read more about PRM here Welcome back to the Raising Healthy Families Series – a fun and informative series designed to help you and your family thrive! I hope you'll join us each Friday as we take a look at different ways to keep your family healthy and vibrant in a not-so-healthy world. Today's post you'll learn some vital information if your wanting to live a more natural lifestyle and ways to rid your home and body of toxins. Written by Stacy of A Delightful HomeThe fact that we live … [Read more...]
Creative Ways to Love your Husband
February 27, 2013 By
Written by April, Contributing Writer Romance is a two-way street. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and other special occasions the men in our lives can feel pressure to meet our expectations and hopes. What would it look like if we freed them of that pressure and, instead, looked for intentional and meaningful ways to shower them with our love, admiration and respect? What if we loved our men extravagantly “just because?” “Let no debt remain outstanding except to love each … [Read more...]
How to Love Your Husband… Dirty Toilets and All
February 20, 2013 By
Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterI remember that day so vividly. It was a day of revelation for me. I was pregnant, homeschooling our two sons with a toddler under toe and trying to keep our house tidy for the sporadic showings we had while our little ranch was for sale. Life was so busy and my temper was unpredictable. You know that phrase, "If Momma ain't happy..."?? You know the rest... that was me. This day in particular, I was cleaning a mess my hubby made. OK, let me just be honest, it … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Find Real Food in Real Life
January 31, 2013 By
Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterEating real foods doesn't need to be complicated. Cooking meals from scratch is easily looked at as unusual nowadays. I think our society -- in terms of eating real foods -- has been swept over by the idea that food has to be fast and convenient. We should always try to make meal and food choices that will benefit us in the long run. photo credit We take great care and attention to our yards, cars and even our Pinterest boards. So why don't we take extra … [Read more...]
A Day of Real Food {4 Recipes to Carry You through the Day}
January 23, 2013 By
Written by April, Contributing Writer Two common misconceptions with eating real and whole foods is that it is expensive and time consuming. Eating real and whole foods doesn't have to cost a lot and it doesn't have to eat up all your spare time. Here are some recipes that are simple, frugal (and most importantly) tasty. - Breakfast - { Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit } This is one of my kids' favorite breakfasts in winter. There are so many ways to add variety to this filling breakfast. Prepare … [Read more...]
3 Surprising Things I Hate About Christmas
December 5, 2012 By
Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterOK, "hate" is a strong word, I know. I'm not a scrooge... I do love Christmas. But as I've grown and been stretched in my faith, things get easier to see past that sometimes mask the true focus of Christmas. And it leaves me unsettled. credit Here are 3 things I hate about Christmas and how Jesus calls me to respond. {Busyness}December just started and if you're like me, you already have your Christmas to-do list in full swing. I can already feel my body … [Read more...]
Being Thankful Even When It Hurts
November 7, 2012 By
Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterAs we approach this season of thankfulness, I find myself in awe of God's goodness to me. I have so much to be thankful for in my life. There's my wonderful husband, my healthy, strong sons, God and his Word, friends and family, food, shelter and so on. I truly am blessed. Photo credit But at this time, it is evident that people are hurting. Just in my small circle of relationships, people are experiencing pain, loss and hardship. How do we then respond to … [Read more...]
Set your Timer {All you need is 20 Minutes a Day}
October 17, 2012 By
Guest Post by Angela Busy, busy, busy. Aren't we all? photo credit Most of us feel like there just isn't enough time in the day for everything we have to do. And then you add all the little things that need to be done every once in a while - like organizing closets, dusting ceiling fans and organizing/cleaning out kitchen cabinets. Some would say there just isn't time. I'm here to tell you that there is!! What's a girl to do?? Well, first you need a Cleaning … [Read more...]
Understanding Health {Don’t just push Snooze on your Health Alarm Clock}
October 13, 2012 By
Written by Dr. Jake, Ask Dr. Jake Contributor Our mission statement at our clinic is "Leading Families to Healthy Abundant lives by changing the way healthcare is managed and delivered in Knoxville,TN and surrounding areas". So right out the gates, we have to have answers for sick children and parents and a support system that can handle starting groups of patients not just only supporting individuals. That's why being aligned with Maximized Living is so important. By … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Have a Daily Routine {But am Trying to Make One}
October 10, 2012 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterDespite all the books I've read about time-management and organization (Organized Simplicity, One Bite at a Time and Tell Your Time, to name a few), I haven't actually followed through and been organized enough to have a daily routine. Routines come and go in my home, mostly because in the last 6 years, I've moved twice, had three children and have been learning the ins and outs of being a new pastor's wife. As these years have gone by, my life has gotten so … [Read more...]
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