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Kefir. Don't stay away from this one because you don't know what it is. It's a lot like yogurt- it is a tangy cultured milk that is high in protein, calcium, vitamin D, as well as many other added benefits. Meaning it's actually good for you! This probiotic drink is a great substitute to your standard non-dairy milks or yogurt based ingredients. If you are vegan, Lifeway also has plant based probiotic drinks that are perfect dairy free options. My husband actually decided to try all of them and voted his favorite is the Plantiful Probiotic drink in the tropical fruit flavor. This one can be enjoyed on its own or added to any of your favorite smoothie recipes. Lifeway Kefir products available for purchase at Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart Supercenter, and Safeway. RUN don't walk!
Ingredients:
  •  Colorful Carrots
  • 1 Cup  Lifeway Organic Kefir
  • Juice of 1/2 Lime
  • 1 Tsp of Chipotle Powder
  • 1 Tsp of Paprika
  • 1/2 Shallots, sliced thin
  • Handful Pepitas
  • Garlic Head
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • Handful of Parsley
  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. Take garlic head and peel off outer layer. Cut the top part in half. Coat garlic in olive oil and top with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum and heat in the oven for 45 minutes. 
  3. Take carrots and coat with oil and salt and pepper. Cook until desired softness. Usually about 30-45 minutes. 
  4. Take garlic once its cooled off and push out garlic cloves. Mix and mash garlic to where it becomes a paste.
  5. Mix Lifeway Organic Kefir, lime juice, shallots, seasoning, and garlic paste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Once carrots are done, take the kefir mixture and pour on top of carrots. 
  7. Top with pepitas and parsley.
  8. Enjoy!



xx
Luna

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 Happy Fall! I am so excited it is finally October! There is something about the fall colors, the warm sun, and the crisp air that is my favorite in Colorado. This past summer Andrew and I (okay, mainly just Andrew) worked on our deck.  Now we are excited to start hosting people this fall! And I honestly love any gathering as long as it has good hangs. I am an atmosphere person, meaning if there is a fun atmosphere with people I enjoy I want to be there. Even if I don't like the activity. It's probably why I like baseball games. I love the energy of the crowd and the food! 
 I got the opportunity to try out Winc which accompanied my cheese and wine party! The process is so easy. All I did was answer a few questions about my taste preference and Winc chose the wines. There is such a big variety and a vast amount about wines that I still don't know that not having to walk up and down the isle of a liquor store was worth it! Winc also gives you to option to switch out anything you don't want and even how many reds or whites you want. It is so convent and easy!
 So now for the fun part! I'm excited to share the love of Winc with you all too. You can get 4 bottles of wine for $39 plus complimentary shipping! How great is that?! To get you started and just click HERE to try. Cheers and enjoy!
Here is what you'll need to host your own cheese and wine party!

Supplies: 
  • 1-2 Cheese boards
  • Cured meats like prosciutto or salami
  • Fruit of your choice- grapes, figs, or any type of berry
  • Jam or honey
  • crackers of your choice
  • Assortment of salted nuts
  • Wine



xx
Luna


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I knew our baby girl Francis was going to come early. Ryan-Kate was and somehow I just felt like Francis was going to be the same way. She is such dream and these past few days our whole family has been all heart eyes for her. She is peaceful, sweet, beautiful, and so so perfect. Even though I knew she was coming early and had ben anticipated her birth for months, Andrew and I were still both surprised when she made her arrival. 
 On Thursday morning, September 27, I went in for my 38 week appointment. My doctor said I was already 4 cm dilated and 70% effaced. I thought that was encouraging but knew that women can sit there for a while too, so I tried to take it with a grain of salt. On Friday, we went on with our normal routine: getting Rk to school, grocery shopping, and spending some family time. We even started planning out our weekend and work commitments. It's such a strange place to be: in-between expectancy and waiting, knowing that things could change in an instant.
 That night, around 11am I woke up with contractions. At this point, I'm not sure if I am ready to call them contractions. Like once I say it I can't take it back and we are really doing this. I even debated on waiting until morning to tell Andrew. Once I woke up Andrew, we start to track my contractions. 7 minutes apart. So we start making arrangements for someone to sleep over with Rk so we can go to the hospital. On the way to the hospital I feel nauseous and I have Andrew pull over so I can throw up. Not pretty and it was miserable.
 At the hospital, we get set up in the triage room where I am monitored for an hour to confirm that I indeed am in labor. It is now 1:30am and I am 5cm now each contraction only getting stronger. I get transferred to the delivery room, answer questions, get iv's, and request an epidural. My body was shaking so bad because of the contractions and I've about had my limit. At 2:30am and I get an epidural and it works almost instantly. I am now at 7cm and my water still has not yet broken.
 After the epidural, things start progressing a lot slower but I don't mind. I just let me body rest and both Andrew and I try to get some sleep. I wake up around 5am and I remember the room feeling so peaceful and I am overwhelmed with such much joy. I begin to bless my labor, my new baby girl, and the new life that is about to enter this world. Birth is such a beautiful, spiritual experience.   
 At 7am I can start feeling pain despite having the epidural and still pressing to delivery more pain relief. I am 9cm and my water still hasn't broken. My delivery doctor tells me that she wants to wait a little longer then she will break my water and I can deliver. My pain level is increasing and I start to feel so much pressure and I am pretty sure I need to push soon. Around 8am, I ring my nurses and tell them I feel like its time and that I need to start pushing. They seemed surprise but start preparing everything. The epidural is only sort of working and I can feel everything. People are coaching me and encouraging me and I am sure that I won't be able to do it. But then she was here and she was perfect.
 Andrew and I were both so happy and overwhelmed. I remember him being so emotional and I being  so happy. Francis Promise Nemeth was born at 8:26am. I cannot wait to see who she will become. She carries so much peace and joy already and I am honored to be her mother. 

xx
Luna
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I'm Luna. I'm married to my best friend, Andrew & I am mother of two: Ryan-Kate & Franics. I love to eat, travel, and be creative. Here is my blog about life and other beautiful things that inspire me. Stay awhile why don't cha!

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