I’m not sure about you, but potlucks have always been a part of my life. Whether it was working in a call center, where it’s ALWAYS someone’s birthday lol, or family and friends. These tend to increase 10 fold over the holiday season. Add in a Friendsgiving, a Secret Santa or White Elephant, that Halloween… Continue reading Top 10 Potluck Party Survival Tips
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5 Ways to Avoid Political Posts on Facebook
If you are anything like me, you are counting down the days until the election is over, so you can have Facebook back. It’s so painful on Facebook right now, that I don’t even want to go on there. The thing is, there are pages I LOVE, groups I run, and friends and family… Continue reading 5 Ways to Avoid Political Posts on Facebook
5 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain After the Wedding!
This weekend is my 2 year wedding anniversary. September pretty much wraps up the infamous “wedding season” that runs through the summer, and the invites stop showing up in the mail for a bit. All these brides (and let’s be real, bridesmaids too) that were so focused on fitting into that dress, find themselves going into cold weather, and “food… Continue reading 5 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain After the Wedding!
To Find Yourself, You Must Lose Yourself In Service
I’ve been deeply struggling with something the last 5 months, that I wasn’t sure I wanted to share. Honestly, I thought it was really, well, weird. After sharing so much with the amazing people at our conference this weekend, and seeing how much it helped people, I felt like it was time. … Continue reading To Find Yourself, You Must Lose Yourself In Service
What Do You Hear When Your Spouse Speaks?
I packed Snow’s lunch on Sunday night, but I have no idea what he actually takes in his lunch. On Monday I asked him “How was your lunch?” and he said, good, thanks for doing that. I need more food today, since I’m here until 6. I picked out our apartment, massive research if you… Continue reading What Do You Hear When Your Spouse Speaks?
Is it Bad, or is That Just What You are Choosing to See?
A friend I haven’t been in a lot of touch with just asked me “How has your year been?” and my immediate (in my head) response was “It’s probably been the worst year of my life”. Um, wow. REALLY? That cannot possibly be true. Yes I could make you a long list about my side… Continue reading Is it Bad, or is That Just What You are Choosing to See?
If only I’d started sooner, I’d….
Do you ever get jealous because someone is further ahead than you? Like they lost weight faster, they make more money, they got pregnant or married sooner, or they finished college first, moved up faster, etc? One of my challengers, from my 100 pounds to lose group, made a comment saying she “could have been… Continue reading If only I’d started sooner, I’d….
Am I Defective or Do I Just Need to Own It?
I wanted to update you all on my post from about a month ago, saying I was worried about being depressed, and reaching out to a therapist here in Austin. LOL … BEFORE I go into this, please understand that I don’t actually think anyone close to me is an a$$hole, however this is the… Continue reading Am I Defective or Do I Just Need to Own It?
What is in Your Hands?
I think it’s time for me to do a hand check. I’m sharing with you, in case it’s time for you to do the same. Do you know what that means? There is a concept in the bible that if you live with open palms, offering up all that you have, to whom it truly… Continue reading What is in Your Hands?
You Deserve Support and Compassion, NOT Judgement!
My friend replied to one of my comments yesterday, that she has a hard time asking for help, or admitting days are hard as a mom of twins, because she wanted her babies so badly, after having infertility issues, so it made her feel guilty. Then a friend posted in a private group, that she… Continue reading You Deserve Support and Compassion, NOT Judgement!