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Wordless Wednesday: Eating A Rainbow

This Wordless Wednesday is not so “wordless” since I am going to share some of the benefits of each of the colors from as per Michigan State University.

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Red produce contains lycopene . Lycopene helps provide the reds with their red color, as well as helps lower our chances of getting certain cancers, lowers blood pressure, reduces joint pain associated with arthritis, helps with heart health and memory functions.

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Orange produce contains beta-Carotene, which helps our bodies make vitamin A. Vitamin A helps us have healthy skin, improves our vision and overall good eye health and lowers the risk of certain cancers.

Yellow produce contains antioxidants that promote wound healing, and aids in digestion, supports a healthy immune system, lowers the risk of certain cancers, improves vision health and heart health.

Yellow produce contains antioxidants that promote wound healing, and aids in digestion, supports a healthy immune system, lowers the risk of certain cancers, improves vision health and heart health.

Green produce contains fiber, calcium and folate. Folate is essential in a healthy pregnancy, helping to reduce birth defects, as well as helps to maintain vision health, strong bones and teeth and lowers the risk of some cancers.

Green produce contains fiber, calcium and folate. Folate is essential in a healthy pregnancy, helping to reduce birth defects, as well as helps to maintain vision health, strong bones and teeth and lowers the risk of some cancers.

Fresh greens from our garden :)

Fresh greens from our garden 🙂

Blue produce contains vitamin C, flavonoids and lutein. Blue produce also helps maintain urinary health, improve memory function, lower the risk of certain cancers and supports healthy aging.

Blue produce contains vitamin C, flavonoids and lutein. Blue produce also helps maintain urinary health, improve memory function, lower the risk of certain cancers and supports healthy aging.

Violet produce contains many of the same vitamins, nutrients and minerals as the other colors including resveratrol and zeaxanthin, which helps to boost immunity.

Violet produce contains many of the same vitamins, nutrients and minerals as the other colors including resveratrol and zeaxanthin, which helps to boost immunity.

Some of the other produce and dried berries that we enjoy that are not pictured:

  • red apples and green apples
  • apple-sweetened dried cranberries
  • dried currants
  • dried goji berries
  • raspberries
  • blackberries
  • avocado
  • carrots
  • broccoli

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Tips: Shopping Local

I discovered two more amazing local stores that I wanted to share with you.  If you are not in the Phoenix area, you can still #shopsmall because both of these stores have on-line shopping options.

Here are two toy stores that carry a huge variety of imaginative play, learning toys and books. Both offer  gift wrapping, and parking and getting in and out of their respective shopping centers was pretty easy.

The Doll House & Toy Store
Promenade Shopping Center
16447 N. Scottsdale Road D115
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480.948.4630
http://www.azdollhouse.com/
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Kidstop
6990 East Shea Blvd.
Suite #103
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-5208
480-609-9012
http://www.kidstoptoys.com/
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Here is a find from a babywearing event I attended in Phoenix.  I started by buying her shaving “zoap” – another personal product we wanted to  “green”.  Totally addicted!!  If you want to give the gift of natural, vegan  cleanliness, check out
ZOAPS!
http://www.zoaps.net/

Totally addicted to the shaving zoap! Excited to try out the facial green tea zoap :)

Totally addicted to the shaving zoap! Excited to try out the facial green tea zoap

And another local favorite that is running a 20% off your whole order promotion for at least one more day:
http://store.weiofchocolate.com/
Coupon Code: Wei2Share20

Image from their site - click to jump over there.

Image from their site – click to jump over there.

Need more ideas for gifting?  Check out our #shopsmall #shoplocal list HERE

I hope you and your Sweet Pea(s) are enjoying the days of December!  Be sure to check out our listing on Sweet Pea Births for upcoming events throughout the month!  Lots of holiday ideas – many of them free or low-cost.

SBS Support for the Mama Tribe

Cassandra had the wonderful idea of featuring mama-run businesses in advance of Small Business Saturday.  As the consumerism reaches peak-fever at the big box stores and shopping malls, there is a movement to shop local and support our neighbors.  Not all the the listings here are local to AZ, and almost all businesses will ship…so check out these amazing mama-preneurs and consider letting them help you get your holiday shopping gift list done!

AZ Family Massage

Massage in your home for $99 !  We also offer massage classes.  Our next class is Infant Massage in the park in tempe on the 1st and Couples Massage at HA yoga on the 12th.  Connect with us on Facebook for more information about upcoming classes and events.
https://www.facebook.com/AZfamilymassage
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Breastfeeding for Boobs App

Quoted from the website:
The new app has 103 entertaining and educational three-minute videos, 350 easy to read original articles and hundreds of pictures that allow woman to identify their problems then find quick and easy solutions.  Sara Chana [IBCLC] provides accurate conventional medical advice through this app as well as hundreds of natural alternatives for woman of the ‘Green-Generation.’BLOG sbs SCBFB

Go Go Natural

At GoGoNatural www.gogonatural.com Save 20% off storewide with the code BLFR13
This year’s doorbusters (coupon does not stack on these) DinkleDooz 50% off, Select GroVia Buy 2 Get 1 Free, SoftBums Bamboo Starter Pack, Rockin Green Special Edition, and more! Giveaways daily!
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Modern Betty

Top selling product – featured by FitPregnancy:
http://modern-betty.com/shop/hey-baby-shower-invitation/
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Modern Mommy Boutique

Baby scales, certified lactation consultant, nursing classes & information, products to increase milk supply, nursing tanktops & camisoles, pajamas, lingerie, maternity & nursing clothing, huge selection of slings & baby carriers, stylish diaper bags, award winning infant toys
Facebook Page
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Moon Dreams Music Recording Group, LLC

We are an Independent Record Label specializing in lullaby music for babies and their parents.  Our Cd, “Carousel Dreams – A Collection of Lullabies” is the winner of a Parents’ Choice Award, iParenting Media, and National Parenting Publications Award.  Our soothing collection of lullabies includes music and vocals, interwoven with the soft gentle sounds of night sounds, the ocean and gentle breezes.  Also included are lyrics to each song.  Along with our music, we also have a Collection of gifts with our logos and cd art.  We are currently working on new music to be released shortly.
Music:
www.moondreamsmusic.com
www.cdbaby.com/cd/moondreams
www.facebook.com/MoonDreamsMusicRec
Gifts: 
www.cafepress.com/moondreamsmusic
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Shannon’s Cloth & More

We sell reusable cloth items like mama cloth pads, nursing pads, un-paper towels, cloth wipes, and more! Make going Eco-friendly cute, functional, and affordable!!!!
480-686-3298
shannonsclothandmore@gmail.com
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Surrender Birth Services

Doula & Christian Childbirth Educator in East Valley & Phoenix, AZ
Gift Certificates Available
www.surrenderbirth.com 
www.facebook.com/surrenderbirth 
309.846.7964
abbybirthdoula@gmail.com
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Cassandra’s Favorite e-stores:

Graphic Tees:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamacaseprints

Digital Art Prints:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jandpaper

Handmade Cards & Custom Invitations:
http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ModernBettyShop – local AZ

Artist & Band Merchandise
http://hellomerch.com – local AZ

Leather Baby Moccasins
http://freshly-picked.myshopify.com

“fashion-forward shirts with eye-catching designs”
http://www.etsy.com/shop/coup

“online children’s boutique of modern and vintage clothing”
http://urbanbabyrunway.com

Our Shameless Plug:

And last, but not least, please consider sharing our love of birth, babies and breastfeeding by gifting logowear from our Cafe Press Shop: http://www.cafepress.com/sweetpeabirths

Happy Holiday Shopping to you!  At the end of the day, remember that our families will remember the memories more than they will the gifts.  It’s okay if it doesn’t all get done in a day.  So breathe in deeply, exhale and look at the wonder around you from your children’s perspective…this is a magical time of year.

Do you have a business that should be on this list?  Do you have a favorite shop or vendor that should be on our list?  Please email your submissions to sweetpeafamilies{at}gmail{dot}com.