Fifty Fabulous Reasons to Celebrate Your Mother Today …

Posted on May 12, 2013 by nourchar2011

1. She made you.
2. She loves you.
3. Diapers.
4. Spit up.
5. Those sleepless nights.
6. Decorating birthday cakes.

7. Camping trips.

8. Heart-shaped french toast on Valentine’s Day.

9. Lunchbox treats.

10. MIssed curfews.

11. Last-minute science projects.
12. Patience, patience, patience.
13. Compassion.
14. Bedtime prayers at night.
15. She let you get a cat when she really doesn’t like cats.
16. She drove that injured, bleeding cat to the vet, in her lap while dressed in her nice work clothes on her lunch hour.
17. Arts and crafts …. and glitter.
18. Game nights.
19. She makes your favorite meals even when she doesn’t feel like cooking.
20. Sweet messages in your summercamp suitcase.
21. She’s your lifelong cheerleader and biggest fan.

22. Carpooling and driving on field trips.

23. Comforting your broken heart.

24. Finding your lost stuff (super power!).

25. She taught you to drive and “paralyze” park.

26. Easter egg hunts.

27. Lovingly guides you through tough decisions.

28. Making every holiday special with decorations and treats.

29. Reminding you to brush your teeth.

30. Braces.

31. She shares her love of gardening.

32. She hosts birthday parties.

33. She teaches you the importance of Thank You notes.

34. She’s the best listener.

35. Cooking/Cleaning/Rinse/Repeat.

36. She teaches the power of forgiveness.

37. Bubbles.

38. Sidewalk chalk drawings.

39. She’s a caregiver extraordinaire.

40. She teaches you to cook and takes your phone calls when you forgot how to make ….uh .. rice. (ahem)

41. She’s always there when you need her.

42. She taught you to ride a bike.

43. Laundry, laundry, laundry.

44. She sings lullabies.

45. She taught you the importance of good manners in all situations.

46. She gives you back scratches when you can’t fall asleep.

47. She models multi-tasking magnificently.

48. She’s the family photographer/scrapbooker/historian/journalist.

49. Because MOM upside down is WOW!

50. She’s FABULOUS!

Natural Personal Care Workshop

Posted on May 11, 2013 by nourchar2011

Catherine Atwood of Nourishing Wellness Now is offering this wonderful workshop! How to care naturally for your bodies and mouth.

In this workshop you will learn:

The basic diet steps to make your skin glow and teeth sparkle
How to make your own basic skin, body lotion and deodorant with some variations.
How to make mouth rinse and tooth powder.
How to alleviate common skin conditions.
How to prevent/alleviate toothache, gum disease.
How to select body lotion, sunscreen and toothpaste at the store, what to look for and what to stay away from

Friday May 24, 2013

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

The Well Church and Coffeehouse

220 Main Street, Pineville, NC, 28134

$20 per person

Gluten-Free / Grain-Free Baking Workshop

Posted on April 23, 2013 by nourchar2011

This workshop will help you get started with gluten-free and grain-free baking! Includes techniques, flour blends, tips, recipes and tastings.

Friday, May 17
10:30am to 12:30pm
Atherton Market at SouthEnd
2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte

The cost is $20 per person and pre-registration is necessary.

To register: Email info@NourishingCharlotte.com with “GF/GF Baking Workshop” in the subject line. Payment information will be provided.

Printable flyer available: Gluten-Free-Grain-Free Baking Workshop flyer

QUESTIONS? Contact Carolyn Erickson, co-leader of Nourishing Charlotte (Charlotte NC chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation), and a certified wellness educator at info@NourishingCharlotte.com.

Spring Ebook Bundle!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by nourchar2011

Village Green Network brings us this wonderful collection of ebooks by awesome real food bloggers! Thirty ebooks for only $39. Offer ends Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Click HERE to see all of the ebooks included in this downloadable package. Each resource can be read on your Kindle, computer, iPad or iPhone.

REAL FOOD ~ NUTRITION ~ SKIN CARE ~ HEALTHY FATS ~ NATURAL DIY ~ GRAIN FREE TREATS ~ HOMESTEADING ~ PALEO ~ GARDENING ~ AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

GREAT NEWS: Affiliate proceeds from purchases through our link will go to support the work of The Weston A. Price Foundation on the national and local level!

Kombucha, Water Kefir and More! Lacto-Fermented Beverage WORKSHOP

Posted on March 28, 2013 by nourchar2011

*** COMPLETED ***

Join us for this new workshop and learn the basics of lacto-fermenting beverages such as kombucha, water kefir, beet kvass and ginger ale. Demonstrations, tastings and recipes!

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013

10:30am to 12:30pm

ATHERTON MARKET in SouthEnd 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte

The cost is $20 per person.

Space is limited so registration is required. Register by emailing info@NourishingCharlotte.com with “Lacto-Fermenting Beverages Workshop” in subject line.

Printable flyer available: Lacto-Ferm Beverages workshop – flyer.

Carolyn Erickson is co-leader of Nourishing Charlotte (the Charlotte NC chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation) and a certified wellness educator.

GAPS Diet(TM) Cooking Classes

Posted on March 19, 2013 by nourchar2011

*** COMPLETED ***

Have you heard of the GAPS Diet?

From www.gaps.me: Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAP Syndrome or GAPS)™ is a condition which establishes a connection between the functions of the digestive system and the brain. Dr Natasha Campbell–McBride, MD, MMedSci (neurology), MMedSci (human nutrition), designed the GAPS Diet while working with children and adults with neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD⁄ADD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorders, bi-polar disorder and other neuro-psychological and psychiatric issues. The GAPS Diet helps to “heal and seal the gut lining” to improve digestion and nutrient absorption.

Launching the GAPS Diet can be intimidating but Catherine & Carolyn, at NourishingWellnessNow, have designed this GAPS Diet Cooking Class to help you navigate the challenges in the kitchen and at the dinner table!

The class will meet on three Monday evenings (April 15, 22 & 29 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm) at The Well in Pineville. Lessons will include Introduction to each GAPS stage & Full GAPS, recommended foods vs. foods to avoid, helpful kitchen equipment, short-brew bone broth & proper fats for gut-health, GAPS veggies & lacto-fermenting, long culturing of dairy, grain-free baking, juicing, recipes, shopping tips, and guidance on meal planning.

Cost: $75 per person.

The curriculum is based on Dr. Campbell-McBride’s book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” available HERE and HERE.

FREE Healthy Life Summit

Posted on March 11, 2013 by nourchar2011

This FREE online virtual conference is happening March 24-30, 2013!

Listen to 35 of your favorite health experts, authors, doctors, bloggers, farmers and activists from the comfort of your home. Includes video/audio sessions with Sally Fallon Morell, Joel Salatin, Chris Kresser, Julia Ross, Birke Baehr, Donna Gates, Dr. Kaayla Daniels, Mark McAfee, Dr. Carolyn Deans, Robyn O’Brien, Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen, Kristen Michaelis of Food Renegade, Diane Sanfilippo & Liz Wolfe of Balanced Bites … and more.

Sign up by clicking HERE!

When you sign up, you will receive an email with log-in information. Head back on Sunday, March 24th and listen all week for free.

TOPICS include health & wellness, traditional & real foods, sustainable farming & homesteading, baby & child nutrition, treating eczema, nutrition for depression & anxiety, healing protocols for hormones, Weston A. Price, Paleo diet, natural beauty DIY, modalities for chronic pain & weight loss, coping with food allergies, diet for autism, neuro-cranial restructuring for pain relief, importance of organics, risk of GMOs, etc.

(NOTE: There will be lots of encouragement to purchase the pre-package but please note that you can just listen free all week. If a purchase is made through our affiliate link, proceeds will go to support the Weston A. Price Foundation at the local and national levels.)

Bone Broth Basics + 7 Nourishing Recipes!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by nourchar2011

*** COMPLETED ***

Spring is in the air but we still need nourishing broth!

Join us for this great workshop and learn four techniques for making nourishing, healing bone broth & stock from chicken, beef, and fish. You will be inspired and prepared to stock your refrigerator or freezer with the basis of a multitude of delicious meals!

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013 ~ 7:00PM to 9:00pm

Carolyn Erickson is co-leader of Nourishing Charlotte (the Charlotte NC chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation) and a certified wellness educator. The workshop will be held in her South Charlotte home. Directions provided upon registration.

We will discuss the benefits of homemade broth as well as the importance of properly sourcing your ingredients. Various preparation techniques for busy cooks will be demonstrated and we will share a week’s worth of nutrient-dense recipes based on variations of this wonderful traditional food.

The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited so registration is required.

To register: Email info@NourishingCharlotte.com with “Broth Workshop” in subject line.

EXTREME HEALTH LIBRARY e-bundle!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by nourchar2011

Starting Tuesday, February 26 and running for only 10 days…

As affiliate partners of The Art of Health, we are happy to tell you about this awesome package of ebooks and videos. There are 53 digital products by real food bloggers and practitioners … an $800+ value for only $39.97.

Our affiliate proceeds will be used to support the Weston A. Price Foundation at the national and local level, as well as the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. It’s a WIN-WIN!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

EXTREME digital “Health Library” bundle includes:

100 Days of Real Food Challenge by Lisa Leake. (73 pages; Bonus)
7 Habits of a Gluten-Free Warrior by Peter Osborne. (90 minutes; $19.95)
A Fibromyalgia Recovery Story: Eating Outside The Box by Christy Pooschke. (50 minutes; $14.95).
A Healthy Soda by Donna Schwenk. (9 minutes; $6.99)
A MTHFR Manifesto by the Probiotic Police and Natural Peacekeepers by Folate Girl. (8 pages; priceless parody)
Adrenal Fatigue Solutions – 90 Day Plan to Improve Adrenal Function by Pat Robinson. (127 pages, $59)
Aging: Cumulative Knowledge from Peer Review Studies by Sayer Ji. (131 pages; $29.99)
Baking With Coconut Flour by Starlene Stewart. (63 pages; $18.95)
Broth: Elixir Of Life by Patricia Lacoss-Arnold. (59 pages; $8.99)
Cancer Isn’t a Death Sentence – It’s a Life Changing Opportunity by Marcia Schaefer, D.C. (115 pages; $29.99)
Car Seats: The Deadliest Parenting Decision by Guggie Daly. (7 pages; Bonus)
Common Sense Health: Detox, Diet and Physical Activities by Laurie Neverman. (40 pages; $8.99)
Detoxifying Your Home – Inside and Out by Dawn Lorenz. (25 pages; $9.99)
Divine Dinners: Gluten-Free, Nourishing, Family-Friendly Meals by Lydia Joy Shatney. (104 pages; $14.95)
Eat More Leafy Greens by Cynthia Lair. (20 pages; $6.99)
Essential Elements of Whole Health by Amy Love, NTP, CGP, CILC. (110 pages; $49)
Family-Friendly Allergen-Free Menu Planner by KerryAnn Foster. (41 pages; $16.95)
Herbal Remedies for Children During the Cold and Flu Season by Rosalee de la Forêt. (88 pages; $20)
Holistic Approaches in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus by Todd Caldecott, Dip. Cl.H., RH(AHG). (22 pages: $17.99)
Homeopathy for Childhood Illnesses by Miranda Castro. (10 pages; Bonus)
Infertility: Cumulative Knowledge from Peer Review Studies by Sayer Ji. (34 pages; $9.99)
Introduction to Energy Healing by Tracy Liebmann. (24 pages and video resources; $18)
Introduction to Flower Essences by Amy Hendrickson. (12 pages; $10.)
Introduction to MTHFR by Ben Lynch N.D., (80 minutes; $50)
Introduction to Tree Medicines by Darcey Blue French. (38 pages; $19.99)
Lacto-Fermentation by Wardee Harmon. (155 pages; $20)
Listen to the Ancient Mother Wisdom by Kimberly Crail. (23 pages; $10)
Mother’s Little Herbal Helper And Home Remedies by Natalie Vickery. (116 pages; $12.50)
MTHFR Blueprint by MTHFRSupport. (24 pages; $14.99)
Natural Beauty Recipes by Katie (Wellness Mama). (37 pages; $10)
Nourishing Our Children: Timeless Principles by Nourishing Our Children. (97 pages; $20)
Numen: The Healing Power of Plants A Resource Guide by Numen. (37 pages; $12)
Of Thorn and Petal: The Remedy in the Rose by Kiva Rose. (50 pages; $9.99)
Off The Shelf by Kris Bordessa. (43 pages, $7)
Practical Guide to Children’s Health (Excerpt) by Kate Tietje. (28 pages; Bonus)
Practical Herbs by Henriette Kress. (150 pages; $9.50)
Quinoa Fit by Wendy Polisi. (156 pages; $8.99)
Rebuild from Depression: A Nutrient Guide, Including Depression in Pregnancy and Postpartum by Amanda Rose, Ph.D. and Annell Mavrantonis, M.D. (200 pages; $19.97)
Salves Made Simple by Jennifer Saleem. (41 pages, $9.95)
Simply Sourdough by Melissa Naasko. (30 pages; $2.99)
Spring Cleansing – The Local Way by Jennifer Steinbachs, ND. (9 pages; $9.97)
Stress Relief for Parents by Genevieve Simperingham. (50 minutes; $25)
The Everything Beans Book by Katie Kimball. (95 pages; $8.95)
The Five Flavors of Food by Lisa Mase. (4 pages; Bonus)
The New Health Paradigm by Anthony Gucciardi. (99 pages; $19.97)
The Savvy Shopper’s Guide to Sustainable Food by Raine Saunders. (121 pages; $24)
The Whole Foods Revelation by France Morissette. (102 pages; $19.95)
Thrifty Food Plan Experience by Millie Copper. (67 pages; $8.95)
Traditional Soup Workshop with Whole Grain Gluten-Free Muffin Cookbook Bonus by Kimi Harris. (29 pages; 58 minutes of video; $30)
Ultimate Secrets to Acne Freedom by Tracy McCullough. (116 pages; $29)
Understanding The Right-Brained Child by Cindy Gaddis. (70 minutes; $8)
Whispers from The Universe: 30 EFT Scripts for Feeling Great by Deborah Donndelinger. (48 pages, demonstration videos; $25)
Wildly Natural Skin Care Oils by Michelle Czolba. (29 pages, $17)

Bone Broth Basics + 7 Nourishing Recipes!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by nourchar2011

Spring is in the air but we still need nourishing broth!

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013 ~ 7:00PM to 9:00pm

The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited so registration is required.

To register: Email info@NourishingCharlotte.com with “Broth Workshop” in subject line.

1. She made you. 2. She loves you. 3. Diapers. 4. Spit up. 5. Those sleepless nights. 6. Decorating birthday cakes.

7. Camping trips.

8. Heart-shaped french toast on Valentine’s Day.

9. Lunchbox treats.

10. MIssed curfews.

22. Carpooling and driving on field trips.

23. Comforting your broken heart.

24. Finding your lost stuff (super power!).

25. She taught you to drive and “paralyze” park.

26. Easter egg hunts.

27. Lovingly guides you through tough decisions.

28. Making every holiday special with decorations and treats.

29. Reminding you to brush your teeth.

30. Braces.

31. She shares her love of gardening.

32. She hosts birthday parties.

33. She teaches you the importance of Thank You notes.

34. She’s the best listener.

35. Cooking/Cleaning/Rinse/Repeat.

36. She teaches the power of forgiveness.

37. Bubbles.

38. Sidewalk chalk drawings.

39. She’s a caregiver extraordinaire.

40. She teaches you to cook and takes your phone calls when you forgot how to make ….uh .. rice. (ahem)

41. She’s always there when you need her.

42. She taught you to ride a bike.

43. Laundry, laundry, laundry.

44. She sings lullabies.

45. She taught you the importance of good manners in all situations.

46. She gives you back scratches when you can’t fall asleep.

47. She models multi-tasking magnificently.

48. She’s the family photographer/scrapbooker/historian/journalist.

49. Because MOM upside down is WOW!

50. She’s FABULOUS!

Sign up by clicking HERE!

1. She made you.
2. She loves you.
3. Diapers.
4. Spit up.
5. Those sleepless nights.
6. Decorating birthday cakes.