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The Beginning…

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“From Discouraged to Determined: My Journey Toward Health and Hope” (Part 1) In the fall of 2016, my husband and I decided it was time to make some changes. We committed to walking together every night after work. We were already trying to eat healthy, but we took it a step further—being more intentional and conscious about the choices we were making. At the time, we were living near Jefferson, Texas. The slower pace and quiet setting gave us space to focus on our health, or at least try to. But let me back up a little. In November 2014, we went full-time RVing. For the first year or so, we were stationary, which turned out to be a gift. We were parked next to some of our closest friends, and those days are ones I’ll always treasure. Not everyone gets to pick their neighbors, but in that season, we did—and I’m thankful for the memories we made. Living in an RV gave us the freedom to travel. We’d stay in a place for about 30 days, then move on to the next location. In the summer of 201...
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A little bit of my story…

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  Hey friend! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Lisa—and I’m guiding you through our  11 Days of Connection To Be Summer Ready starting May 19th! If you haven’t had a chance to join, there’s still time!   Before we begin, I’d love to share a little bit of my story and how this all began. I’m a mom of four—with one proudly serving in the Army, another about to graduate high school, one set to graduate next year, and my youngest still in middle school. We homeschool, and life is beautifully full and busy. I’ve been married to my husband for 22 years, and in the whirlwind of raising a family, I’m so thankful I made a shift when I did—because it prepared me for all the changes that came my way. Seven and a half years ago, I didn’t feel like me.   I was exhausted. My energy was low. My blood pressure was high. I felt rundown, overwhelmed, and disconnected from who I used to be. My husband noticed too—and that was my wake-up call. I knew I needed something to change, but I...
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Loaded Potato Ranch Casserole

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  Loaded Potato Ranch Casserole Ingredients:  • 2 lbs red or russet potatoes, washed and cubed (peeling optional)  • 1 cup sour cream  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2–3 Tbsp homemade ranch mix)  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)  • ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or more!)  • 2 green onions, chopped  • Salt and pepper to taste  • Optional: ¼ cup milk or cream for extra creaminess ⸻ Instructions:  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish.  2. Boil potatoes in salted water for 10–15 minutes, just until fork-tender. Drain well.  3. In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, ranch seasoning, half of the shredded cheese, half of the bacon, and chopped green onions (reserve a bit for topping). Stir in potatoes gently. Add salt and pepper if needed.  4. Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top.  5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 min...
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Nutty Granola Bars with Protein

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Here’s the complete Nutty Granola Bars recipe with added protein for a nutritious, high-protein snack. Nutty Granola Bars with Protein Makes 16-18 bars Ingredients: 1½ cups raw almonds 2½ cups raw cashews 1½ cups slivered almonds 1½ cups pumpkin seeds 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ to ¾ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) ¾ cup maple syrup (add 1-2 tbsp more if needed) ½ cup chia seeds 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (melted with ½ tsp coconut oil) 1-2 tbsp almond milk (optional, if mixture is too dry) Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven. Set oven to 325°F (163°C). 2. Toast the Nuts & Seeds -Spread the almonds, cashews, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly. 3. Mix Dry Ingredients in a large bowl, combine the toasted nuts and seeds with chia seeds and protein powder. 4. Add Sweetener. Pour maple syrup over the mixture and stir well. If the mixture...
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Helpful Tips Using Dawn Dish Soap

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  I know this is not your average post from me but I saw these tips and thought I wished I’d known about these when my kids were little. Some I feel would be helpful even now in my everyday life. I hope these help you too! Enjoy! I came across these tips and just had to share because they’re so helpful! Who knew one bottle of Dawn could do all this? WHY DAWN? Ever wondered why Dawn is the go-to choice for cleaning wildlife after an oil spill? According to the International Bird Rescue Research Center, Dawn is tough on grease but gentle on skin, biodegradable, and phosphate-free. FUN WITH BUBBLES Mix up some giant bubbles! • ½ cup Ultra Dawn • ½ gallon warm water • 1 tbsp glycerin (or White Karo syrup) Stir gently, skim off the foam, and let the bubble fun begin! GREASY HAIR FIX Kids get into everything —even Vaseline and baby oil. Dawn is gentle enough for their hair but powerful enough to remove stubborn grease. REMOVE HAIR PRODUCT BUILD-UP Use Dawn as a shampoo onc...
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