Free Extra Pre-Event "Baby Sign Language" Video for The Conscious Parenting Summit :)

We're delighted to be able to offer an extra pre-event exclusive video for you today, a week before the official kick-off of the Conscious Parenting Summit on May the 22nd....

Check out this exclusive new *bonus* interview for the Conscious Parenting Summit, with Monta Briant, who is a “baby sign language” expert. You’ll learn how you can communicate with your child six months to a year before they are even able to speak words or sentences. We’ve already started to teach sign language to our daughter Oria at 5 months old, with beautiful success.

Imagine being able to understand why your baby is crying by being able to read and understand her signs. As you will see in this video, this skill has literally saved children’s lives. Being able to communicate with your baby at these earlier stages lets us into our baby’s world early and we may discover that our little angels are capable of communicating with us about much more than we ever realised :)

You can sign up now for free instant access to this ‘Baby Sign Language’ video interview and additionally, you will get access to the entire free Conscious Parenting Summit, which starts next Tuesday, May 22nd. Furthermore, you will also get free access to the three other bonus videos that are all available when you sign up for the Conscious Parenting Summit...ENJOY :)

All love,
Angela, Mr. Mmmmm and Oria Berry. xxx

The *FREE* Conscious Parenting Summit starts in ONE WEEK :)))

We are SOOOOOO excited :))))

Our fabulous new FREE online Conscious Parenting Summit is due to kick off *one week* from today, on May 22nd...

***Did you sign up already, for this free Summit?***

***Did you invite your friends...?***

If not, please do so at your earliest convenience, my dear, over 'ere:
http://consciousparentingsummit.com/cps/

;)

What is the Conscious Parenting Summit?

We interviewed 16 of the foremost conscious parenting experts in the world...and starting this May 22nd, we will air a different one of these interviews daily, for free, for 16 days.

To learn how to get free access to this entire event, you can click the link below and sign up by putting your email address in the field to the right of the video:

http://consciousparentingsummit.com/cps/

We feel that the main reason why we had such a peaceful birth and why Oria is as healthy and happy as she is, is due to the amazing information shared by the speakers who are appearing in this Summit.

It was Ingrid Bauer’s book that enabled us to understand how to raise Oria "Diaper Free", for example.  It was Laura Shanley’s book that gave us the confidence to do an unassisted birth without any hospitals, midwifes or doulas.  It was Shazzie’s book which gave us the information on getting specific and key nutrients for Oria’s growth such as DHA and choline for brain development.  It was Elena Vladirimova who taught us how to clean up and transmute any dramas from our own birthing experiences.  Naomi Aldort’s book taught us how to communicate and cooperate with our child after she was born, and the list goes on and on.

You can only imagine how excited we were to be able to interview each one of these amazing people :)  In each one of these interviews, we asked the most important questions that we believe you’d love to know the answers to as well.

Below is a list of all of our esteemed speakers, along with the subjects that they are speaking on:



Robin Lim (CNN Hero of the Year 2011) – Lotus Birthing, Breastfeeding, Bonding
Barbara Harper – Water Birthing
Laura Shanley – Unassisted Birthing
Ingrid Bauer - Diaper Free
Sarah Buckley, MD – Placenta Transfusion, Dangers of Early Cord Cutting; Breastfeeding & Co-sleeping
Elena Vladirimova – Conscious Conception and Living in Community
April Renee - Vaccinations
Jan Hunt – Unschooling
Naomi Aldort – Communicating with Children
Hethir Rodriguez - Fertility & Avoiding Miscarriages
Shazzie – Nutrition for Babies and Children
Michael Mendizza - Primal Parenting in a Modern World
Carrie Contey (prenatal and perinatal psychologist) – Slow Parenting and How Babies’ Brains Work
Bregje Hamelynck – Dunstan Baby Language
Mary Jackson (Midwife for 40 years) – Natural Home Birthing with Incredible Stories
Marilyn Milos – Circumcision

We hope that you can join us :)

To sign up for this free event, click the link below:

http://consciousparentingsummit.com/cps/

…and please remember to help spread the word of this informative, life-changing free event with your friends and family too :)

All love and blissballs of joy,
Angelalalalalaaaaaa, Mr. Mmmmm and Oria Berry. xxx

The "Conscious Parenting Summit" Starts Soon :)

We're SOOOOOOO excited :))))

We have been quietly working away in the background for *months* on a super-fabulous new project and now it's ready to share: The Conscious Parenting Summit is here :))))

What is the Conscious Parenting Summit?

We interviewed 16 of the foremost conscious parenting experts in the world. 
Starting this May 22nd, we will air a different one of these interviews daily, for free, for 16 days.

To learn how to get free access to this entire event, you can click the link below and sign up by putting your email address in the field to the right of the video:

http://consciousparentingsummit.com/cps/

We feel that the main reason why we had such a peaceful birth and why Oria is as healthy and happy as she is, is due to the amazing information shared by the speakers who are appearing in this Summit.

It was Ingrid Bauer’s book that enabled us to understand how to raise Oria "Diaper Free", for example.  It was Laura Shanley’s book that gave us the confidence to do an unassisted birth without any hospitals, midwifes or doulas.  It was Shazzie’s book which gave us the information on getting specific and key nutrients for Oria’s growth such as DHA and choline for brain development.  It was Elena Vladirimova who taught us how to clean up and transmute any dramas from our own birthing experiences.  Naomi Aldort’s book taught us how to communicate and cooperate with our child after she was born, and the list goes on and on.

You can only imagine how excited we were to be able to interview each one of these amazing people :)  In each one of these interviews, we asked the most important questions that we believe you’d love to know the answers to as well.

Below is a list of all of our esteemed speakers, along with the subjects that they are speaking on:



Robin Lim (CNN Hero of the Year 2011) – Lotus Birthing, Breastfeeding, Bonding
Barbara Harper – Water Birthing
Laura Shanley – Unassisted Birthing
Ingrid Bauer - Diaper Free
Sarah Buckley, MD – Placenta Transfusion, Dangers of Early Cord Cutting; Breastfeeding & Co-sleeping
Elena Vladirimova – Conscious Conception and Living in Community
April Renee - Vaccinations
Jan Hunt – Unschooling
Naomi Aldort – Communicating with Children
Hethir Rodriguez - Fertility & Avoiding Miscarriages
Shazzie – Nutrition for Babies and Children
Michael Mendizza - Primal Parenting in a Modern World
Carrie Contey (prenatal and perinatal psychologist) – Slow Parenting and How Babies’ Brains Work
Bregje Hamelynck – Dunstan Baby Language
Mary Jackson (Midwife for 40 years) – Natural Home Birthing with Incredible Stories
Marilyn Milos – Circumcision

We hope that you can join us :)

To sign up for this free event, click the link below:

http://consciousparentingsummit.com/cps/

…and please remember to help spread the word of this informative, life-changing free event with your friends and family too :)


All love and excitement spasms of glee :)))
Angela, Mr. Mmmmm and Oria Berry. xxx

Printed Version of "A Gentle Start" Available Now :)

You asked, we printed ;)

When we released my new ebook, “A Gentle Start” a few weeks ago, y’all flooded us with requests for a *physical* version of the book…sooooooo, our dear warehouse manager Zack got on the case and I’m happy to let you know that we now have a stash of printed copies of this book in stock for y’all to enjoy :)
The printed version has full colour throughout and can be viewed HERE. So many of you mentioned wanting to purchase this book for friends – we hope that this printed version makes this easier for you :)

Here’s a reminder of what the book is all about:

“A Gentle Start” is a handbook of conscious parenting choices for new parents. For many, the prospect of parenthood can seem quite overwhelming, with so many new things to consider…let this book help to guide you into conscious choices for a more enjoyable, nourishing and rewarding family experience.

In “A Gentle Start” you can learn about:

*the unexpected bodily changes that pregnancy can bring
*foods/herbs and activities to avoid during pregnancy
*tips for preparing for your best birth
*Oria Berry Monarch’s unassisted home water birth story
*how to successfully Lotus Birth
*things no-one tells you about life post-partum
*guidance for optimal nourishment during pregnancy and breastfeeding
*practical guidance for “attachment parenting” techniques
*tips for raising a “diaper-free”/“Elimination Communication” baby
*shopping lists for eco-friendly/attachment parenting choices

…and here’s what people are already saying about “A Gentle Start”:

It's great! I learned a lot from it and I think it will totally be beneficial for new mamas! I loved it! :) I think that there are so many people that don't know that much about home birth and natural pregnancy and nutrition and all of that...that this would be such a gift... There is so much information from the water/lotus birth, to unassisted birth, to the burping, to the swaddling, to the supplements...it is packed with practical and simple wisdom! :)
Alexandra Jaye Johnson - www.entheos.me

I think the way you write and connect is sooo different. It's like you’re in the room talking to me. It's really gentle and I think the "everyday" woman would be more receptive to the ideas and choices in it because of that :) Such a different energy to most Baby/Parenting Guides, so refreshing!
Donna Marie Watson - www.facebook.com/MotheringLife

I really like your book. It is a very genuinely written account of your experience. The honesty comes through in the things that might not normally be talked about in the more visceral and personal challenges of pregnancy/birth. For me this is the most useful in reading other women's testimonies - how to face the challenges, keep faith, and rise above. You are able to cover a wide variety of topics in a concise way, which I think will be helpful for a lot of people. All the main points are introduced and then you follow up with a super helpful list of further reading and extra resources. Personally I appreciate the concluding lists of useful/not so useful baby products. I have spent lots of time browsing through them all only to close the website later on because there are so many choices. I've even Googled something to the effect of 'green baby products best list' :)
JS


Just beautiful Angela. It's clear and informative, supports and encourages parents to listen within for their answers and power...while also balancing that with some knowledge from those with passion and experience of the pregnancy and birthing process. It provided me hope, a rather intimidating reality, and a knowledge that I have the strength to see it through. Thank you for sharing YOU!
Alara Wood - raw mother to be one day.

Soooooo, you can get “A Gentle Start” as either an ebook or printed book HERE – enjoy :)))

All love and reverberations of joy, 

A. C. Stokes-Monarch and Oria Berry Monarch. xxx

My New Book is Here: "A Gentle Start" :)

Hellooooooooo everyone, I’m *SO* excited :)))))

As you may have noticed, I’ve been more-or-less “missing in action” the last few months in terms of blogs and newsletters, following the birth of our beautiful baby daughter, Oria Berry Monarch on 11-20-2011.

Well, alongside nurturing this little bundle of joy these last few months, I have also been slowly and steadily working away at another project too, which I just completed and am ready to share with the world today… I am so excited to announce the arrival of my new ebook on “conscious parenting” choices for new parents:

“A Gentle Start” is here :)))

I have never written a book that flowed as easily and clearly as this one – I really enjoyed the process and trust that others will find much value in this book too… Here’s a taste of what it includes:

*the unexpected bodily changes that pregnancy can bring
*foods/herbs and activities to avoid during pregnancy
*tips for preparing for your best birth
*Oria Berry Monarch’s unassisted home water birth story
*how to successfully Lotus Birth
*things no-one tells you about life post-partum
*guidance for optimal nourishment during pregnancy and breastfeeding
*practical guidance for “attachment parenting” techniques
*tips for raising a “diaper-free”/“Elimination Communication” baby
*shopping lists for eco-friendly/attachment parenting choices

…and here’s what people are already saying about “A Gentle Start”:

It's great! I learned a lot from it and I think it will totally be beneficial for new mamas! I loved it! :) I think that there are so many people that don't know that much about home birth and natural pregnancy and nutrition and all of that...that this would be such a gift... There is so much information from the water/lotus birth, to unassisted birth, to the burping, to the swaddling, to the supplements...it is packed with practical and simple wisdom! :)
AJ

I think the way you write and connect is sooo different. It's like you’re in the room talking to me. It's really gentle and I think the "everyday" woman would be more receptive to the ideas and choices in it because of that :) Such a different energy to most Baby/Parenting Guides, so refreshing!
Donna Marie Watson - www.facebook.com/MotheringLife

I really like your book. It is a very genuinely written account of your experience. The honesty comes through in the things that might not normally be talked about in the more visceral and personal challenges of pregnancy/birth. For me this is the most useful in reading other women's testimonies - how to face the challenges, keep faith, and rise above. You are able to cover a wide variety of topics in a concise way, which I think will be helpful for a lot of people. All the main points are introduced and then you follow up with a super helpful list of further reading and extra resources. Personally I appreciate the concluding lists of useful/not so useful baby products. I have spent lots of time browsing through them all only to close the website later on because there are so many choices. I've even Googled something to the effect of 'green baby products best list' :)
JS


Just beautiful Angela. It's clear and informative, supports and encourages parents to listen within for their answers and power...while also balancing that with some knowledge from those with passion and experience of the pregnancy and birthing process. It provided me hope, a rather intimidating reality, and a knowledge that I have the strength to see it through. Thank you for sharing YOU!
Alara Wood - raw mother to be one day.

You can get your own copy of “A Gentle Start”
HERE right now – enjoy :)))

Voting Open NOW in Best of Raw 2011 Awards :)

Voting in the *first round* of the Best of Raw 2011 Awards is open now – we are delighted to be listed in various categories… :)

You can jump on over HERE to vote on your favourite raw people, places, products and media of 2011…this round of voting closes on Feb 1st, then the top four in each category go though to the final round - enjoy :)

http://www.bestofrawfoods.com/

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THANK YOU for all your wonderful entries to last month’s RawReform Giveaway Contest to win one of our beautiful bamboo bowls :) We asked you to send in your favourite salad recipe, to be in with a chance of winning. The blessed winner was chosen at random today and I am delighted to announce Charyse Williams as the fortunate recipient of this beautiful bowl. Charyse sent in the following yummmmy-sounding recipe:

The only salad that I could eat all day, every day is:

Handful of spinach leaves

Sliced Granny Smith apples

Handful of green grapes

Handful of red grapes

Thin rings of red onions

Chopped pecans that have been sprinkled with cinnamon and honey or agave.

Dressing:

Juice from the apples, apple cider vinegar and coconut oil. Blend all, toss with salad and enjoy :-)

Enjoy,

Charyse

Thanks Charyse :) We trust that you’ll now enjoy your delicious salad even more from your beautiful new bamboo bowl ;)

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A little reminder that Mr. Mmmmmm just kicked off a massive "blowout" sale a few days ago - here's what's on offer:

* Pili Nuts * Maca (crazy deal) * Water Filters * Cashews *
Camu Powder * Sacha Inchi Oil * Enema Bags *

Something for everyone...you can check out all the deals HERE and get in on the bargains while stocks last - enjoy :)


All love,
Angelaaalaaalaaa, Mr. Mmmmm and Oria Berry. xxx

Blowout Sale & Baby Bliss :)

Greeeeeeetings all :)))

Trusting all is flowing well for you all...

Our little Oria Berry will have been Earthside with us for 8 weeks this Sunday - things are flowing reaaaaaally well - she is a delight and we feel so blessed :)
It really seems like she's trying to *talk* already, making funny little sounds and she's very smiley ;) You can see some pictures of her I uploaded to FaceBook yesterday HERE - enjoy :)

I thought you might also like to know, if you didn't see already, that Mr. Mmmmmm just kicked off a massive "blowout" sale last night - here's what's on offer:

* Pili Nuts * Maca (crazy deal) * Water Filters * Cashews *
Camu Powder * Sacha Inchi Oil * Enema Bags *

Something for everyone...you can check out all the deals HERE and get in on the bargains while stocks last - enjoy :)

All love,
Angelaaalaaalaaa, Mr. Mmmmm and Oria Berry. xxx


p.s. We've been *loving* this sweet, interesting little video from Walk Off The Earth, which I'm sure many of you have seen already, as it went "viral" this last week - you can check it out HERE if you didn't enjoy it yet ;)
Note how much the guy in the middle resembles Mr. Vitalis...he has an equally fabulous name it seems: Gianni Luminati - love it ;)

Final 8 Hours for *17.5% Off* Any Size Order... :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 

to you aaaaaaall :)

...'tis the last few hours now to use our fabulous holiday coupon code that gets you 17.5% off *any* size order in our online store, TheRawFoodWorld.com :)

There's also a code for 12% off appliances... :)

...aaaaaaaaand Mr. M put up the "At-Cost Specials" for January early too, so you can enjoy both December's AND January's specials, PLUS 17.5% off everything, all until TONIGHT at Midnight Pacific time...

You can get all the deeeeeets and get in on the discount action over HERE :)))

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2011 has been an amazing year for us and we trust you've enjoyed the ride too - here's to a fabulous 2012 for all of us :)))

I'd love to sign off blogging for this year with the same beautiful quote that I've finished the last few years of blogging with too:

Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light;
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.

--Alfred, Lord Tennyson

All love, 
Angelalalaalaaaaaaa. xxx

17.5% Off Any Size Order + January's At-Cost Specials Came Early ;)

Hey all :)

Trusting the "Holiday Season" is unfolding with grace for you all...

...all is flowing well for us in our daily explorations with our beautiful baby Oria - we have so much to feel grateful for... :)

If you didn't see already, as a holiday gift to y'all, we currently have a coupon code that gets you 17.5% off *any* size order in our store, TheRawFoodWorld.com :)

There's also a code for 12% off appliances... :)

...aaaaaaaaand Mr. M put up the "At-Cost Specials" for January early too, so you can enjoy both December's AND January's specials, PLUS 17.5% off everything, all until Dec 31st at Midnight Pacific time...

You can get all the deeeeeets and get in on the discount action over HERE - enjoy and brightest new year blessings to you all... :)))

All love,
Angela. xxx

Life as New Parents... :)

Hey everyone :)

Well, as predicted, I haven’t been around much online since the birth on 11-20-2011 of our beautiful little daughter, Oria Berry Monarch :)

Everything has been going great so far with our new unfolding lives together, even if we are definitely in a newborn-sleep-deprivation-time-warp much of the time… Thanks so much for all of your kind messages, love and gifts – they are all so appreciated :)

In case you missed any of our recent videos about our new life with Oria, here are some links to check out:

Unassisted Childbirth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxjVKgShyzM

Our Child’s Name is Oria: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfKxTFiolz4
Respect Women & Unassisted Birth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4spZVv6iGwo

How To Avoid Hospital Visits For Children: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w_dDpFNPt8

…and we have lots more to share in upcoming videos, such as which supplies we had ready in advance of Oria’s arrival, answering your top Qs, our Lotus Birth/placenta procedure and so on…stay tuned over at TheRawFoodWorld.tv for updates :)

All love,

A. C. Stokes-Monarch and Oria Berry Monarch. xxx