This is a totally personal post but I just have to share this real chapter of my life with you. I have had health issues for months now and was finally at a breaking point. I decided enough was enough and went to my doctor. I get my thyroid check done every six months since I had radioactive iodine treatment for my thyroid years ago. My Doctor and I see each other at least that often and he knows … [Read more...]
Genes, Questions, Answers & Hope! Getting Your Body On The Right Track By Asking The Right Questions
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Real Mommy Moments: A Boy, Nail Polish, Glitter, Confusion and Sleep
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Last night was special and so we went out with the whole family to eat. This does not happen very often especially on weeknights. But it was awesome and we had a blessed evening. But when we got home there was so much more excitement in store for us. Bed time had been pushed way back since we went out and the kids were more hyper than usual because of all the fun. As a result bedtime was a … [Read more...]
A Year of Faith Testers, Doubt Busters & A Dream Come {A Look Back & Moving Forward}
December 30 by · 23 Comments
The other day I was chatting with my mother in law about this year. We were discussing God's provision and timing this year. This year has been full of ups and downs. I said it had been a year of "faith testers." She said "or doubt busters." I love that! Yes it was BOTH! Here is a short recap: We updated the kitchen to get ready to sell it. We moved with the plan of reaching financial … [Read more...]
Teaching Girls and Women Good Body Image
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This is a very personal and real topic that I am sharing with you. I was always a pretty confident girl growing up. Things started to change when I went to college and started gaining weight. In my early twenties I started taking medicines for my thyroid and depression. I have cronic depression and as a result I have been on medicines ever since then. As I get older and hormones and thyroid … [Read more...]
From Bully to Buddy
May 23 by · 2 Comments
A few months ago a family moved in near us. On our block all the kids play with each other before and after school.This little boy immediately had targets. He was so mean! He even bullied ME! As an adult I didn't take any of that! But the other kids would end up in tears. They were scared of him. He took their things, hit, insulted and was just mean! He would come to my home and insult me and my … [Read more...]
Weekly Highlights! Ice cream, Brownies, Kitchen update, Freebies and More!
May 4 by · 1 Comment
It's Friday! Yeah! I hope you are enjoying this weather. Maybe have a picnic or ice cream...or both! We did! This week I did more to my kitchen! Check out my painted countertops. Also be sure to join the Pinterest party #4xhealthier. It is awesome! $700 worth of prizes! This week on I discovered this post from The Gunny Sack : making a 60 second brownie for one ! Check out her … [Read more...]
Is it Autism? My Story of Denial, Acceptance, Learning & Love
November 29 by · 37 Comments
This is a personal post that I want to share with you all. I think it is important to share things in hopes that we can help one another. This is about my son. People have started to say things about some of his behaviors. He is 2 and as a mom I had decided that is just his personality. But as people started to point things out and I started to really watch him I realized we might have a problem. … [Read more...]
I’m A Mom Smiling Though Tears As Kindergarten Nears
August 20 by · 15 Comments
I can not believe it is true! Monday morning we start a new chapter in our lives. My oldest child, my little girl, starts kindergarten. I just can not believe that 5 years have past and the big day is almost here. This is just one of the many 1st we will experience in her life but wow it is a biggie for this mom! How did we get here? Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the first smile, … [Read more...]
Pick the color of my wall! I need help! #GliddenTesters #diy
July 24 by · 19 Comments
Ok readers, I need your help! I need for you to pick a color for me! I just finished painting the playroom/ office. I went with a buttercup yellow by Glidden. I have been in a mood for yellow lately. Recently I painted the living room vintage yellow. It came out much brighter than I expected. So when I painted the playroom I went for a softer yellow. So what's the problem? Our house has an odd … [Read more...]
Our Plumbing Nighmare
June 8 by · Leave a Comment
Have you ever had a plumbing nightmare? We have! Here is a story I have to share. All pride is flying out the window but I think it is worth it for the laugh! I was about 8 months pregnant with my son. I gained 60 pounds in that pregnancy so as you can imagine I was HUGE! One night while my husband was at work I went for one of my many nighttime "potty trips". At was at the point in my … [Read more...]
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