Little Levi J.

Our little Levi is here! He was born April 27th at 8:05 am weighing 7 lbs 8 oz 20 inches long. He scored 9 on his apgars and just did a fine job of being born.

He is named after his daddy, Levi but we still don't know what he is going to be called, we can't have two Levis running around!

We are all enjoying him and love seeing his personality come out more and more each day. He is a really good sleeper and only wakes up twice a night, sometimes just once.

I am thinking about doing my birth story on my blog, but need to think it over a little bit more since it is such a special  personal thing to share. Maybe in the future...

DoTERRA's Digestzen essential oil

Many essential oils have been recognized through research as powerful agents to help restore normal balance in the digestive system. DigestZen® takes advantage of these well-established therapeutic compounds in a proprietary blend of pure essential oils. Ginger, peppermint, tarragon, fennel, caraway, coriander and anise each have specific attributes which add to the overall efficacy of this potent blend. When used internally, dōTERRA®'s DigestZen brings soothing digestive relief. 
                  

                                                     

I can attest to the effectiveness of this oil. When I was in my first trimester I was so BLOATED all the time and was miserable!! I used this oil at least twice day. It helped with nausea too and have heard it has helped with heartburn. I am 40 weeks yesterday and still have not had heartburn with this pregnancy so I have never tried it for that. I would just put 2-3 drops in a 8 oz glass of water it doesn't taste that great but you get used to it, its so cooling going down! You can also rub it on your belly or your feet if you can't handle the taste, but I think it works better if you drink it!

If you are interested in DoTERRA essential oils just click on the image up at the top right or the 'how to order doterra oils' link to the right. 

39 weeks pregnant and lack of posts

I know I said I was going to do more on my blog, but heaven help me, I have no motivation to do anything. I am feeling great physically, but blogging seems like so much work to me right now, I just want to LOOK at blogs, not necessarily post! Plus all that has been on my mind is pregnancy related and I don't want to get into that!

Hopefully this will pass soon cuz it sucks to have no mojo! 

33 weeks

39 weeks

I am enjoying this pregnancy, I feel awesome, really enjoying sleeping great and food tasting AMAZING!!

I officially have 4 days til my due date, wish me luck!!

Yup, ready for Spring!

                                               Hope the sun is shining where you are!

                                                            images via Pinterest

One of the best banana breads

I have a weakness for banana and pumpkin breads. So I have tried alot of recipes. I like this one because the bananas are really mashed, I don't like biting into chunks of brownish bananas. And for some reason it doesn't have those little black specks going thru it, I know it doesn't taste any different, but it looks pretty.

My favorite banana bread (so far)

Recipe makes 1 9x5 inch loaf, grease it first!

Pre-heat oven to 325

1 taplespoon apple cider vinegar, pour this into a 

1/3 cup and fill it to the top with whole milk (this will turn into buttermilk)

1 1/2 bananas, smash into a medium size bowl. I smash mine until there are no lumps, like a puree.

1/2 cup butter, melted, add to bananas then add:

2 eggs

pour buttermilk into bowl and mix really well.

Sift over a mixer bowl:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional:

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Add banana mixture to flour, mix on low speed just until incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl once

 Then add walnuts and chocolate chips and mix (optional)

Pour into loaf pan

Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

So make it and tell me what YOU think!

Basic & Easy Maternity Style

I like to keep things simple. I feel really self conscious if I look to fancy...like everyone is staring at me and wondering why I am all dressed up. I don't know, I don't like to stand out too much. So that's why I always choose basic simple pieces of clothing, especially being pregnant since obviously this big belly has a huge invisible target that makes people come up to you and actually TOUCH and sometimes rub you. Ah, the horrors  joys of pregnancy. And lets be honest, getting dressed in something that isn't sweatpants is an accomplishment in itself when you feel like a huge whale.

T-shirt: Walmart (5.00!!!) Blouse: Banana Republic, Jeans: 7 for All Mankind

Shoes: BCBG

None of these items are maternity, the key piece here is the t-shirt. Its size large and stretchy so it covers my bump without riding up.

                                                                

                                                           

DoTERRA Roll-on Giveaway!

I am doing a wonderful giveaway, friends! You know how much I LOVE DoTERRA's essential oils and I just can't help sharing with anyone who is interested! I love using these oils and use them everyday in one way or another.

Here is what you will win!





On Guard & Frankincense Protective Blend
This oil helps to protect your family from the cold and flu and is safe for the entire family. Just roll it on feet in the morning while getting kids ready for school and at bedtime. If you are already sick, keep it rolling! It will help cut your sick time dramatically!

Focus Blend
This is a lovely, cheerful, pick-me-up blend of Peppermint and Wild Orange to help kids focus on schoolwork, before and after school! You can roll this on the back of their neck and yours too!


Sleep Blend 
My favorite one! This blend contains Ylang Ylang, Serenity, Balance, Lavender, Frankincense, and Marjoram! Trust me, one of these oils in this blend is going to help you sleep and put all altogether is amazing! You just roll it on feet, wrists, and/or temple points at night.  

These oils are 100% Certified Pure Theraputic Grade which means they are the best out there! They smell amazing! I am so excited for the winner!

Here is all you have to do:

1. Visit Noni's Wonderlust on Facebook LIKE my actual page and SHARE the post on your page!
                                                                        
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2. Follow my blog and leave a comment here on why you would want to win these oils!

                                                   Super easy, right?! Thanks and Good Luck!
             
                                                              Giveaway ends March 9th at midnight!