Category: Archives
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Monster Meatballs
I’ve mentioned these in the past and have now gotten around to typing up the recipe. These bad boys are packed with nutrition and are perfect for pregnant moms, postpartum moms, and female runners of all stages of life. Runners often have low iron, and most female runners are depleted in iron due to a…
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Life With Four
If it seems like it’s been a while since my last post, that’s because it has been. I knew that having a fourth child would be crazy, but I don’t think I was prepared for the level of crazy that my house is currently living. Life with four kiddos is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! I’m reminded of that…
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Foods to Prep for Postpartum
We are in the home stretch! I’m so looking forward to welcoming our baby girl, but the end of pregnancy always feels so long yet nowhere near enough time to prepare for everything. Let’s face it, you never are fully prepared for motherhood. It just happens by the grace of God. The nesting instinct has…
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What Happens When you Pray
I pray. Daily. Sometimes I pray for my husband, sometimes I pray for my kids. I’ll pray for my family, friends, and country. I pray for safety, health, and protection for everyone I know and love. But you know what? I probably pray for myself more than anything. I pray for strength and courage. I…
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Almond Chocolate Cookies
I love me a good cookie, but I’m also incredibly picky when it comes to cookies. None of this hard, crunchy, flavorless nonsense. I want a soft, sweet, and delicious cookie. But if you, like me, want to stay away from refined sugars, flours, and even grains, finding a delicious cookie is next to impossible.…
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The One Mistake Beginning Runners Make
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You decide to start running, whether because you want to lose some weight, relieve some stress, or you just always had a goal of finishing a race. The first day, you’re pumped. Lacing up your shoes, you head out the door picturing images of graceful deer or maybe a…
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Protein-packed Peanut Butter Balls
I’m always looking for healthy, quick snacks that will leave my kids satisfied and not complaining “I hungee!” within 20 minutes. (Let’s face it, kids could probably eat all day long if we let them.) My goal is to always try and fill their tummies with a combination of protein, fat, and carbohydrates that will…
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4 Books to Read for Pregnancy (And one to Skip)
I’m an information junkie. I love learning, and when I fine a topic that interests me, I have a tendency to read and research until I become a “mini expert” on the subject. And when I’m pregnant, you can bet I’m going to research and read and learn all about pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The…
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How to Keep Going When it’s Hard
I have reached the point in my pregnancy where I’m done. Try as I might to keep some perspective and be grateful, I’m simply uncomfortable and in pain. Little pleasures like eating and sleeping are no longer enjoyable. Pregnancy. Is. Hard. I worry that sharing this won’t be well-received. Because I realized that there are…
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Pregnancy Cravings and Grain-free Granola
Can we talk about cravings for a moment? For the most part, I don’t get cravings too often, but every once in a while, I get one. Badly. Something about those hormones, amiright? Let’s face it, at 34 weeks pregnant, I’ve seen my fair share of pregnancy cravings. It’s often said that if you are…
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