We are nearly at winter solstice, we celebrate Matariki, we have walked the spiral inwards to the centre as the days grow shorter, the darkness longer. Winter is a time of contraction, of going inwards, lovingly nurturing the light inside ourselves against the darkness outside, and sharing it with others. Matariki is a celebration of a new year, a new cycle, the days will be at their shortest, the nights their darkest, and we will change direction and start walking the spiral outwards as the lights returns, the days slowly growing longer.

I offer gratitude for the small things in my life that give it meaning, richness and depth. Working in community, digging my bare fingers into the wet soil to grow our food. As always, taking the time to make our food from scratch. Sharing the love of organic whole foods with you amazing Conscious Tribe. Meeting in circle with open, brave women to heal. Devoting a day to serving hot soup and home baked bread to the kids at school and receiving great joy as they yum it up! These are the things that I am grateful for, that give my life meaning and purpose. I look at these things and I feel amazing. I notice how I don't often allow myself to see that amazingness and I notice the awkwardness in saying. I am amazing. What do you do in your life that gives it deeper meaning? Do you see how amazing you are? For all the little things you do in your life that give it meaning, or share love, light or help to others or yourself? Take this winter inwards looking time to offer gratitude for the small things that give your life meaning and joy and to really see how amazing you actually are.

I also give gratitude to all the amazing souls out there that inspire me every day to be a better person and do what I can to make the world a better place. We all have our place, part and immense power in this truly interconnected reality we share.

I've got Organic Coconut Water, Ariki Coffee and Buckwheat back in stock.

We are one conscious life,

Namaste

Kate

*Winter Solstice Spiral, Oromahoe School Light Festival*

Kia Ora my Conscious Crew!

It's so exciting and uplifting, every where I look, I see and meet people doing inspiring things, making huge positive changes in their own lives and inspiring others and the wider community to do the same.

Each of us are immensely powerful. Each thought, decision and action is creating the reality we share, the ripples spread outwards and inwards for ever. Think that positive thought, make that decision with integrity, and take that small step!

It gives me great joy to be able to offer my new Whole Foods Pantry Starter Packs. A perfect bundle of everything you need to transform your pantry into a whole foods pantry. Often taking the first step is the hardest thing! I've designed these packs to make it easy, affordable, inspiring and fun. Once you have everything you need right there, there's nothing stopping you. These packs make great housewarming gifts or student care packages. Each pack will include inspiration and a little surprise treat.

Two people inspiring me right now are Linz from Hart, Mind and Food, and Anna from The Veggie Tree. Both are offering the opportunity to learn to truly nourish yourself through the food you eat by holding cooking classes. Linz's next class is a Raw Food Dinner Party this Sunday afternoon 1 - 4pm. Anna is holding classes on Saturday afternoons. Check them both out for more info on Facebook.

As for my small steps towards positive transformation, I have committed to doing my Yoga Teacher Training later in the year in Bali. I will be dedicating a part of my trip to giving back in the best way I can. I'll keep you updated, your support is hugely appreciated!

I've got Organic Coconut Water and Ariki Coffee back in stock, no buckwheat or popcorn yet sorry but keep an eye out for more exciting new products I'm planning. Read on for Raw Cacao Buckwheat Crackles and what you get in the Whole Foods Pantry Starter Packs.

We are one conscious life,

Namaste

Kate

Raw Cacao Buckwheat Crackles

1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt

3/4 cup activated buckwheat
1 cup coconut chips
1/4 cup goji berries
1 tblsp chia seeds

Mix the coconut oil, maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla and salt until well combined and chocolatey. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well until everything is nicely coated. Add teaspoonfuls to mini muffin cups or trays and set in the freezer.

Activating buckwheat is easy, just soak it in water with a dash of apple cider vinegar for a few hours, then drain it and dry it on paper towels, spread it over an oven tray and dry it in the oven on the lowest temp, lower than 50, until it's completely dry and crunchy. This will take a few hours too. Activate a big batch to add to granola or raw slices or salads!

Don't forget to tag your creations #weareconsciouslife on Instagram or Facebook, and share the love!

Whole Foods Pantry Starter Pack 1 $100

Coconut Chips 100g
Desiccated Coconut 100g
Coconut Sugar 200g
Oats 500g
Brown Basmati Rice 500g
Quinoa 250g
Almonds 200g
Brazil Nuts 200g
Cashews 200g
Chia 100g
Flaxseed 200g
Sesame 200g
Sunflower Seed 200g
Pumpkin Seeds 200g
Sultanas 200g
Dates 200g
Goji Berries 100g
French Green Lentils 200g
Mung Beans 200g
Chickpeas 200g
Cacao Nibs 100g
Wholemeal Spelt Flour 1 kg
Cinnamon 50g
Ginger 50g
1 Litre Glass Jar x 1
700ml Glass Jar x 2

Gluten Free option Buckwheat 500g instead of Oats, Buckwheat Flour 500g and Coconut Flour 500g instead of Spelt Flour.

Ultimate Whole Foods Pantry Starter Pack $200

Coconut Chips 100g
Desiccated Coconut 100g
Coconut Sugar 200g
Vanilla Extract 100ml
Apple Cider Vinegar 750ml
Conscious Life 3 Greens Superfood Blend 50g
Oats 500g
Brown Basmati Rice 500g
Quinoa 250g
Almonds 200g
Brazil Nuts 200g
Cashews 200g
Chia 100g
Flaxseed 200g
Sesame 200g
Sunflower Seed 200g
Pumpkin Seeds 200g
Sultanas 200g
Dates 200g
Goji Berries 100g
Raw Coconut Oil 1 Litre
French Green Lentils 200g
Mung Beans 200g
Chickpeas 200g
Cacao Nibs 100g
Wholemeal Spelt Flour 1 kg
Cinnamon 50g
Ginger 50g
Raw Cacao Powder 500g
Raw Maca Powder 400g
1 Litre Glass Jar x 2
700ml Glass Jar x 2

Gluten Free option available too.

That is a whole heaping lot of amazing organic whole food deliciousness!

I'll leave you with some lovely feedback from one of my inspiring customers...

"I activate all my nuts and seeds and honestly notice such a difference in the quality of your products in comparison to other places I source them from!! My energy increases so much." Nik from www.nirmalawellbeing.com

Thanks!

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Celebrating Life at the Winter Solstice

Wholefoods Pantry Starter Packs and Raw Cacao Buckwheat Crackles