Category: Lifestyle
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Learn New Things
Last year, I challenged myself to try again. There were a few goals that I hadn’t finished, and I wondered if I should continue working on them, prioritize something else, or move on. After praying about it, I knew that it wasn’t time to move on and that I needed to keep trying. And I…
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New Year’s Goal: Try Again
Happy New Year! I hope this will be a great year for you and your family. I’ve set several goals for the year, and I would like to share two of my goals with you. Try Again I’ve learned the importance of knowing when to move on from things. In the past I tried holding…
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My Fitness Journey: Consistency
I am five pounds away from hitting one of my major weight loss goals. If I lose 1-2 pound a week, I should be able to make this goal in a month. But with Christmas around the corner and the fact that we’re still in a pandemic, I have decided to focus more on consistency…
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Pumpkin Pancakes
This season ushers in my love for all things pumpkin! Pumpkin patch Pumpkin spice Pumpkin decorations Pumpkin desserts Pumpkin pancakes! I can’t believe I waited until mid October before I started incorporating pumpkin in my recipes. This morning, I made pumpkin pancakes for my family. It’s basically my pancake recipe with pumpkin puree and additional…
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Family Fun
Before having kids, I decided that I didn’t want to put them on social media. I’ve considered revising this rule, especially when I see all the beautiful family photos on social media. My compromise has been a few photos here and there, and I show my son in my IG stories. I made another compromise.…
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My Fitness Journey: Part 1
Prior to having my son, my weight stayed within a ten pound range. I wore the same sizes as my college days and could fit many outfits from high school. When I found out I was pregnant, I weighed 170 lbs. At that time, that was the most I ever weighed. During my pregnancy, I…
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DIY Manicure
A few years ago, my nail tech told me about dipping powder manicures. She convinced me to give it a try by stating dipped nails could last three weeks. Once I got my first dipping powder manicure, I was hooked. I loved that my manicure could last a few weeks instead of a few days.…
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Attending Online Church Service
Since the pandemic many churches, are holding online services. Though some churches have made the decision to open back up for regular service, my family will continue viewing church from our home for the foreseeable future. We love attending church online. Before COVID-19, we watched online services when we weren’t feeling our best or if…
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Voting During a Pandemic
Today was election day for the Texas Primary Runoff Election. After seeing news reports of long lines without adequate social distancing and stories of voter suppression, I wasn’t sure of what to expect. The first polling location we drove to had suddenly closed due to COVID-19 regulations. There was a white sign outside of the…
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Why I Start My Day with Prayer
I wasn‘t sure how it happened, but this was a dangerous habit. Each morning, I’d slap the nightstand, eyes barely opened, searching for my phone. I would read the trending topics on Twitter, check what some of the blogs and influencers posted on Instagram, and see updates from my Facebook friends. As a Christian, I…