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My Beautiful Scar

I used to not think my c section scar was beautiful. Truth be told, some of it was because I couldn\’t see it. Like, even when I looked in the mirror, I couldn\’t actually see it. The sag of my belly from pregnancy weight gain and loss still hung over it, covering it up. Which,Continue reading “My Beautiful Scar”

Thoughts of Lent & Leading Into It

Full disclosure, I started writing on this on Thursday. However, I am just getting to finishing it up and posting today. So I decided to leave it as is, but be real about the timing of it all. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. Lent has started. I will be honest, I don\’t know much about either. Continue reading “Thoughts of Lent & Leading Into It”

Start a focus Challenge for Your Workout

Sometimes we need a jump start in our workouts, sometimes we need to change it up, sometimes we need that push to get us going. Whatever your reason, start a focus challenge. One of the great parts of doing a challenge is that you have your workouts handed to you more often than not. ItContinue reading “Start a focus Challenge for Your Workout”

What Does Marriage Mean ~ My Understanding

What does marriage mean to us…our understanding, well my understanding with lots of talking about it with my hubby. For those of you who are married, I want you to pause for a moment. Now think back to when you were dating. Think about those in your life who were married at that time. DidContinue reading “What Does Marriage Mean ~ My Understanding”

Mindful Money ~ The Dave Ramsey Approach

I had mentioned that we follow most of Dave Ramsey\’s methods for finances. Take a listen in to Dave\’s story. You will get a bigger picture of where he is coming from, his wisdom, life experience, and why he chooses to \”live his life like no one else.\” He has been through it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1NJzEYARlM Continue reading “Mindful Money ~ The Dave Ramsey Approach”

When It All is Too Much Sometimes – Here Come the Tears

We fall, we make mistakes, we try, we let go, get bruised and battered, we take a step, we try again. When all around you seems to be spiraling and one day everything seems to PPPLLLLTTTTHHHHH!!! in your face. You hold it together as long as you can. After the mistakes, the frustration, the anger,Continue reading “When It All is Too Much Sometimes – Here Come the Tears”

How to Date Your Spouse

Serious question, really. How do you date your spouse? What do you guys to keep the marriage thriving, going, in in the midst of the chaos that raising kids brings? I can tell you this. I was good at this idea…until we decided to start our family. Don\’t get me wrong, I love my kidsContinue reading “How to Date Your Spouse”

Finances, Budgets, Savings ~ Our Story

There are generally three personality types when it comes to money. The spender, the saver, or a combo of both (sometimes with a little extra tilt one way or the other.) I have always been one to be a saver. Though I have had my spending moments, which I will get to later in theContinue reading “Finances, Budgets, Savings ~ Our Story”

Let Your Kids Be Creative & Let Yourself Too

I have always enjoyed being creative. Doing my own thing, recreating an idea I saw, or taking an idea and putting my own spin on it. Awhile back my hubby gave me Joanne Miller\’s (new at the time) book, \”Be Your Finest Art: Awaken Your Creative Self\”. She co authored it with Dorsey McHugh. YouContinue reading “Let Your Kids Be Creative & Let Yourself Too”

Making Working Out Fun

Is your work out fun? If it is, that is awesome! I would love to hear what works for you and what you like to do for your workout. If not, let\’s take a moment to change it up and make it fun, as well as something to look forward to. I personally go inContinue reading “Making Working Out Fun”