“Meet May’s Local Heroine”

Do you want to learn about how to give back to your community?  Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life?  Our May Featured Goddess, Tracy Johnson Russell is quite a role model when it comes to community leadership.  She has dedicated her life to helping others, and she’s showing no signs of slowing down.  In 2008, she co-founded Your Place Youth Center, a group designed to educate and engage young minds to keep them off of the streets.  Stop by our Featured Goddess page to read Mrs. Johnson Russell’s bio for a little inspiration.

“Got a Bun in the Oven?”

Are you pregnant or considering having a baby?  Do you know someone who is?  Or…do you just love babies in general?  If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, head over to our Pregnancy page by Vanessa.  Our self-proclaimed “preg-Goddess” is here to assist her fellow mommies-to-be by sharing everything she’s learned on her pregcellent adventure (or “parous journey”).  This month, she’s compiled a list of Do’s and Don’ts for women in, or looking to join the pudding club.  Check back every month with Vanessa for tips, and don’t forget to hit up our forum to share your experiences.

Up, Up, and Away

Feeling drained from the daily grind?  Perhaps you need to supercharge your body.  We’re all about empowerment, and that includes powering up your body.  In this month’s Food Section, Bella Zadore’s resident chef Valencia shows us what to put in our bodies to get the most out of them.  Check out “Power Food Knockout” for a list of superfoods that will make you feel like Wonder Woman in no time.  Invisible Jet and Lasso of Truth not included.

(Also, swing by our Your Temple section for a Detox Diet to help your body get the most out of these superfoods.)

Be a Natural Beauty

With winter long gone, your inner Goddess is screaming to get out and greet the world.  Of course, you have to make sure you’re ready to make your debut!  Shedding our winter layers means that our daily beautification routines have to reflect the warm season. Step numero uno:  skin care.  But what products do you use for the full effect?

Our body, mind, and soul expert Mara is here to the rescue.  In this month’s Beauty section, Mara tells us how to get the most out of natural cosmetics you can be sure to put your “Best Face Forward.”

Spring Clean Your Body

Spring cleaning can be hard work, but it can also be fun, therapeutic, and very rewarding.  When you tackle spring cleaning this year, why not start with your body?  Your Temple expert Dr. Mark suggests a Detox Diet that is guaranteed to make you feel like the goddess you are.  Not only will you feel a million times better, but it’s a quick and HEALTHY way to shed some pounds in time for the summer.  Read more about the doctor’s diet in “Clearing Out the Junk…”  Your inner goddess will thank you!

Destination: Paradise

The daily pressures of being a goddess can be a bit much sometimes.  Sometimes, we just need a vacation.  Are you in need of some culture, adventure, or relaxation?  Can’t decide on what far off locale would best satisfy your wanderlust?  Just ask Jane, our travel enthusiast.  Never content to stay in one spot, Jane has been all over the world, and she wants you to share the experience.  On her page, “Experiences of an International Traveler”, Jane lets us in on some of her favorite destinations, and fun things to do once we’re there.  

Party Like a Rock Star

All Helena, our favorite “Queen of Jet Setting,” wants to do is party, which is definitely good for her because a party erupts wherever she goes.  She is so full of life and energy that keeping up with her is a full-time job for any goddess.  You can try to keep up by checking out her Goddess Living page.  This month she’s off to Brooklyn to satisfy her musical desires.  With a few tips from Helena, you can be sure that you always know where to find the party...or make it come to you.