Embracing the “E” (of Trim Healthy Mama)
I’ve been on the Trim Healthy Mama plan for just shy of 6 months now, and have dropped 15-20 lbs and my diabetes*** and blood pressure are coming under control, …
Goodbye, Stevia; You Were a Good Friend, But it’s Over
***edited to add that I now just buy a green bag of Whole Earth Erythritol from the sugar aisle at Walmart and add 3 scoops of this monkfruit from Amazon. …
Stroke Update …a little smile in my heart…
The end of May marked 2 1/2 years since my stroke. I’ve been thinking for a while that I should write an update, but it’s not even, ya know?? It’s …
Of Bullets and Back Burners
I haven’t been on much lately. Sometimes life catches up and you just have to leave things on the back burner for a while. Social media, blogging ..and even a …
Product Showcase: Glycerine Soaps
Take a peek at some of the wonderful glycerine soap that we sell. You know you want some! Lol. ?
Lifestyle Shift: Trim Healthy Mama
THM. I’ve been using those letters a lot lately. They stand for Trim Healthy Mama. ..And I’m sold. Not as some sort of fad diet, but as a lifestyle shift …
Suffering is a Gift
There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. Philippians 1:35 (The Message …
16 Things I Wish Medical People Understood Better about Stroke Victims
My stroke was on Thanksgiving Day 2014. Two plus years ago now. But though it’s been so long since that day, and it’s getting better every day, I still have …
That Happy Thyme of Year (cough, cough)
Cough cough hack hack. Such has been life lately, especially at night. Tis the season! I posted about this on Instagram, but wanted to be sure to put the info …
The Risk of Healthy Eating
So much of what we eat is socially dependent. We eat at this or that restaurant cuz the television makes it look so awesome. Or we even just see someone …
Exfoliation, Luminosity for Your Skin
Itch, itch, scratch, scratch! As the colder weather descended upon us, I found myself feeling horribly, constantly itchy. Almost to distraction. My need? Exfoliation! Exfoliation is a process that rids …
Freedom from Fear: Finding Me
I’ve been thinking lately about the fear of death. Jesus became flesh and blood to save me from the fear of death. Heb 2. I’ve been thinking about how that’s …
Children’s Simple Christmas Story
Children’s Simple Christmas Story by Mary Beth Wine Once upon a time there were 4 little boys. The oldest was named Jason. (names have been changed to protect the innocent. …
Validating the New Hippie Revolution. Peace Out, Man.
This might be a little weird, but hippies have been on my mind. We have a number of friends, customers, and acquaintances who would consider themselves hippies. You know, peace, …
Sourdough- Back from the Baking Dead
Mmm! These sourdough crackers are addicting. Especially the black pepper ones! Smack my hand, please! ? When I went gluten free a couple years ago now, I discovered the yummy …
A Couple Holiday Tips
Just got the turkey ? out to thaw! The only way to cook a #turkey in my (humble, of course ?) opinion is breast down and overnight. Not very #traditional, …