And in the blink of an eye he’s off to college. Quinn is my youngest and it’s hard to believe he’s old enough to head out to Grand Canyon University. I have such mixed emotions. My husband Jeff often says to me, “You don’t journal, you blog and post”. He’s right, I do share my […]
We all know how important sleep is for both our physical and mental health. Sleep deprivation is detrimental to our entire well-being and creates stress in our daily lives. It only takes one night of poor sleep to make you so thankful for the sleep you normally get! Lack of sleep not only makes us […]
Here’s a fun fact for you, in 1916, more than a decade before the formation of recommended dietary allowances for the daily intake of calories and nutrients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture established the first food groups. It can be difficult to fit in enough recommended servings of whole foods each day so it’s understandable […]
Want to move towards better health? I believe small changes can add up to BIG results and those small changes can happen right inside your kitchen. Here are 6 simple kitchen “swaps” that will move you down the path to better health. 1. Old Way: Flavored Potato Chips and Dip New Way: Plain Potato Chips […]
I am so thankful that I have a hot tub. Over the years I have had some of my deepest conversations with my family in my hot tub. I’ve had some of my greatest conversations with God in my hot tub. I also love to listen to sermons (you guessed it) in my hot tub. […]
I did something this weekend that I’ve never done before. I stood on the street corner in Denver with a cardboard sign. Now why in the world would I do that? Let me tell you. I’m on the board of Seeds of Hope. We’re a group of women who have it in our hearts to connect […]
We’ve said it a million times but we’ll say it again here – sugar isn’t something you want to put in your body. [Need more evidence? Check out some of these studies 1, 2, 3, 4] In moderation, fruits root vegetables, and grains can give your body all the natural sugar that converts into energy […]
This past weekend I attended a Halftime event in FL. Halftime (www.halftime.org) is the ministry that my husband used to works for. I LOVED attending Halftime events because they were so inspiring. I wish you could hear all the stories that were shared because I know they would move you like they did me. […]
“He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding…” -Daniel 2:21 “For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and […]
First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day! From where I stand, Valentine’s Day is all about love, and if you really love someone, you don’t want to pump them full of sugary chocolate and cookies, right? You don’t want to make them feel sick, so don’t! But how can I show this person I love them […]
