Here's to A Majestiquely Healthier YOU! - Salt Free Seasoning!

It's never to late to make healthy changes! OR, teach your children good habits! Here's a Salt Free Seasoning I use to help me curve my "salt" habit!! (At least I'm honest!) Try it.. and let me know how it works for you!!!

Salt Free Seasoning Blend

2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Crushed dried parsley
2 teaspoons crushed dried Basil
2 teaspoons crushed dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground white powder
1/2 teaspoon ground Mace
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

In small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients: stir until well mixed Transfer mixture to seasoning shaker or spice jar. Makes about 6 tablespoons. Store as you would other seasonings.
Use to season meats and veggies.

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Interesting Facts About Sickle Cell Disease!

Did you know???
Approximately 1 in 400 African Americans is born with Sickle Cell Anemia. SCD affects many more Americans than inherited diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis, Phenylketonuria and Hemophilia. It also has a higher incidence rate than Muscular Dystrophy and Tay-Sachs Disease.

Did you know???
Sickle Cell Trait is NOT a disease. 1 out of every 10 African Americans has Sickle Cell Trait. When both parents have the trait, there’s one in four (25%) chance with EACH pregnancy that the child will be affected with Sickle Cell Anemia.

Did you know???
Painful Episodes (Crisis's) are the most common recurring illness with people who have Sickle Cell Disease. It’s caused by a localized circulatory problems that arise when red blood cells sickle, stop blood flow, and deprive tissue of oxygen. A Crisis's can often be preceded by infection, dehydration, or a chemical imbalance in the body fluids.

Did you know???
Sickle Cell Disease is a life long & life threatening condition. It is not contagious and people do not “grow out of it”. We learn to live with it, and not let it hinder us from reaching our goals!

To learn more about SCD please visit-

http://www.SickleCellDisease.org
http://SCinfo.org
http://www.ASCAA.com

PLEASE note... I'm sharing information provided by some of the countries leading doctors and research facilities. Ratios of people who inherit Sickle Cell Disease will change and vary often, especially with the changing number of births. So, the information is honestly not up for debate~ it's just for educating our community! If you have valuable information ... please share. I am NOT a professional... BUT... I'm a MOTHER of a child who was born with Sickle Cell Anemia/ Disease!!!!

Majestique's Favorite Artist! Adele...

This is Majestique Hotness!!!! Love this girls voice.. her style is amazing!!! And her soul is musical!!!!! Click to purchase through Itunes!

Fun Lunch Ideas for Back To School!!!!!

Majestiquely Wonderful Lunch Ideas for Back To School!

If you have a picky eater like I do… I’m sure you have the challenge of figuring out what you can send to school in the form of a nutritious lunch that will NOT either end up in the trash or make it’s way back home to you resulting in a STARVING child after school. So, I sat my very smart 10 year old child down and had her give me her top 10 packed lunches picks! Here we go….

1. Salsa, Nacho Cheese and Chips
2. Turkey & Cheese Wraps with dipping sauce
3. The old fashioned PB&J sandwich on White Wheat
4. Chicken Salad with Grapes on the side
5. Chicken Noodle Soup with Crackers
6. Chili with Cornbread Crackers
7. Chicken Nuggets with BBQ Sauce & Carrots on the side.
8. Cubed Chicken, Turkey or Ham with Crackers and carrots with Ranch dressing on the side.
9. The Old Fashioned Bologna or Bacon Sandwich on White wheat or a Bisquit.
10. Kabobs! ~ any combination will do!

Now, being truthful… I had to add the healthy “carrots” in there.. but the she did pretty good! I’ve also the Kabob recipe to help you get started!!! Have fun, ENJOY & let me know what you think!

Kabob-wich!

How do you turn a sandwich into a fun snack? Make it a KABOB-WICH!
Ingredients
• skewers
• bread
• cheese
• lunch meat
• grape tomatoes
• lettuce
• pickles
• olive
• any other ingredients your child make like on their sandwich

Instructions – EASY!
1. Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and lunch meat (we ordered 1/2-inch-thick slices of ham and turkey at the deli counter or cube left over steak, ham, chicken or turkey from dinner).
2. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes, such as a grape tomato, a piece of lettuce, a pickle, or an olive.
3. Wrap in foil or ziplock bag to keep fresh.
4. Be sure to pack a side of mayo or mustard for dippin.

Dance with Majestique!

Back to School also means Back to Dance School!.... Shop Danskin for your dance and activewear!!!! Great Sales.. AWESOME product!

More Majestiquely Fabulous Deals!!!!!

Random Majestique Tunes!

If you know me, then you know I LOVE music.. and I am liable to burst out into a random song at any moment!!! You should also know that I am a reality show junkie....it's the next best things to Soap Operas! So, I now have a few tunes from my latest fav stuck in my head! ~ Here are two of my favorites! ~ Which show are they from?

"The Big Bang" by Rock Mafia


Charles Bradley!

No Time for Dreaming (Bonus Version) - Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band