Category Archives: For You

Healthy Eating Dinner Group

I love going out to eat with my husband. I love leaving the kids behind for a couple of hours and not planning anything for dinner and having a peaceful meal and no dishes to do afterwards (at least not … Continue reading

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The Change First Principle

When I was a freshman in college, I took a Psychology class where the teacher assigned the most valuable assignment I had in all 4 years of college. She encouraged us to choose someone with whom we felt our relationship … Continue reading

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Green Smoothies

green smoothie

I know Janae already touched on this in another post, but I want to blog about it anyway. A friend of mine has been battling cancer on a grand scale, and one of her approaches has been to learn voraciously … Continue reading

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Muffins Unite for a Greener Planet!

Have you ever made a bowl full of muffin batter, only to discover that you’re out of paper muffin cups? The only alternative is to spray that muffin tray and dash with flour, but that leaves a good clean-up for … Continue reading

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Favorite Quiet Toy

It’s simple. A watter bottle with colorful cotton balls. Target age: 9 months – 3 years old It goes with us to church, to meetings, to waiting rooms, to restaurants — Anywhere that the kids might be asked to sit … Continue reading

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Jeanne Robertson-humorist

Have you laughed enough today already? Not long ago I was able to accompany my husband on a business trip, and one evening after a dinner, they had the comedian Jeanne Robertson perform. What a kick! She tells stories from … Continue reading

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Anniversary Getaways…Worth every penny.

Today is my anniversary.  I’ve been married for 11 years and have loved every single anniversary.  But only the last 6 have gotten truly high marks from me.  Why? Anniversary Getaways.  They are definitely worth every penny or THE penny … Continue reading

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My 3 Favorite Kitchen Appliances

There are 3 tools I have in my kitchen that I love.  They are fun to use and help my family be a bit more healthy. Vitamix Okay, this thing is a blender Giant.  Soups, ice cream, smoothies, the whole … Continue reading

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Stud-Muffins

protein muffin recipe for athletes or anyone wanting a healthy, protein packed snack Continue reading

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Ten Powerful Phrases

This month, my life has been touched by a simple but profound book: TEN POWERFUL PHRASES FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE by Rich DeVos I have met Rich DeVos and have been touched by his sincerity, his powerful influence for good, and … Continue reading

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