10 Reason Why My Family Loves Lemon Water

One of our favorite drinks in our house hold is lemon water. It's so simple and always quenches our thirst. Not only does it satisfy our taste buds it also benefits my families health. Therefore I am so glad they actually enjoy lemon water.

As a mother I love the fact it only takes a minute to prepare. All you literally have to do is slice your lemon and drop it into your cold or warm water. Which ever you prefer. We prefer cold.

Many may think it's a drink for the hot summer months. But actually there are many health benefits behind it. We drink lemon water all year round. We especially love it when we feel a scratchy or sore throat coming on.

Here are some extra benefits why my family loves lemon water!

1.Helps promote healing.

2. Aides in digestion.

3. Helps with bloating.

4. Helps boost your immune system.

5. Relieves Respiratory infections.

6. Helps aid throat infections.

7. Healthier skin.

8. Healthier PH balance.

9. Helps water intake.

10. (hot) lemon water can relieve cold and flu symptoms.

I Do NOT Own A Microwave And Why

In fact I have not owned a microwave going on now for almost 5 years. After learning from a friend and doing my own personal research I had the wonderful idea to get rid of ours. When I threw the idea out there to my husband, he thought I was a tad bit on the crazy side. Because lets honest almost every home has a microwave in it these days. Almost every family uses a microwave on a daily basis, right? If you do not, I'd love to hear form you...seriously.

My husband knew my decision was made. We started out by placing the microwave in the basement just in the event we couldn't actually go without it in the real world. But really is a microwave needed in the "real world"? Nope, it is not. At least that's my own opinion.

As time went days went on soon turned into months, I decided to sell it. Heck why not then I have no turning back. I have already figured out that my stove does all the needs my microwave did. It may just take a little more time and a few more tools, but it does the same job. In face it made me feel like a better cook in the kitchen as well. There were no more heating up frozen veggies in the microwave. Honestly the stove was just as efficient time wise. No more frozen lunches, we didn't eat those anyways because for, 1. their nasty and 2. so unhealthy and unnatural.

It grew on me and I loved living with no microwave.  The fact that people thought I was nuts for living without one was even better. It helped my family make that leap into living a more natural life style and healthier eating habits.

The best part of this story is, our four year old daughter recently had asked us what a microwave was while pointing to one. I succeeded!

Why microwaves are bad for you

• They affect your heart.
• They can leak radiation.
• Did you know they are band in other countries?!
• Microwaves take nutrients right our of your foods.
• Loss of nutrient in baby formula and breast milk if warmed in a microwave. 

How To Become A Morning Person

I have always thought I was blessed naturally as a morning person. My dad has always been a morning person so maybe it has rubbed off on me? That was until I came across a pretty neat article. As I read the article, some of the ideas of how to become a morning person seemed so natural. That is because I have grown up with parents who already did most of these. So why wouldn't they seem so natural to me.

Since I became a mother of three I can get sleep deprived don't get me wrong. There are mornings where I feel as if my feet are dragging behind me. It wasn't till I had my third daughter when I started drinking coffee for the caffeine boost due to lack of energy. I soon became addicted and found myself making casual pit stops to the nearest Starbucks. Or even rerouting my drive to fit in my Starbucks craving. It got to the point where I knew which coffee shops to avoid and which ones were top on the list from experience. Sad I know.

But since reading about how to become a morning person and how I already do most of what is on the list, I couldn't wait to share. So here we go,

1. Yoga.  They say doing the "sun salutation" when you wake up is great way to start your day and gives you that boost of energy. I personally have started doing simple yoga to help when I get a sore back and migraines. Maybe I should start doing yoga in the mornings.
2. Turn up the music.  Set your alarm clock to a music setting. Play a radio while getting ready for work or school in the mornings. It helps build your endurance and boost your mood believe it or not. I don't know about you but when I jam out to music while getting ready I feel as if I am ready to conquer the world. 
3. Drinking water. You should drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. Sometimes I wake up so thirsty. Once I finish my glass of water I feel refreshed and energized. Water is actually known to help fight fatigue and help keep headaches away due to dehydration. So try switching out your first cup of coffee with a glass of water first. Could be a good start. 
4. Enjoy a cup of ginger root tea. When I started to eat clean I learned that ginger can speed up your metabolism and ease our digestion. I keep ginger tea in my kitchen at all times.
5. Laugh. Don't be afraid to let lose and have a good laugh. I was told growing up that Laughter is the best medicine. I now pass on the same phrase to my own children. It is also a fun way to boost your energy. I don't know about you but I love to laugh and surround myself with those who can make me laugh as well. In al reality who doesn't love a good laugh? 
6. Take a cold shower. This one is probably my least favorite. I sure wouldn't do this. I would skip out and drive to my nearest Starbucks, ha ha.
7. Eat delicious kiwi. Kiwi is known as a super fruit if you didn't know. Once again I learned this when I started to eat clean. It has good sugar in it that helps with your body's energy lows. 
8. Stay in the light. I grew up in a house where my parents always opened the shades once the sun was up. Therefore I never understood why people would keep all their shades closed 24/7. So it makes total sense. When it's sunny we're happy, when it's cloudy we're usually not so happy right? So open your shades and enjoy the light. 
9. Wear red. When wearing different colors it can put us in different moods. When where the color red it has potential for raising our energy. I have always loved the color red. I actually have red walls in my house. I also absolutely love my red lipstick. I feel like super women once I put it on. 
10. Go for a run/exercise. I'll be completely honest, I am nothing close to a runner. Although I use my elliptical and love to walk. I also love to get in a good work out in the mornings when I can. It is great for energy and productivity. I know when I work out in the mornings I get so much more done throughout the day compared to a morning when I do not work out. Not to mention running and working out releases happy chemicals. 

Do you already do any of these on the list??? If so please share in a comment below.