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Posted on November 28, 2018December 5, 2018 by ourpathlesstraveled · 1 Comment

The BEST Gifts For Someone Gone CRUNCHY

Do you have someone Gone Crunchy on your Christmas list? Are you confused what to buy and where to begin? What does Crunchy even mean??? I got you covered! As a self-described Crunchitarian πŸ˜‰ myself, I can tell you that we care about natural and organic food 🍎, holistic remedies 🌱, toxin-free products 🚫, health…

ourpathlesstraveled

ourpathlesstraveled

Believer/Wife/Momma/Friend! I am an outgoing introvert who longs for DIY projects, fashionable nights out, nutritious food, tropical destinations, and a killer workout! I am also very passionately interested in adoption, particularly for children with Down syndrome. Welcome! For more information about me, click on the About Me! link within the drop-down menu!

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Praying for #clarity at R's speech therapy session today. 🀞 β–ͺ Young Living infuses stimulating essential oils, peppermint and rosemary, to promote a clear mind and alertness in their essential oil blend, Clarity. β–ͺ #clarity #clarityessentialoil #essentialoils #youngliving #yleo #oilerforlife #limbicsupport #momhack #speech #speechwarrior #downsyndrome #t21 #homeschool #privatespeechtherapy #speechtherapy #speechtherapyathome #naturalmom #midwestmom #momofthenorth #northlandmom #ourpathlesstraveled #oplt
I don't often wear @patagonia, but when I do, it's from a @salvationarmyus store. 🀣 $5.99 β–ͺ #thrifting #thrifty #thriftstore #thriftstoreshopping #secondhand #bargainshopper #salvationarmy #sustainability #reducereuserecycle #i❀thriftythings #naturalmom #midwestmom #northlandmom #momofthenorth #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
Today marks the beginning of Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Because inclusion has been HARD during our last interstate move, let me tell you what you need to be "aware" of about Down syndrome! 😘 β–ͺ People with Down syndrome are PEOPLE! Crazy, right?! They don't want to be segregated into separate classrooms, or treated as substandard individuals. β–ͺ People with Down syndrome have feelings! Big feelings, small feelings, and every in between feeling. They laugh, cry, get mad, and offer their input whenever they feel necessary. They understand and can be understood. β–ͺ People with Down syndrome are GRACEFUL. As in...they offer a lot of grace. They feel the frustrations you may have towards them and forgive, forgive, FORGIVE. If you love them, it is likely they will love you right back, but bigger and in a more fun way. β–ͺ People with Down syndrome carry a tendency of risk to other health issues (darn extra chromosome), but they do not let their conditions define them. Rather, they strive to be remembered as the person they are and NOT the person YOU see. β–ͺ WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?!! β–ͺ It is important because many people STILL do not know how to interact with those with Down syndrome. They do not give these people credit for what they have overcome, and they put them in a labeled box BEFORE meeting them face to face. This was revealed to me time and time again recently. β–ͺ If you are uncomfortable around those with Down syndrome, inclusion is the answer. β–ͺ If you think people like my son have no potential, inclusion is the answer. β–ͺ If disabilities scare you, inclusion is the answer. β–ͺ And if you think this post is NUTS, I've proven my point! β–ͺ Meet your bias and forever conquer it. We are stronger and more compassionate together than we could ever be apart. β–ͺ See what real ACCEPTANCE looks like! Let those like mine grow you better. This grows them too. β–ͺ And we could all use a little growing. 🌱 β–ͺ Now that you are "aware" πŸ˜‰...Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!πŸŽ‰ β–ͺ #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #october #downsyndrome #t21 #specialneeds #inclusion #inclusionmatters #weallbelong #nobodysperfect #midwestmom #momofthenorth #northlandmom #naturalmom #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
What are you fighting for? β–ͺ It seems the older I get, the more I despise the culture's dissemination of our freedoms. Have you thought about all the ways the government does or wants to infringe on your personal living? β–ͺ You *must* pay a large percentage of your income to the government, whether or not you agree with their spending habits. β–ͺ You *must* send your kids to school so many days a year, possibly exposing them to things you may disagree with. If you choose alternate schooling, you probably get to suck up the extra cost for that *choice* because most states don't offer an educational voucher. I will add that if you have a child with differing needs, your choices decrease even more, maybe to the extent where you have no desired school situational choice at all. #livingthisnow #inclusionmatters β–ͺ Have you paid off your house already?? Good for you, but it will never be yours, as you will pay taxes on it forever...same with your vehicle. β–ͺ You *must* report your marriage to the government. Like what?!! Why. Why the frick do they care if, who, when, where I get married? Just no... β–ͺ Have you been to the doctor numerous times with no success at fixing your ailment? You may be at your wits end and want to try alternative treatments, but DARN!, your expensive insurance does not cover much, if any of these. AND some areas of government are working to eliminate or severely hinder these options altogether. You still get to pay out of pocket, though-YES! β–ͺ If you do not provide xyz to your school, you may be asked to leave. In past schools, I've been asked to provide vaccination record (or exemption, if allowed), physical forms, personal health histories, and proof of dental and eye exams. Are most parents seriously incompetent? All of this together seems a bit intrusive. β–ͺ And now, in many states, the government is mandating what is required to be injected into your personal being! Look up New York and California! If you think they are going to stop there, and at children, I will bet that you are sorely ⬇️
We are trying something a bit new this week-homeschool! I'll admit it, I'm a bit terrified of failing my child, but I've armed myself with some helpful tips from R's former teachers and helpers! β–ͺ Before moving, my son was included in a typical classroom 85% of his day. Since my other children are attending a private school, we would also like to send R there as well. They, however, feel they are not quite prepared to take on this challenge until we get a few things in order for him. Sooooo, here we are! Pray for us! β–ͺ Side note...Before even viewing his IEP, the local public school wanted to segregate R 50% of his day, AND transport him to a school out of our neighborhood! This did not sound like an indivudualized, inclusive environment to me, which he is very used to and thrived in. In my point of view, ALL kindergarteners are learning social skills, are learning to play with others, are absorbing very basic academic skills, and there is no reason ANYONE could give me to segregate my child at the kindergarten age. β€œEarly segregation does not merely predict later segregation; it almost ensures it.”-Dr. Eric Carter β–ͺ "Inclusion isn't something we should have to make a case for. We shouldn't have to convince other people the value of belonging." Three cheers for having the choice to homeschool, and for those willing to let us inclusively try private school soon! πŸŽ‰ β–ͺ πŸ‘ πŸ€“ #beginnerreader #lettersounds #downsyndrome #t21 #trisomy21 #specialneeds #abled #morealikethandifferent #speechwarrior #downsyndromeadoption #momschool #homeschool #kindergarten #inclusion #inclusiveenvironment #segregation #publicschool #privateschool #bobbooks #tniprotocol #nutrivened #nutrivenekid #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
Thanks for bearing with me, followers and members! This move has proved to be no joke; my family and I have been running to and fro organizing our soon-to-be new life! I hope, however, to broaden my posts soon to include nutrition perspective, continued YL oil infomation, natural living ideas, Down syndrome related posts, gluten and dairy free recipes, and MORE!! β–ͺ For now, though, please oogle over and then MAKE these fluffy, gluten and dairy free pancakes!! β–ͺ Enjoy! β–ͺ Ingredients: 》1 cup cassava flour 》1 cup almond flour 》1 cup dairy free milk (we use coconut) 》4 eggs 》3 Tbsp ghee (or your choice of oil) 》2 tsp baking soda 》 2 tsp organic sugar (we use coconut sugar occasionally) 》1/2 tsp salt (we use pink salt) β–ͺ Mix well! We cook ours on a cast iron griddle greased with ghee! β–ͺ YUM! This will make about 20 pancakes!! β–ͺ #recipe #pancakes #glutenfreerecipe #dairyfreerecipe #glutenfree #dairyfree #realfood #wholefood #homemade #wholisticdietitian #dietitian #naturalmom #midwestmom #momofthenorth #northlandmom #momof5 #toxinfree #toxinfreefamily #organic #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
Beat that form. ⚾️ β–ͺ In response to @shawnjohnson and the @todayshow, and their unknowingness regarding those with Down syndrome, tag them in something cool that your kid with Down syndrome can do! #stereotypessuck #abled #healthy #loved #everyoneisdifferent #nobodysperfect #everyonebelongs #whatsnormal #inclusionmatters β–ͺ #baseball #boyofsummer #pitcher #strike #leftie #downsyndrome #t21 #upsyndrome #downsyndromeadoption #specialneeds #morealikethandifferent #nutrivenekid #tnikid #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled @timtebow @shawnjohnson @todayshow
I need my flowers to last as LONG as possible for all of our house showings coming up. #moving So, I added a couple drops of the essential oil Purification to increase their lifespan! β–ͺ #purification #yleo #younglivingessentialoils #youngliving #oiler #oilerforlife #essentialoils #essentialoilhack #naturalmom #midwestmom #momof5 #frequentmovers #houseselling #staginghack #flowers #plantlove #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
And you didn't think there was an oil for THAT. πŸ˜‰ ❀ β–ͺ #punintended #goldenrod #libido #love #hormonehealth #menshealth #womenshealth #essentialoils #yleo #younglivingessentialoils #oiler #oilerlife #holistichealth #naturalmom #holisticdietitian #wholisticdietitian #naturallife #toxinfreeliving #toxinfreefamily #toxinfree #midwestmom #momof5 #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
My guy is giving everyone high-fives πŸ‘ at track practice tonight. #highfives #upsyndrome #t21 #downsyndrome #downsyndromeadoption #inclusion #track #midwestmom #naturalmom #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
#aldihaul If only their dried fruit was organic, too. @aldiusa Not pictured, pineapple ($1.19!!) and watermelon! They also have leftover Father's Day cards for $.10!!! 😲 #thathatthough, $4.99 #roundtowel #poolready #affordablefood #organicfood #toxinfree #toxinfreefamily #glutenfree #dairyfree #groceryshopping #thrifty #dietitian #wholisticdietitian #holisticdietitian #naturalmom #midwestmom #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
I was sooo disappointed to see this advocated for by a DIETITIAN at @hyvee/@ankenyhyvee today. β–ͺ Apparently, along with promoting heavily processed grains, they also support and recommend foods contaminated by glyphosate herbicide (per the most recent EWG/@environmentalworkinggroup studies). Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup and has been linked to cancer. β–ͺ See the entire EWG article here: https://www.ewg.org/release/new-round-ewg-tests-finds-more-children-s-cereals-tainted-monsanto-s-cancer-causing, AND support local and organic farming, eat whole and real foods, and bring back cooking at home. β–ͺ For more information on cereal, visit here: https://nourishingourchildren.org/2014/09/03/whats-really-in-the-cereal-bowl/. @nourishingourchildren β–ͺ Be curious, my friends! Read up on the things you consume and use, advocate for yourself, and vote with your dollars!! The "expert" isn't always working for YOU. 🚫☠ β–ͺ #dietitian #wholisticdietitian #holisticdietitian #nutritionist #realfood #organicfood #organic #dumpthejunk #eatlocal #growyourownfood #homecooking #midwestmom #naturalmom #toxinfree #toxinfreefamily #oplt #ourpathlesstraveled
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