Happy Mother’s Day to my wonderful mom and mom-in-law and all the mothers in the world… me & my mom :) {via} {via} {via} {via} {via} {via} {via} “No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” ~Edwin Chapin
All posts in category Naturally Uplifting
Enjoy the Weekend!
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 6, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/05/enjoy-the-weekend/
Spring At Last!
For some reason, I am more excited for spring this year than I have ever been before! What about you? {via} {via} {via} {via} {via} Let the flower-blooming, sun-shining, rejuvenating season begin! Happy Spring :)
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 21, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/03/welcome-spring/
Quote of the Day
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anais Nin {via}
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 10, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/03/quote-of-the-day-39/
Quote of the Day
“The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” ~Henry Miller {via} I’m going to make it a point to slow down today… What about you? *A very, very Happy Birthday to my good friend and fellow blogger, Alleen of [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 9, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/quote-of-the-day-37/
A Daily Dose of Lucy
I used to watch I Love Lucy almost every day when I was a kid. I think I need to get back into that habit because she is just SO classically and wonderfully funny. Laughter truly is one of the best medicines, don’t you think? Hope everyone has a wonderful day filled with lots of [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 2, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/a-daily-dose-of-lucy/
Happy Weekend!
mediterranean landscape design by other metros landscape architect Carolyn Chadwick
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 21, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/01/happy-weekend-2/
Quote of the Day
“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.” ~A.A. Milne {via} {via} Hope you have a relaxing, restorative day!
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 12, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/01/quote-of-the-day-38/
Scentcillo’s Essential Oils
I am a HUGE fan of essential oils. From baths to skin ailments to cleaning, there are just so many wonderful uses for all of the essential oils out there. A new brand that I recently discovered is Scentcillo. I’m especially loving them for these fun blends: Oracle – A combination of the citrus tones [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 7, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/01/scentcillos-essential-oils/
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wishing everyone an abundance of love, health and happiness in 2011… {via} {via} {via} And thank you so much for being a reader of my blog this past year!
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 31, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/12/happy-new-year-2/
Dreaming Of…
These sudden frigid temperatures on the east coast have me hoping somewhere warm and tropical is in my very near future! Is it chilly today in your neck of the woods? {via} {via} {via} {via} {via}
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 8, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/12/dreaming-of/
Happy Birthday!!
Speaking of BFFs, tomorrow is Nikki‘s birthday! As most of you might already know, we’ve been the best of friends since we were 7. We always get very, very excited for our birthdays, which are coincidentally only about a month apart. Currently we are not living in the same state, but having grown to be like [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 3, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/12/happy-birthday/
Happy December!
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Posted by All Natural Annie on December 1, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/12/happy-december/
Happy Thanksgiving to You!
{via} {via} {via} {via} {via} {via} I hope everyone has a very happy, blessed, fun-filled and delicious day! :)
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 25, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/happy-thanksgiving-to-you/
43 Ways to Simply
I think basically everyone today could use some more simplicity in their lives. Don’t you agree? Well here are 43 ways to make your days more simplified from zenfamilyhabits.net. I just love this list – it has so many small and easily doable changes that can make a huge difference to your quality of life! [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 18, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/43-ways-to-simply/
Cozy & Gorgeous Interiors
Doesn’t this time of year just make you want to be in rooms like these? I’m LOVING these images from houzz this morning… Makes me want to have a huge mug of tea and a pile of magazines by a fireplace :) Hope everyone has a beautiful fall day! eclectic living room design by interior [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 17, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/cozy-gorgeous-interiors/
Highly Anticipated Reunion
Nikki of STYLE&CHARM is not only one of my favorite bloggers, she’s also my best friend since we were 7. And guess what? She and her husband arrive today for a visit, which is 4 full days long!! I couldn’t be happier. p.s If I’m not around as much, you now know why… ;) Looking [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 21, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/10/reunion/
Have a Relaxing Weekend!
“Sometimes the most urgent thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.” ~Ashleigh Brilliant {via} {via} {via} {via} Rest up and enjoy the weekend!
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 24, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/have-a-relaxing-weekend/
Seed Savers Exchange
I came across Seed Savers Exchange today and thought it was definitely something worth talking about… They are a non-profit, member supported organization that saves and shares heirloom seeds. It was founded in 1975 by Diane Ott Whealy and Kent Whealy to honor a tradition of preserving and sharing, which began when Diane’s terminally-ill grandfather [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 22, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/seed-savers-exchange/
Healthy Cooking with Gwyneth Paltrow
I love this quote about cooking… “Invest in what’s real. Clean as you go. Drink while you cook. Make it fun. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It will be what it will be.” ~Gwyneth Paltrow Here’s Gwyneth making her quick roast chicken & potatoes recipe:
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 15, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/quote-of-the-day-36/
Being Grateful
I just came across this article on gratitude and wanted to pass it on… Hope you enjoy and have a great week! Though there is no magic spell to keep stress, troubles, and the bumps of life from happening, there is evidence that bolstering feelings of gratitude can change the way you experience those events. [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 13, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/being-grateful/
Quote of the Day
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~Lao Tzu {via} {via} {via} {via}
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 9, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/quote-of-the-day-35/
Whistlewood Farm B&B
For our anniversary, we decided to visit the Hudson Valley where we both spent a ton of time as kids. We decided to stay at Whistlewood Farm Bed and Breakfast in Rhinebeck, NY (We chose Rhinebeck as the destination right before Chelsea Clinton coincidentally got married there!). It was our first time at a bed [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 31, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/whistlewood-farm-bb/
Quote of the Day
“The giving of love is an education in itself.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt {via} {via} {via} {via} {via}
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 18, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/quote-of-the-day-34/
Quote of the Day
Whenever your mind starts going around and around trying too hard to figure something out, try to remember… “You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” ~Albert Einstein Instead, don’t stress, relax and know … “Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 16, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/quote-of-the-day-33/
Quote of the Day
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gifted ability, [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 4, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/quote-of-the-day-32/
Be a Misfit
I came across this article this morning and really enjoyed it… hope you do too! Misfit Entrepreneurs by Dan Pallotta Imagine Walt Disney at the age of nineteen. His uncle asks him what he plans to do with his life, and he pulls out a drawing of a mouse and says, “I think this has [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 3, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/be-a-misfit/
Quote of the Day
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -Confucius {we heart it} At times, I definitely catch these words being applicable to myself and others. This quote is a reminder to always keep things simple because there’s nothing to gain by making things unnecessarily complicated! Here’s a challenge: What are 3 ways [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 26, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/quote-of-the-day-30/
Quotes of the Day
From a Yogi teabag: “Love what is ahead by loving what has come before.” Another good one: “The best way of life is to be, simply be.” HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 20, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/quotes-of-the-day/
Patient is a Virtue
My daily email from charityfocus.org touched on a very key quality today – PATIENCE. I really enjoyed and appreciated it so I thought I would share… Patience is one of those qualities that doesn’t get much consideration — especially in our fast-paced 21st century. But there is tremendous wisdom in it. Patience is what helps [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 6, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/patient-is-a-virtue/
Reminder: Take a Deep Breath
For so many of us, the daily stresses of life can lead us to take shorter, shallower breaths. Ironically yet not surprisingly, this kind of breathing only compounds stress in the body, by depriving the cells of oxygen and by not fully exhaling toxins from the lungs. As few as three deep focused breaths can be extremely calming to your entire [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 30, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/06/reminder-take-a-deep-breath/
