So you find the love of your life, added to your family, the seasons go by, and life happens. This is common with marriages and long-term relationships, but what do you do when you realize you have not given your significant other the best version of yourself? What do you do when your love languages…
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Can you believe it is almost that time again? Summer is almost ending, and children will soon return to school. Whether elementary, middle, high school or college, there is a process of jumping back into the back-to-school routine. Here are some things I have done over the years that made the transition smoother. Ease Your…
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If you follow me on social media, you know we travel monthly, whether in or out of the country. Specific lessons I learned early on while traveling have stuck with me for years. Check out my list of travel must-haves.
This prayer series by Stormie Daniels has been in my home and heart for over ten years. Not only do they immediately refocus my attention on my relationship with God, but they light a fire in me as a Prayer Warrior. I take these books when I travel, read them at home, and go to…
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My family loves chicken thighs. I like marinating them in homemade jerk, Korean, BBQ, lemon pepper, or a southern seasoning. I also like them fried, baked, grilled, and pan-seared. While at Walmart one day, I saw this Red Thai Curry Asian packet. It looked interesting, so I tried it. I added green beans and water…
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When it comes to my beauty routine, I am a simple person. Certain things make me feel good as a woman, and taking care of myself is one of them. When you look good, you feel good. Here are some easy nighttime beauty to-dos. Shower and Cleanse Your Face I am a fan of all…
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Summer and fall trips are booked in the winter and spring. Many people plan their trips and family vacations six months, nine months, or even a year in advance. A few benefits to booking sooner than later are decreased prices, off-season discounts, and the ability to make payments towards your trip if you do not…
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What items are readily available to defend yourself in a life-threatening self-defense situation? A few years ago, I did an article on ways someone could protect themselves. Whether it was a knife, taser, self-protection keychain, or firearm, I went in depth about how those options were beneficial. That article prompted emails and messages from women…
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Whether we want to believe it or not, feeling good comes from mental and physical health. Have you ever heard the phrase “Health is wealth?” How we feel projects how we interact with others, take care of ourselves, and perform at school, work, or home. We can have our off days when we are in…
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You know the saying, “History repeats itself?” Well, fashion definitely makes a full circle. There have been times when I cleaned out my closet and gave old clothes to Goodwill, and then one of those items became the newest fashion statement. Tuh. Here are some cute yet inexpensive spring and summer fashion looks. Ross and…
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These yummy energy balls are a must in the Phillips household. I found this recipe online last year and have made them a few times a month. Each time we make them, we add something different. We add mini M&M’s, raisins, or nuts instead of chocolate chips. I also put one cup of oats instead…
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Disaster preparedness starts with the mindset that many calamities cannot be foreseen or can be foreseen but are inevitable. Anything could happen. It is your job to take care of yourself and your household before, during, and after disasters. Our family has maintained our survival bags for over eight years. Here is a definitive list…
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