Let’s Get Physical – Becoming a Cardio Queen
I bet you, like me, remember Jane Fonda and Olivia Newton-John rocking leotards and leg warmers, right? A retro pic I found sparked memories of waking up early before school for my 20 Minute Workout—fun times, for sure! Times have changed, haven’t they? But cardio’s health benefits are timeless. I’ve always been an active exerciser, […]
Fresh and Pure, the Wise & Wild Way: My DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash
I’ll admit it—I used to scrub my strawberries like I was prepping for surgery, only to pop one in my mouth and wonder if I’d just eaten a pesticide buffet. I’d rinse my spinach, feeling smug about my clean eating, but the truth? Those store-bought washes were mostly water with a fancy label—and a hefty […]
Sparkling Dishes, A Wise & Wild Way to Wash Up
I thought my machine was the enemy, it just wouldn’t clean—every load left my glasses looking like they’d been through a dust storm, coated with a filmy residue that made me wonder if I should just wash them by hand. The real culprit? My store-bought detergent, packed with chemicals I wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot […]
Clean Clothes, Clean Life: My DIY Clothing Detergent for a Toxin-Free Wash
I’ll never forget the day I looked at the label on my store-bought laundry detergent and thought, “Why am I washing my clothes in something I can’t even pronounce?” It hit me hard—here I was, trying to keep things clean and simple, but I was soaking my family’s clothes in a chemical soup. Dyes, fragrances, […]
Bloated, Foggy, Tired? No Pill Relief Awaits
Are you bogged down by bloating, foggy thoughts, or exhaustion? Feeling miserable, you desperately reach for the nearest bottle of Tums or Gas-X for quick relief—Stop, don’t do it—your digestive system holds the answer. Your digestive system—God’s exquisite design—turns food into the energy and nutrients that fuel your body and brain. Yet, life’s relentless chaos […]
My Workout Chart
As I was sitting here designing my workout chart for the week, I thought, why not share it with you? It’s blank, so you can design your own routine—because you’re ready to create a plan that actually works for you. I got so fed up with fitness plans that fell flat, I had to make […]
What is Fitness? Part 2
The Journey Continues In Part 1, we explored the benefits of physical fitness, what it truly means, and covered the first component: cardiovascular fitness. If you missed it, catch up here. In Part 2, I’ll dive into the second and third components—muscular fitness and flexibility. Many skip one or more of these three components. I […]
Kefir Bread
There’s something magical about a loaf of bread that’s both hearty and good for you, don’t you think? This Kefir Bread is a simple, super tasty recipe that’s become a favorite in my house—my husband even called it “liquid candy” the first time I made it, asking for seconds right away! The overnight soak in […]
One Man’s Dash is Another Man’s Pinch
Really want to know how much a “pinch” or “dash” is? Or how much dry herb equals fresh? Yeah, I did, too, and I got frustrated having to do a Google search every time I got stumped. Keep the Momentum Going! Grab your chart here and check out this little measuring spoon set—one of my […]
Tallow Balm: Nature’s Finest Moisturizer for Radiant Skin
Tallow balm—or, in simpler terms, rendered beef fat—might sound unconventional, but it’s become my skincare hero. A few years ago, when my grandbaby stayed with us, a stubborn rash flared up on her legs. I refused to reach for medicated creams or chemical-laden lotions, so I dug into research and stumbled across tallow balm’s healing […]