tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33883080180490923732024-02-18T19:36:44.398-06:00Just Take ShapeJust Take Shapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08058175538734536156noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388308018049092373.post-47144836487743312002021-05-31T09:29:00.000-05:002021-05-31T09:32:29.816-05:00Learning to Watercolor: It's Not Just for Kids {Review and Giveaway}<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4l-ASkb0-KZ4uEQrBaPWFPHt8eQ4Y35XPSE0hiQRoBLtDbMUVVH739jTfYhKAi85MHWjzaYovoPqMWbdYKSGHNc27l9yvqsd_RIyRmHEBwfV2bMfwA0djFzIXfxCJmx6aTYSlqai_bwN/s900/Light+Brown+Breakfast+New+Blog+Post+Pinterest+Pin+Template+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4l-ASkb0-KZ4uEQrBaPWFPHt8eQ4Y35XPSE0hiQRoBLtDbMUVVH739jTfYhKAi85MHWjzaYovoPqMWbdYKSGHNc27l9yvqsd_RIyRmHEBwfV2bMfwA0djFzIXfxCJmx6aTYSlqai_bwN/w266-h400/Light+Brown+Breakfast+New+Blog+Post+Pinterest+Pin+Template+%25281%2529.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: x-small;"> This post is sponsored by FrontGate Christian Blogger Network. The opinions about how it will serve our home well are my own.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Art class. Who didn't love it in school? It was one of my favorites growing up (many, many years ago).</div><div><br /></div><div>I know my kids love art time during our homeschool routine. In fact, we pretty must do some sort of art activity every day, whether it be drawing, painting or learning about a famous artist. At least one day a week though I try to teach them a specific art technique such as line formation, shading and how to even use different types of paints.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now when it comes to using different types of paints, in order to properly teach them correct art techniques, I researched many types of homeschool "curriculums" or even those sites used by other homeschooling families. </div><div><br /></div><div>Watercolor was one of the types of painting that I've seen a lot of different methods on and I actually wanted to learn how to watercolor properly myself. Watercolor isn't just dipping your brush into water and then dipping it onto the solid circle of paint, but how to blend the paint, using different amounts of water to get the right colors, and more (who knew there were so many different ways to use watercolor and types of watercolor paints).</div><div><br /></div><div>That's when I found <a href="https://emilylex.com/" target="_blank">Emily Lex</a>'s Creative watercolor classes. Her lessons are short, less than 10 minutes each, yet a wealth of information. In her watercolor class, she goes over what types of supplies you will need, proper technique and even how to do lettering with watercolors. She not only offers classes on watercolor, but also watercolor for kids and a class on penmanship (which is something I will definitely be looking into further).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XuU08krXPfQbBoi5LxVSTYCOk1QhzxXZ__yjaXb1wA2Jw4hLDrEcujQvBoLGAC1IoPqlhe-F6jpjvqmEkqPAh8B7feEoXYLidx6Tth9tYNivm3DC5I3gImyXXNedQZ_cH8NMgDm8BNe1/s1080/www.JustTakeShape.com.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XuU08krXPfQbBoi5LxVSTYCOk1QhzxXZ__yjaXb1wA2Jw4hLDrEcujQvBoLGAC1IoPqlhe-F6jpjvqmEkqPAh8B7feEoXYLidx6Tth9tYNivm3DC5I3gImyXXNedQZ_cH8NMgDm8BNe1/w400-h400/www.JustTakeShape.com.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I was generously gifted the opportunity to try Emily's watercolor class, watercolor for kids, plus two packages of beautiful watercolor painted scripture cards. Now, I am no pro when it comes to watercolors, nor a pro for any type of art other than my knowledge of a handful of famous paintings and how to do some pencil drawings, but I will honestly say that after watching a few of her videos and applies the techniques, I am LOVING using watercolors. To me, using watercolors is so much more easier to apply different shades of colors and are more softer in appearance than when using acrylics. </div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and don't worry if all you have is the type of watercolor paints you have that are the oval shape and popular in kid's art classes for school. Just use what you have and can afford. That is one of the beauty's of art itself - there is no need to go broke obtaining art supplies. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj115ln69mgAobSuZ4Ar9LjfUMRCgBY5OtrlJ-JyyIYjK7mDhJbD5JPCFZL684yLgwvU8BbVnFHksxlCxcCNx6IeL2mGGnll0IF2qUEGRPrYAkmynXDy6OO8Uwb9Nq-Li5lKX-p7IsYxkcm/s1080/Minimal+New+Blog+Post+Announcement.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj115ln69mgAobSuZ4Ar9LjfUMRCgBY5OtrlJ-JyyIYjK7mDhJbD5JPCFZL684yLgwvU8BbVnFHksxlCxcCNx6IeL2mGGnll0IF2qUEGRPrYAkmynXDy6OO8Uwb9Nq-Li5lKX-p7IsYxkcm/w400-h400/Minimal+New+Blog+Post+Announcement.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>What I really like about the watercolor workbooks that she offers for learning watercoloring is that you can choose from flowers or animals workbooks. Each workbook offers a sample lesson with colors used in her example on one page and on the other is a faint outline of the image to help when you paint. There are also two blank watercolor papers between each "lesson" so you can try it yourself without the outline. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFb3DiZ6Ssh3uQI0k8q6WPcfJWeT4hUs5JQZ19kmJ6YNjiJ-4olJx_J3jCdaxwfcWrbp51La9uSIAcC_JiBdqMq0aNaZAuKRUy1MhUmpNCqEOMErphqMXhJWCi0pK64i0BN6WXhV7XTddM/s1080/Minimal+New+Blog+Post+Announcement+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFb3DiZ6Ssh3uQI0k8q6WPcfJWeT4hUs5JQZ19kmJ6YNjiJ-4olJx_J3jCdaxwfcWrbp51La9uSIAcC_JiBdqMq0aNaZAuKRUy1MhUmpNCqEOMErphqMXhJWCi0pK64i0BN6WXhV7XTddM/w400-h400/Minimal+New+Blog+Post+Announcement+%25281%2529.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div>I know that May is literally almost over, but I wanted to let everyone know of an awesome giveaway that Emily Lex is running an awesome May Flowers giveaway for this month only. </div><div><br />It includes items such as a Farmgirl Flower bouquet, nailpolish, scripture cards and even a $100 Starbucks gift card. You can find more information and enter in the giveaway at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://emilylex.com/may-flowers-ga&source=gmail&ust=1622479154025000&usg=AFQjCNEIR1P-r2EGt4F5NJ6kMhscQ68DaQ" href="https://emilylex.com/may-flowers-ga" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">https://emilylex.com/may-<wbr></wbr>flowers-ga</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg055g9c_LN-5SghqdShyphenhyphenWGPYFjUA7J-xbg2YNFsSqvDlkXvFP_y8dAKEgkwpUXdFP8SGGCclr5tpw88_r_RD057QNxNxXp9ue0D1M5IDqdYvnqtkFkkGMcDN_aw9vkx8VR9nvqI0sqOvVA/s900/Emily+Lex+giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg055g9c_LN-5SghqdShyphenhyphenWGPYFjUA7J-xbg2YNFsSqvDlkXvFP_y8dAKEgkwpUXdFP8SGGCclr5tpw88_r_RD057QNxNxXp9ue0D1M5IDqdYvnqtkFkkGMcDN_aw9vkx8VR9nvqI0sqOvVA/w400-h400/Emily+Lex+giveaway.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>My hope for all you moms out there is that you find the time in your day to learn and try something new. 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Recipe books. I have many of them, all ranging from the classic red and white checkered one we all grew up with, to ones with recipes to help with autoimmune issues, keto, low carb, no sugar, the list goes on and on. My current favorite cookbook, <i>Recipes From Around the World</i>, is one that I'm not only loving the recipes out of and incorporating them into our geography homeschool lessons, but one that is also for a great cause.<br />
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<i>Recipes From Around the World</i> is a cookbook that has been published by Operation Blessing. Operation Blessing is a great organization that I just recently found out about that offers services such as medical assistance, clean water, food and disaster relief, all over the world and the United States. Most recently, Operation Blessing has been providing disaster relief to Nashville and the surrounding areas recover from the tragic tornadoes. You can read more about Operation Blessing on there website <a href="https://www.ob.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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To help fund Operation Rescue's efforts, they have created a cookbook, <i>Recipes From Around the World</i>, which contain 34 recipes ranging from breakfast, main dishes, beverages and more, from 15 countries such as Indonesia China, Peru, Israel and many more.<br />
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Now you would probably expect to have to pay a lot for this tip of cookbook. I mean, let's face it, cookbooks can be crazy expensive. But what is really great about <i>Recipes From Around the World</i> is that you can purchase it only by making a donation of <b>any</b> amount to Operation Blessing. To find out more about donating to Operation Blessing and receiving your own copy <i>Recipes From Around the World</i>, please visit their webpage <a href="https://www.ob.org/give/recipebook/?cpid=afc_ob&mot=046739&utm_source=frontgate-046739&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=cookbook_blog" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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What kind of gift do you give a guy that has everything? He has tools, clothes, things for his car, but does he have something for his faith?<br />
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I've been looking for a bible for my husband. A bible that could be used as a devotional bible, a study bible and one that could be used to just read scripture from, but without all the frills and illustrations. Then I found the <i>CSB He Reads Truth Bible. </i><br />
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I have the <i>She Reads Truth Bible</i> and love it, so I knew the <i>He Reads Truth Bible </i>would be a perfect fit. The <i>He Reads Truth Bible </i>is very similar to the <i>She Reads Truth Bible</i> in that each genre is color coded, each book in the Bible has a short introduction about the book and its author, a reading plan, 66 key verses that are perfect for memorizing, plus so much more.<br />
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But most of all, the one thing that I was looking for in a Bible was a Bible that would make it easy to study Scripture and when reading the Word to gain a deep understanding of that passage. And I know the <i>He Reads Truth Bible</i> does just that.<br />
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Here is a short video detailing the <i>He Reads Truth Bible</i>.<br />
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I've been blessed to be able to partner with Lifeway and FrontGate Media to be able to giveaway a copy of the <i>He Reads Truth Bible </i>to some lucky ready by entering in the giveaway <a href="https://www.blessedfreebies.com/he-reads-truth-bible-giveaway.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you are interested in the <i>He Reads Truth Bible</i> as a gift or even yourself, I have a coupon code for 50% off: HEREADS50. This code is valid on any <i>CSB He Reads Truth Bible</i> at Lifeway.com until April 1, 2020.<br />
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Just Take Shapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08058175538734536156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388308018049092373.post-84204726198132572462019-11-18T15:12:00.002-06:002019-11-18T15:12:40.464-06:00Newest Devotional to our Homeschool Bible Studies {Review & Giveaway}<br />
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I'm going to be honest, homeschooling isn't easy. Making sure one child has meet all the required subjects is one thing, but now that G (who is 4 years old) has started to become interested in learning, I now look for books that an be used to cover more than one subject, thus cutting our school time from almost all day to about 3 to 4 hours total. <br />
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I am always on the lookout for quality books (no twaddle aloud since we are following the Charlotte Mason way of learning) that will hold my children's' attention (and mine) for more than 2 minutes can sometimes be difficult. We had previously been using pastor Louie Giglio <i>Indescribable</i> as part of our Bible, science and geography, along with some copywork thrown in, it was an invaluable addition to our not only our school work, but also our daily lives.<br />
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So when I heard that pastor Giglio had published another book, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Great-Our-God-Indescribable/dp/1400215528/" target="_blank">How Great Is Our God</a></i>, which is a follow-up to <i>Indescribable</i>, I knew the search was over. <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Great-Our-God-Indescribable/dp/1400215528/" target="_blank">How Great Is Our God</a> </i>has 100 new devotions and facts covering topics from weather, plants, planets and even the human body.<br />
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As Christmas time is just a few weeks away, the abundance of toys and everything that sparkles and shines are lined up and down the aisles. My daughter, who is 8, has a long list of toys, games and anything that involves painting, nature and anything "girly," as I'm sure is typical of most 8 year old girls.<br />
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But the most important gift I can give her is one that deepens her faith and learning more about God's Word. This year, I am going to give her the gift that is just that, but still meets her requirements that it has to be pink, shiny and sequined.<br />
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The Sequin Sparkle and Change Bible is the perfect gift. Not only is it very cute, but it also includes a Bible timeline and Bible maps, bonus pages throughout the Bible, such as a list of Bible versus to know, how to study the Bible and how to pray and over 300 highlighted key versus that can be utilized for memorization.<br />
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The only downside (if you can call it that) is that I may have to get her younger sister one too, which is ok since there are two designs to choose from - the pink sequined Holy Bible or the blue sequined Holy Bible (suitable for boys too) - both are adorable.<br />
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I never thought that I would want, or even consider, using another Bible, other than my well-used King James Version Bible, to study God's Word. That was until I found the new Christian Standard Bible (in)courage Devotional Bible.<br />
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I've actually been looking at many different study Bibles to use, but after researching and perusing the many different types, styles and even languages of study Bibles, the CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible was a perfect fit, and is geared towards women wanting to read, learn and study more of God's Word.<br />
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There were many different features of the CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible that caught my eye.<br />
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The general layout, colors and photos used throughout the Bible were very calming and easy on the eyes. As a visual person, I tend to chose things based on what colors and designs are used. While this may seem superficial, if I am to actually use the Bible as intended, and not just sit on my desk or bookshelf, then it must appeal to me visually or I am more inclined to not use it.<br />
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One of the great features that I have not seen in any other study Bible until I found the CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible was at the beginning of each book in the Bible, there is a "Book Introduction," which includes a brief history of the book, how it connects with God's story and how you can use it in your daily life. These introductions also list what theme of devotionals are found in the of the Bible.<br />
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Now, as the title implies, it is a devotional Bible (even though I am using it as a study Bible), in that there are 52 reflective devotions throughout the Bible. Each devotional is categorized into one or more of ten themes, ranging from "Beautiful Brokenness" to "The Sacred Brave." These ten themes are also color/design coded so you can readily identify which "theme" the devotion falls under.<br />
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While there are other things that I really enjoyed using this Devotional Bible, including reading plans, over 260 devotional pieces, and beautiful photos of themed verses (again a bonus for this visual learner), one of the other features that spoke to me are the mini-stories of over fifty women in the Bible and how God was present in each of their lives.<br />
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When you've struggled with losing weight almost your entire life, it is sometimes hard to feel good about yourself and accept who you are as a person, not just as how people see you. The struggle with body image is real. <br />
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Even in my younger years, when I wan't in my "I need to lose weight" stage of life, I still didn't feel confident or even comfortable in my own skin. This is something that has been a huge struggle more so after having my two children and my thyroid took a huge hit, and just recently, showing signs of adrenal fatigue.<br />
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While there were no questions that Nicole's faith was strong throughout her life, even at an early age, there was the struggle with accepting who she was, it was when she ultimately realized that she was exactly the person God created her to be, even if it meant that she was overweight. <br />
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This is our first year homeschooling. As some of you that homeschool know, finding that one curriculum that meets all of your requirements is hard, if not impossible.<br />
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In our first few months of homeschooling, we have changed some areas of curriculum several times to find the right fit for my daughter's learning style. Currently though, I am very happy with the curriculum we are using and how many new and exciting things that not only my daughter is learning, but I am learning too.<br />
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One area of curriculum I recently struggled with was science. I was looking for something that encompassed science, but was faith based as well. And while we have chosen a wonderful faith based curriculum, it wasn't until I found the book <a href="http://ads.harpercollins.com/advt?isbn=9780718086107&retailer=amazon&locale=US" target="_blank">Indescribable, 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science</a>, that I felt this area of education was complete. <br />
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Each devotion features facts, an activity and Bible verse and closing prayer on a specific area of science, and even tackles some of the more "controversial" topics such as evolution and dinosaurs.<br />
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We currently are working on the water cycle and I am really loving how I am able to incorporate the devotions in Indescribable, such as the devotion, Water, Water Everywhere, accompanies our water cycle unit study perfectly.<br />
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One of our current favorite morning time readings is One Christmas Bear. It is seriously one of the cutest books that my daughter LOVES to read every morning. One Christmas Bear is quickly becoming HER go to book that she wants to read and read to her little sister.<br />
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One Christmas Bear, written by Anne Vittur Kennedy, tells the story of the Christmas Bear and his arctic friends. The story is simple, yet wonderfully told, and even includes counting holiday elements such as candy canes and snowflakes as the Christmas Bear and his friends play. But one of the favorite things that my daughter loves are the illustrations (also by Anne Vittur Kennedy) - they are beautifully done and really brings the story to life. And as an added bonus - and those with little ones will relate - it is a hardbound book, which means that it will stand up to countless readings and little ones holding and looking through it.<br />
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I have a feeling that One Christmas Bear will be part of our read aloud story time not just during the Christmas season, but for many months to come.<br />
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The life of Jesus is one of the most fascinating stories that has been told and re-told many, many times, both in print and in movies. I know have lost track of the number of different movies that I have seen (or heard about) detailing Jesus' life.<br>
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With Christmas fast approaching, one of my favorite things I love to do is to cook and bake, which often means that I would have my laptop shoved into the corner of my countertop so I can watch a DVD while making a mess of my kitchen. This often leads to my computer getting some type of food on it and results in me panicking and turning off the movie. <br>
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Listen, do you hear that? That, my friend, is the sound of peace and quiet. It is something that I do not have the luxury of enjoying too often because in about an hour, it will be mass chaos - the kids will be running around (and most likely whining about having to get up so early), my oldest daughter will be waking up 15 minutes before she has to leave for college so we will be rushing out the door after she becomes frantic and anxious about being late for class. All of this will be going on while the dog will be circling round your feet trying to catch any crumb that falls to the floor while making breakfast. <br />
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This is my daily morning routine, even after reading countless "how to be more organized in the morning" books, things are still unorganized, but I have come to accept the chaos. After all, one day, when the kids are grown up, the house will be quiet once again.<br />
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However, during this time of year, with back to back holidays, life can get downright stressful.<br />
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There are baking marathons for last-minute holiday parties, frantically running for that last minute gift that you forgot to buy for your nephew, and the never-ending to do list that seems to get longer by the minute. <br />
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Yes, the holidays are stressful, but I'm going to let you in on a secret...they don't have to be. It is only stressful if you allow it to become overwhelming and stressful. Yes, I am guilty of this both in the past and presently. Allowing the stress of the holiday not only robs you of your sanity, but your energy and health. <br />
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But there are five things you can do to help keep your sanity during the holiday madness.<br />
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Moms (and Dads), can I get a show of hands from those that have kids under the age of 2 that do not get at least 8 hours of solid sleep. You know, that kind of sleep where you are not woken up in the middle of the night for something to drink, a nightmare, or even the baby crying because her diaper leaked (because changing bed sheets in the middle of the night is always fun). <br />
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I would guess that most, if not all, of you raised your hand (or at least thought about doing so). And it isn't just kids that can cause you not to get enough sleep. Everyday stresses, that nagging thought in the back of your mind that you forgot to do something that day but you can't remember what it was you had to do, or even staying up too late to watch the late night shows. There are many, many things daily that rob you of getting good, quality sleep every day. <br />
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But did you know that not getting enough sleep can wreak havoc on your body? Sleep is a necessity for your body to rejuvenate itself, to help rebuild muscle tissue to rebuild itself from lifting weights earlier that day, and to just rest to prepare itself for the next day. <br />
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When you do not get enough sleep, there are so many health consequences that can affect your body. You are more susceptible to catching colds due to a lowered immune system, higher chance of heart disease, lowered ability to focus on daily tasks, lack of energy, gaining weight - the list is ongoing.<br />
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If you are not getting enough sleep, take control of what is going on not only during the day, but also at night, especially before bed. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of good fats throughout the day, drinking plenty of water, but even more important is to put the phone/computer/etc. down and detach yourself from the internet (yes, it is hard to do, but so necessary) and turn the television off. All of these things are vital to getting quality sleep and feeling rested when you wake up in the morning. For more ways to improve your sleep, check out this article <a href="https://blog.bulletproof.com/improve-your-sleep/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The sun plays a vital role in how our body produces Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin." Vitamin D, more specifically Vitamin D3, plays a huge role in how our body absorbs calcium, helps with depression, may decrease heart disease and even help with weight loss. Not to mention it may also help with fatigue.<br />
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Now I'm not saying to go outside every day for 30 minutes or more without sunscreen to get the full benefits of getting enough Vitamin D. This may be hard to do during the winter months, especially for those that live in the north. But by eating foods rich in Vitamin D, such as eggs, salmon and yogurt, is important on a daily basis. Also, taking a quality vitamin supplement that contains Vitamin D (and Vitamin D3) is important to add to your daily regimen.</div>
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Relaxing, a peaceful hot bath, reading a book without interruption - all of these things may seem impossible when you have kids. But it is so important that you have the chance for "me time" daily. Even if it is just 30 minutes a day to unwind, you need and DESERVE it. Taking this time for YOU is necessary to refocus and help to unwind after a long day at work (or even staying home with your kids all day). <br />
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For me, I have a nice cup of <a href="https://blog.bulletproof.com/?utm_source=julie&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=advertising">coffee </a>(Bulletproof coffee is my favorite), essential oil diffusing, and a good book to help me focus and prepare for the day ahead. This is my "me time." Yes, there are days that I may not get my "me time" in the mornings due my little one getting up too early or a change in our routine for the day, but I still make the time later in the day for me. You deserve it. <br />
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During the holidays this may be the hardest thing to do. Between office parties, family gatherings and homemade candy from my family, there seems to be a never ending supply of chocolate and cookies in some form or another in my kitchen, and they all seem to be calling my name, especially when I've had a particularly rough day. <br />
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Now, more than ever, is it important to eat healthy on a daily basis and limiting the amount of sugar and processed foods. Eating a diet high in green leafy vegetables, good for you fats like avocados and quality proteins like fish and grass-fed meats are vital to keeping your body running at an optimal level to help ward off colds and, if you are like me, eating too many unhealthy foods.<br />
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If you know me, then you know my love of coffee, which I include as one of the major food groups. Some may say that coffee isn't healthy, while others will say that it is. I am one of those that say that it IS healthy for you, as long as you have a good, quality coffee. <br />
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Now, I understand that some of you may be asking, "How can coffee be good for me?" Well, with my favorite coffee, Bulletproof Coffee, it is not only good, but <a href="https://blog.bulletproof.com/coffee-5-reasons-you-can-perform-better-10-ways-to-live-longer/" target="_blank">good for you</a>. Bulletproof Coffee is made with ground coffee that is low in toxins (which may cause health issues) because their beans are grown, processed and tested to make sure of its purity. But one of the main things that I LOVE about Bulletproof Coffee is adding in two ingredients that I would have never even considered or even thought in a million years adding into my coffee - grass-fed ghee and Brain Octane Oil (a medium-chain triglyceride oil made from coconut oil). Trust me, I once thought the same thing - how in the world could you add butter and oil to coffee? Well, I asked the same thing until I tasted it and it totally opened up my eyes (and taste buds). Yes, it was that good. <br />
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But not only does it taste good, it is good for you. The ghee and Brain Octane Oil are full of good fats that you may be skimping in your diet. Fats are necessary for so many body functions, transportation of vitamins and minerals and is needed for mental cognition that they are a vital part of your diet. So why put them in your coffee?<br />
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I can honestly say that after drinking <a href="https://blog.bulletproof.com/?utm_source=julie&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=advertising" target="_blank">Bulletproof Coffee</a> for only a few days, I can tell that I am more awake and focused after drinking it and have even noticed that I feel fuller too (bonus!). If you would like more information on Bulletproof Coffee and its health benefits, you can check out their website <a href="http://ca.bulletproof.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. If you would like to purchase a starter kits, which is the best way to see if you like it before you buy it, you can get yours at <a href="https://www.bulletproof.com/?utm_source=julie&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=advertising">http://ca.bulletproof.com</a>.<br />
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Taking care of yourself is the first step to surviving the holidays. When you take care of yourself, you are able to have plenty of energy to make it through those long lines at the mall, the to do list that hasn't been completed from two days ago, and all the other things that life throws your way.</div>
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The holidays can be crazy sometimes, especially when you have children who are very active and are always busy doing something. Now I know that some parents may shun putting a DVD on so that you can get a chance to do dishes or get supper done, but there are those days when a movie is just what I need to get a moment of sanity and get things done.<br>
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I've noticed lately that there seems to be a new trend in the way companies are selling monthly subscriptions. One trend that I am hooked on are monthly kits/boxes for things that I use, such as planner kits and bible journaling kits. But there are more than just those. I've even seen a monthly "box" subscription for your pet.<br />
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However, one monthly "box" subscription that I have seen and heard of quite a bit is one called <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Faithbox</a>. I was considering purchasing a one-month subscription to try it out when I was contacted by <a href="http://www.familychristian.com/?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Family Christian</a> to review the <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">August 2016 Faithbox</a>. <br />
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Each <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Faithbox</a> subscription will contain a 30 day devotional, plus various other products from companies that have a positive effect in the world today. You will also receive an Impact Guide which will give a brief overview of the products, how to use them, and why those particular products were chosen for that month's <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Faithbox</a>. <br />
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In the <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">August 2016 Faithbox</a>, you would have received <i>Uninvited</i> by Lysa TerKeurst (one of my favorite authors!), <i>Everyday Faith</i> 30 day devotional, Steamm Espresso shot, The Stitch by Speak Your Silence and Thoughtful Cards designed by the Faithbox team. <br />
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I can honestly say that all the contents in the <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">August 2016 Faithbox</a>, at first were a bit confusing as to why there were included, but after reading how the Steamm Espresso shot helps to provide polio immunizations to children overseas and how The Stitch funds one on one counseling to people affected by child abuse in the United States, it made me realize that there are these awesome products that not many people may not know about and using a service, such as Faithbox, is a blessing in not only spreading God's word, but also helping others in need all over the world. <br />
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Not only do the products contained in each month's <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Faithbox</a> help to provide services such as immunizations and counseling, but every <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Faithbox</a> shipped also provides <u style="font-weight: bold;">three</u> meals to a non-profit organization called Rice Bowls, which helps to feed hungry children. <br />
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I was so impressed with <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Faithbox</a>, both in the choice of contents in the box and how fun the products chosen were, I have a feeling that a lucky person (or two or three) in my family will definitely be getting a monthly subscription to <a href="http://familychristian.com/faithbox?utm_source=Facebook+Group&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=November_Blog_Opp_Faithbox">Faithbox</a> as Christmas gifts this year.<br />
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Let's face it, getting our kids to eat healthy or even just one bite of any kind of veggie sometimes results in you getting frustrated and your child throwing a temper tantrum or crying. So while we can only offer veggies and healthy foods for them to eat, it is up to us as parents to make sure that they are still getting their daily vitamins and minerals.<br />
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Now, I personally know that my daughter will eat certain veggies and only for a certain length of days before she tires of them and moves on to another one of her few chosen "go-to" vegetables that she will eat. I also know that by her being such a picky eater, it puts a limit on what vitamins and minerals her body will be getting and possibly increasing those that her body will be lacking. <br />
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So in order for her to get the daily nutrients she needs,I can either fight with her on a daily basis to try new foods (which is often the case) or make sure she takes her vitamins. Because she is only 6, she hasn't quite grasped the concept of swallowing a pill so any type of vitamin that she takes has to be in powder or liquid form.<br />
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So I was on the hunt to find a powder type of vitamin that didn't contain fillers, sugars, coloring or preservatives. But to make it even more difficult, I needed a kids' vitamin that was gluten, dairy, and soy free due to food intolerances.<br />
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It was then that I had finally found a vitamin that met all of those criteria and more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.megafood.com/">MegaFood</a>, a well-known supplement company, partnered with brands that my family has used for quite some time, and are well known such as Kauai Organic Farms, Lundberg Family Farms, and
Uncle Matt’s Organic to create a powdered vitamin for kids five and older. <br />
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<a href="http://www.megafood.com/">MegaFood</a> also offers three types of powdered supplements: Kids Daily Multi, which is made up of organic vegetables and fruits; Kids Daily Immune, which features immune boosting ingredients such as elderberry and echinacea; and Kids Daily B-Centered, which is formulated from brown rice to support mental focus, calmness and healthy energy levels. These can be given separately or altogether. <br />
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But the one thing that really drew me to using <a href="http://www.megafood.com/">MegaFood</a> was the ability to add their powdered supplements to foods such as smoothies, yogurt, pancakes, applesauce, and more. The ability to "hide" vitamins that do not leave a "powdery" taste is HUGE. No kid will willingly eat any food that has been prepared that has a weird taste in it without immediately asking you what you did to that food and refuse to eat it. Not to mention the frustrating feeling that you tried to hide a powdered vitamin in a food that your child loves and will eat, only to be busted that you tried to hide something "healthy" in it. <br />
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Adding It To Foods</h3>
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One of the recipes that I added <a href="http://www.megafood.com/">MegaFoods</a>' Kids Daily Multi and Daily Immune to was a smoothie recipe that my daughter actually loves - a banana-chocolate smoothie. She typically has a smoothie at least every other day, if not daily. Banana-chocolate is her favorite, so it was a perfect recipe to test out if she even noticed that a powdered vitamin was added.<br />
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Recipe: Banana-Chocolate Smoothie</h4>
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1 1/2 frozen banana</div>
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1 scoop MegaFood Kids Daily Immune</div>
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Mix all ingredients together until blended well. Serve immediately and enjoy.</div>
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She loved it. She didn't realize anything was added differently to the smoothie and there was no difference in taste. </div>
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I am very pleased with <a href="http://www.megafood.com/">MegaFoods</a>' supplements and will continue to use them and try other recipes to incorporate them into. </div>
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If you would like more information on what MegaFood offers and get exclusive access to discounts and special offers, go to <a href="http://www.megafood.com/kids-boosters">www.megafood.com/kids-boosters</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wanna get paid for working out? Would you like a little extra cash just for building healthy habits? If so, Beachbody’s Health Bet has you covered!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">What is Beachbody’s Health Bet?</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beachbody is literally betting cold hard cash that you will fall in love with getting healthy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During the Challenge Period, from September 5th – October 2nd, 2016, anyone who meets the requirements below will win an equal share of a $1 million dollar pot funded by Beachbody! As a BONUS – for every Challenge Pack sold from July 27th – August 31st, 2016, Beachbody will add $5 to the pot for up to a $3 million dollar pot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Beachbody’s Health Bet focuses on building healthy habits.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I totally love that in the Health Bet you aren’t focused on the scale. It’s not about weight loss or getting visible abs.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You are rewarded for creating healthy habits.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Workout three times per week and drink five <a href="http://www.shakeology.com/loriwernerfitness" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: purple; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.7s; vertical-align: baseline;">Shakeology</a> shakes. That’s it. No pressure to workout for hours. No embarrassing weigh ins. You workout, drink a shake, and post them in your Beachbody Challenge Tracker app. Super simple. No stress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">How much will you win?</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It depends on how large the final pot will be (minimum of $1 million and maximum of $3 million) and how many people participate. So it could be $5, $15, $50 or more. Beachbody will announce the total pot amount in early September.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But the good news is this… whether you get a big check, or just enough to buy a Green Tea Frappuccino, you will be a winner in that you have created the healthy habits of moving your body and drinking a health shake! You will be a stronger, more fit, more vibrant person at the end of the month than you were when you started.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I will run a special Health Bet challenge group for the entire contest period. We start September 5th and run through October 2nd. So you will not only earn the Beachbody Health Bet payout, but you’ll also get the support of me and a group of other ladies on the same journey to become the healthiest version of ourselves as possible. Oh, and some cash too <img alt="🙂" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f642.png" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline !important; height: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></span></div>
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.... I'm a planner addict. I LOVE to plan. I currently have three planners, all for different things going on in my life - one for my personal stuff, one for my business and one for blogging. <br />
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I've been wanting (and looking) at getting a planner to use as my faith journal/planner. Something that I could put personal things in, but also one that would have scriptures and a place for my daily prayers. You know, something fancier than just a 3-ring notebook.<br />
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Finally Found "the Planner"</h3>
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I had looked at a few planners at the local craft store and online, but nothing really "spoke" to me. Well, that was until I was asked to review the <a href="http://www.anchoredpress.com/products/2016-anchored-press-planner">Daily Planner</a> by Anchored Press.</div>
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Anchored Press was founded by <a href="http://www.anchoredpress.com/pages/about">Deana</a> who found the inspiration for creating the Daily Planner by using her day planner as a way to keep her schedule, devotional, prayer journal, meal plan, goals and memory keeper in one spot. After many prayers, <a href="http://www.anchoredpress.com/products/2016-anchored-press-planner">Anchored Press Daily Planner</a> was created to help others who were looking for a way stay organized, but firm in God's Word.<br />
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The day I received the <a href="http://www.anchoredpress.com/products/2016-anchored-press-planner">Daily Planner</a> was one of those days - you know, then things are going bad and just get worse the further the day went on. But I can tell you, as soon as I opened the box and unwrapped the <a href="http://www.anchoredpress.com/products/2016-anchored-press-planner">Daily Planner</a>, it was pure joy.<br />
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Why Is This Planner So Special?</h3>
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The <a href="http://www.anchoredpress.com/products/2016-anchored-press-planner">Daily Planner</a> is beautiful. The pink, blue, gold and white colors on the front and back cover are beautiful and the pages themselves has plenty of room for writing appointments. But there were a few things that stuck out that were in the <a href="http://www.anchoredpress.com/products/2016-anchored-press-planner">Daily Planner</a> that were not in my other three planners.<br />
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First off, there is a section called "My First Four" where you are to put the four things that are most important and have to get done that day. Secondly, the scriptures and daily devotions are short, speak to your heart and make you think about the Word. Third, a place to put meals that are family favorites and what is planned for dinner that day. Lastly, the "Pray-Ponder-Pencil" section for the day where you can write out your prayer to the Lord for the day or your thoughts for the day or even just to doodle.<br />
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When you are trying to eat Paleo and/or healthy on the go, snacks are either fruit or veggies. But what do you do when you are craving something on the sweet side but you don't want to ruin your healthy way of eating or cave into eating something that has artificial flavors or processed ingredients?<br />
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I had heard about a new product that was being discussed in one of the Paleo groups called <a href="http://www.hailmerry.com/">Merry Bites</a>. They are Paleo approved, non-GMO, vegan and free of peanuts, dairy, soy, eggs, corn, wheat and gluten and made with coconut oil (which, as you know, is very healthy for you and helps to increase your metabolism).<br />
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I was given and opportunity by <a href="http://www.hailmerry.com/">Hail Merry</a>, the company that produces Merry Bites and Miracle Tarts, to have a taste test of their products. I wanted to find out more about Hail Merry and found that Hail Merry has a women-led kitchen, and dedicates a portion of their time and resources to help charities that help victims and survivors of human trafficking.<br />
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Hail Merry graciously sent a package of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Salted Brownie, Pure Vanilla and Lemon Merry Bites. I tried the Pure Vanilla and was hooked. Merry Bites are about the size of a golf ball, yet are packed full of flavor. I didn't think that something so small would cure my craving for something sweet, but it did. Not to mention, a serving size are 2 bites, which you wouldn't think would be enough to cure any snack craving, but it did. <br />
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Now, honestly, I'm used to eating healthy, so anything made with pure, natural ingredients is nothing new to me. I decided to have my mom and aunt try them to see what they thought. Let's just say that they were hooked and had me go to our local health food store to purchase more. <br />
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But my biggest skeptic, my daughter, who shrugs her nose at every new food I buy to try, tried the Chocolate Chips Cookie Dough bites. I didn't tell her it was healthy, but was a new snack product to try. She, at first, new that it was healthy because it didn't taste like any of the not-good-for-you cookie dough products that she has eaten in the past. However, after her second bite, she said that she actually liked them and would take something like this with her to work to have on her breaks. <br />
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Let's face it, having kids means at any given time one of them is bound to come down with a cold or, depending on their age, they may be teething, which is what my little one is going through. When she is teething, she gets the same symptoms of a cold - stuffy, running nose, crabby and just not feeling well.<br />
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Of course, the day that my daughter had her ballet recital, my little one woke up from her nap running a low grade fever and stuffy nose. (No one ever said getting sick or having a sick child was going to be at a convenient time.) These are all typical symptoms for her when she is teething, which she was due to cut her eye teeth soon.<br />
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As most parents know, having a child with a stuffy, runny nose, often means little to no sleep for both you and your child. They can't breath through their nose or they have drainage making them cough, which makes for an all around not so fun night and lots of coffee in the morning.<br />
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Now, a few weeks prior, I was approached by <a href="http://www.neilmed.com/">NeilMed</a> to try a kind of nasal aspirator for infants and young children that didn't require something being stuck up the nose and is safe to use. I remember when my two younger children were sick and had stuffy or runny noses, I would just use the blue nasal aspirator bulb that you get when your child is born or from the store. It seemed to work, but was nerve-wracking for me because I was always afraid I was going to poke them in the eye trying to use it, which often resulted in making them mad and crying.<br />
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So when my youngest started to get her first second of teeth in and had a cold, I decided to try <a href="http://shop.neilmed.com/Products/Babies-Children/Naspira-Nasal-Oral-Aspirator">NeilMed's Naspira Nasal-Oral Aspirator</a>. I trusted the NeilMed brand to work because I have used their <a href="http://shop.neilmed.com/Products/NasaFlo-Neti-Pot/NasaFlo-Neti-Pot-New-Clear-Design">NetiPot</a> when my sinuses start to act up.<br />
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The <a href="http://shop.neilmed.com/Products/Babies-Children/Naspira-Nasal-Oral-Aspirator">Naspira Nasal-Oral Aspirator</a>'s design is unique in that most aspirators have the only option to squeeze some type of "bulb" to suction your baby's nose (similar to the traditional blue bulbs we grew up with). But with <a href="http://shop.neilmed.com/Products/Babies-Children/Naspira-Nasal-Oral-Aspirator">Naspira</a>, you have another option to use a hose attached to the bulb whereby you can create suction by sucking on the mouthpiece at the end of the tube, which, in turn, helps to get rid of a stuffy nose.<br />
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Honestly, at first, I was concerned that using the suction created by using the mouthpiece would cause the mucus to go into the mouth (gross, right). But it doesn't. <a href="http://shop.neilmed.com/Products/Babies-Children/Naspira-Nasal-Oral-Aspirator">Naspira</a> is designed with a filter in the line that stops any mucus from entering your mouth. <br />
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After testing it out a few times and getting a feel on how to use it, I tried it on my daughter, who, at this point, wasn't happy with something around her nose, but within a few uses, and clearly getting some mucus out, she was able to breathe a little better. I was impressed by how well it worked and how you can clean it by putting it in boiling water or the microwave to sanitize it. I will definitely use it again (but hopefully not any time soon).<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Growing up, we typically went to church every Sunday for Sunday School and what we called "big Church." I remember in Sunday School having little coloring sheets, some kind of crossword puzzle or even a craft that encompassed what we were going to be learning about that Sunday. </span></div>
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It was those types activities that helped kids to learn more about God, but in a way that we could understand. But let's face it, once those activities were done, they were typically shoved in our Bible and may not have been looked at for some time. <br />
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Fast forward to the present where there are resources online, in bookstores and even on television that teaches kids about God and His word. Don't get me wrong, having all of this available information to help me teach my children about God makes it easier for me to do just that, but it can sometimes be overwhelming even thinking where to start.<br />
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For me, my daughter LOVES videos with any kind of cartoon with animals in them (and my 1 year old will actually stop for more than a few seconds to pay attention). So when the opportunity to review the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuGF7LstSsU"><i>Owlegories </i>Season 3 dvd</a>, I did my research and felt that this would be perfect for her to watch.<br />
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The <i><a href="http://www.owlegories.com/">Owlegories</a></i> series was created by <a href="http://owlegories.com/#family">Thomas and Julie Boto</a> as a way to make learning about God fun. I mean, shouldn't learning about God and his love for us be fun and enjoyable? Not to mention that the characters (yes, they are owls), Joey, Nora, Violet, Gus and Twitch and the Professor, are wonderfully drawn.<br />
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Each <i><a href="http://www.owlegories.com/">Owlegories</a></i> dvd contains 3 short stories is around 10 to 15 minutes in which the owls are given a lesson, which focuses on a specific element of nature, given to them by the Professor in which they travel to different lands to learn about this element and along the way, they learn not only about nature, but about faith and God. Each short story also centers around a key scripture and is recapped at the end, which is hosted by a well-known musician or actor.<br />
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My daughter's favorite was <i>The Duck</i>, which guest stars Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty as the duck, Uncle Fly, and the owl's adventure to the swamp to learn about the three gifts that God has given to everyone. <br />
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I personally thought that all three stories were great - the stories were perfect for little kids to enjoy and understand, and the recap at the end was a great way to go over the message of the story. I know <i>Owlegories </i>will become a part of our learning of God's Word and can't wait to watch more episodes in the future.<br />
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The other day I was planning out my daughter's homeschool lesson for this week. I tend to look at any upcoming "important" days, such as National Chocolate Day or something like that so we can do a fun activity for that particular day. When I realized that Earth Day was this week, I knew we had to do something fun, yet educational.<br />
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Now conveying the importance of Earth Day to a five year old without giving them the gloom and doom of "if you don't clean up our act, the Earth will not be a nice place to live" speech isn't easy. So, I did what most moms (and possibly dads) do - turn to Pinterest to find activities and information (well, at least that is what I do most of the time).<br />
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It was amazing (and at times overwhelming) the amount of ideas and information you can find on Earth Day activities to do and information to learn about. Not to mention, learning that Earth Day isn't just about planting trees or learning about recycling, but also focusing on simple things such as planting your own food and using fewer chemicals.<br />
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So I chose five general topics that were both fun and educational (even for me too) to focus on that involved crafts and/or learning about : Recycling, Gardening, Food, Home and Personal Products.<br />
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When looking for ideas about recycling, I wanted to look at something that wasn't mainly about how to recycle (only because she knows why we recycle), but what you could do to products that are recyclable. Basically turning something used into something new and different.<br />
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I found a great post by Mom's Messy Miracles, <i><a href="http://momsmessymiracles.com/1/post/2015/03/5-ways-preschoolers-can-go-green.html">5 Ways Preschoolers Can Go Green</a></i>, post, which was perfect for ideas on turning common household food containers into something new and fun. The upcycled jar to vase and recycled milk jug planter are just two of the projects that will be added to our Earth Day fun.<br />
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My daughter loves to help me garden, but I wanted to do something different than just planting seeds (which we have already done in preparation for this year's gardening season). So why not talk about how vital good bugs are to the garden, which is a perfect into to teaching about the use of pesticides. </div>
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So I turned to my friend and fellow blogger at Do-It-Yourself Danielle and her excellent tutorial on <a href="http://www.diydanielle.com/2016/04/worm-composting.html">Worm Composting</a>. I must admit that this project will be fun and even one that my 11 month old can enjoy too.</div>
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Now the idea of growing safe foods isn't necessarily something that is probably considered an Earth Day project or learning experience, but since we will be working outside on our worm composting, it would be the perfect time to touch on the aspect of keeping our foods in a more "natural" state and learn about <a href="http://www.justtakeshape.com/2015/03/keeping-genetically-modified-crops-out.html">GMO crops</a> and how they are not healthy for us. <br />
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On Earth Day we focus on keeping Mother Earth clean. But I wanted to take it one step further and discuss how using chemicals to shampoo with or even wash our clothes can be harmful to us. I plan on using the information in my guest post that I wrote a guest post for Whole Life Service, <a href="http://wholelifeandservices.com/are-you-living-healthy/" style="font-style: italic;">Are you Living Healthy?</a>, which discusses how you can eat organic, non-GMO foods, but if you are still using chemical laden shampoos, laundry detergents or even room deodorizers, then you are still exposing your body (and others around you) to dangerous, toxic chemicals. </div>
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In keeping with the Earth Day theme, my daughter will learn about using homemade cleaners and even essential oils in keeping the home clean. Since one of her chores is to help clean the house, we can use this opportunity to learn about why we use chemical free products and instead use ones with essential oils for not only disinfecting, but also making the home smell good. </div>
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These are just a few of the things that we are going to learn about and do as part of our Earth Day celebration. How are you going to celebrate Earth Day?</div>
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Coming up with new recipes while on an already limited allowed foods you can eat isn't easy. Not to mention when you have a toddler and 5 year old constantly needing your attention, having too cook three meals a day is not ideal, which means that at times, you skip or miss a meal and which can lead to cheating and eating foods you are not supposed to eat. <br />
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One way to conquer the temptations is to always have something readily at hand, either by making all your meals one day of the week, or doubling (or even tripling) meals when you prepare them. I typically will prepare a few meals one day a week, but will also triple meals so that there are plenty leftovers for at least a day or two.<br />
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<li>Once turkey meat is cooked, add sweet potatoes and zucchini and add in a pinch of sea salt.</li>
<li>Mix in the sweet potatoes and zucchini and cover pan.</li>
<li>Occassionaly stir mixture every few minutes. </li>
<li>Cook for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft.</li>
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There are many variations in terms of ingredients that you can add to this basic recipe, such as cooked bacon, yellow squash and even spinach (added to the mix once it is removed from heat). You can also substitute ground turkey for any type of ground meat, such as beef or chicken. I've even used leftover cooked chicken breasts, shredded and used in place of ground meat.</div>
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Tacos are a staple food item in our household. But when you start eating Paleo (or more specifically AIP like I am currently doing), any grains, including corn, are out of the picture. And yes, you can have "tacos" with a lettuce wrap instead of a shell, but seriously, sometimes you just need that crunch - you know the crunch of the shell and all the meat and lettuce falls out onto you lap kind of crunch. <br />
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So after looking at Pinterest for different types of foods to make while on the AIP way of eating, I stumbled across using plantains as tacos. Now I had never heard of plantains and were not easy to find in the grocery store. However, the Super Target (of all places) sells them, but you can also find them at most ethnic grocery stores too. They tend to last a few weeks in the refrigerator so by them in large quantities.<br />
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When using plantains, you want to buy them when they are green - the greener the better. As plantains ripen to a yellow then black, the sugar content also increases. So when you substitute plantains for things like corn shells, you do not want a sugar taste at all. Green plantains are also hard to open unlike a banana. You will need a sharp knife to slice it open. <br />
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Now I must mention that this is the first time I have made plantain taco shells, so this was more like an experiment than anything. Honestly, they were not hard to make, just a little dangerous (as you will see why below). In fact, they were quite tasty and very filling.<br />
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<li>Take 1/2 cup of mixture and place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.</li>
<li>Smooth the mixture out until it is about the size of your hand.</li>
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<li>Place in oven and bake for 25-35 minutes until the "shells" are cooked, but not burnt and remove from oven.</li>
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<b>TIP:</b> Place baking sheets under the "shells" so that if there is any oil that drips off, it does not drip onto your oven and cause a potential fire.<br />
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I would love to hear what you think about using plantains to make taco shells. I personally liked the taste and texture of them - my husband even liked them (which is a shock). </div>
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Let's face it, going natural in every part of your life isn't easy. In fact, it is hard. We have become accustom to just going to the store and buying whatever we need and not think twice about where it came from or how it was made. Moreover, we don't even give it a second thought about what all those chemicals and wonderful scents like Ocean Breeze or Pumpkin Pie have in them that give them that nostalgic smell and the lovely, colorful packaging. <br />
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But I want you to stop for a minute and think: What is in the Ocean Breeze candle that gives it that "ocean" smell? What is in that spray bottle that actually kills bacteria off your kitchen counter? What is in the bottle of lotion that you put slather on your hands and body daily? Or how about the detergent cleaning your clothes? Read the back of the package of any of these items and tell me if you can read any of those ingredients without having a degree in chemistry or some other scientific education. Go ahead, I will wait for you to come back....<br />
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All those chemicals that you wash your clothes with, put on your skin and clean your house with are harmful to the human body and, in fact, most are known to cause diseases such as cancer. Now I don't know about you, but I am watchful what I put into my body, so I'm not going to go and put harmful chemicals on my body either.<br />
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So now you are probably asking the questions - What do I wash my clothes with? What do I use for soap? What can I use to clean the house? Well, you can either buy expensive natural cleaners, soaps and detergents or make them yourself. <br />
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When I set out to find "recipes" for making these products myself, of course I turned Pinterest and find hundreds of homemade "recipes" for everything from soap to lip balm to cleaning products for every room in the house. But honestly, it was overwhelming and I soon had printed out a lot of recipes that, well, quite frankly, ended up being forgot about or thrown into the recycle bin. <br />
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Well, you could imagine when I was asked to review <i>101 Easy Homemade Products For Your Skin, Health & Home</i>, by Jan Berry. I mean, this book has every, and I mean EVERY recipe you could imagine for everything you could possibly want to make and then some. <br />
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As a mom, we always want what is best for our children - clothes, education, music lessons, dance classes - and everything else in between. But as a mom raising 3 girls, I also want what is best for them in their relationship with God. <br />
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Now reading the bible can sometimes seem like it was always the men who were the center of the story. However, that is not always the case when you dig deep in the Word. But trying to find stories suitable for young girls to read (and understand) about the women of the Bible and how important they were seemed to be tricky.<br />
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Enter the Bible Belles series. I was excited to learn more about the series and was honored to be able to review Book One in the Bible Belles. The series was created for girls to learn about not only the women of the Bible and the trials and tribulations that they went through, but also how to be their own hero in today's world. <br />
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The first book in the Bible Belles series, <i>The Adventures of Rooney Cruz - Hannah The Belle of Prayer" </i>is about a girl named Rooney Cruz, who is bullied by other girls at her school. She runs and hides from their teasing and is visited by her angel, Mari. Mari confides in Rooney and teaches her about a woman named Hannah who is also being teased by her husband's first wife, Pininnah, because Hannah did not have any children. <br />
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Rooney watches Hannah's story unfold and learns that by believing and talking to God, telling him the truth an asking for help, he will listen and answer your prayers, just like Hannah prayed to God for a child and her prayer was answered with the birth of a baby boy. Rooney finally understands that the power of prayer is a powerful thing - by trusting and talking to God, he will provide and answer your prayers.<br />
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The story of Rooney in how she is bullied at school is one that is all too common these days. However, as told in the story of Hannah, she too was bullied, but chose to have faith and believe that God will help to see you through and has a plan for you. <br />
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My 5 year old daughter enjoyed <i>The Adventures of Rooney. </i>The story line was perfect for her age, the photos were beautifully drawn and the message was on spot. I thought that the story was great and was a great way to get the message of the power of prayer no matter what situation you are in in life. I know that the Bible Belles series will be a part of our daily readings.<br />
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To learn more about Hannah and the Bible Belles series, visit the <a href="http://www.biblebelles.com/">Bible Belles</a> website. There are also fun printables and learning materials that correlate to the <a href="http://biblebelles.com/pages/free-resources">Bible</a> <a href="http://biblebelles.com/pages/free-resources">Belles</a> books for extra learning and fun.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">Beachbody is at it again. They have launched a brand new home fitness program that is going to blow your mind!! They started out with programs like P90X that were over an hour long each day. Then, they created 21 Day Fix that is only 30 minutes daily, T25 that is 25 minutes daily and now we are taking it to a whole new level. In just <b>22 minutes</b> you can get some seriously rocking results with Tony Horton and ME as your coach! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">YES you can! It is all about focusing on the workout, pushing yourself to your max, dialing in your nutrition and following the plan to the T and of course the most important part {at least I think it is} is having support and accountability from your Team BEACHBODY Coach {ME} and the rest of the challengers in the group. There is something comforting from knowing that you are not the only one out there struggling, having a bad day, or a slip up with your nutrition. It's know to know that we are all in this together! We are getting "bootcamp fit" with 22 Minute Hard Corps.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">Basically every excuse you have for not getting in shape is invalid because I had 3 kids, and I'm making it a priority to workout every day. Is it hard, of course, but I am making it a priority and I'm finding a way because I want to be a better mom and a better ME.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">22 Minte Hard Corp was </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">created by Tony Horton - </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">creator of P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Power 90 and more. It is a mixture of eight routines that alternate between total body cardio & resistance 1 workout a day for 6 days a week. Even though the workouts are only 22 minutes, they are fast paced, moving from exercise to exercise with little to no rest</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">. But don't worry, they are easy to pick up and learn. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">• HARD CORPS: Battle Buddy Workout DVD (Network Exclusive)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;">On <b><u>March 14th</u></b></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;"> we will start our pre season which consists of 1 week of goal setting, pictures, measurements, meal planning and education on the nutritional plan and then the following week is our official day 1.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">******For 8 weeks I will guide you daily through the program with support, accountability, access to an online/app based closed group for support and guidance. Each participant is required to purchase the 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge Pack/Program and commit to replacing 1 meal a day with Shakeology for the duration of the group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">Stephenie W lost 9 lbs and 7.5 inches in 8 weeks. She said she loved the military/bootcamp style workout!! The music and the beats of the drum motivate you to push thru to the end! </span></div>
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