their own struggles in life to learn how to believe in themselves, even when it is really hard. I believe in God, I honestly feel that He is leading my life, and is helping me realize my true and full potential. Because when I try to do things without Him, everything crumbles apart. But that's just me, and that's how I feel Pearl Weiss was as an adult.

Though my heart broke for what these sweet, innocent women went through, I am grateful for how my life has turned out...and that I don't have their struggles and trials. They if they were real would probably not want my struggles and trials either. 

I would buy this book and read it like once a year it's that good!

Spinach Green Smoothie

Spinach Green Smoothie
8oz Aloe Juice
1/2 cup Carrots (steamed so they're soft)
1/2 cup Cauliflower (steamed so its soft)
1/2 Cucumber (peeled)
1/2 cup Kale (fresh frozen)
1/2 cup Spinach (fresh frozen)
*Blend until smooth. Will be an unpleasant color and very thin.
1/2 cup Kale (fresh frozen)
1/2 cup Spinach (fresh frozen)
2 scoops Chia Seeds
2 tbsp Ground Flax Seed (organic and heaping tbsps)
1 scoop Terra Greens (which is a powdered green mix basically)
*Blend until smooth. Will turn a beautiful spinach green color.
1 Banana (whole, not frozen)
1/2 cup Pineapple (fresh frozen)
1/2 cup Peaches (fresh frozen)
*Blend until smooth. Will be thick, cool, and a very good boost for when you are sick, or just needing a boost. This gave me 2 servings.  It was so good!  It actually helped me fight getting sick, which at this point in my life I really need to stay healthy.

Blackberry Avocado Smoothie

Blackberry Avocado Smoothie
8 oz Aloe Juice
1/2 cup Spinach (fresh frozen)
1/2 cup Collard Greens (fresh frozen)
1/2 cup Beets (fresh)
1/2 Avocado
*Blend until smooth. Using a spatula scrape down the sides of your blender so that it's clean and all the smoothie is back together, becuase it willbe super thin.
1 cup Blackberries
1 cup Blueberries
1 Banana (frozen)
8 oz Coconut Water (with pulp)
*Blend until smooth. This will now be a pretty thick smoothie.
2 scoops Chia Seeds
8oz Apple Juice
*Blend until smooth. This will make 40 oz of smoothie. Which is about 3 servings. My husband wanted in on this goodness. This is super smooth, very creamy, and super delicious! I love the Blackberry Tart coloring!

Happy

When one needs to feel happy here are 2 things that help me out.

Piña Colada Smoothie

Piña Colada Smoothie

8oz Coconut water (with pulp)
1/2 cup Cucumber (peeled)
1/2 cup Pineapple (fresh frozen)
1 whole Banana (fresh frozen)
1 tbsp Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Blend until smooth and frothy. Enjoy by the poolside or when you're needing a sugar craving fix. Makes 20oz! A single serving! My husband said he liked it but it had too much cucumber in it. But he's not a cucumber fan.