International Day of the Girl- Girl Scouts workshop with the Kappa Delta's at University of Texas -

Sunday we ventured down to Austin for a Girl Scout workshop at the Kappa Delta house at University of Texas! 

We came across super fun murals off the drag!

 

This picture made us giggle!

The Kappa Delta's focussed on working with the girls on building confidence!

Their slogan is to "Go Confidently"!

The first activity was an ice-breaker in which all the girls (Girl Scouts and KD's) put a blank sheet on their backs. 

The girls went around and wrote very positive statements about the girl. 

Seeing everyone's faces reading the positive statements was so heart-warming! I will definitely be doing this activity with my Girl Scout troops!

The second activity was to make friendship bracelets as a reminder about positive statements for and about other people.

The third activity was defining a "Queen" in your life and then drawing and writing down descriptions of your the Queen.

My sweet love child, Caroline, choose me as her Queen. Ahhhh!

The last activity was to create a vision board with positive statements. The clincher was the KD's giving the Girl Scouts very specific, heartfelt, positive statements on notecards! The original positive statements on the blank pieces of paper were more generic and focused on the physical traits. The notecards that went on the vision board were about statements about traits that were shown during the workshop.

We very much look forward to the next Girl Scout workshop hosted by the Kappa Delta ladies in December! I felt they were well prepared, organized, engaging, and interested in the girls! 

The Little Yoga House - Aerial Yoga with the Girls

Sunday the girls attended their very first aerial yoga class with The Little Yoga House!

https://thelittleyogahouse.com/

We discovered this amazing place thanks to taking a workshop at the We Are Girls conference hosted by Girls Empowerment Network.

https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/get-involved/parents/we-are-girls-conference/

Which if you have young ladies in the Austin or Houston area, I highly encourage you to take the girls to this conference!

Caroline, in typical monkey fashion, seemed to really take to the aerial yoga!

 

My sweet love child, Grace, whom was more interested, because she wants to build upper body strength to develop her skills at Austin Ninjas, struggled a smidge.

https://austinninjas.com/

We highly recommend The Little Yoga House and will definitely be back again! Go check it out!

Essential Oils 101: Clary Sage

Clary Sage Salvia sclarea

With uses dating back to the Middle Ages, Clary Sage essential oil includes relaxing and soothing properties that help with rejuvenation and calming of the skin.

Having difficulty falling asleep? Add Clary Sage to your arsenal in addition to Lavender and Cedarwood. 

If you try an essential oil and don't find success, try another one, as there are so many to choose from. 

Description

Clary Sage is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to six feet in height. Clary Sage is known for its calming properties and benefits to the skin. The main chemical component of Clary Sage is linalyl acetate, part of the esters group, making it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils. In the Middle Ages, the Clary Sage plant was frequently used to soothe skin. Inhaling Clary Sage promotes feelings of relaxation, allowing for a restful night’s sleep.

Uses

• During your menstrual cycle, rub three to five drops on the abdomen for a soothing massage.
• Combine with Roman Chamomile and add to bath water for a stress-relieving bath.
• Diffuse or apply to pillow at night for a restful sleep.
• Add to shampoo or hair conditioner to promote healthy hair and scalp.
• Combine with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to massage, soothe, or rejuvenate skin.

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

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We are Girls Conference - Girls Empowerment Network

Wow. Really that is all I can say about the "We are Girls" conference this past Saturday sponsored by the Girls Empowerment Network!

https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/

I highly recommend my Austin and Houston friends with girls in grades 3rd-8th to plan on attending this event next year!

The event was at a local high school from 9AM-3PM. The registration process was quite simple and the tickets were $20 for pre-registration and then $30 for regular registration. GEN donates almost half of their tickets so finances should not scare anyone away.

The high school was decorated with the most amazing, uplifting, inspiring, touching posters welcoming the girls into the building! They had a spirit squad that was cheering the girls on as they walked into the building (their genuine enthusiasm brought tears to my eyes).

The first hour was a pep rally and a wonderful presentation by a woman whose goal was to empower the girls to believe in their best selves.

Then there were the most amazing and creative workshops to choose from. My girls and 4 other Girl Scouts attended workshops on growth mindset presented by GEN, LED bracelets presented by GirlStart  https://girlstart.org/, and a yoga class that included stations teaching breathing and gratitude presented by The Little Yoga House https://thelittleyogahouse.com/  It was difficult choosing just these three as all the workshops were incredible!

The workshops for the 6-8th graders were tailored to their higher maturity level and concerns. GEN also included workshops only for parents.

The high school girls get their own multiple day conference at another time.

It was a day very much well spent!

Essential Oils 101: Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon Bark Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Well-known for its use as a spice, Cinnamon Bark also has many health-promoting benefits.

Check out 40 uses for Cinnamon Bark essential oils here.

https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-and-uses-of-cinnamon-essential-oil/#gref

I love adding cinnamon bark with Citrus Bliss and Clove into the diffuser! It smells heavenly!

Description

Cinnamon is derived from a tropical, evergreen tree that grows up to 45 feet high and has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers. Extracted from bark, Cinnamon oil Cinnamon oil supports healthy metabolic function and helps maintain a healthy immune system when needed most.* Due to its high content of cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamon should be diluted with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil when applied to the skin and only one to two drops are needed for internal benefits.* Cinnamon supports healthy metabolic function and helps maintain a healthy immune system, especially when seasonal threats are high.* Cinnamon is frequently used in mouth rinses and gums.* Cinnamon has a long history of culinary uses, adding spice to desserts, entrees, and hot drinks.

Uses

• Put 2 drops in empty veggie capsule to maintain a healthy immune system.*
• Place 1 drop of Cinnamon essential oil in hot water or tea and drink slowly to soothe your irritated throat.*
• Put 2–3 drops in a spray bottle for a quick and effective cleaning spray.
• During your nightly routine, add one drop to two ounces of water and gargle for an effective mouth rinse.
• Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and create a warming massage for cold, achy joints during winter time.

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Dilute one to two drops with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil then apply to desired area.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

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