Can Women Really Have it All?
I know I’ve shared some of this story with you before, but I was raised by my grandmother. She grew up in an age when women were feeling a sense of freedom and empowerment. They were becoming career...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Strawberry Lemonade
Back when my 11 year old twins were babies, I was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and inappropriate sinus tachycardia. There are many factors that exacerbate these conditions and trigger...
View ArticleThankfulness Thursday – I Never Thought I’d Give Thanks for This…
I never thought I’d give thanks for this, but I am so thankful for… E-X-E-R-C-I-S-E. I know you think I’m completely insane, but it’s true. I have a new love! I have NEVER enjoyed exercise. In fact,...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe Gluten Free
When we discovered my oldest daughter had a gluten allergy, it was tough. We love sweets, baking, spending time in the kitchen as a family, and of course eating! It took a lot of time, trial and...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – The Wisest Tip I Will Ever Give You
The wisest tip I will ever be able to give you is to put God first in every single thought, word and deed. I see so many people worrying about so many things, most of it comes down to economics. I...
View ArticleThankfulness Thursday – Accountability
I don’t have an eloquent or fancy post, or a pretty picture to go with it. None would do the subject matter justice. It’s just plain and simple this morning. I am so very grateful to The Lord for...
View ArticleTaking a Short Break
Good morning! I just wanted to let you know I’m taking a little break from blogging this week. I’m in much need of our summer vacation, and although our school year officially ended last Friday I’m...
View ArticleCan Your Prayers Be an Idol?
I have really been struggling with a few spiritual issues lately, and yesterday’s sermon was just what I needed to put things in perspective. To make a long story short, our wonderful pastor sat among...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – Stay on Plan for July 4th
I’ve been working hard to stay on my healthy plan lately, and I’m not going to let yet another holiday set me back. I thought I’d share my 4th of July menu with you so you can stay on track, too:...
View ArticleThankfulness Thursday – Thankful for My Travel Guide
Life is full of paths that seem to lead us in different directions. Some paths are clearly obstructed and dangerous, full of thorns. However, many times the enemy will disguise a path. He can make...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Energizing Balsamic Salmon Dinner
There are many health benefits to salmon. It’s a great lean protein to star in any meal. I thought I’d share one of my favorite simple salmon dinners with you this week: Balsamic salmon with baked...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – How I’m Losing Weight and Improving Health Naturally
I am still getting questions and comments about how I’ve trimmed down recently. I’ve written several posts about my weight loss journey. I am a Trim Healthy Mama. Once again, I’ll state that Trim...
View ArticleThankfulness Thursday – No Limitations
Good morning! It’s short and sweet today, because I really don’t want to fill the post with words. I simply want to thank and praise The Lord for His limitless and abundant blessings to His...
View ArticleTrim Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes – Tasteful Tuesday
Fall is my favorite time of year, not just because it really speaks to all of my senses. I love walking into homes and breathing in the bouquet of spices filling the air. The vibrant colors of God’s...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – Don’t Have Time to Be Healthy?
Make ahead meals are a such a gift. I know our household would go hungry without them. We have such a busy schedule during the school year. It’s nice to have meals I can just pull out of the freezer...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Spinach Mushroom Pizza
My family’s favorite meal is pizza, so we have it often. Our gluten free pizza crust recipes aren’t low carb so I didn’t know how I was going to enjoy pizza on Trim Healthy Mama. I’ve eaten...
View ArticleWise Tip Wednesday – Hang In There
Did you know the word “perseverance” appears 13 times in the Bible, all in the New Testament? According to the Bible Study Tools dictionary, perseverance means: “energetic resistance,...
View ArticleA Home Filled with Christmas All Year Long
Normally we wait til New Years or a day or two after to take down decorations but for some reason we started earlier this week with taking down a few things in our bedrooms and it just snowballed from...
View ArticleTasteful Tuesday – Sample Fuel Cycle Menu
Sometimes we can do everything we can to stay on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, but our body has just become complacent and our weight loss is stalled. After you’ve been on the Trim Healthy Mamaplan for...
View ArticleUGH! It’s Monday…Need some encouragement?
For most people, Monday is the most dreaded day of the week. You’ve just finished your weekend and it’s back to the vicious routine of the busy week. Mondays usually start off rocky because you’re...
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