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Whew! I did it.
This was my meal and fast pattern for 3 days. I ended up doing 17 hr fasts the last 2 days because I lost track of time. I had enough rotisserie chicken, beans and Goodles to make exactly 3 meals (one for each day). 🙌🏼 It had 70 grams of protein so all I had…
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Thank you, but I have to work really hard at it. I lost a lot of weight a few years ago after a struggle with depression but I was in such a strict diet that I was miserable, so obviously I gained it all back.
This is my attempt to get it off again and find ways to balance my love for food but also have a healthier lifestyle. Eating at home more and limiting fast food is the biggest thing.. if I didn’t do anything but that it would be good!
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Ta-Daaaaaaaaa
I got rid of soooooooooo much stuff. I can see what is in here now!! 🤍🤍🤍
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That honestly helped me decide to get this house, because I had a tiny linen closet in our house in Tampa. I kept comforters and sheets vacuum sealed under our bed! 😆
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Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done. My linen closet. I need to get rid of so many blankets and sheets. I just want the bare minimum of what we need in there so I can actually see what I have and easily find stuff. I’m gonna do that today. I really am.…
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Happy Monday! 🤍
It’s a beautiful new week! I feel good today. I woke up feeling grateful and blessed this morning. My heart feels really light and I love that. We laughed so hard this weekend and just had the best family time. That is so cathartic. Laughter is so healing. It was really fun weekend. It just…
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My Sourdough Friends:
I’m having so much trouble finding Flaky Sea Salt and Thai Rice Flour locally. I grabbed these off of Amazon and they’re both really great. The rice powder isn’t Thai, but it’s made in the US and the salt isn’t as “flaky and thin” as I like for a finishing salt, BUT it’s harvested in…
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What’s your favorite thing to cook? If you follow my blog that’s obvious. 🤣 I love my Sourdough and pretty much anything Cajun or Creole. I baked this pretty last night. It’s for one of my husband’s clients. He’s always telling people I bake sourdough, so it keeps me busy! And again, my second favorites…
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Ohh I love salsa!! I love cakes too, but I don’t feel like I’m very good at baking cakes. I like the decorating part, but I have had some epic cake failures! 😆
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🔥🔥🔥
This is the longest fast I’ve done. I’m glad because I baked today. I’m going to break it at 5 pm!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
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What would you do if you won the lottery? I’m not sure. I know a lot of people I would help, and we’d give a lot to the church. I don’t know if I’d move, or we’d just turn this into our dream home. I love our location. Maybe buy the land across the street…
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Oh my 🤍
Rosa’s Pastries! Totally worth a cheat day!! I have a great affection for pistachio!!
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Lucky
I wake up some days and it hits me so hard that my parents, my only sibling and my best friend are all in heaven. It shakes me to my core, like somehow forgot while I was sleeping. But after I grieve and cry for a little bit, it hits me… How lucky am I…
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My Norah Harper 🤍
Sweet girl. Her 4th Grade class is getting to see the Pensacola Opera today. She was so excited! She saw them at Christmas time 2023 and she loved it so much. I’d love to see her get into Theatre or Choir in middle school.
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What are your favorite sports to watch and play? Football Golf Gymnastics Baseball Volleyball In that order. I don’t play golf as an adult but I did as a kid and teenager. I got my first kid clubs around 5. It was the cutest little cloth white bag with my name on them. I wish…
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That’s awesome! I have a cousin that coaches HS wrestling. I never played a sport at school and I wasn’t any good at softball, because my eyes are so bad. I couldn’t see the dang ball lol
High school football is SO fun! My brother played so we went to a lot of games. Even if Gage never plays HS football, I still want to go to their games bc it’s just so fun!
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I look back so fondly on those days. The years the football team did well and extended the season we sat through many games in snow and cold but I really loved it! I knew nothing about wrestling before he joined the team, and thought, oh, well, okayyy, not expecting to enjoy it but I think I liked watching his wrestling matches even more than the football games. At least they were indoors, lol. After he graduated and left for college I felt so lost without my sports!
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I bet! Things like that really become a big part of our lives. My best friend’s daughter is about to graduate and she is dreading it, bc basketball is their family thing. You meet a lot of people and it’s fun to cheer for a team. I totally get it! I could definitely be a sports Mom. Gage doesn’t show a lot of interest at this age but a lot changes in middle school. He’s really fast and his PE Coach has tried to get him into track, but he’s gotta want to do it. I’m glad you have find memories of it. Your son is lucky too, not all parents show up for their kids! He’s blessed.
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They may not say so, but it really means so much to them and I wouldn’t have missed out on it for the world. I remember one dual meet that was in a town about 35 minutes away. We’d had a bad snowstorm so my son told me “Don’t even go. The weather is crap and I’m gonna get humiliated anyways.” He was up against the other team’s star wrestler in his weight class. In the upset of the century, my son won! I still kick myself for missing that.
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🤍🤍🤍
It’s life changing. It makes you unshakable. When your Joy comes from God, it cannot be stolen, because it’s not from this world. But even so, I have to get up everyday and remind myself of that and shake off the worldly things that cause us to be anxious. It doesn’t mean everyday is a…
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A Boy and his Dog
I don’t know who misses who more when he’s at school. 🤍🤍🤍
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Thank you! That’s my oldest, Gage. He’s a great kid, but he hates pictures so I sneak them when I can 🙂 His sister Norah Harper is the camera hog. 🤣
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Crazy Morning!
The kids and I woke up at 7:15 and we’re usually up at 6:45. I completely forgot to set my alarm last night so we were rushing and we missed the bus. Right as we turned we saw the back of the bus pull off. Luckily my neighbor Florence hadn’t left yet, so she dropped…
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Do you Tik Tok?
I decided to get a TT last week, just to see if it was as awful as it was when I first tried it, and to check out the vibe after the ban chaos. It was still filled with spam and pervs, BUT…. I hung with it and started looking for “Over 40” groups, Floridians,…
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Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. I had to look it up, because I wasn’t really sure other than in being Welsh (my maiden name is Welch so I remembered that). My mother decided to name me Jennifer the day I was born. Up until that day, they had planned to…
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Sunday Sermon 1-26
Today’s sermon was about being equally yoked—not only in marriage but in relationships in general. This is something I think about a lot. I often get confused about what I’m supposed to do in certain situations. For instance, I have a good friend who is in active addiction. I love her very much, but she…
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Thank you so much! I wasn’t a drinker like my Dad or brother, but I cut it out of my life bc it didn’t add anything positive to it and it was a form of self medicating for me. I’m much happier without that crutch! And you’re so right.. I’ve got to stick to my boundaries. I think I’m some situations prayer is more important than anything else we can do that is tangible.
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Also, I hope you are feeling better!!
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Myrtle the Spurtle
I keep meaning to make this post… This is a teak “Spurtle” and I use it more than anything else in my kitchen. I use it for mixing dough, spreading butter or mayo, to reach inside tall jars, making scrambled eggs, mashing garlic, smoothing icing etc. Y’all need a spurtle. Amish people really know what’s…
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Comfort Food 🥘
One of my favorite things is chili with cornbread baked on top. I didn’t have a chili mix or any chili beans on hand so I used: Or, just use what you’ve got!!! I didn’t really measure any of my seasonings, but I think most of us cook with common sense. Be sure to add…
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Kid Approved!
We’re giving these 5 stars! ⭐️ It’s really hard to get kids off sugary cereal once they get a taste for it. It’s an argument EVERY time they go to the store with me. They now happily take one of these with a glass of milk and no complaints! This is our second time buying…
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Thankful.
I see a lot of women talk down on their husbands and say how they don’t need them, but that’s a conversation I won’t ever join. I love mine and need mine everyday. I fell asleep on the couch and he heard the dryer go off so he changed our sheets and bedding and just…
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It is! They are plushie Jesus dolls I bought the kids for Christmas to remind them to pray. They were so sweet that I bought one for myself!! 🤣🤣🤣 Here’s a picture https://postimg.cc/673Cxy9j
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They’re so sweet. We love them. 🤍
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After the Snow Storm
Well, we still have lots of snow on the ground here. Someone posted this picture of the beach on my fb group. Look how beautiful! We haven’t been there to see it because we’re not going to chance getting on the interstate but I love seeing everyone’s pictures!! We did go get my medicines and…
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Beautiful Morning!
Well, this ended up being a truly historical event! This areas largest amount of snowfall was in 1895. It was 3 inches. Snowflakes and flurries have happened here through the years, but in no real accumulation. Pretty awesome! The kids are out of school until Monday, so we’re going to enjoy it until it’s gone!…
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We got a little more than “a few inches”!
The kids had soooo much fun. We all did. We are all worn OUT!!! I can’t wait to play in tomorrow! I hope it sticks around a while!!!
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The Circus is Ending 😉
Zuckerberg standing in front of Bobby Jr. after banning him from fb for almost 3 years accurately portraits how crazy the last 4 years have been. You could see Bobby had zero interest in talking to him. Despite the horrible press and bs media, RFK Jr. is a scholar and a stand up guy who…
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Nice to see him squirm a little. He should be in prison.
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4 Months Caffeine Free
Today I’m 3 months without Coffee and Caffeinated drinks. It hasn’t really bothered me, because it sure beats feeling terrible. I DO very much miss the taste of coffee, and eventually I might start drinking decaf, but for now I’m really happy that I’m not getting hives or feeling like garbage. I use Carob Terrasoul…
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☃️☃️☃️
Well, it’s certainly looking like we’re going to have snow in Northern Florida. School has been cancelled through Thursday. My kids are SO excited. Norah Harper has been our personal Weather Forecaster for days. Gage said he’s kinda bummed because he had an awesome Field Trip that’s been postponed, but I can tell he’s really…
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I sure hope your children enjoy their snow! Growing up in Western New York State, snow was a given, and it often fell by the foot, lol. A few years ago my son moved his family to Fort Myers to escape the New York winters. They love it there, despite the hurricanes. I wonder if a little New York will come calling on them this week??
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I know exactly where they are! We used to live in the Tampa Bay area. I don’t think they’ll get snow, but it will sure be cold! We moved into the Florida panhandle (Pensacola) almost 2 years ago. My husband was in the Air Force here and said he always thought it was so pretty and really regretted leaving. So we decided to move here and be a little closer to our families in Mississippi and Louisiana. I have only been to NY once but it was during the winter and such a wonderful experience!
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I lived my whole life in NY (upstate, not city) and never thought I would live anywhere else. Then had a major life change about ten years ago and came to Southern OH to sort myself out. I loved it here. All I knew about Ohio until that point was Lake Erie (Cleveland area) but this is a whole different world. The Amish farms and businesses, the unhurried pace of life, the mild winters (up until this year!) Now I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I do like Florida though, the climate and beaches and palm trees 🙂
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I have only ever passed through Ohio. It’s beautiful though! I lived in PA a few years and I lived very close to the Amish community there.. we used to frequent their restaurants and shops. The older I get, the more I respect that way of life! I could never live in a major city. We live in a neighborhood, but it’s out in the middle of NOWHERE on Escambia Bay. We have sold things on fb market place and people will say they’ve lived here their whole lives and didn’t know this neighborhood even existed. I love that, and I hope it will stay that way. Things change so quickly! I’m glad you found your piece of paradise! We all function better when we feel safe and comfortable in our environments. 🤍
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God WILL do it..
Isn’t it wonderful when you outgrow situations and people that are unhealthy? God will actually put compassion in your heart for someone that you one time couldn’t stand if you really let it go and let him. Things that once made you so mad will make you laugh and you’ll wonder why you ever cared…
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You’ve always been to good for that mess. Glad you are seeing it. Love you
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Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Oh yes! When my husband came home today and offered to clean all the ceiling fans and finally remove our popcorn ceilings this weekend. Baby, that is L♥️VE!! 🤣🤣🤣
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Throwing Clay
Making cute heart Bowls. I think I’m going to paint them with pink and red glaze. 2 red and 2 pink. 😍 They’re going to be pretty big, about 9 inches in width. It’s also like 30 degrees in my garage. 😬
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Culver’s Order
My family loves Culver’s (who doesn’t love great burgers and cheese curds?) but I get bored with getting a grilled chicken sandwich or eating a gluten bun burger. *Quick FYI for new followers- I have recently started a journey of finding out what my food triggers/allergies are. It’s possible that I have an autoimmune issue,…
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I believe they originated in Wisconsin but they’re slowly growing down south. They’re famous for their cheese curds and their frozen custard, but all of their food is top notch! If you ever see one, don’t hesitate to stop. 🤍
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They seem to be popping up everywhere, so you might have one closer eventually 🙂 I googled about the company yesterday myself! 🤣 They’re owned by a Christian family, (George and Ruth Culver) in Wisconsin that supports Christian Schools all over the country. I didn’t know that! Learned something new!
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Wonderful, then I definitely want to support them!
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What is your favorite animal? Dogs! Always. Second would be horses. My Dad rode rodeos and broke horses for years. He quit when my Mom got pregnant, but he still loved it. He was truly a cowboy. I have a picture of him at the Dixie National rodeo where a bronco had ripped his shirt…
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I love elephants too. 😍 I’m fearful of them, but they’re so beautiful.
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Gross.
Gross. This is the 3rd time I’ve had to return protein bars I ordered on Amazon. It makes me think their warehouses are too hot or something because they were all different brands. Yuck!
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