Monthly Archives: December 2012

Foods to help you lose

2013 I have set a goal of nutrition for myself. I’m not saying I’m going to join the gym or will spend a fortune at Wally World buying the newest diet drug. I’m just going to try to eat more … Continue reading

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New year = New life

2012 was a rather rotten year for me personally. Actually speaking I guess the past 8 years have really sucked. Our family has experienced a lot this year. Children on the brink of death, broken bones, broken hearts. Diagnoses of … Continue reading

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Easy and one of a kind Christmas ornament

Many years ago I was in a rush to find a Christmas gift for my mother. Money was tighter then normal that particular year. I looked around the house and came up empty handed. Then it came to me, make … Continue reading

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Yummy tater soup

Yummy tater soup to warm your little snowmen. Wash, peel, dice your taters Peel, chop an onion Boil the taters and onion until tender. Drain and return to pot. Add milk, pepper, salt, and cheese to the taters and onion. … Continue reading

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No snow…..is good snow.

I am not a snow lover and normally in my area it is not an issue. This winter is exception, we have had about 6-12 inches of snowfall this week. My kids are drawn to this stuff. So, I have … Continue reading

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Quick tricks for busy moms

Pot scrubber: Take the mesh that onions come in. Roll it into a ball and scrub those non-stick pans. Make pasta with less energy: fill your pot with water as usual, turn burner on high, put a lid or plate … Continue reading

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100 verses in 2013

I wanted to share about the ‘100 Bible Verses in 2013’ challenge. I have decided to follow along with the verse schedule in the book ‘100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart’ by Robert J. Morgan. I would like … Continue reading

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Have you used Nuance by Salma Hayek?

December is festive with its beautiful decorations. I love the reds, greens and white “dots” that decorate the yards of my neighbors. But the one place I don’t wish to see red spots is on my skin. With winter approaching … Continue reading

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Opening my eyes

I’ve been struggling with depression and Post traumatic stress disorder for more time then I wish to acknowledge. The past 6 years have been a battle that never ends. It seems so easy to wake up and put the depression … Continue reading

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