Category: House Spouse
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Knowing That Ryan Reynolds Has Anxiety Changed My Life: The Mighty
There are some sincerely ugly parts of depression and anxiety, and they aren’t easy to talk about. I recently wrote a blog post about the darker parts of my mental health, and how Ryan Reynolds helped pull me through it. It was a vulnerable post, and I was seriously terrified…
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Versatile Blogger Award : 7 Facts About Me
I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by Sonja from the Too Much Character Blog. The Versatile Blogger Award is given to bloggers by bloggers. This award is peer recognition for bloggers, and their versatile work. Versatile Blogger Award Rules: (1) Thank the person who nominated you, and link…
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Blogger Recognition Award
I’m delighted to announce that I was nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award by Fiona, from Like as the Waves: A Mental Health Blog. The Blogger Recognition Award is given to bloggers by bloggers. This award is peer recognition for bloggers, and their amazing work. Rules for the Blogger Recognition Award:…
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Guest Post on The Frozen Mind: Power in the Story
Jen at The Frozen Mind Blog was kind enough to publish a guest post written by me. I’m absolutely delighted to be a part of The Frozen Mind’s Power in the Story series. This is my first ever guest post… so I’m very excited to venture into a new stage…
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Thankfulness Journal: Overcoming Depression
Living with depression is difficult. Everyone might not understand depression, but everyone has their own struggle to identify with… and no matter the situation, holding on to hope is important. There are a lot of hopeful things in my life, and I have a lot to be thankful for, but…
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Sunshine Blogger Award Vol. 2
I was nominated for a second Sunshine Blogger Award by Tiffany; from the Love Always, Tiffany blog! The Sunshine Blogger Award is an award given to bloggers, by bloggers. It’s peer recognition for bloggers that inspire positivity, joy, and creativity within the blogging community. Basically, it’s an award given to…
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Sunshine Blogger Award Vol. 1
I’m absolutely delighted to announce that I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by Anja Burcak; The Calculating Mind Blogger. The Sunshine Blogger Award is an award given to bloggers, by bloggers. It’s peer recognition for bloggers that inspire positivity, joy, and creativity within the blogging community. Basically, it’s an…
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Steak and Sesame Noodles
This meal is absolutely delicious, and super convenient for a busy lifestyle. It can be served two ways; (1) Make Ahead Meal, served cold: This is the way this dish is meant to served, and it’s my favorite way to eat it. You prepare it, then leave it in the…
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Healthier Pork Chops and Gravy
Can you imagine Crispy Pork Chops and Gravy for under 335 calories? It sounds too good to be true. But it’s true. Prep Time: 10 Minutes / Cook Time: 25 Minutes / Serves: 4 / Calories: 334 / Fat: 18g / Carbohydrate: 14g / Fiber: 1g / Protein: 33g / Suggested…
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Egg Krispy Treats and Easter Fun
I love Easter. I actually love Easter more than I love cooking, and that’s saying a lot… Because I REALLY love cooking. But before I get all sappy, I’ll move on to the recipe at hand; Rice Krispy Easter Eggs! Perfect for a Church Dinner or Easter Brunch. INGREDIENTS (makes approximately…
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Milk Chocolate Mousse: COME and GET IT!
This Milk Chocolate Mousse recipe from “COME and GET IT!” by the Pioneer Woman is equal parts creamy, indulgent, and easy… and I’m so glad that I tried it out. You see, my in-laws visited over the weekend and really I wanted to make a new, and “fancy”, dessert for my…
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Apple Blueberry Yogurt
Recently, I’ve mastered the art of tricking my husband into eating healthy food… and I hit a home run with this Apple Blueberry Yogurt. It’s perfect for breakfast or dessert, my husband absolutely loves it, and it’s only 350 calories. Ingredients (serves 2): 1 cup 0% Greek Yogurt 4 tablespoons…
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Nutella Krispie Treats: A Sweet Pioneer Woman Recipe
I’ve always had an irrational fear of Nutella, and I’m not entirely sure why. Perhaps it originated from my deep love of peanut butter; I was scared to venture into a relationship with a different spread. But this Pioneer Woman recipe for Nutella Rice Krispies won me over, and now…
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce: A Pioneer Woman Holiday Recipe
Thanksgiving, Christmas Parties, and Seasonal Family Gatherings — these events should all have three things in common; Jesus, Smiles, and Cranberry Sauce! And right now I’m going to help you with the Cranberry Sauce part… Thanks to The Pioneer Woman’s “A Year Of Holidays” Cookbook, of course! Recipe Modification: This…
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What Kind of Christian Do I Want to Be?
It’s eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, I’m sitting in my kitchen with a hot cup of coffee. I should be in church, but it was cancelled on account of snow. Through the kitchen window I can see my husband walking our dogs, who seem to be amazed by the fresh…
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Cry Over Spilled Turkey Brine, Do Not.
I shouldn’t be writing this. Honestly I don’t have time to write this… but if I don’t there’s a good chance I’ll go completely insane. You see, a couple hours ago I was sitting in my kitchen floor covered in three gallons of homemade turkey brine… Actually, a majority of…