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How to Survive the 2019 Government Shutdown
Another Shutdown….Now What? Yep, it appears as if this is becoming something we as governmental employees and families can count on. Seeing as this is the longest shutdown on record (with no current end in sight), let’s talk about How to Survive the 2019 Government Shutdown. Regardless of your political views, we’re all at a point where times are tight financially. The average American family lives paycheck to paycheck, and the burden of a governmental shutdown without savings on hand is scary and overwhelming. It’s 100% out of our control when it’ll all open back up and we’ll return to receiving those hard earned paychecks, so let’s control what we can…
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How to Set and Achieve a Goal The SMART Way
Why is it Important to Set a Goal? Much of our lives begins with a dream. A dream to have a more financially free life, a dream to be able to spend time how you’d prefer and not how you have to, a dream to own your own business or become a master at a skill you love. The limiting factor behind a dream is yourself. Do you believe enough in yourself to pursue it and have the grit necessary to continue pushing for it? Do you have a goal with a map to get you there? Often times, it’s the lack of a concrete goal with an action plan…
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8 Must Have New Year’s Goals
A New Year is Upon Us! As with any new year, it’s always accompanied with the want to improve areas within our lives. I encourage you to select a goal to strive for within each category. Keep in mind that these do not have to be massive undertakings that are life changing, they are small but mighty. Let’s get started on the 8 Must Have New Year’s Goals to help you start the New Year on the right foot. Goal setting plays such a big role in helping us push to do better and achieve our dreams. The first step in achieving a dream is to write it down and create a…
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Yummy Gluten Free Appetizers
Yummy Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes Yummy gluten free appetizers aren’t exactly known to be a thing. I don’t know about you, but one common issue I’ve found in my 11+ years of being gluten free is that almost every single appetizer is usually not gluten free. You might as well forget about ordering one in a restaurant as well. But fear not, times are changing, and here are some yummy gluten free appetizers for you to try!! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, gluten free can be delicious! As it should be! Gluten Free Jalapeño Poppers If you’re like me, you miss this spicy and sweet appetizer.…
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Gluten Free Stuffed Jalapeños
Sweet and Spicy Deliciousness! Gone are the days where you’re left missing the delicious taste of a stuffed jalapeños. While this isn’t a deep fried version, this is even more delicious, in my opinion! I found this ah-mazing recipe on Taste of Home a few years back and I can’t even count the amount of times we’ve made it! It’s an easy crowd pleaser and always the first snack gone when sharing with friends. Let’s get to the details of how to make these delicious gluten free stuffed jalapeños! What You’ll Need 25 jalapenos peppers 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup maple…
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6 Reasons Why You Should Put Your Child into Sports
Your Children Need Sports It’s an endless list when it comes to why sports are important for children, and I’m going to outline 6 reasons why you should put your child into sports. 1. Healthy Habits It’s no secret, we are at a time in our society in which physical activity is at an all-time low for children. Unfortunately, it’s also a standard across all age groups, but it doesn’t have to be! Being on an organized team instills an early love and appreciation for physical activity. What a life skill to have so early in life! 2. Confidence Our tiny people are learning about who they are, how to…
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Top 5 Essential Oil Blends For The Cold and Flu Season
Cold Season Has Arrived Ugh, cold season…it’s back. It’s October and children have been back in school for at least a month now. We all know what that means, we’re rapidly approaching prime cold season because kids love to share. Through my experience of using essential oils, these are some of my most tried and true essential oil recipes. In hopes of saving your home from that dreaded first sniffle or being taken down with the plague, I’m going to share some of my favorite essential oil blends. In my opinion, these are the top 5 essential oil blends for the cold and flu season. Simple Morning Blend The Simple…
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9/11: A Day Remembered
A Day in History Today is such a vivid day in my memory, as I’m sure it is for all of you. I remember where I was, what I was doing, and that I pretty much cried all day. We watched the second tower get hit live on television while in global history class. I remember that frantic feeling among teachers and students, as we all very quietly exited school. It’s as if we were all in a trance. A trance caused by shock, pain, horror and fear to name a few. I remember watching the news all day long from my cousin’s home because I was babysitting their baby girl.…
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Family Rule: We Take Care of Each Other
A Family Rule I work hard to teach my children to be kind and to take care of one another. It’s our number one family rule. They are almost 4 and 6, and know it’s their job to always make sure the other is okay. We take care of each other because that’s what family does. But it goes further than that. If you see someone hurt, you always run for help. You don’t ask questions, you don’t worry about who it is, you just run and get help, because that’s what we do. It’s important to instill this value into children young because they are our future, and we need…
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Gluten Free Homestyle Onion Rings
Gluten Free Homestyle Onion Rings Yes, you read that right – you’re going to attempt the most amazing gluten free homestyle onion ring recipe ever! It’s not often I feel as if I’m going without by being gluten free because there are countless options wherever I go, but I notice it when I look at the appetizer section at a restaurant! It only took me 10 years to find the right recipe for me to adapt in the ways best suited for the gluten free route. We all know it’s not as easy as changing up the flour, more goes into it than that, and here’s the fruit of my…
