I feel that my marriage goes through rough spots when I have my baby. This is a good reminder to keep my marriage healthy and loving. Hope this bless you, too! Long Lasting marriage takes work and believe me, it is worth it, especially if we put Jesus Christ in the center of it all.

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken- Ecc 4:12 NLT

HOPE

When your situation seems gloomy......don't forget that there is HOPE. Look at the HOPE of the World. JESUS CHRIST! He will not disappoint... (Rom 5:5)

PREVENTION is COST EFFECTIVE

That was written on my wristband this morning.
Today was another day that I dreaded in the morning. I need to get screened for my breast lump, which had been there for a year.
Everytime I went in, there is an anxious feeling of whether it will be good or bad news.
This breast lump was also the reason that I want to make healthier choices.

PREVENT cancer by avoiding toxic free skin care and cleaning products.
START Reading Labels- Know what harmful chemicals are lurking on products.
JOIN THE TOXIN FREE REVOLUTION by Poofy Organics.

Many people hesitate to make the change. Most common excuse I heard is "It is not worth it"
Not worth the time to research/read labels.
Not worth the money to choose the safer products.

Please. Prevention is Cost Effective.
I would rather make the choice NOW to get rid of TOXINS in my life when I can.
Otherwise, it would be too late. Don't regret.

God's Words

Another BIG thing in creating safe haven is feeding our souls!

I believe that God's Words play important part in creating a safe haven.
Please plan to spend a minimum of 5 minutes each day to meditate/reflect on the Scriptures.

Products and Services that I love and support

Once I dive into direct selling/MLM companies, I learnt that a lot of Christian moms are actually doing this. I love supporting fellow Christian moms and thinking of the coming Christmas gifting.
Here's few products that I personally use and love:

Young Living: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NovaLillieYLEO/
I highly recommend purchasing the starter kit as you start your Oils collection. I diffuse oils for health and nice aroma home


DoTERRA: Www.imcaptaineo.com

I sometimes buy individual Doterra oils other than YL oils. If you decide to just purchase individual item, I am quite sure Doterra's diffuser is cheaper than YL and I think they work the same way. 


Noonday Collections: http://www.mackenzieellis.noondaycollection.com/
 I love how Noonday  creates a flourishing world where children are cherished, people have jobs, women are empowered, Most of the jewelries are made from third-world countries. 
Below is my baby with one of their versatile bracelet-necklace piece.

Mary& Martha: I love their home products that incorporates Scriptures in them http://www.mymaryandmartha.com/13337/shop/catalog.aspx?eventId=E31920&from=DIRECTLINK

Another services/products I adore that are not direct sales:

PreciousBlissBoutiq: handmade super cute tutus and headbands for your lil ones https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreciousBlissBoutiq

Oh Joy! Photography: Joy is my super creative and talented friend! Anything she touches becomes magical ;)
https://www.facebook.com/OhJoybabygraphy

Giggles 'n Glow Photography: My cousin's artistic photography skills in display

Norwex Journey

Personally, I have never thought that I will be joining a direct sales/MLM program....
I am not a sales person. I do not want to lose friends from being too sales-y or I just plainly feel awkward.

However, I give Norwex a try. Why? Well, why not?
I truly love the microfiber cloths. I could have just bought Norwex and so be it. But, after learning more about Norwex, I really want to help my other fellow moms in cleaning with less time and less harmful chemicals.

I am not used to cleaning my home. I do the minimum to keep my house presentable. Usually my mom will come yearly to help me "deep" clean the house. But since I can no longer rely on my mom, I have to find ways to clean my home myself.

I become a Norwex Consultant so that I can learn to clean. Cleaning effectively and efficiently without harmful chemicals. Norwex Consultants group on Facebook offers me great tips and support on cleaning.
Also as I joined Norwex, I feel that the company is generous with its consultants. We received many incentives gifts once we signed up and hit certain sales goals.

I just had my first downline recruit last month, Henny. I went to her home and demo-ed Norwex products. She was sold.

I love how Norwex products sell themselves and I get to help creating safe havens.
One house at a time.

With this blog, I will continue to give my honest opinion on Norwex products that I tried- which one has been great and which one has not. Also, I will cover other options of cleaning and personal care products.

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My introduction to Norwex

It all started when I was searching for an alternative to Clorox from cleaning. Due to Tiara's ezcema, she needs to bath for 10-15 minutes everyday. After a while, I want to clean her bathtub. But, I do not know what to clean it with- the only stuff I have and I can think of is Clorox. This is what I have: http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/1872-CloroxCommercialSolutionsCloroxDisinfectantBathroomCleaner
So many of harmful chemicals.

Tiara often drinks her bath water, I cannot bare the thoughts of Tiara inhaling, tasting, or touching the residue of the bad chemicals. So, I am in search for better solution.
I joined an Ava Anderson Facebook Party and decided to purchase their All purpose Cleaner. I personally did not think it was efficient. (I think AA has great personal care products-their deep conditioner is awesome)
My search for Bathtub cleaner continues.

I joined an awesome Christian Mommas group on Facebook and learnt that few of the moms use Norwex to clean. I wanted to learn more about Norwex. So I contacted my resourceful friend, Nova, to see if she has heard of Norwex and know anyone that is a consultant.
As resourceful as she is, she hooked me up to Kari, who she met at church while back.

Long story short, I hosted a Norwex party at my home. Kari presented the awesomeness of Norwex cloths and I was sold.
The party becomes my launch party as a consultant.

Norwex really helps me with reducing the harmful chemicals in cleaning and being able to clean in less time!

If you want to learn with me: what is Norwex?
https://www.facebook.com/Norwex/videos/955036961206288/

The Trigger

I have not been a "green" or "organic" person until I have Tiara.
Tiara, this 7lbs baby that was born in June 2014, changes my perspectives of eating, cleaning, and home. For the first time, I care about safety, I care about environment, and I think about legacy.

I want to create a safe haven for Tiara.

This blog is my motherhood journey and personal journey to create a safe haven.

For me, creating a safe haven is beyond just sheltering Tiara from harmful chemicals through food, personal care products or cleaning products, but also making sure that there is income to meet her needs, planning on emergency situation (like the recent Seattle earthquake/tsunami news), and most of all, providing a home that is full of love.