Real Estate Remodel

We just completed the biggest project of our lives!

In September of 2016, my husband & I purchased our first home - a foreclosed on, super nasty, fixer upper. It smelled like cigarette smoke, had 10 people living in it’s small sqare footage & was just not what I had in mind for our first house together.

(It even came with a car in the driveway because the homeowners didn’t know where the guy went - so strange!)

It was on the market only for only one day when we told our realtor friend we HAD to have it. It wasn’t advertised in the listing, but we knew it had views of the lake & a super massive unheard of in our area (1/3 acre). SO MUCH POTENTIAL.

It really felt like a gift from God - the perfect way for me to utilize my interior design degree & begin our investment portfolio. There was even a double rainbow above the house on the day we closed & got the keys! If that’s not God’s sign from heaven, I don’t know what is.

Backstory for why we wanted to do this:
In 2013, when Scott & I were just dating, we joined a group called New Wealth Advisors Club in southern California. They were an investment group teaching others how to buy homes for cheap, flip them & make a profit. It was something we always knew we wanted to do, loved learning about & had a deep spark of interest to try for ourselves. We never knew it would turn into this!

The project was long & took about 4 years to accomplish. We did most of the project in cash & nearly every surface was refinished or replaced.

BEFORE PHOTOS

AFTER PHOTOS

It was a challenge to say the least & definitely tested us and our marriage. We have grown SO much during these past 4 years & I’m grateful we were able to make it happen.

A great reminder that good things take time…and the day you plant the seed is not the day you harvest the fruit.

If you have a dream in your heart there IS ALWAYS a way to make it happen (if you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone.)

Skin Health + Kangen Water

SKIN CONDITION REMEDIES: 

Acne: 
1. Rinse with pH 11.5 Strong Alkaline Water to remove excess oils from the skin. 2. Cleanse with non-soap cleanser and pH 4-6 Mild Acidic Water. 3. With a cotton swab dab pH 2.5 Strong Acidic Water on any active blemishes or broken skin. 4. Tone with pH 4-6 Water in a glass bottle with a fine spray mister. 5. Repeat morning and bedtime. 6. Tone multiple times per day to keep skin hydrated. 

Eczema and Psoriasis: 
1. Rinse with pH 11.5 Strong Alkaline Water to remove excess oils from the skin. 2. Cleanse with non-soap cleanser and pH 4-6 MildAcidic Water. 3. With a cotton swab dab 2.5 Strong Acid Water on any broken skin. 4. Tone with 5.5 Beauty Water in a glass bottle with a fine spray mister. 5. Repeat morning and bedtime. 6. Tone multiple times per day to keep skin hydrated. 

Rashes and Burns: 
1. Rinse with pH 11.5 Strong Alkaline Water to remove excess oils from the skin. 2. Cleanse with non-soap cleanser and pH 4-5 Mild Acidic Water. 3. With a cotton swab dab 2.5 Strong Acid Water on any broken skin. 4. Tone with pH 4-6 Mild Acidic Water in a glass bottle with a fine spray mister. 5. Repeat morning and bedtime. 6. Tone multiple times per day to keep skin hydrated. 

Diaper Rash: 
1. Cleanse with non-soap cleanser and pH 4-5 Mild Acidic Water & pat dry. 2. With a cotton swab dab 2.5 Strong Acid Water on any broken skin and let dry. 3. Hydrate the skin with pH 4-6 Mild Acidic Water in a glass bottle with a fine spray mist setting. 4. Repeat after each diaper change. Diaper rash begins with urine and feces that are too acidic. To prevent diaper rash begin by making certain that your baby is properly hydrated with pH 8.5-9.5 Alkaline Drinking Water. Next replace baby wipes with a container filled with soft cloths or unbleached paper towels and Mild Acidic Water. Use to cleanse diaper area each time you change your baby, pat dry and then apply a very fine mist to the skin. This assists in keeping the pH of the skin balanced. 

Caution—Step Away From The Antiperspirant: 
Sweat is one of your body’s natural methods for ridding itself of toxins, so stopping that natural function can create a serious backlash in your lymphatic system. Odors are simply bacteria thriving in the dark, damp area.

So to stop the odor simply mist with pH 2.5 Strong Acid Water. If you tend to sweat a lot, keep a small spray bottle in your purse or desk drawer for occasional touch ups throughout the day.  

Home Grown Indoor Garden

In the wake of the 2020 “coronavirus pandemic”, our family saw a need to become more self-sufficient & to take even better care of our bodies.

Month 1 of growth!

We have always believed in using food as medicine & trusting it as the best way to safeguard our bodies against disease… which is why we decided to try out an indoor hydroponics food growing system!

I’d seen some friends have great success with their TOWER GARDEN systems (using them both indoor & outdoor!).

With the timer system, lighting system & all the automations - I knew it would be something my “black thumb” could handle, right?!

We started our first seedings on April 23 & within a week we had lots of sprouts & even roots on our bean plant! I was super surprised & excited about how quick & easy the whole process was.

It’s been a great way to slow down & watch God’s process of growth & transformation happen before my eyes.

🌻A daily reminder that good things take time.
🌾That change takes time.
🌱That growth takes time.

A reminder that we all need daily nourishment to keep us strong to withstand the constant changes & stress.💪🏼

This tower garden has not only been a great mental health tool but also a fun project for our family to do together.

My daughter LOVES to talk to our plants each day & encourage them to grow. It’s so dang sweet.

It’s also further developed her awareness about patience, how to treat things gently & all about seeds, roots & water. 

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We’re currently growing:
Cucumber, zucchini, tomatoes, jalapeños, 6+ types of lettuce, bush beans, peas, cilantro, scallions, cabbage, celery, kale, basil, eucalyptus, assorted flowers, + more!

Our customized tower has room for 52 plants (we added the micro-greens extension) & the timer system makes it easy for us to manage a full garden while still being able to leave town for weeks.

If you want to get set up with your very own, they offer options as low as $50 a month to get started.

Super simple. Super easy to get organic, non-GMO product on your porch.

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INTERESTED IN THE “BEAUTY WATER” WE USE TO KEEP A BALANCED PH in our garden? CLICK HERE!

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Healthy Feet For Life

👣If feet cannot feel, feet cannot function.⁣..

After several years of owning a fitness studio & working with hundreds of people on their stability, strength & flexibility 💪🏼 I quickly realized how vitally important it was to have well developed feet.⁣
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🦶With most people shoving their feet in small, “shoe shaped” shoes, almost everyone I worked with had issues w/ bunions, plantar fasciitis, lack of balance/strength, hammertones & more… (which can all be avoided & fixed!)⁣
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🗣The traditional shoes we’ve all known & grown up with are actually causing harm to our skeletal, muscular & nervous systems. ⁣
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👎🏼They push & pinch our feet into unnatural shapes, lead us to muscle imbalance & disconnect us further from the earth.⁣
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Quite literally, feet are the foundation to your body & they NEED to be strong & flexible to hold you up all day long💁🏼‍♀️⁣
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👉🏼If our feet aren't’ strong, we lack a stable foundation…⁣
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And without a stable foundation, the joints that stack above our feet (ankles, kness, hips) can begin to hold up our weight, lose mobility & increase in inflammation 🙅🏼‍♀️becoming sore or painful...⁣
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SO WHAT DO YOU DO?⁣
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✔️Barefoot Shoes: these are wider than normal, super flexible, & thinner for more connection to the ground⁣
We love & use: @vivobarefoot @xeroshoes @merrell⁣
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✔️Toe Spacers: @correcttoes these are a simple tool to provide circulation, stimulation & stretching to our toes & foot muscles⁣
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✔️Daily Foot Exercises: strengthening your feet & toes everyday is a simple way to make this lifelong change.
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🗑 I personally ditched all shoes that have arch support, laces, thick soles, a small toe bed or are inflexible in any way. I even prefer hiking in barefoot shoes or just going barefoot if the ground allows. ✨TRUE barefoot is even better.⁣
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👼🏼Especially for children! make sure you put off them wearing shoes for AS LONG AS POSSIBLE so they have the best chance at proper mobility & natural strength.⁣
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Just a few minutes of conscious awareness of the feet a day & some new shoes can totally change your life👊🏼⁣
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👞 Do you use barefoot shoes? What’s your favorite brand & style you’ve tried? Let me know in the comments!

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Shop My Favorite Amazon Barefoot Resources

Xero Shoes (My fav is the Veracruz sandal!)

Homeade Gluten Free Bread

Let’s be honest, have you actually purchased a gluten free loaf of bread that you loved & wasn't 8 dollars?!⁣

All the bread I’ve had from stores is dry, stiff & essentially just not good enough….

The coronavirus pandemic has also put international supplies of wheat at risk & reports say to expect shortages and/or prices of bread to rise (which we have already seen here locally in our stores)⁣

SO! It’s the perfect time to start making your own & stocking up on your favorite flour. It’s honestly a LOT easier & more economical than I thought it would be!⁣

⁣Below is my simplified, easy version for bread maker bread. It produces the most amazingly soft & supple all-purpose gluten-free bread I’ve ever had.⁣

INGREDIENTS⁣

• 1 1/4 cup water⁣
• 1/4 cup oil or 4 tbsp dairy free butter⁣
• 3 eggs (room temp)⁣
• 1 1/4 tsp salt⁣
• 3 tbsp sugar⁣
• 3 1/4 cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour⁣
• 2 tsp active dry yeast⁣

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Step 1:
In a medium bowl, mix water, oil & eggs. Pour into the bottom of the loaf pan.⁣

Step 2:
Mix salt, sugar & flour. Pour on top of liquid in the loaf pan.⁣

Step 3:
Make a small bowl-shaped indentation on top of the flour. Add yeast to indentation.⁣

Step 4:
Put loaf pan intoto machine, close lid & turn on to Gluten Free setting (mode 3 on my machine)⁣

Step 5:
A few minutes into the kneading setting, open the lid & use a spatula to scrape down any remaining ingredients from the sides of the bowl. Close & continue to let the machine knead, rise & bake.⁣

Step 6:
When done baking, remove bread pan & allow to cool 20-30 min upright. Then, lay pan on left & right sides for a few minutes each to let the bread rest away from the bowl. Use a wire cooling rack to flip bread over & continue to fully cool. Remove kneading paddle & enjoy!⁣

⁣Store in an airtight container on counter

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✅Bread Machine I use: The Pioneer Woman Artisan Dough & Bread Maker by Hamilton Beach⁣

✅Flour I use: Namaste Foods Organic Perfect Flour Blend⁣

⁣In the end, it actually does save us a bit of money, gives us higher quality ingredients & allows us to have fresher, on-demand food.⁣

⁣Let me know how yours turns out!

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