Rise Above Your Limits

New Website

2015-09-28T16:47:00.001-06:00

You can now find me HERE

I hope you will stop by for a visit.

How to Handle a Grumpy Mom

2013-07-19T18:05:00.002-06:00

This post is for an entry in the Parenthood Blogfest. If chosen it will be published in a fantasy anthology on parenting published by Wayman Publishing. I hope you enjoy it. Before getting to my submission – How to Handle a Grumpy Mom, I’d like to share a bit about the successful how-to book that is taking the blogging world by storm…..

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Now on to my submission -

How to Handle a Grumpy Mom (This is an updated version from a post I wrote for Mother's Day 2012)

One of my most humbling moments as a young mother brings tears and laughter. It reminds me that I need to be the best Mom I can because the kids are watching…and learning...and teaching!

Once upon a time when I was a young mother, my 2 oldest girls were ages 7 and 5. One of their chores was to wash and dry the dishes. Most of the time they did a good job, but once in a while they would play around and play around until it drove me nuts. This particular evening was especially trying. The girls were having fun, too much fun and dishes were not getting done. I didn't want to spend my evening repeatedly telling them to get the dishes done so we could move on to other things.

Putting on my grump face and my grumpy tone of voice I let the girls know they'd better get to it and NOW!

Not long after, I was in the other room and I could hear my girls busily doing the dishes and happily singing the old familiar children's song:

♫Mother Dear I love you so,

Your happy smiling face.

It's such a joy to look at,

It makes home a lovely place.♫

Lesson learned- Mother was taught!

Know Your Cinnamons

2013-07-16T03:00:00.000-06:00

In the United States, there are basically 2 types of cinnamon sold (although there are over 200 varieties of cinnamon). In this post I'll be discussing the 2 main cinnamon's with their pros and cons.

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by BeckyJane

De-Constructing Cravings

2013-07-09T03:00:00.000-06:00

My one and only weakness is ice cream! I enjoy the feel of cold and creamy inside my mouth and sliding down my throat! YUM! YUM! Needless to say, ice cream has also given me several unwanted pounds and aggravates the inflammation in my body. I hate hurting, but most of the time I love ice cream more.

Do any of you have the same dilemma?

Are the foods you love
the same foods your body hates?

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by BeckyJane

Live Well, Age Well

2013-07-03T07:03:00.002-06:00

There's no doubt about it, as each day dawns, we are one day older.

Do you find this exciting or depressing?

We live in a time when aging is looked on as something to fear. Let's face it, there are a lot of old people out there that have really poor health.

Why is that? It didn't used to be that way.
What's changed?
Does it have to be that way?
Is there anything I can do to change this trend or are we permanently stuck?

We'll answer these questions in just a minute, but first lets address another important fallacy.

Read entire article on: by BeckyJane

My Cocoa Detox Berry Smoothie Has Been Featured

2013-06-25T03:30:00.000-06:00

As many of you know, my blog has taken a turn towards

HEALTHY NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE LIVING.

As one of my additions, I've been posting a few of my very own favorite and simple recipes under the RECIPES and KITCHEN VANITIES labels on my blog. One of my favorites, Cocoa Berry Detox Smoothie, has been featured on The Institute For Integrative Nutrition's website, located in the ORANGE For Cancer Prevention section.

WAHOO!

Along with 56 other smoothie and juice recipes, you'll find an array of healthy, cooling summertime
recipes. Instead of reaching for soda pop or sugary drinks, fill your body with delicious, refreshing nutrition!

A few other changes will be coming soon to my blog - one that's already up is my new tab -Become A Health Coach. I'll be adding new health and wellness information to the site in the near future!

Relationships ~ Physical Exercise ~ Spirituality ~ Career

..... This is an exciting time to be on the cutting edge of holistic nutrition! Hope you're enjoying the blog transformation.

How Much Are You Worth?

2013-06-18T08:49:00.000-06:00

Most of us put a price tag on how much we're worth.
It could be a monetary price tag such as -

I'm worth $10.00 an hour because that's what I get paid at my job.
My house is expensive therefore I have worth.
My income can't even pay the bills, therefore I'm of little worth.

It could also be a value price tag such as -

I'm not worth much because I make so many mistakes, I'm too fat, I have no friends.

Being the CEO makes me worth more.

Both of these price tags are false ways of determining our worth. Most of society judges our worth by performance - if we perform well we get recognized in positive ways such as:

Praise

Bonuses

Gifts

If we don't perform well, society lets us know that too, usually in demeaning ways such as:

ridicule

being looked over

being ignored

Everywhere we look there is something or someone telling us we're not quite adding up.

advertising
associates
TV
diets
mannequins wearing clothes too small for any normal sized person to wear
The list goes on....

Not only does society as a general rule sabotage us, but we are sabotaging ourselves by what we think and say about ourselves.

How often have we looked in the mirror just to turn away disgusted with what we saw? How often have we done something stupid and sent these messages to our brain I'M SO STUPID, I'LL NEVER CHANGE, I CAN'T DO ANYTHING RIGHT.

We're going to step aside from what society is telling us and what we keep telling ourselves. We're going to take a look deep within ourselves and see the TRUTH.

Our worth was determined long before we were born.
Our worth is not based on performance.
Our worth is unchanging and unchangeable.

Do you believe this? Do you know this is true?

Who determined our worth?

Before we came to earth, we were created by a Supreme Being. We are HIS children.

Take a minute and let that sink in....

Being children of a Supreme Being gives us quite a bit of worth wouldn't you say? Does HE love us less because we make mistakes, or because we're overweight? Does HE love us less because we don't have a high paying job or lots of friends?

These are important questions that most people don't quite know the answers to.

Picture yourself standing before HIM. What do you think HE would say to you. Will you recognize HIM? If we're his children then we must look like HIM and HE looks like us. RIGHT?

So - what does understanding our worth have to do with health and nutrition?

First of all, the RELATIONSHIP we have with ourself is a valuable part of healing and health.

Second, we can't have a healthy relationship with others, until we love and appreciate ourselves. Understanding and accepting the basic principle -

Our worth isn't determined by our performance

.....is the beginning of healing and good health.

Health Benifits of Owning a Pet

2013-06-04T18:25:00.001-06:00

The inspiration for this post came unexpectedly.

Several years ago, we had to give up our favorite cat because we were moving and couldn't bring her with us. Tilly had been a part of our family for over 14 years. It was a difficult decision. She had brought a calming affect to our home of 11 rambunctious kids. She was quiet, unobtrusive. - just always there.

...read the rest of the story and added update HERE

Relieve Stress With These Simple Breathing Tips

2013-05-28T04:00:00.000-06:00

Deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the one that calms us down.) How we breath can trigger this built-in stress reliever for immediate, postive effects.

Benifits of concious breathing -

by BeckyJane.com

Honey Facial

2013-05-21T06:00:00.000-06:00

Did you know that your kitchen pantry holds all sorts of natural beauty products? These are what I call - My Kitchen Vanities. One of my favorites is HONEY.

Using honey as a facial cleanser and moisturizer sounds like 'sticky' business. In reality its easy to use, inexpensive, and and your face will love it.

Several months ago I quit using over-the-counter facial cleanser and moisturizers for one simple reason - the ingredients. I figure if I can't pronounce it, I'm not going to put it on my face.

view entire article on - by BeckyJane

Chewing Your Food Aids In Digestion

2013-05-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

How often do we sit down to a delicious meal only to get up 10 minutes later and realize we didn't even taste the food? Not only that, but we were hungry again in just a few short hours.

One of the first 'quick fixes' for poor nutrition and poor digestion is chewing your food. Chewing each bite 30-100 times is best. Wow! Who chews their food 100 times? I must confess that I don't. Usually 30-50 chews per-bite is enough for me. There are those who do chew 100 times though...something to think about!

Read entire post HERE

Cocoa Berry Detox Smoothie Recipe

2013-04-28T10:00:00.000-06:00

I've got TWO treats for you today! First of all, here's my very own Cocoa Berry Detox Smoothie recipe. (This is a big deal for me, because I don't like to fix food; it's got to be easy and quick).

Secondly, the owner of The Chocolate Conspiracy has given us a 15% discount code to use. (This is who I purchase my delicious raw cocoa powder from.)

Here are a few reasons I chose these particular ingredients for my smoothie:

PLAIN YOGURT: Contains probiotics that aid in digestion. Make sure to use only yogurt with 'live, active cultures' and check the ingredient list to make sure no artificial ingredients have been added and definitely no added sugar. I used to make my own yogurt by the gallon when my kids were little. Now I use FAGE Greek Total Milk Yogurt.

RAW COCOA POWDER: #1 source of antioxidants. Also has significant amounts of magnesium, iron, manganese, and chromium. More importantly, as every woman knows, it increases your mood and energy.

BERRIES: Known for being a high antioxidant food, anti-inflammatory, high in fiber, vitamin C, plus more goodies! Strawberries, blackberries, goji berries, camu berries, blueberries, and cranberries are some of my favorite. If using frozen or dried berries, check the ingredients to make sure no sugar has been added. Just because a package says 100% natural doesn't mean it's healthy. Get into the habit of reading the labels/ingredients. You'll be glad you did.

Special Note: When you combine cocoa and berries you increase the bodies ability to absorb the antioxidants two to three times. In other words, more of the good stuff makes it into your blood stream.

RAW HONEY: I love raw honey, it's my favorite sweetener and here's why - it's a complete food source, containing all the substances necessary to sustain life, (vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and water). Pretty cool isn't it. Plus raw, unfiltered honey is the #1 natural enzyme source.

COCONUT OIL: Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and a necessary saturated fat for proper brain cell activity.

CEYLON CINNAMON: Not all cinnamon's are created equal. (This is a subject for another post.) Cinnamon is a good source for manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. Aids in brain function, anti-inflammatory, plus more.

Cocoa Berry Detox Smoothie

1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
2 types of berries equaling 3 cups total - frozen, fresh, or dried (for the smoothie in the photo, I used dried goji berries and frozen strawberries)
¼ cup raw honey
2 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon ceylon cinnamon pwd

Blend in Vitamix (or blender of your choice) for about 2 minutes or until smooth.
Makes about 4 cups.
Adjust ingredients to your own personal taste. Remember that no ONE food is a miracle cure, but a wise combination of nutrient rich foods will improve your overall health and wellness.

NOTE: To improve your eating experience and to give your body the best nutrient absorption, enjoy your Cocoa Berry Detox Smoothie by slowing down, relaxing, and savoring every tasty bite!

The main reason I started buying from The Chocolate Conspiracy is because they use honey as a sweetener. AJ Wentworth, creator of The Chocolate Conspiracy shop has given me a 15% discount to share with you. Just enter CONSPIRE at checkout to receive your discount. What's best is this coupon code will never expire so you can keep coming back for the best raw cocoa powder at a great price. The Chocolate Conspiracy not only has delicious raw cocoa powder, but the yummiest chocolate treats. My favorite are the Blackberry Ginger Bar and the Chocolate Coconut Macaroons .

Disclaimer: I did not receive any compensation for the review of The Chocolate Conspiracy. I just like their quality products and wanted to share with you.

My Journey To Becoming A Health Coach

2013-04-22T13:24:00.000-06:00

Inspiring myself and others to live healthy, happy lives!

Although I enrolled at Institute For Integrative Nutrition (see widgets on my sidebar and header) just a couple of months or so ago, my own health journey began about 28 years ago when my 4th child was born. He was breech and I had toxemia. After his breech delivery, I still had the effects of toxemia a year later. Thus began my search for better health. I tend to be allergic to modern medicine, so my only alternative was to look into alternative healing (pun intended!).

Having a spiritual connection is part of being healthy. Spirituality has been shown to reduce depression, improve blood pressure, and boost the immune system. Also, people with a religious practice suffer less from depression and mental illnesses. That being said, when I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Anlylosing Spondylitis, I went to God for help and direction. As I was fervently praying about what to do about these diseases and how to manage them in a non-traditional way, the distinct answer came, that HE would guide me along and give me what I needed when I needed it...that answer gave me mixed feelings. First I was relieved to know God was even interested in my health and second I was unnerved because I like everything straight forward and upfront. This answer/process was NOT going to be that simple.

It's been a long and hard 28 years since my journey began. Lots of successes and several set backs, but I felt I was always being moved in an upward direction. My most current step has taken me back to school (at age 53) studying to become a Health Coach. I love what I'm learning and doing. One of the first concepts I learned at IIN was that I am my first and most important client. I can use what I'm learning to heal myself and that way I'll be a better health coach for others, because I'm honestly 'walking my talk'.

So far the things I've been learning as a Health Coach have had these benefits on my own health:

I've started loosing weight (cool for someone who is post-menopausal and in a wheelchair). The weight is just falling off at a slow and steady pace. The best part is, I'm not feeling deprived and my cravings are no longer in control. Learning how to 'crowd out' and 'deconstruct cravings' has been awesome.
brain fog is about 98% gone
I have more energy
inflamation has dropped significantly
white tongue is now pink
my gums are pink and healthier than they've been in years
sleeping good and waking up ready to go (big deal for someone with a chronic illness)
digestion has improved
happier
more optimistic about the future
finding fun ways to exercise
deeper love and appreciation for my Heavenly Father
I've been able to put some broken relationships in better perspective

One of the most impressive concepts taught at The Institute For Integrative Nutrition is that health is more than just the food we put into our bodies. It's also our relationships, spirituality, physical exercise, and career. All these affect our health. In other words, eating all the broccoli in the world will not help mend a dysfunctional marriage. I'm being trained how to coach myself, family members, friends and anyone interested how to heal all these aspects in their lives.

As you can tell, I'm excited about this new journey the Lord has given me and I'm grateful for HIS interest in even the small details of my life.

In a couple of months, I'll be opening a new website dedicated to my Health Coaching practice, until then, I'll be sharing my journey here! Hope you'll subscribe (located on my sidebar) so you can join me on this dynamic new adventure!

NOTE: I became interested in attending IIN when I came across a blog that was written by an IIN graduate. She knew so much, and her posts made sense to me. If you're interested in learning more about IIN, just click on one of the widgets on my sidebar. They're even offering their Integrative Nutrition - Feed Your Hunger For Health And Happiness book for free.

2013-04-04T10:41:00.002-06:00

This Sunday, 10am MDT, I invite you to join me in listening to the Prophet and Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. Just click HERE to go to the page to view online.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

My First Personal Prayer

2013-03-26T09:03:00.000-06:00

This Sunday I’m teaching my 7 year old primary class about Joseph Smiths first uttered prayer. It got me to thinking about the first time I offered my own personal prayer.

I grew up in a praying family. We had family prayer every morning and evening. We prayed at each meal..… each of us took turns offering the prayers in our family, so praying wasn’t a new thing for me. But, I’d never offered my own personal prayer, you know, the one where you kneel by your bed and pray before going to sleep.

I was probably around 7-8 years old and had never prayed personally to my Heavenly Father. I’d been taught to do this, but always felt embarrassed at the thought of doing it. Finally one night guilt got the better of me and I slunk out of bed…hoping that if I could just quietly slide out of bed, offer my prayer and quickly get back into bed no one would notice. The funny thing was, I was in the room all alone and no one would see me praying anyway – except Heavenly Father; I was convinced I could be subtle enough that I could offer my prayer and get safely back under my covers even before HE noticed.

So, here I am in the dark, I’ve successfully slid out of my bed with ‘no one noticing’ and was kneeling and saying my first personal prayer….when all of the sudden in walked my dad. Awkwardddddd! I was so embarrassed, here I was offering my first personal prayer to Heavenly Father and in walks my dad….what’s up with that? Looking back on it now, I’m sure it was for the benefit of my dad….you see, as a child, I was not the typical quiet, sweet little daughter - Nothing like my tender, peacemaking mom and 3 sisters. I’m sure my dad worried about his wild and ferocious little indian of a daughter…if I’d been a boy, it would have been okay, but 'back in the day', girls were expected to be soft, gentle, little homemakers, imitating their mothers. I on the other hand, had an independent spirit that couldn’t wait to burst out doors, run, jump, climb, and create all kinds of mischief. Tom boy was what I was referred to.

I loved being outside. I came to life when I was outside. I had my own secret hut made in the wood pile. I had all kinds of adventures in our pasture with the calves and horses. I even had a special maple tree that I could climb and pretend I was a bird. (If I believed in reincarnation, I’m sure I would have been a bird.) I could climb trees better than any of the boys and once in my special maple tree I was in a world all my own. I could see the entire valley… all the other houses and trees in my community, I could fly over to my best friend’s house, light in her tree and visit with her for hours. Or I could soar high in the clouds and just feel the freedom of being able to be who I was.

So, I’m sure Heavenly Father wanted to reassure my dad that there was nothing to worry about, because his little wild indian of a daughter was saying her personal prayers and felt a strong connection to the Divine.

Thus began my lifelong pursuit of communicating with my Father in Heaven. Until the day he died, my dad continued to worry about me because I was so independent and didn’t follow the crowd, but I imagine when things got tuff for him in connection with me, he could look back on the moment Heavenly Father gave him a glimpse of hope when he saw me saying my first personal prayer.

Do you remember the first time you prayed? Maybe you've never prayed before, if so I encourage you to do so. As you can see, I survived my first prayer and my life has become more rich and abundant because of prayer. Praying is just like talking to your best friend. Speak from the heart and you can't go wrong. I promise, HE will listen and will love hearing from you. If you'd like to learn more about my faith, please feel free to contact me.

Do You Believe In Revelation?

2013-03-10T09:49:00.001-06:00

Many of you have been reading my blog and have known me for quite awhile. Hopefully, I've shown myself to be a woman of integrity and spiritually strong. My testimony is a sacred part of my life, it contributes a lot to who I am and how I live each day. Whenever I share a part of my testimony and what I know to be true on my blog, I feel like I'm exposing myself. Never sure how you, my friends, are going to react, it makes me a little nervous. But what I feel is so powerful, I can't help but share the joy and knowledge that brings such happiness to me.

Some of you will kindly pat me on the head and think to yourselves, "Poor misguided Becky Jane." But, I ask you to stop a moment, and ponder what I share. What if God has restored His original church once again on the earth....His church in all it's fullness and glory....with living Prophets and Apostles....wouldn't that be an amazing event? As you watch the short video below, ask God to guide you...ask to know for yourself if what I say is true or false. Put it to the test.

I hope your spring day is full of fun!

5 Prize G!veaway

2013-03-05T10:30:00.000-07:00

You're gonna love this 5 PRIZE GIVEAWAY!

Several talented women have gotten together and each are offering an item from their shops. That means 5 cool prizes are available! Here they are-

One Cute girl's vintage style Apron from The Little Mommy

One 16 inch Letter of your choice from Cedar Hollow

3 Hair Flowers. Your choice or color(s). On a clip or headband (your choice) from Bettie-O-Bows

One USA Letter set from LetterBeCreative

One embroidered shirt! Your choice of size NB-5T. (not the company's image, so the design may vary slightly.) by Alexa Noel Boutique

There will be 5 different winners chosen. Closes Friday, June 14, 12 am MST. Winners will be notified by email by Saturday evening, June 15th. Winners will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen. Sponsors will be responsible for contacting winners and mailing prizes.

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God Is Interested Even In The Small Details

2013-02-10T11:18:00.001-07:00

During my lifetime, I have witnessed so many miracles and tender mercies from God. Some were huge, and some were very small and seemed insignificant...but none the less they were amazing! I'd like to share one such moment with you.

I've been absent for quite awhile from blogging and felt it was time to share a sweet tender mercy I received the other day. As many of you know, I have rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondilitis. Both have put me in a wheelchair and also crippled my hands so they don't work as well as I would love.

The other day I was tending my DARLING 2 year old GRANDdaughter Little S. (Of course, all grandchildren are darling to their grandmas)

I love being a woman, mother and especially a GRANDmother. She calls me Nana, and we have such a great time together..... Anyway, to get back to my story, Little S. was hungry and I was trying to open her 'pack-pack' as she calls it.

Usually I can twist the lid with no problem, but today it just wouldn't budge. I twisted and twisted, I tried prying it off with a fork and still the lid wouldn't come off. After about 10 minutes of frustration, it occurred to me the Heaven Father could help me get this lid open. Little S. and I offered a prayer that we could get the lid open. After the prayer, I gave the pack-pack lid a twist and it came right off....does God answer even little silly prayers? YES indeed!

After the lid came off, we gave a prayer of gratitude and thanksgiving!

Mosiah 27:14 And again, the angel said: Behold, the Lord hath ^aheard the prayers of his people, and also the ^bprayers of his servant, Alma, who is thy father; for he has ^cprayed with much faith concerning thee that thou mightest be brought to the ^dknowledge of the truth; therefore, for this purpose have I come to ^econvince thee of the power and authority of God, that the ^fprayers of his servants might be answered according to their faith.

Have you had a prayer answered? I'd love to hear your experience.

My Christmas Wish For You

2012-12-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

I'll be signing off my blog for awhile. When I return I hope to have a newly designed blog, but in the meantime, I wanted to share a Christmas gift for all you amazing friends. I pray you will have a very Merry Christmas!

If you're struggling this Christmas... Click HERE

Looking for inspiration on how to serve others this Christmas? Click HERE

Mary and Joseph Traveling to Bethlehem. This is for all you mothers and fathers. I can so relate to Mary at the pond... Click HERE

My favorite...My heart is so touched by Joseph's expression as he brings his sweet Mary into the stable. Click Here

To truly find the Spirit of Christmas, look for Christ and you will feel overwhelming emotions of love this season.
Step back and contemplate what Christmas means to you. Is your life stressed emotionally and financially? Make the changes you need to...don't let this special season pass you by.
Remember to be a good receiver as well as a good giver.
Become more interested in people instead of things.

The greatest gift I can share with you is my abiding testimony that Jesus is the Christ. His atonement was for everyone. There is no sin so powerful that Christs love cannot redeem us.

I also bear witness that the Boom of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. It is the second witness promised us in the Bible. Together they establish the true and everlasting gospel of joy and redemption.

I love our Father in Heaven. I love my Savior, and I love the Holy Spirit.

This little video clip would be fun to share with your children and GRANDchildren. The Coat

In conclusion I hope you enjoy these pictures.

Picture source
LDS.org

Cut Expenses And Still Have A Merry Christmas

2012-12-02T21:30:00.001-07:00

With the economy being down for such a long time, many people have learned how to cut expenses in daily living, but hesitate when Christmas comes along. The first step in creating a wonderful Christmas without going into debt is making a mindset change. Culture and traditions can be changed....

Read entire article I wrote, HERE on WikiMommy.

Christmas Advent Calendar

2012-11-25T15:11:00.002-07:00

There's something magical about a Christmas Advent Calendar.

Last year I started stocking up on supplies to make a fun CLOTHESLINE countdown for my GRANDkids. I shopped the after-Christmas sales and got super discounted prices. Most of the items are gift card holders, just right for slipping a piece of candy or small toy in.

Since I was making 3 separate sets, I had to keep within my budget. I also found lots of little toys and fun things to stuff inside each item. I only had a few empty items that I set aside to put candy in. (Just so ya know, I didn't buy the candy until now.)

Cracker Barrel, The Dollar Store, and Wal-Mart were fantastic for finding all the stuff I needed. The only problem was waiting almost an entire year before I could send them out to my GRANDkids.

I found the little clothespins at Wal-Mart in their craft section. The little hangers were from a paper doll set, my kids used to have but didn't use anymore.

This is a photo one of my daughters sent of their Clothesline Advent Calendar...Isn't it darling! She only had a skinny wall to mount hers on so she divided it up into 3 separate sections. My other daughter is going to hang hers in one long clothesline across their fireplace mantle.

Some of the things I stuffed inside were: Santa straws, crayons, note pads, sparkely nail polish for the girls, Hot Wheels cars for the boys, hair clips, etc.

Do you have any good ideas for Advent Calendars?

Thanksgiving Feast

2012-11-18T19:46:00.000-07:00

I love our Thanksgiving traditions:

Food - Our Thanksgiving feast is very traditional (except we don't do cranberry sauce).

Family - As many as we can get into one house. Lots of noise, laughter and confussion.

Lum and Abner - No Thanksgiving is complete without listening to our favorite Thanksgiving story, Chester the Turkey. Lum and Abner is an old radio show and this is my favorite! One year my girls memorized it and performed it as a skit...too funny!

Singing - We have several songs fit for the occassion. "Over the River and Through the Woods", "5 Fat Turkeys Are We", and "There's a Big Fat Turkey Out On Grandpas Farm". I've included a couple of Youtube versions of "Over the River..."
Funny

More Traditional

Crafts - Here are some of my favorite links for all kinds of kid friendly activities:

What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving Traditions? Hope you have a very THANKful week!

Do You Feel Like Garbage?

2012-11-11T18:19:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we feel like garbage. Too many weaknesses- too fat, too lazy, too angry, even too much sin. Is it possible that our garbage can be reclaimed and turned into a beautiful place? I know it can...through the atonement of Jesus Christ, there is no sin so awful that we cannot experience his cleansing and reclaiming power.
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I appreciate how this short video puts things in perspective...hope you enjoy it too!

Before and After Dressing Your Truth

2012-11-04T16:47:00.003-07:00

I've been doing Dressing Your Truth for about a month now...

View entire article on - by BeckyJane

VeraTemp G!veaway and Review

2012-11-01T00:00:00.000-06:00

W!N your very own VeraTemp Non-Contact Personal Use Thermometer!

Now that the flu season is upon us, it's a great time for this
g!veaway. One lucky person will win this item.

What I like about the VeraTemp:

Great for everyone. If you have children or are caring for an elderly family member this thermometer is so easy to use. As some of you know, taking the temperature of an adult whose cranky and confused can be very difficult. Using the VeraTemp, they don't even know it's being done.
Non-contact. No more waking up or disturbing the patient just to take their temp. Also no worries about spreading germs from using a contaminated thermometer. No expensive shields to replace either.
3 settings. #1 for BODY temp. #2 for ROOM temp. This setting is to check the persons room temperature so they stay comfortable. #3 SURFACE temp. Helpful in checking temperatures of food, bath water etc.
Instant reading. No more waiting with a probe stuck in your mouth or rectum. The VeraTemp gives instant and accurate readings.
Auto-Off. I don't need to remember to turn it off. With all the concerns of caring for someone ill, this is one less thing to think about.

If you can't wait for the g!veaway and want to purchase you own VeraTemp now, VeraTemp is offering you a $2 rebate. Just click HERE.
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