A shot of pulp, keeps the doctor away

How do you get in your vitamins and minerals in daily? Well, this was perfect timing, I suppose. We’re not only working through the sudden loss of Karl’s (my husband) dad, but also struggling to keep all the back-to-school bugs away. Life keeps going, doesn’t it? They're heeerrrreee! I received an email from Pete this past week saying he enjoyed my blog and my passion for living out a healthy lifestyle and was curious if I'd be up for...

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Facts of Life

Words to Live By Wanted to share a post I read that I bet you guys can relate to just as much as I can. "As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300 or a $30.00 watch - - they both tell the same time. Whether we carry a $300 or a $30.00 wallet/handbag - - the amount of money inside is the same. Whether we drink a bottle of $300 or $10 wine - - the hangover is the same. Whether the house we live in is...

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Morning Devotional - Spending Time with God

When do you spend time with God each day? If you're anything like me, I'm sure you're feeling pressed for time. Maybe there are not enough hours in your day. Maybe you can barely workout or even get a few hours of sleep a night because you're trying to fit everything in. You might be running around with a scowl on your face because you're so focused on getting everything done. Maybe, just maybe, you're even missing out on the amazing things...

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Spirits and Orbs? Is there such a thing?

Is it really just a glare in the photo or is someone with us? Have you ever looked at your photos closely?  Ever notice an orb in them before? What is an orb? In photography, an orb is a typically circular artifact on an image, created as a result of flash photography illuminating a mote of dust or other particle. Orbs are especially common with modern compact and ultra-compact digital cameras. Most people know I love...

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Welcome to Kindergarten

Jackson enters Kindergarten I can’t even believe this day is here. Wasn’t I just blogging about my sweet baby boy and how I wanted to hide in the Kohl’s Department store clothes racks because I was so exhausted and shocked by motherhood and all the responsibilities? Where did that life go??? Time truly does fly. And motherhood definitely changed me in more ways than I could ever imagine. Here we are.... Kindergarten. There...

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Healthy Stuffed Italian Stuffed Shells

And 21 Day Fix Approved! 21 Day Fix Stuffed Italian Shells This version of the stuffed shells  replaces a lot of the mozzarella cheese that typical recipes contain with ricotta cheese in the filling.  It’s still yummy and satisfying and a great recipe the whole family will love! Ingredients 25 Jumbo Shells (whole wheat if you can find them!) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef (or turkey) 1 small onion, diced 2 garlic...

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