  See motivational speaker Dr. Wayne Dyer and support the charity Africa Book Project! We are donating two tickets to be auctioned on eBay for “ChangeYour Thoughts, Change Your Life” on April 6th at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, Alberta. Seating is Orchestra Right row CC.
100% of the proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Africa Book Project. “Africa Book Project has dedicated itself to collecting used books and school supplies and redirecting them to needy schools in Africa.”
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Free Draw for this SIGG water bottle
Free Draw for this SIGG water bottle: To enter, send 3 eco-living tips by midnight MST, March 31, 2009 to sam@cherubconsulting.com. A random draw will be made and the winner notified by 10:00 a.m. MST, April 1, 2009 and announced in the next Newsletter!
February Winner: Stepanie Daku of Calgary, Alberta Congratulations, Stephanie! |
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Stephanie's Eco-Living Tips
 Choose reusable cloths over paper towels. For dinner napkins have ones that can be reused.- Purchase toilet paper that ensures that the product comes either recycled or from a sustainable forest.
- Reduce electricity usage by plugging all electrical appliances into a power bar so that when leaving the house you can just flick a switch and it will turn off. For example you can plug your t.v, dvd player, lamps and stereo in. Even though certain appliances may be off, it may still be using up electricity!
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March is Nutrition Month!
 To celebrate we are offering a special savings on a Family Nutrition Package
Includes:
- Individual nutritional assessments for mom and dad and up to three kids
- In-home pantry clean out and healthier alternatives list for day-to-day ingredients and your own favorite foods
- Recipes, meal plans and other healthy tips!
$789.00 if booked by April 17th! The first family to complete their Family Nutrition Package will also receive a SIGG water bottle for each family member - as an extra bonus! Click Here for more information.
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
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March Recipe – Irish Stew
 The month of March we celebrate St. Patrick’s day and this quintessential Irish dish. There are many ways to make Irish stew, but most agree it has lamb, onions and potatoes. Here is my version of this Irish favorite.
SERVES 4 - 6
*Lamb bone – optional*
1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into pieces
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 6 or 8 pieces each
2 medium onions, chopped
3 large carrots, chopped into rounds
2 stalks of celery chopped into pieces
2 cups water
1 cup vegetable stock
2 Tablespoons of pearl barley
2 Bay leaves
1 sprig of fresh Thyme or 1 teaspoon of dried
1 tablespoon of butter
Handful of chopped fresh parsley
Sea salt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375 F. You will need large casserole dish with a tight fitting lid.
*Using the lamb bone as well as the meat adds flavor, but you may have to remove some of the fat it produces. Place the ham bone in a stock pot and add water, bring to a boil and turn to low and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients. Skip this step if you don’t use the bone.
Melt butter over medium heat in frying pan and add the lamb to lightly brown each piece turning once (4-5 minutes). Add the onions and cook for another two minutes, just until they become soft and mix with the meat for taste. Transfer to the casserole dish. Add the lamb bone/water that has been simmering, the vegetable stock, pearl barley, thyme and bay leaves. Put the lid on the casserole dish and place in the oven to cook while you chop the other ingredients. Once you have the potatoes, carrots and celery chopped, remove the casserole dish from the oven and add the potatoes, carrots, and celery and stir. Return casserole to the oven and cook for about 40 minutes longer (until the potatoes are done). Take casserole out of the oven and remove ham bone, bay leaves and thyme sprig. Let stand for ten minutes and skim off any fat if needed. Stir in parsely and ladle into bowls. Serve with fresh whole grain bread or buns and a green salad.
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Tips for Healthy, Happy Family Mealtime
 Beyond Macaroni & Cheese: Tips for Your Picky Eater – Tried and tested
ways to work around the picky eating roadblock
By Tanis Danyluk
Published in Calgary’s Child – Jan/Feb 2009 edition, pg. 41
What are some of the challenges we as parents face when trying to provide quality nutrition to our families? Time, money, allergies and, of course, picky eaters are just a few of the many challenges we face on a daily basis. Well, here are some of my tried and tested ways to work around the picky eating roadblock and encourage good nutrition and quality meal times in your household. Read More...
 Tanis Danyluk, BA, RHN, OHP, Reiki Master Holistic Nutritionist
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March Birthstone – Aquamarine
 Derived from the Roman word “Aqua” meaning water and “marine” meaning sea, this pale blue gemstone resembles the color of seawater. The ancient Romans believed this gemstone was sacred to the God of the Sea, Neptune. Early sailors wore aquamarine talismans as protection against dangers of the sea.
The Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family, a mineral that crystallizes within large grained igneous rocks on the earth’s crust. Its color varies from blue-green to light sky blue. It is a relatively abundant gem with the largest deposits in Brazil, but can also be found in China, India, Australia, Africa and the United States. Unlike other gems, the majority of Aquamarines are flawless.
Due to its association with the sea, Aquamarine is said to be particularly powerful when immersed in water. It is thought to have great healing powers and said to protect its wearers from illnesses of the throat, liver, stomach, mouth and throat. Aquamarines were also used in ancient times to reverse poisoning and aid in fortune telling.
Today, Aquamarine is said to symbolize happiness and understanding.
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