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WHOA Friday’s here already! I’m not complaining, but this week flew by for me! It’s crazy to me to think that we only have a little less than a month left of school for this year, and BAM! I’ll have a first grader on my hands. Why won’t time slow down already?!

 

In other news we had a snake in our garage this week. I totally freaked out internally but kept it cool on the outside (mostly), which basically made me feel like a superhero…until I couldn’t go to sleep last night because I was thinking about the dang snake the whole time. The good news is that it was a king snake, so a helpful one, and not one we need to be scared of. But we just aren’t snake people, and as such we’re all a little on edge. Hopefully they’ll figure out they need to stay outside to catch their food…and not inside our garage.

 

One more thing. A family I don’t even know has been dealing with their son having severe brain damage in a tragic accident this week. They’re in the process of figuring out how they can donate his organs to help other kiddos, and gosh if that isn’t the hardest thing in the world to think about. The whole time they’ve been pointing to Christ, and that has just been super convicting to me because y’all? I wouldn’t want to, and I don’t know if I could. But they are, and even in the midst of this terrible time it’s giving God a platform to change lives.

 

Let’s make sure our people know they are so very loved. Let’s make sure we’re putting the phones down, turning off the screens, going outside, enjoying life, and being love. Tell ’em you them. I know that’s what I’ll be doing this weekend too!

  1. Kourtney Kardashian is lobbying on Capitol Hill for safer beauty – when will YOU join this movement? šŸ˜‰
  2. I love going barefoot but I’m totally guilty of doing the shoes at home thing. What are some ways you keep shoes from piling up by the door?
  3. TOTAL MINDSET CHANGE comin’ atcha for the summer, moms. I loved this (and really needed to hear it).
  4. I could eat this jalapeno queso with a spoon. I may live in Arkansas, but it’ll always be queso to me! (they call it cheese dip here…?)
  5. So BPA is still in food packaging, and the alternatives could be worse? Can we just do all glass for crying out loud?
  6. Super proud of (and excited to follow along!) my friend Stephanie and her family’s decision to travel the country in an RV. I totally want to go with them!
  7. Dying over lasagna hand pies. NOT MAD ABOUT IT.
  8. What reading looks like for someone who has dyslexia. We could all stand to learn more about what other people go through.
  9. Screen time studies and how it can change your parenting. Digging into this for the summertime when it’s all too easy to use the screen as a babysitter.
  10. Let’s just all remember that perfection is boring, and that no one ever needs a perfect mom. Is that a weight off your shoulders?!
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  1. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

    April 28, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Oh girl, thanks so much for your excitement and support of our new crazy adventure. We are looking forward to getting out there and sharing our journey with you! So much love to you, lady. xo

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For my @fasterwaytofatloss friends, here’s an AM For my @fasterwaytofatloss friends, here’s an AMAZING low-carb day dish: roasted cauliflower with smoked paprika and almonds! It’s so simple to make, incredibly flavorful, and pairs really well with truly any protein. Enjoy!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA AND ALMONDS
* 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
* 2 Tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1/2 tsp pepper
* 1/3 cup slivered raw almonds
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Spread the cauliflower florets onto a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder, then toss to evenly coat it all.
4. Roast at 375 for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
5. When there are 3 minutes left, open the oven and sprinkle the almonds on top.
6. Roast for another 3-4 minutes until the almonds are just lightly toasted, then remove and serve immediately.
Captain’s log: Going on day 174 (give or take) o Captain’s log: Going on day 174 (give or take) of being iced in, virtual schooling, working full time, creating snow day memories, working out, eating healthfully, and trying to remember to wash my face (spoiler: today I did not wash my face. Yet). Getting me through: significantly lower expectations, coffee, and drinking smoothies by the fireplace. If there’s a silver lining in the quarantines from last year it’s that I know now that I can handle much more chaos than I thought I could 🤪
A little #howitstartedvshowitsgoing situation with A little #howitstartedvshowitsgoing situation with my avocado plant! Swipe to see this little guy as a teeny sprout 🌱 

I remember when I wasn’t sure it would sprout at all, and then one day the seed split and there it was! We also hit a point November-January where there was zero growth and I wondered again if it was a waste of time.

Now there are new leaves, new height, and (most importantly) stronger roots, all because of a little patience and care (it’s a metaphor y’all šŸ˜†). I find myself excited about the next season where it will be planted in dirt, which will offer new challenges - and growth- of its own. What a blessing to learn such deep lessons from a humble seed!

God, thank you for the little things that show us how much the little things matter. Amen.
Why am I looking away? Simple: because it was the Why am I looking away?

Simple: because it was the best photo out of a billion that I took of myself 🤣 Sometimes it all works, today it didn’t. 

Wanna know what DOES work though? This amazing new deodorant! The biggest question I get about cleaner products is always about which is the best natural deodorant. Friends, I’ve found some decent ones in the past, but this one takes the cake!

And, because I know I’ll get asked, my favorite scents are in this order: Fresh Coconut, Soft Lavender, Clean Rose. The coconut smells like a vacation, and couldn’t we all use a vacay right now? šŸ– Link in the ol’ profile to shop!
šŸ™‹šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø Hi, my name is Heather and I str šŸ™‹šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø Hi, my name is Heather and I struggle getting enough protein into my diet. Who else can relate?!

One of my physical health goals this year is to gain lean muscle and get stronger, which means that I need to be getting enough protein in on a daily basis. For me a great source of lean protein is chicken breasts, but if they don’t taste great I’m not having it! So, if this is you, I have a solution for you: BRINE YOUR CHICKEN BREASTS! 

Here’s my fail-proof brine recipe for perfectly flavorful chicken breasts. Cook ā€˜em however you want - just make sure you brine them first! The difference is enormously worth it!

Recipe is for about 4-6 chicken breasts:
•3 tablespoons kosher salt
•3 tablespoons honey
•2 cups lukewarm water
•2 cups cold water

In a large saucepan bring the first 3 ingredients to a simmer. Remove and stir until the salt is dissolved, then pour in the cold water. IT MUST BE COLD - otherwise the brine will start to cook the chicken breasts! When the mixture is lukewarm, add the chicken breasts, making sure they’re covered in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 1-6 hours (I recommend 6 if you can). When they’re finished, remove from the brine, rinse, pat dry and cook as desired!
šŸƒšŸ¼ā€ā™€ļøWho else is struggling with findi šŸƒšŸ¼ā€ā™€ļøWho else is struggling with finding cardio equipment for their home gym on a budget?

I love running, walking and hiking, but weather, childcare, and a certain global pandemic make consistently getting out to do those kinda difficult. I’ve always enjoyed my #homegym, but quality cardio equipment is expensive! 

So what’s a girl to do?

This past fall I randomly decided to look at steppers, and found this @sunnyhealthfitness one on @walmart for $50! I just wanted something that I could use for 20-30 minutes 4-ish days a week, and it’s been an amazing fit. Would I like a Peloton? Duh, of course. But this has worked so well with the budget and space we have!

What’s your biggest struggle in curating a home gym?
A blurry pickup line photo to tell you I can’t r A blurry pickup line photo to tell you I can’t recommend seeing a counselor or therapist enough. I was weird about it first, felt like my problems weren’t big or messy enough to warrant professional help. And when I did start seeing my counselor I was awkward (this shouldn’t be a surprise). But here we are 4 months later and I’m seeing some incredible life-giving movement. God is so good, and I’m so thankful for friends who normalized counseling and therapy for me!
So. It’s been a while since I posted on the feed So. It’s been a while since I posted on the feed (or really in my stories too). Truthfully I’m still heavily processing the last 2 months, which were preceded by 10 other hard months. Life is brutal and beautiful and next-level hard and a joy, all swirled together. I won’t pretend that everything is OK; it’s not. I’m not.
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BUT GOD.
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This past weekend I had a moment of complete clarity and joy and the knowledge that I will be OK. And for that only-God moment I’m so thankful. For all of you who have been praying for our family, who have offered the sweetest words and condolences, who have truly been there, waiting and wading with me through the hard - thank you. God is still good. He is still on his throne. And I am so unwaveringly thankful for that!ā¤ļø
Just a couple quick reminders: ā­ļø healthy doe Just a couple quick reminders:

ā­ļø healthy doesn’t have to be hard
ā­ļø you’re allowed to ā€œmess upā€
ā­ļø you’re allowed to be multidimensional
ā­ļø don’t overcomplicate it 
ā­ļø YOU ARE CAPABLE 

I have so many thoughts swirling around in my head these days, and half the time I don’t know which way is up. But I do know this: focusing on simplicity is the name of the game this year for me. It starts with the things I can control: my food intake, moving my body, my thoughts, my actions. The rest will stem from there!

Does anyone even do a word of the year anymore after 2020? If you do I’d love to see you share it below!
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