After seven years of sharing these Holiday Gift Idea blog posts, I thought it would be fun to put together my Gift Idea MVP list. These are my favorites from the previous years and all things I still use regularly. I’m also adding some fun new favorites that I tried and loved this year. Be sure to listen to the Gift Guide MVPs podcast to hear more details about these products and how/why I use them. Happy shopping ..read more

In a few weeks I’m moving my first born to college ?. As we start preparing to move him into the dorm, there are some things beyond the standard laundry bag and towels that I want him to take. I thought I would share a few of the less conventional things on this list (cue weird mom alert ..read more

I’ve been on two cruises in my life - one through the British Virgin Islands and the one I just finished through Alaska. Both were incredible. Although completely different experiences, I think a very common experience for many people coming off a cruise is feeling overstuffed, underslept and generally kind of blech. This can be true of just about any vacation. It’s not uncommon to “need a vacation after your vacation” and have the strong urge to diet or detox when you get home. Even though I keep it fairly reined in when I go on vacation, I definitely indulge more, sleep less and am exposed t ..read more

The recent bread workshop we did in The Christian Health Club inspired me to branch out with my bread making. I’ve always milled my grain, dumped all of the ingredients in the bread machine, and set-it-and-forget-it until I have a beautiful 2-pound loaf of bread ready 3 hours later. It’s so simple. But, Kerri showed us other fun options of what we can do with the dough. Come check it out ..read more

       This is one of my family's most favorite Christmas treats. ? I only make it at this time of the year because it's deliciously addictive. Consider yourself warned! It makes a great gift all wrapped up in a pretty Christmas tin. This recipe is one I've been asked to share over and over. Enjoy!    INGREDIENTS:   1 column saltine crackers 2 sticks butter 1 cup light brown sugar 12 oz chocolate chips   INSTRUCTIONS:   Preheat oven to 400 Layer saltines on foil line 15x10 pan. Boil butter and sugar for 3 minutes. Pour or spoon mixt ..read more

       It’s the time of the year that I get to share about some of my favorite things: things I’ve loved, things I’ve used, old things, new things, brands I’ve been using for a long time, new brands I’ve discovered and things that I’m putting on MY list. It also gives me a chance to educate you health topics like gluten, light, EMFs and the benefits of castor oil. I hope you get some great ideas and learn something along the way! If you’d like the full scoop on all of these wonderful gift ideas, listen to the podcast I did here. A Note of Gratitude Thank you in advan ..read more

       Hello my friend! The other day, I stumbled upon a phrase that resonated deeply: "fit, content, and abundant." This aptly described how I desired to feel and be. It also brought to mind various Biblical verses. Today, I want to share my revelations on how these words can impact your life in light of God's word.   Guarding Our Minds and Hearts     October in the Christian Health Club means delving deep into 'Self-Coaching Christians,' our unique mind management program. Scripture repeatedly highlights the significance of our minds and hearts. Prov ..read more

       I’ve had some GREAT feedback from those of you who have been experimenting with homemade wheat bread since hearing the podcasts I did with Sue Becker. And this is after most of you - like me - had been gluten free for many years. What’s crazy is that the bread has helped cure people of both diarrhea AND constipation. Angie messaged me this week and said, “ My diarrhea six times a day is gone. The bread is the ONLY change I made. I still make sure not to eat other processed gluten.” Another person I know said the bread is what got her off Cellcore’s Bowel Mover ..read more

       ? This Tex-Mex breakfast casserole is bold and flavorful, and provides 25 grams of protein per serving! A high protein breakfast is important for maintaining a healthy weight, building muscle mass, regulating blood sugar levels, boosting metabolism, and improving brain function. Give it a try and let me know how you like it in the comments below! ???    INGREDIENTS:   1 cup cream cheese 5 eggs 1/2 tsp sea salt (divided) 12 oz cheddar cheese (grated, divided) 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed is a bonus but not required) 1 cup salsa 1/2 tsp cum ..read more

        Emily Morgan from Best Daily Prayer is our guest author to share with us how to win the fight against your mental health with these 10 practical tips that will uplift your spirit.    How important do you think your mental well being is? Be sure to take note of your response. If you think it is less important than your physical well-being, that's false and this article will help clear that up if you keep reading on. Your mental health has to do with the state of your mind. Your mind controls everything you think about, everything you do and say ..read more