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	<title>Sanctus Stones Blog &#187; News &amp; Updates</title>
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	<description>Inspiring people to live their best lives... the lives they DESERVE</description>
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		<title>Innovative ways to Reduce Reuse Recycle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone! I’m always looking for ways to tread a little lighter on the planet and this year I’m hoping to consume less and reuse more.  There are so many small things that we can do around the home to reuse and recycle so I thought I’d share some of things I’m doing at home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi everyone!</div>
<p>I’m always looking for ways to tread a little lighter on the planet and this year I’m hoping to consume less and reuse more.  There are so many small things that we can do around the home to reuse and recycle so I thought I’d share some of things I’m doing at home in this video.</p>
<p>For more creative ideas on how to reuse ordinary things in your own home,<a href="http://pinterest.com/amandarootsey/reduce-reuse-recycle" target="_blank"><strong> click here to check out my Pinterest board</strong></a></p>
<p>Love and Blessings,</p>
<p>Amanda</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><p><a href="http://sanctusstones.com/blog/innovative-ways-to-reduce-reuse-recycle/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p>
<p><strong>BLOOPER VIDEO</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><p><a href="http://sanctusstones.com/blog/innovative-ways-to-reduce-reuse-recycle/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p>
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		<title>ITS NOW 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HERE ARE SOME MAIN KEYS TO BEING MORE SUCCESSFUL: 1.Take personal responsibility. 2.Things change,so be FLEXIBLE 3.Work Smart and Work Hard. 4.SERVE OTHERS WELL. 5.Be nice to others 6. Be OPTIMISTIC. 7. Have goals; wants something BIG FOR YOURSELF. 8.Stay FOCUSED. 9. Keep LEARNING AND GROWING. 10. Become EXCELLENT at what you do. 11.TRUST YOUR [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HERE ARE SOME MAIN KEYS TO BEING MORE SUCCESSFUL:</p>
<p>1.Take personal responsibility.</p>
<p>2.Things change,so be FLEXIBLE</p>
<p>3.Work Smart and Work Hard.</p>
<p>4.SERVE OTHERS WELL.</p>
<p>5.Be nice to others</p>
<p>6. Be OPTIMISTIC.</p>
<p>7. Have goals; wants something BIG FOR YOURSELF.</p>
<p>8.Stay FOCUSED.</p>
<p>9. Keep LEARNING AND GROWING.</p>
<p>10. Become EXCELLENT at what you do.</p>
<p>11.TRUST YOUR GUT.</p>
<p>12.When in doubt  take ACTION.</p>
<p>13.Earn all you can. Save all you can.  Give all you can.</p>
<p>14. Enjoy all you have got.</p>
<p>15.  ABOVE ALL KEEP IT SIMPLE</p>
<p>Larry Winget</p>
<p>Would love to hear feedback on the above.</p>
<p>PEACE  LOVE  HAPPINESS and SUCCESS</p>
<p>WENDY XX</p>
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		<title>WE WILL HELP YOU</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the family of Sanctus Stones to all our clients that Sanctus Stones has touched 2012 is going to be an amazing year. We wish to offer our Support in any way possible to help you attain what it is you desire,( this is your right) you are worthy of it. AND MAY YOU BE [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the family of Sanctus Stones to all our clients that Sanctus Stones has touched</p>
<p>2012 is going to be an amazing year.</p>
<p>We wish to offer our Support in any way possible to help you attain what it is you desire,( this is your right) you are worthy of it.</p>
<p>AND MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH MANY BLESSINGS</p>
<p>LOVE ,  PEACE , HAPPINESS and SUCCESS</p>
<p>WENDY X</p>
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		<title>IT WILL WORK OUT</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I READ IN A BOOK OVER CHRISTMAS FAITH is BELIEF in the UNSEEN, The quietly held conviction that even though you cant imagine HOW, at some time,in some place, in the right way, the things you DESIRE will indeed COME TO PASS Daphne Rose Kingma]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I READ IN A BOOK OVER CHRISTMAS</p>
<p>FAITH is BELIEF in the UNSEEN,</p>
<p>The quietly held conviction that even though you cant imagine HOW, at some time,in some place, in the right way, the things you DESIRE will indeed COME TO PASS</p>
<p>Daphne Rose Kingma</p>
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		<title>Make- Superfood Chocolate Recipe Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so excited to bring you another recipe from Wendy. This time we bring you chocolate&#8230; yes, a healthy, superfood chocolate. That means, it is not only good for you but is most likely going to be the healthiest food you&#8217;ll eat all day! This is great recipe to make over Christmas Holidays. It and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste">I&#8217;m so excited to bring you another recipe from Wendy. This time we bring you chocolate&#8230; yes, a healthy, superfood chocolate. That means, it is not only good for you but is most likely going to be the healthiest food you&#8217;ll eat all day!</div>
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<div>This is great recipe to make over Christmas Holidays. It and also makes a beautiful gift when put into a jar with a simple ribbon and label.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">It is remarkably simple and you can try different variations, experimenting with nuts and berries.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">You&#8217;ll never get a &#8216;regular&#8217; chocolate craving again!</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Peace &amp; Happiness</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Ann Marie x</div>
<p><a href="http://sanctusstones.com/blog/make-superfood-chocolate-recipe-video/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
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		<title>Meet Amanda and Hear her Simple Eco-Tips!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi [First Name], I’m Amanda Rootsey and I’m so excited to be a new Ambassador with Sanctus Stones.  Over the last couple of years I’ve beaten cancer, uprooted my life and moved to the bush to live a much more simple life, in tune with nature.  I’ve learnt so much about natural health, the environment [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi [First Name],<br />
I’m Amanda Rootsey and I’m so excited to be a new Ambassador with Sanctus Stones.  Over the last couple of years I’ve beaten cancer, uprooted my life and moved to the bush to live a much more simple life, in tune with nature.  I’ve learnt so much about natural health, the environment and how precious life is.  Today I just want to share a couple of tips with you about how you can lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle.  I hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p>If you’d like to learn more about me and my journey, you can <a href="http://www.amoderngirlslife.blogspot.com" target="_blank">check out my blog here</a></p>
<p>Love &amp; Peace</p>
<p>Amanda</p>
<p><a href="http://sanctusstones.com/blog/meet-amanda-and-hear-her-simple-eco-tips/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
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		<title>MAKE- Kick start your day right!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the tastiest breakfast muesli you will EVER have. It is a favorite in our family, we actually eat it as a snack as well as for breakfast. It is so good, your family will love you for it! Click to watch the video Gifts for You! RECIPE PDF: Click here to download a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the tastiest breakfast muesli you will EVER have. It is a favorite in our family, we actually eat it as a snack as well as for breakfast. It is so good, your family will love you for it!</p>
<p>Click to watch the video</p>
<p><a href="http://sanctusstones.com/blog/make-kick-start-your-day-right/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 32.0pt; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; font-family: Arial; color: #444444; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">RECIPE PDF: </span><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; font-family: Arial; color: blue; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><a href="http://www1.moon-ray.com/dloader.php?file_id=6347&amp;stamp=1315322649"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: blue;">Click here to download a PDF of the recipe to print.</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; font-family: Arial; color: #444444; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
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<p>RECIPE</p>
<div id="_mcePaste">3 cups oats</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">1 cup roughly chopped pecan nuts</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">1 cup pepitas</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Half a cup of shredded coconut</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">1 teaspoon cinnamon</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Half a cup of maple syrup (natural) or Agave</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">1 teaspoon mixed spices</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">2 tablespoons vegetable oil</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">1 cup cranberries (or goji berries)</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">1 cup natural dried sultanas</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Can use other dried fruit eg apricots – apples.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">1.    Combine the oats, pecans, pepitas, coconut, spices, oil and maple syrup well.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">2.    Spread out over a tray with some baking paper.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">3.    Bake 180c for 15 to 20 mins</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">4.    When it is golden brown, remove from the oven, and as it is cooling break it up a little.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">5.    When cool mix in the dried fruit.</div>
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		<title>28 Day Lemon Water Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s how it works 1. Wake up. 2. Go straight to the kitchen and pour a glass of room temperature water (if you have digestive problems, use hot water). 3. Cut a lemon in half (don’t use bottled lemon juice as it can contain sulphites which a lot of people are allergic to). 4. Squeeze [...]]]></description>
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<h1>Here&#8217;s how it works</h1>
<p>1. Wake up.<br />
2. Go straight to the kitchen and pour a glass of room temperature water (if you have digestive problems, use hot water).<br />
3. Cut a lemon in half (don’t use bottled lemon juice as it can contain sulphites which a lot of people are allergic to).<br />
4. Squeeze the juice of the lemon directly into the glass of water. Water should turn cloudy.<br />
4. Drink.<br />
5. Repeat the next morning, etc.</p>
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<h1><strong>Health Benefits of Lemon Water</strong></h1>
<p><strong>1. Helps Liver to eliminate Toxins and Waste products<br />
</strong><strong>2. Good for Weight Loss: </strong>Lemon water can help burn fat faster. When the liver is full of toxins it can’t metabolize fats as efficiently.<br />
Terrific for Skin Care: Lemon water can act as an anti-aging remedy by removing wrinkles and improve the overall appearance of your skin. Your skin can’t look healthy if your body is holding onto toxins.<br />
<strong>3. Lemon Water is Alkalising: </strong>The body functions best in a more alkaline state and cancer cells tend to breed in an acidic body. Unfortunately due to the foods most people eat, the things they expose their skin to, and the environment they live in, most people’s body’s are very acidic. Lemons are very alkalising to the body and blood (although lemons are actually an acidic fruit).<br />
<strong>4. Rich Source of Vitamins and Minerals:</strong> rich in vitamin C (anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, &amp; helps immune system), vitamin B (energy production), riboflavin (tissue repair, growth, &amp; development) and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium (these minerals all help build strong bones &amp; teeth).<br />
<strong>5. Lemon water has excellent digestive properties</strong> and can ease heartburn, bloating and other digestion problems<br />
<strong>6. Lemon water cleanses and stimulates the liver and kidneys<br />
</strong><strong>7. Lemon juice contains calcium, magnesium and potassium<br />
</strong><strong>8. Lemon juice has been known to relieve asthma<br />
</strong><strong>9. Lemon Water (hot) offers relief from cold and flu symptoms</strong> while providing some much needed Vitamin C<br />
<strong>10. Lemon Water Stimulates the Liver</strong></p>
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		<title>Mothers Day Love &amp; Light necklace and wristlet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know you are going to love this Love &#38; Light necklace and wristlet which was specially designed for that wonderful mum of yours that has guided you through the years to become the person you are today. I hope you like this video&#8230; Peace &#38; Happiness Heidi]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know you are going to love this Love &amp; Light necklace and wristlet which was specially designed for that wonderful mum of yours that has guided you through the years to become the person you are today.</p>
<p>I hope you like this video&#8230;<br />
<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/phDhbH5RjBw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
Peace &amp; Happiness</p>
<p>Heidi</p>
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		<title>CHOCOLATE MEDITATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[YEP  its true I did a chocolate meditation the other week. We were given a mini bar of chocolate,and over 20 minutes we had to eat it.(do you know how hard that was) First we had to smell it,to connect with our sense of smell, then we could take a small bite to really connect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>YEP  its true I did a chocolate meditation the other week.</p>
<p>We were given a mini bar of chocolate,and over 20 minutes we had to eat it.(do you know how hard that was)</p>
<p>First we had to smell it,to connect with our sense of smell, then we could take a small bite to really connect with taste.</p>
<p>I thought I was a person fairly aware and intune with everything,but by the time 10 minutes was up and the chocolate was melting,all i wanted to do was finish it and be done with it.</p>
<p>THE  LESSON TO ME was often we do things whether its eating, cleaning your teeth,driving home from work(do you ever wonder how you got home and that hopefully you havent gone through a red light) we do things on AUTOMATIC and dont involve our SENSES.</p>
<p>SO I PUT IT TO YOU that even the smallest of actions be fully aware of them,and make cleaning your teeth a meditation (BE PRESENT IN THE NOW)</p>
<p>ANYWAY I WOULD LIKE TO END ON THE BEST RECIPE FOR CHOCOLATE  (SUPER FOOD)</p>
<p>BENEFITS ARE</p>
<p>MOOD ENHANCER</p>
<p>STRESS RELEASER</p>
<p>GREAT SUBSTITUTE FOR PEOPLE THAT LOVE AND NEED CHOCOLATE</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="Raw Chocolate" src="http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/SanctusStones/RAWCHOCOLATE.jpg" alt="" width="368" height="277" /></p>
<p>CHOCOLATE RECIPE</p>
<p>300G RAW CACOA BUTTER (i buy on line at  www.rawpower.com.au)</p>
<p>11/2 cups raw cacao powder (buy from raw power)</p>
<p>1/2 cup agave nectar (or honey)</p>
<p>1 handful of cashews</p>
<p>1 handful of raisins</p>
<p>1 handful of goji berries</p>
<p>1 large  vanilla pod (or vanilla essence</p>
<p>1 pinch salt</p>
<p>HOW TO</p>
<p>1.Melt cacao butter in the top of saucepan of water</p>
<p>2 In a bowl put  agave, and  melted cacao butter and whisk till blended,add cacao powder and vanilla</p>
<p>3. Add the rest of ingredients</p>
<p>4 I use a teaspoon and put heaped teaspoons of chocolate onto a tray thats been covered with the baking paper (to stop sticking)</p>
<p>5 Then put in fridge to set (doesnt take long)</p>
<p>Above is the basic recipe,but i always add these ingredients as well</p>
<p>GRATED RIND OF 3 ORANGES</p>
<p>1 CUP SHREDDED COCONUT</p>
<p>1 CUP CRANBERRIES</p>
<p>1 CUP HAZELNUTS</p>
<p>ONCE YOU MAKE THIS CHOCOLATE THERE IS NO GOING BACK ( ASK MY SON DAVID,HE IS ADDICTED TO IT)what a great addiction</p>
<p>Peace and Love to you all</p>
<p>Wendy x</p>
<p>ps have taken a picture of what the chocolate looks like</p>
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