Mother’s Day Candy Card was inspired by a reader request. When I learned someone was looking for ideas, I was so excited that I went right to work. Since most of the country is currently on a stay-at-home order, I decided to make this card with things I found around my house. What you need …
Transform a closet into a toddler bedroom or small closet nursery using these tips and tricks. After raising our children and living as empty nesters, I never imagined we would be turning our hall closets into bedrooms for our grandchildren. It’s funny how life works. When our children were growing up, we didn’t have much …
I had no clue what I was stepping into when I went to the screening for Disney’s Frozen in January. I hadn’t seen many previews for Frozen (I don’t watch a lot of TV) and I honestly thought it was one of the Tinker Bell movies. Boy, was I in for a surprise! The opening …
In January, I visited the Mall of America with my daughters and was so excited to learn that the indoor theme park was now the themed Nickelodeon Universe! My daughters are Dora’s biggest fans, and they were in Nick Jr. heaven! If you are planning a visit to the Mall of America with little ones, …
How to be a modern-day Proverbs 31 woman was inspired by a series I wrote years ago. I started a daily devotion, and today I decided to refresh that series and put it all together in one place! Before I share these ideas for living the Proverbs 31 life I want to give a word …
What is a keto diet? I get this question a lot. Even today, years later people aren’t sure what a keto diet is. I often hear, oh so it’s Atkins? Well, yes and no. Keto Diet Basics: A Keto Diet is a Ketogenic Diet. That means that the foods you eat and the foods you …
Dear Daughter, I wish you could see what I see when I look at you. I wish that when you looked in the mirror, the reflection you saw looking back at you was the one that I see and have seen every day since the day you were born. I know you think because I’m …
Today I’m sharing 100 chicken breast recipes that you need to start making today! Chicken breasts can be the blandest, most boring meat in the world. That’s why it is so important to have amazing recipes at your fingertips. Thankfully with the right chicken breast recipes, you can feed your family while they sing your …
Running away from home is a terrifying experience for kids and parents. If you’re wondering why or how to make it stop, I’m glad you’re here. While I can’t promise you a quick fix, I can offer some insight from my own experience. I was a teen runaway: When I was a teenager (around 14), …
Taking the ferry to Kodiak can seem daunting if you’ve never done it before. That’s why I have compiled the best tips and shared my insights so you have the most enjoyable ferry experience possible. Photo courtesy of Carl Royall First, you’ll want to book your ferry trip to Kodiak as soon as you possibly …
Today I want to take you on the MV Kennicott Ferry Tour! This tour will show you around the ship (at least what I have photos of) and give you a better idea of how you will be spending six possibly painful (if you’re not prepared) days of your life. Taking The Ferry To Kodiak …
Today I’m sharing the best water balloons for parents who hate water balloons. Before today I was a total hater. I would have told you that the only thing worse than slime was a pop-while-you-fill-it, make all the kids whine, water balloon. Disclaimer: These products were sent to us free of charge and this post …
When I first started teaching, my main request was: “No partner workouts”. Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash Touching a sweaty stranger is not in my comfort zone, but partner workouts can be surprisingly fun and really spur you on to work harder! If you are motivated by competition, challenge your spouse, friend, or sibling! Whoever gets …
Photo by Gesina Kunkel on Unsplash I don’t know about y’all, but I’m always trying to build my booty. I come from a long line of pancake tushes, so I have to work so much harder than J Lo to achieve that round bum! This is a workout I did with the hubby yesterday, but his bootay is …
Photo by Natalie Chaney on Unsplash I have a serious sweet tooth. Cakes, cookies, brownies, chocolates, scones, meringues… I’m starting to drool. As we all know, though, cakes are not the way to a lean body this side of Heaven, so I seek to burn, baby, burn those calories every day and indulge my decadent sweet tooth when …
Our Bazillion Burpees Workout Challenge is not for the faint of heart! Just kidding, even beginners can do this one. Read the instruction below then print it out to take to the gum. Burpees are, probably, one of the best total body exercises that exist. When done correctly, you will use almost every muscle in …
A quick Google search of “lose weight fast and keep it off” will return thousands of results all promising to help you accomplish your urgent weight loss goal. I get it. There are hundreds of reasons you want to lose weight fast. You wake up one day to realize your favorite jeans no longer fit. …
Today’s Question: How Do You Lose Weight? This question, when asked, will return so many different answers. As someone who is struggling to lose weight, you may feel like throwing your hands up and screaming. How Do You Lose Weight? Everyone Has Something To Say Is it calories in, calories out? Is it eating the right …
I fell in love with lifting weights in 2012 and knew then that I wanted to compete in a bodybuilding competition. One of my friends complimented me on my progress and told me that I was a natural. It’s incredible how one little comment can spark a massive fire in someone’s life. She said I …
Today I’m sharing 5 easy ways to jump-start your day. Being a mom is challenging, regardless of how many are in your fold. As a mom of four, I have found that how my day begins usually determines how it ends. I aim to ensure I set myself and my family up for success. If you …
Today I’m sharing some lessons my mom taught me. What did your mom teach you? Lessons My Mom Taught Me: Happy Mother’s Day, Mom <3 Want to know what my favorite lesson has been? You taught me that YOU were the best friend I had always needed. I love you!
Today I want to share my nPower Fitness Camp Review with you! I am a huge Nicole Wilkin’s fan! I started my fitness journey in 2012, and I had a photo of her taped to the back cover of my workout notebook. She was my #bodygoals. Last year I quit the keto diet and started …
I’ve gotten so many messages about this so today I am sharing how I lost 20lbs in two months! Grab your note pad and a blender bottle of water cause this is gonna take a while. (This post contains affiliate links) Before Pic: 3/4/2019 145lbs After Pic: 5/3/2019 125lbs In 2 months I’ve dropped 20lbs! …
How To Calculate Your Macros In A Way That Works For You is a post that will walk you through calculating your macros. If you have any questions or problems, please join our Faithfully Free Fitness Facebook Group, and we will be happy to help! (This post contains affiliate links) Macronutrient Basics: Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, …
How many calories do I need each day? That is a fundamental question if you are trying to gain, lose, or even maintain your weight. Today I want to help you learn how to answer this question. When I shared how I lost 20 lbs in two months, I couldn’t believe how many people reached …