The latest RawReform Newsletter went out today. If you missed it, you can see the whole thing HERE and below are some highlights:
OoOoOoooo, International *Spread the LOVE* Day is coming up sooooooon, on Feb 14th :) Mr. Monarch says he's taking me on a surp
rise date that day - nice ;) What about YOU? Who will you be spreading the love with...and how?
My sense is that most people these days lead remarkably stressful lives - how about a few ideas to lower those cortisol levels and relax into a yummy, flowing time together? Here are five top tips for a Vibrant Valentines Ext-Raw-Vaganza:
1. Forget the cut flowers - gift someone you love a *living* plant or tree :) You might even do some seed or tree-planting together as a special Valentines date - imagine sharing the fruits of your work together months or years down the line - what a wonderful way to seal that special bond :)
2. Forget the slimy mainstream chocs too ;) If you're gonna give chocolates, maybe give 'em raw style, babeee...we have a tempting array of raw chocs to woo your loved one with this season...we even have special gift packs like the 'Chocolate Lover's Gift Pack' - see all those packs HERE. If raw cacao is not your tonic of choice, you can always rustle up some wonders in the kitchen with raw carob instead (which we happen to have as an 'At-Cost' special this month ;). Or check an inspiring raw recipe resource such as GoneRaw.com for fabulous chocolate/carob truffles, cakes, cookies and more...
3. Been eyeing some bling-ey jewellry for your loved one? Hmmmm, what about indulging them with their very own Whiffer necklace instead? Keep them tanked up on 
smooooth smelling vibes all day every day with one of these aromatherapy necklaces and essential oils. ...and while we're on the subject of aromatherapy, how about sinking into a wonderful lavender-scented bath with your loved one this Loveday (filled via a water filter of course ;) Or luxuriating in a shared massage with jojoba oil, essential oils, cacao butter, shea butter or something else rich and dreamy...
On January the 29th I enjoyed:
1 quart water
2 cups greeeeeen juice
2 cups green smoothie: persimmon, sunflower greens, spinach, chia flour, vanilla, water
2 cups green smoothie: persimmon, sunflower greens, spinach, chia flour, vanilla, water, with a handful of baby persimmons on the side
3 cups water
2 cups greeeeeen juice
2 cups green smoothie: persimmon, spinach, sunflower greens, chia flour, water, with 4 tbsp acai powder
3 cups water
on January the 30th I was blissed with:
1 quart water
double shot of barleygrass juice chased by shot of carrot juice
3 yummmmy date samples at the market, handful of baby persimmons
cup of greeeeen juice
2 cups water
luscious big greeeeen salad at Living Light FUNdamentals class, with basil-tomato dressing, followed by 4 tbsp acai powder
various samples at the FUNdamentals class: almond milk, green smoothie, buckwheat granola bar, carrot cake
2 cups veggie juice
2 cups water
4. Expensive Restaurant Date? Mmmm, maybe instead your loved one would be uber-thrilled to share a cosy, (beeswax/soy) candle-lit meal with you at home, or with a group of yummy raw friends? You might find inspiration in a raw recipe book or DVD, create a sublime menu of lovingly-made choice dishes and enjoy it together in peaceful surroundings...mmmm, nice :) Or maybe you have a desserts party together, maybe you actually make the food together, maybe you have a picnic outside, maybe you take the leftovers out on the street to share with the homeless...ooooo, how many ways can *you* find to share the love? ;)
5. Visions of Love - maybe your loved-one would be thrilled this Valentines Day to co-create a vision board with you of your *ultimate* lives together - you might use drawings, writing, cut-out pictures, photos...whatever works, to create together a stunning visual cue of your shiniest possibilities - deeeeply nourishing, inspiring, connecting, creative and...free :) Enjoy...
on January the 31st I enjoyed:
1 quart water
2 cups veggie juice, juice of a tangerine
2 cups greeeeen smothie: persimmon, spinach, sunflower greens, parsley, chia flour, water, with 4 tbsp acai powder
2 cups reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
2 cups greeeeen smothie: persimmon, spinach, sunflower greens, parsley, chia flour, water, with 4 tbsp acai powder
2 cups water
2 hachiya persimmons with 4 tbsp acai powder
2 cups reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
2 cups water
on February the 1st I loved:
1 quart water
2 cups reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
2 cups greeeen juice
2 cups greeeeen smothie: persimmon, spinach, parsley, chia flour, water, with 4 tbsp acai powder and an apple
2 cups water
2 cups greeeen juice
2 cups greeeeen smothie: persimmon, spinach, parsley, chia flour, water, with 4 tbsp acai powder
2 cups water
...and the giveaway carnival plays on :) This month our dear friend and wiseman of the web, Mr. Steve Pavlina has generously agreed to offer a copy of his oustanding book 'Personal Development For Smart People' to one fortunate reader :)
If you're not yet familiar with Steve or his work, he is one of the most widely read, popular and prolific writers in the field of self-development and blogging today. He also happens to be a raw foodie, entrepreneur and is very very clear and direct - we love him :) I did a little review of Steve's book, back in Nov '08 when I was reading it - see HERE.
This book is a remarkable collection of ideas that could very easily transform your whole life, so, if you'd love to get your mittens wrapped around a shiny new copy of Mr. Pavlina's brainbaby, just send in your answer to the following question, to angela@rawreform.com:
to a teenage version of yourself?"
All love,
Angelalaalaaaaaa. xxx
