Sexy Moxie Mama

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Author: C B

  • Virtue Wednesday: Diligence

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    Each week I will post quotes from a different virtue. Last week’s virtue was forbearance. This week’s virtue is diligence. Diligence is defined as the unrelenting and resolute endeavor to complete a task. Those with diligence are determined and insistent in a task. Diligence is the key ingredients for all success. Read more

  • St. Patrick’s Day Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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    The Feast of St. Patrick or Saint Patrick’s Day  is a cultural and religious holiday that is celebrated around the world on March 17. St. Patrick’s Day is named after the 4th century, the most renowned of the patron saints of Ireland. While I am not Irish, I celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like any good… Read more

  • “Ode to My Younger Self”

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    Dear Younger Self, How exciting it must be to be so young and vibrant.  For I sit here older yet not much wiser, there are things that you must understand.  These are things that I can tell you that you may not realize now but, will help you. The world is not as small as… Read more

  • Crockpot Paleo Chicken Enchilada Soup

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    I love when my mother-in-law comes to visit. She is always bringing us great treats. This past visit she brought a ton of fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, and 2 roasted chickens.  I am not sure just how hungry she thought we were going to be that weekend but the second roasted chicken sat cooked… Read more

  • 10 Ways to Keep Your Workouts Working for You

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    1. Stay hydrated Stay hydrated when attempting to lose weight. Many people require 8 glasses of water a  day to stay hydrated normally. Increase your water intake when you exercise as well as in hot weather to maintain proper hydration. Drinking water can keep the digestive system properly functioning and increase you feeling of satiety.… Read more

  • Savory Crockpot Boneless Pork Chops

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    As the weeks go on in this weight loss and Paleo journey, I am finding more flavorful ways to prepare some of my favorite foods. It is no doubt that I am a lover of food. What I am an even bigger lover of is FAST flavorful foods made in my crockpot. With two little… Read more

  • The Best Snorkeling Areas in the Florida Keys

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    The Florida Keys has the only tropical coral reef in the continental United States and the third longest barrier reef in the world. The reef stretches from Miami in the Atlantic Ocean to the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico. While nearly all the snorkeling in the Florida Keys is via boat, there are… Read more

  • Virtue Wednesday: Forbearance

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    Each week I will post quotes from a different virtue. Last week’s virtue was fortitude. This week’s virtue is forbearance. Forbearance, or self-control, is the capability to use self-discipline under frustration. It is patience and cheerful easiness of setback s or ineptitude. Having forbearance means you can restrain your desires and instead permit attentive, more… Read more

  • Motivational Music Monday: The Last Monday of February 2014

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    This morning, while at the gym, I heard an old song that I thought would be great for Motivational Music Monday. The song always stops me in my tracks as it was very popular the first fall I was away from home, in the Air Force. A good friend and myself would hit every club… Read more

  • 10 Great Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

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    I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar for many years as a great alternative to many household items. It was only recently that I discovered that raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (abbreviated as ACV) can be used in many other ways. Used since 400 BC, there are many modern ways to incorporate Apple Cider Vinegar into… Read more