Lest we forget.
Lest we forget. #YLCanada
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Janice
Young Living Essential Oils
Essential oils are volatile liquids and natural compounds found in wild-crafted plants, herbs, and trees. Theses potent oils are extracted through a process called distillation. (We will cover distillation types in a different post.) Each essential oil contains naturally occurring chemical constituents, many of which have been studied for their benefits. Essential oils are also fat soluble and volatile which makes them readily available to our bodies for use. Essential oils are highly concentrated and are known to be much more concentrated than the original herb alone.
Essential oils are not just a new fad or trend; they have enhanced lives for thousands of years, offering a variety of benefits, from beauty and dietary purposes to spiritual and religious use. Essential oils were used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Europeans, and Chinese. In fact, oils are mentioned in many historical texts and are well documented for their uses and benefits in ancient times.
We offer hundreds of single oils, blends, and oil-infused products, each containing the optimal levels of specific, naturally occurring constituents to maximize their potency. Whether you use them for aromatherapy, personal care, or household solutions, every aspect of daily life can benefit from the incorporation of essential oils. Young living training and education. Janice Independent distributor #3815974. You can reach me via email at janiceandphilippe@gmail.com
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Janice
Roasted Figs with Candied Pine Nuts and Vanilla Ice Cream
Roasted figs and candied pine nuts transform simple vanilla ice cream into an elegant and impressive dessert—plus it’s so easy!
SERVES 4
1 pint fresh figs, cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil + extra for serving
3 tablespoons good runny honey, divided
½ cup pine nuts
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
flaky sea salt
4 scoops good quality vanilla ice cream, to serve
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Toss the halved figs with the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the honey and spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until soft and beginning to caramelize.
3. To make the candied pine nuts, heat a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the nuts and toast for about two minutes, or until just starting to brown and smell fragrant. Add the ground cardamom and a large pinch of flaky sea salt and stir to combine.
4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons honey, cook for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Stir to combine everything, then immediately transfer to a large plate to cool, spreading them out in an even layer.
5. To serve, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each bowl and top with the warm roasted figs, some of the candied pine nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of flaky salt. Via Goop.com food.
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Janice
Being a mum is the equivalent of 2.5 FULL-TIME jobs, according to new research
We’ve often heard the saying “being a mum is a full-time job”; but, according to research, it’s actually closer to being two-and-a-half full-time jobs!
A new American study has found that the average mum works an astonishing 98 hours per week – over twice the average working week of 39 hours.
Researchers examined the schedules of 2000 working mums, with children aged five to 12. They found that the average work day of a mum starts at 6.23am and ends at 8.31pm.
They found that even on their “free time”, mums tended to fill their time with tasks; and, of course, the weekends were just as busy as the week days!
Most mums reported having just one hour and seven minutes of “me time” daily. We spend most of our “me time” in the bathroom trying to get a quick shower unaccompanied…
40 percent of mums surveyed said their lives felt like a series of never-ending tasks, while 70 percent reported feeling pressure to provide a healthy diet for their children.
“The results of the survey highlight just how demanding the role of mum can be and the non-stop barrage of tasks it consists of,” said Casey Lewis, Health and Nutrition Lead at Welch’s, the juice company that commissioned the survey, told Yahoo.
The survey also examined what “life-savers” mums relied upon when trying to do it all became too tough.
The extensive list includes wine (us too), grandparents or a reliable babysitter to step in from time to time, Netflix (for the kids or the parents), wet wipes, drive-through meals, healthy snacks and juices, toys and iPads.
Coffee, napping when possible, and the ability to put on an “angry” voice as required were also on the list of top 20 mum-approved lifesavers.
We can definitely testify to the power of all of the above in a stressful situation – particularly coffee in the mornings, or a glass of wine after a very long day.
What do you think, mums? Does this sound like a typical week in your life?
We would love to know what you use as a life-saver when things get difficult. Via Mummypage life as a mom. Leave us a comment and let us know.
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Janice
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