Our Breastfeeding Journey

Shalom Y'all
         This week is National Black Breastfeeding Week. It's a week for those of us who breastfeed. It is a time when we as mom's can come together and talk about the joys,perks,pains,and encourage other's on their breastfeeding journey. I'm blessed to have fed three Sun's at my breast with #3 and I still currently going strong!!!

I didn't have a lot of the issues that most of my siSTAR's had on their breastfeeding journey. I already know without a shadow of a doubt I would breastfeed if I had children. Growing up for me it was the norm. Although I was not breastfed all my little cousins that came after me definitely were. So I was blessed to see my Aunties breastfeeding.

I breastfed all three of my Sun's to a year,however my youngest and I are going on a few months shy of four years now!!!! We still haven't come up with an official stop date...lol. However when you are surrounded by people who support you in your journey, it makes it so much more easier to have a successful breastfeeding relationship. My hubby has been extremely supportive of our journey😀.

However what people sometimes fail to tell you is although it's beautiful and the most natural way to nurture your baby,for some it's a lot of work. The blessing is now there's so many amazing resources out there to educate yourself to prayerfully ensure a happy and successful breastfeeding journey!!!

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Real Fruit Flavoured Water

Shalom Yall,

               This week has been amazing,enlighten,whole,and refreshed,and ready to receive all that the Most High has in store for me. So I'll start my next water fast on September 19-23. This will fall in line with my seasonal detox,seeing as how the last day of the fast is the first day of fall. So if your down hit me up!! Anywho day #5 'Real Fruit Flavoured Water' is Goji Berries and Lime.

(Makes 4 servings 1 pt each)

1qt pitcher
1qt distilled water
1/2 cup Goji Berries
4 limes
Knife
Long wooden spoon
4pt glass jars with lids

Pour distilled water into your pitcher. Wash and slice limes add them to your water. Slowly add Goji Berries and mix well. Place in icebox for a few hours or overnight. Add to your glass pint jars to go,and enjoy!!

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Real Fruit Flavoured Water

Shalom Y'all
       As my fast slowly comes to an end,I realized that I need to start doing this at least 3-4 days out of the month. So if you're interested drop a comment below and let's make it happen. Anywho today's 'Real Fruit Flavoured Water' is Cantaloupe and Limes.

(Makes 4 servings 1pt each)

1 med size cantaloupe
3 limes
1qt distilled water
Blender
Strainer
1qt size pitcher
4 pt size jars with lids

Peel limes add to your blender. Cut cantaloupe up also add to blender,with half of you 1qt of water. Blend on high until liquefied. Then add the rest of your water blend until well combined. Place your strainer over your pitcher to strain all the water. Put in icebox to chill and enjoy.

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Real Fruit Flavoured Water

Shalom Y'all
         I pray all is well!? As we hit the halfway mark,also day #3 of my water fast. I'm feeling so much better,alive,clear of mind,and

whole. So today's 'Real Fruit.Water' is made with one of my favorite berries/herbs Elderberry! Omg...lol the health benefits of Elderberry are incredible. I've made wine,kombucha,tea,cough syrup etc.
http://www.naturalnews.com/043430_elderberry_natural_antivirals_health_benefits.html

(Servings 4,1pt each)

1qt distilled water
1/2 dried elderberries
3 keylimes
1qt pitcher with lid
Large wooden spoon
Knife
4pt size glass jars

Wash keylimes slice them,then add the to your pitcher. Fill your pitcher up with your distilled water. Slowly add your elderberries. Mix well with wooden spoon. Place lid on top of your pitcher. Keep in the icebox 4-5 hours or overnight. Fill up your 4pt size jars for water on the go,and enjoy!

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Real Fruit Flavoured Water

Shalom Y'all
   
                  Welcom to day #2 of my 'Real Fruit Water' fast. I can already feel myself getting lighter mentally,spiritually,and physically. Trust all the issues are still there, however my mind is much clearer and ready to take on the task of being what my family and community needs. So the water I'm doing today is flavored with lime and hibiscus. Hibiscus is one of those powerhouse herbs,and it's benefits are amazing here are just a few of them https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/hibiscus-tea.html.

(Makes 4 servings 1pt each)

1qt pitcher(with lid)
1qt distilled water
3/4 cup hibiscus flowers
5 limes
4pt glass jars
Long wooden spoon
Knife

Fill your qt pitcher with distilled water. Add hibiscus flowers. Wash limes well,peel three of them and squeeze the juice into hibiscus water,discard. Slice other two lime add to water,place in icebox for several hours,or overnight. Divide into your 4pt jars for on the go and enjoy!!!

                                                                                                               

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Real Fruit Flavored Water

Shalom Y'all
               I pray this finds all's well with you and yours. With so much going on in the world today I've found myself completely of balance. Our babies being kill by those that promised to protect and serve. City size swimming pool in New Orleans,families losing everything they worked so hard for. Little innocence babies getting caught up in the cross fire here at home. I feel like I'm in a movie with no Hero to save the day!

My anxiety level was through the roof! So I decided that outside of my daily devotional and meditation I'd Water Fast for the next few days,to recenter myself. I grow up doing weekly fast so it'll be a piece of cake...lol. However sometimes I get tired of plan o'l water. So for the next few days of my fast I'm going to show you ways to not only take your 'Fruit Flavoured Water' to the next level,we're going to alkaline it as well...don't get no better then that😉.

Makes 4 serving (1pt each)

2 qts of distilled water
2 lb fresh strawberries
4 key limes
1 qt size pitcher
4 pt size jars
Blender
Long wooden spoon
Strainer

Wash strawberries,cut off green stems. Add water to blender,drop in fresh washed strawberries. Peel key limes add to blender as well. Blend fruit and water on high until completely liquefied. Place strainer over qt pitcher to strain pulp,put 'Real Fruit Flavoured Water' in icebox to chill for 30 minutes are so. Divide up in 4 pt size jars for on the go...enjoy!!!


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World Breastfeeding Week

Shalom Y'all!

With this being World Breastfeeding Week, I'm going to share a little of the joys(in the next 7 days) of my breastfeeding experiences. Breastfeeding is a beautiful thang, but trust it ain't alway sa cake walk lol. However I've been blessed to feed 3 Sun's from my breast, and I thank the Most High for giving me the strength, energy and support I needed to endure the ups, downs, and all-arounds of breastfeeding.

This photo was taken when the youngest of my Suns and I were at a Ovarian Cancer Walk in honor of my hubby's auntie who passed from it (RIPower).This was the first time Masai and I had been to a public place (I literally keep him home about a year..lol we only went out when we had to),and our first public breastfeeding session!!! As we enjoyed the walk he started getting really fussy, so we found a spot and gotta eating. It was the first of many sessions. Breastfeeding is just one of the MANY joys we as mother's are blessed to do for our children. Breastfeeding in my book is truly one of those things it's our superpower...lol. I was blessed to be around family that breastfed, I'm actually a 2nd generation breastfeeder (and I'm very PROUD of that😉). So until next time

Light, Love and Shalom!!!
                                                               

Sunni Delight💙

Watermelon Ginger Splash

Shalom Y'all!

              Man oh man, I'm not sure where y'all live, however here in KC it's hotter than a mug...lol. So if your looking for a cool and tasty drink, look no further. My homemade Watermelon Ginger Splash is just the thing, to beat this summer heat. It's yummmy over ice, in a smoothie, or with a shot of rum, it's sure to be a family summer favorite. Stay cool y'all until next time.

4 cups of watermelon white meat included(however please make sure it's a REAL watermelon with seeds)
1 large piece of Ginger(washed and skin removed)
1/2 Gallon distilled water
1 shot(lol ok 2 shots of rum if using)
Place everything in a blender and blend on high, pour in cups or glasses and enjoy!

Light, Love and Shalom

Sunni Delight💙

I Like It Raw Pizza

Shalom y'all, hope your weekend is going great so far. Spent the earlier part of the morning going through photos and came across this family fav!

This yummmy, full of flavor no-bake pizza is called

'I Like It Raw'...lol yes sir you heard right. This is great for lunch or dinner, especially on those hot summer day when it's to hot to turn on the oven.

Serving 4(2 slices each)

1(baked)pizza crust

1 8oz room temperature cream cheese(or vegan)

1 red onion

1 cup black olives

1 head of broccoli

1 large green or yellow bell pepper

1 large cucumber

2 large carrots

1tsp of the following dried basil, parsley, garlic, black pepper,(and if ya like heat crushed red peppers)

A dash of Himalayan salt

Wash and slice all the veggies, except for the carrots set aside. In a middle size bowl whip together room temperature cream cheese and spices(all except Himalayan salt). Spread cream cheese mixture on pre-cooked pizza crust ,layer slices of veggies. Shred carrots and spread evenly over veggies, sprinkle dash of Himalayan salt over pizza. Place in icebox for an hour to settle, slice and enjoy!!

Light, Love and Shalom

Sunni Delight💙

Oral Hydration Solution

Looking for a great way to stay hydrated?? However the thought of putting all those yucky unhealthy ingredients from the popular store brought brands in your temple makes you cringe...lol?? Well look no further; try my easy homemade Oral Rehydration Drink. I've used homemade fruit juices as well to give it a little extra color/flavor. My 3yr old Suns,favorite one is coconut water and grape juice, just sub one cup of coconut water for juice. Mix all the ingredients together,and enjoy. Place any leftovers in the icebox, and drink within a week(ours never last that long).
                                           

Light, Love and Shalom
                                                            

SunniDelight💙