January 24, 2011

Cant get enough...Yerba Mate


So a friend told me about Yerba Mate awhile back and I am still obsessed. I feel very energized and alert when I consume this amazing drink. You can purchase them at whole foods and some of the surrounding grocery stores. So what is Yerba Mate?  This is how the website explains it......

Yerba Mate is a small tree native to the subtropical Atlantic forests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This evergreen member of the holly family was introduced to modern civilizations by the indigenous Guarani of Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil.  Yerba mate naturally contains 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, abundant antioxidants, and is generally consumed for vitality, clarity, and well being. Yerba mate is the uplifting and nourishing choice of health-minded individuals. 

Yerba mate (yer-bah mah-tay) is made from the naturally caffeinated and nourishing leaves of the celebrated South American rainforest holly tree. Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: yerba mate, coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as the most balanced, delivering both energy and nutrition.
.....Go try it..You will be obsessed!

January 7, 2011

Happy New Years

Where did 2010 go?? I cannot believe it is 2011. So I am going to try and stick with my resolution and do no sugar for an entire year! I am also trying to work on No dairy and less fried food! I set my standards high :)  I spent my new years with some great people..heres proof!


Took my winter break off and now Im Back!!

Wow where to begin. So the first semester of Nursing school is over but the next one starts in less than a week and I am excited to be one step closer but terrified of the load I'm taking on. Check out my nursing blog to read more about this coming up semester! So whats happening at 3020..well not that much due to school and money but I do have alot of ideas :) The next major event to the house is more hardwood floor but this time in the master bedroom which is soo exciting because after 3 years, this is the last room to be done! I am also planning on painting the master bedroom but have no clue where to start. It is somewhat my study room so I want to follow some good, calming decor and colors.

                                   Took a little winter trip to go snowboarding in Banner Elk, NC


Thanksgiving was amazing. My awesome sister and her boy Kash came in from Texas and for Christmas Justins brother Jarron and his girl Michelle came in from California so we had lots of visitors. We even had a white Christmas 2010. It was beautiful and great to spend the holidays with family.