FINDING 'NARNIA'

Our Tour guide, Ms. Nina

 Hello lovely people, how is your weekend going? Mine is going great. Had a very productive morning starting with a 40 minute run and then a big glass of raspberry smoothie.

RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE:

1 cup soy milk (vanilla flavored)
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 Tbsp flax seed oil
1/2 banana (optional)

Went out on a lunch date with Nina and then window shopping. It was on our way back home that we came across a little piece of heaven. We've now added it to one of our favorite places. We walked through the doors of this small store, or so we thought, and it was like going through the wardrobe and discovering Narnia! It was a splendid surprise indeed.

Good luck if you can read this from your computer...it is a great prayer though

Nina, very excited

Vases

garden fountains

Lovely colors

Candles, scented

A preview of the Christmas decor

 The owner told me that as Christmas nears the whole store will be filled with Christmas decor. I can't wait to go back and buy some plants.

Hey, where's Nemo?

pretty

I could stay here for hours

Autumn section

Hello Rudolph

Sweet, just what I was looking for

I want this in my house, love orchids

How many pumpkin pies can you make?

Lets go outside

More fountains

Oh no, is the tour over?

Thanks for the tour Nina!

"Look mama, I found a petal which has a heart."

QUESTION: Do you have potted plants in the house? if yes, what kind? Or do you have a garden? what flowers do you plant? Feel free to send us photos of your plants or garden and we may feature it on the blog. Send it to berniceangoh@gmail.com

A photo of me when I was one, left, and Nina when she was one.

ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE HAPPY

REMEMBER TO EAT AND DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!

BYE-BYE SWIMSUITS & SUMMER

My children: Nina & Ricky

I love my body much more now that I'm 33 and have 2 children than when I was 16 and 'perfect'
The light stretchmark on my right hip reminds me of my selfless body which carried two
My hips that expanded to their limits to help me give birth naturally
My slightly smaller breasts which gave through breastfeeding to protect and nourish
The light in my eyes which remind me I am fearless and unstoppable

The strength in my core which allows me to provide and uplift
My built thighs that allow me to carry what ever weight the world has to place upon my shoulder
The love in my heart that has multiplied, divided but never subtracted
My daughter thinks I am the most beautiful girl in the world
I could be every woman but even I know that I am not just any woman!

~Bernice Angoh~

BE YOURSELF & SHINE--Nina Lakota

 I never imagined it would take me 33 years and two children to wear a bikini for the very first time in my life, never worn an actual swim suit either, was too shy, self-conscious, never felt good enough, felt flawed and less than perfect. I promised at the beginning of this year that I would wear a swim suit, so there. Funny how with age you get to be more comfortable in your own skin and learn not only to love yourself but to be in love with yourself flaws and all. I have not yet reached my ultimate fitness goals  so I'm excited about where I'll be 3 or 6 months from now. I probably will have more than one swimsuit but either way, I will keep you all posted. I will be more than happy to receive your photos with you in swim wear, just send it to berniceangoh@gmail.com with your age and how many children you have, don't forget to add why you love your body or yourself. Thanks in advance.

Maureen, 40, mother of 3

Maureen's children: Xavier, Malaika & Franz aka 3G Power Rangers

Therra, 36 mother of 2

Therra's Children: Ryna & Corban

Anna and two beautiful girls live in Paris France.

Anna's children: Sasha & Wendy

Uh, the dog can! What's stopping you from exercising?

This was one of my favorite fruit back home in Cameroon, loved it because it was sweet and love it even more now after knowing its nutritional benefits. I guess you can never go wrong with eating your fruits huh? I'm not sure what iT is called in other parts of the world but in Cameroon it is known as 'Sour-sop'. Will check some farmers markets to see if they have some. For more information of alternative therapies for cancer check out one of my favorite documentaries on netflix or on amazon titled THE GERSON MIRACLE. Here is a link for more info: Gerson Institute

3G MOMS COMING SOON...

My favorite season of the year, Happy Fall-ing Everyone

ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE HAPPY!

 REMEMBER TO EAT AND DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!

LITTLE MIRACLES & ALMOND CHOCOLATE CUPS

I hope your week has been going as great as mine. Have you started crossing off the to-dos on your list? Taken time to appreciate the little miracles that are easy to overlook? like, waking up in the morning, breathing, having water to bathe, watching your children get on the school bus, hearing 'I love you' from those who care? I have been consciously living in the now and I tell you that is is the best way to live.

Happiness is realizing and accepting that "I Am", not "I was" or "I will be"--Bernice Angoh

Oh, I forgot to tell you I took up running and yes, I'm addicted. I run most mornings and I wonder how I used to survive without it in the past; apart from the fact that you're filling your lungs with fresh air and improving your circulation, there is a feeling of accomplishment each time you break your own record. I still remember the very first time I was able to run for four miles and still felt like I had more in me to go on. I have actually fallen in love with this cute running store not far from where I live, it is my haven, I want everything from that store. I already got fitted for my running shoes and can't wait to get their super sports bras and skorts. They also have races every Thursday, guess who is signing up for that? I also plan to enter next month's 22 mile race (pray for me), will be sure to take some pictures of me especially before and after the race so I can show you my what-was-I-thinking face, lol.

Guess who turned 2 this weekend? my little man! Can't believe it's only yesterday we were at the hospital waiting for his arrival....Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BOO

I think he is so beautiful :-)

We were in church talking about godmothers and I mentioned i couldn't wait to be someone's godmother and someone's bride's maid and my daughter, Nina, 9, turns and holds my hands, looks me deep in the eye and said "Mama, you can be my godmother, I want you to be my godmother. Now you have one less thing to worry about," as I started to respond she goes "And while we're on the subject, I would like you to be my bride's maid when I get married mama. see, now you don't have to worry about any of that." yeah, it brought tears to my eyes, my sweet baby...those are my little miracles and they make life worth living. I hope you see the little miracles that surround you everyday...

Here's what I read recently; Steve Harvey is funny and the book is an easy read. Very interesting read and mostly accurate. I have some things that turned me off about the book though but i will keep those to myself, if you're interested grab a copy and you may get some valuable advice from it. I give the book 4 stars.


CHOCOLATE ALMOND CUPS:

Raw-vegan delicious hmmmm

Ingredients for crust:

1 cup almond flour
6-8 mejdhool dates
pinch of salt

Place all ingredients into a food processor with an 'S' blade and blend until it starts to be doughy and sticky. Place mixture into a muffin cups and press into cups and set aside.

Ingredients for Chocolate filling:

1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp organic maple syrup
1 tbsp chopped hazelnuts

Place all ingredients into a food processor with an 'S' blade and blend until smooth. Pour chocolate filling into almond cups and place in the fridge for about 2-4 minutes until filling is firm or hard. Enjoy!

ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE HAPPY!

REMEMBER TO EAT AND DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!