Hello! My name is Christie and I live in the lower Sierras of California. I'm a stay at home mom, homeschooling 4 children and I do children's portrait photography on the side too.

I grew up mostly vegetarian (my mom took me out of school to go to animal rights rallies, lol) switched to vegan when my second son was born with serious allergies to dairy. I read Nature's First Law a few years ago and went raw for one month, felt the best I ever have in my entire life... but then succumbed and went back.

I recently read Skinny Bitch and gave up refined sugars, grains, etc. and then moved onto raw foods now. I'm on day 3 and i feel fantastic already. I already feel so connected to the earth and like I just want to hug everyone that I see and share this with them.

Anyway, I'm happy to be here. I've been loving browsing this forum the past few days... so much kindness and generosity here.

Hey Christie-
I'm a stay at home mom too in Nevada City. Thats fantastic that you had an upbringing that didnt involve eating meat! And that you are passing it on to 4 children. I just had my first 7 months ago, and am also sooo thankful for this forum. I've been trying to organize a raw meetup, and will let you know if anything happens with that!

heyy! im from norcal too, here in the bay area. i just started my raw food diet 3 days ago and i am feeling great. i just read the book "quantum wellness" by kathy freston. it really educated me and convinced me to become vegetarian and possibly vegan in the future. i would be interested if a meetup is organized =]

thanks!

Can those of you from Northern California tell me your thoughts on the Los Gatos Mountain area? I've never been to CA, but we will be moving there and we are trying to narrow down some places to consider when we arrive.

What are the pros/cons of the mountain areas of Los Gatos (we don't want to live right in any city/town).

Thanks for any input!

Love,

Wendi
XOXOXO