small talk...big heart!

I LOVE my two little nieces in SLC!  Madison has grown up with her cousin since day one of her life!  They have had numerous play dates, sleepovers, trips to the zoo, museum and Idaho, and share every little holiday with eachother, one way or another!  Unfortunately, last year, school put a damper in these little girls lives, as Briana started kindergarten.  This year, Madison started kindergarten and Briana went to 1st grade.  So now our play dates are far and few between and we all live for the moments we get to see eachother...limited to the weekends!  We are so blessed to live so close and to see the friendship that has developed between the two! 

The other day, Dave and I were heading out of town and Jacob and Madison were going to my sisters to have a sleep-over while we were gone.  They had packed their bags the minute they woke up!  It was pretty cute...they packed as if they would be gone a week!  I called my sister to see if there was anything I needed to bring down to her and then talked to my niece for a minute.  Here is our conversation:

Me:  I am bringing the kids for a sleepover...what treats can I bring you?

Briana:  I just had a treat last night.  (she is not big on sugar! Crazy girl!)

Me:  It doesn't have to be candy or food, it can be whatever you want!

Briana:  Okay...then can you bring Madison, can she be my treat?

My heart just melted!  Such simplicity for a little child!  Forget the candy and the fun little treats we usually send...it means nothing compared to the friendship these two little girls have!  Together, they usually have it all, what more can you ask for?

Let them be little...: Melaleuca Oligo-fructose compounded vitamins

Let them be little...: Melaleuca Oligo-fructose compounded vitamins

Melaleuca Oligo-fructose compounded vitamins

I have been a member of Melaleuca, The Wellness Company, for about 15 years now, and I love their products!  Just last year, they made a scientific breakthrough on their vitamins, by discovering the oligo-fructose compound that allows our bodies to absorb more of the nutrients in vitamins.  They are continually updating and searching for better health products to promote a healthy lifestyle and body. 

I have been taking their previous vitamins for many years,especially during pregancy.  They have worked wonders, especially when it comes to my energy level.  However, just this month I ordered the new oligo-fructose pre-natal vitamins (no I'm not pregnant) and have been taking them for 3 days.  I noticed almost immediately how well my body responded to them.  It really curved my cravings for sugar and snacks.  I really believe I was missing essential vitamins in my body, more than likely from poor diet!  We have been working on improving our diet and coming up with healthy and creative recipes at home.  We have significantly reduced the amount of white flour and replaced it in almost all of our baking with 1/2 wheat flour, even in our desserts!  It's amazing!

Anyhow, If you are interested in learning more about the oligo-fructose vitamins and the benefits of them on your body, and if you are pregnant, the benefits for your little one too, check out the link at http://www.melaleuca.com/. 

They also have the SAFEST cleaning products that I have seen, which is a relief for a mom of 3 small children.  I am completely impressed with their sol-u-guard disinfectant that we use all day long, to keep the "yucky" bugs out of our house.  With the switch in the vitamins for both myself and my children, the safety of the cleaning products and the disinfectant, we have thus far, had a VERY healthy year! 

Thank you Melaleuca!