Author: C B

  • Virtue Wednesday: Courage

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    Each week I will post quotes from a different virtue. Last week’s virtue was hope. This week’s virtue is courage.  Courage is the eminence of spirit that allows you to confront pain or danger without revealing fear. In history there have been many men and women who have shown exceptional courage in the light of… Read more

  • Crockpot Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken

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    I have never been big into cooking—until recently. I have noticed, as I am sure you have as well, that a lot of my posts center around food and/cooking. Being a stay-at-home mom during the week allows me the time to experiment with as many new recipes as I can create in a week. I… Read more

  • Paleo Shamrock Shake (Minty Green Power Smoothie)

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    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Before my Paleo days, I loved to have ice cream as a treat. I had indulged in a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake a time or two. This shake is a healthy “smoothie” version of the classic St. Patrick’s Day shake but with all natural ingredients. This Paleo Shamrock Shake uses spinach and… Read more

  • Southwest Paleo Meatloaf

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    If you like your food a little spicy, you are going to love this amazing meatloaf. My traditional meatloaf was from a delectable recipe passed down from my mother. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful–like a meatball in a loaf pan. It included ingredients such as ground beef, eggs, Italian breadcrumbs, herbs and spices. Read more

  • Virtue Wednesday: Hope

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    Each week I will post quotes from a different virtue. Last week’s virtue was diligence. This week’s virtue is hope. Hope is defined as the feeling that our desires will be satisfied. Hope is trusting, expecting, longing, dreaming, with optimism and devout desire. Read more

  • SexyMoxieMama’s 30-Minute Home Circuit Workout

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      Are you looking to lose a little weight? Maybe you want to tone up a little for an upcoming event. Diet and exercise are a great way to increase your energy levels, feeling of well-being, and kick-start a healthy lifestyle. Read more

  • Motivational Music Monday: Coca-Cola’s “America the Beautiful”

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    This is a beautiful version of “America the Beautiful” that shows just how much beauty there is in diversity. This Coca-Cola commercial played during the 2014 Super Bowl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=443Vy3I0gJs   Read more

  • Paleo Barbecue Sauce

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      Just because you are eating healthier does not mean you have to give up the condiments that you have grown to love.  Here is an amazing low carb, paleo-friendly, and clean eating barbecue sauce. Use organic and fresh ingredients to make this a healthy alternative to store-bought barbecue sauces. This sauce is an amazing… Read more

  • Bullying and Media Culture: How TV Teaches Children to Bully

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    By: Katie McCoy Most Americans think of bullying as youth problem. In actuality, it’s more of a cultural problem. It seems that everywhere you turn, today’s youth can see the bully mentality on full display. Nowhere is this phenomenon more prevalent that throughout the media. Kids consume on average around 8 to 11 hours of… Read more

  • Coconut Almond Crusted Tilapia

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    Each year, during Lent, I struggle to find recipes to satisfy my family on our meatless days. This year is even more challenging while trying to maintain a Paleo lifestyle since white carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, white potatoes, etc.) and dairy (cheeses, milk, etc.) are out of the question as substitutes for meat. So, I… Read more