Although it may be odd to admit, I am so much like my father. Don't get me wrong. My mom put her fair share of input on my development. I learned how to be kind, forgiving and just plain happy from her. But the older I get, the more traits I notice I've picked up … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned From My Daddy
Embrace Your Youth
"You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of the youth..." Ecclesiastes 1:19 Youth is a concept either seen positively or negatively. Some see younger generations as the key to the future. Others see them as the demise. It's hard living in a world … Continue reading Embrace Your Youth
Sharing Your Faith Through Fear
When I first started attending bible talks at UNLV, I was a little skeptical about sharing my faith. Society has taught me that sharing is weird and reserved for the door to door Mormons. In my mind, it was taboo. Boy was I wrong. Digging deeper into the Bible, I began to understand the importance of … Continue reading Sharing Your Faith Through Fear
Build Your Own HIIT Workout
High Intensity Interval Training is my new favorite workout. It confuses the body, keeps the heart pumping and allows those much-needed rests. It seems like everyone has the IT version of this workout. However, you can create your own that meets your goals and abilities following these guidelines below.
Pinterest in Real Life: Mason Jar Vases
I love the mason jar look for just about everything. It's classy and cute but very practical as well. I decided to use the extra jars I had stacked in the cabinet to do some DIY decorating around the house. Here's a super simple tutorial on how to turn a mason jar into a a … Continue reading Pinterest in Real Life: Mason Jar Vases
Healthy Detox Recipes
Staying hydrated is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Drinking gallons of plain water can be hard and mundane. I've tried many different ways to perk up my water and detox the right way. Here's a few great ones to try. Metabolism Booster Cucumber + Mint + Lemon (2 slices lemon, 3 cucumbers, 6 mint leaves) Lemons … Continue reading Healthy Detox Recipes
Finding Forgiveness
"Forgive," this is one of the hardest words in the English dictionary to accept. I speak from experience, and it takes everything to really let go of bitterness and anger when someone hurts you. It's hard to imagine finding a way to repair a broken friendship when all you can focus on are the moments … Continue reading Finding Forgiveness
Flexibility 101: Scorpion
Ever see those amazing yoga pose photos on Pinterest and Instagram and ask yourself, is that even humanely possible? Well, yes, yes it is. After lots of practice, stretching and building your muscles, you'll achieve this super impressive pose. As I'm building to ascertain a social worthy photo as well, I'll be providing simple tricks … Continue reading Flexibility 101: Scorpion
7 Habits to Happiness
Being happy and cheerful 100% of the time is impossible, right? WRONG. With a few changes in your daily habits, achieving the joyful life God promises you IS possible. Here's a list of seven habits from Pure Flix to put an end to your negative perspective once and for all. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, … Continue reading 7 Habits to Happiness
Pinterest in Real Life – Fleece Dog Toy
If you're a crafter like me, you always have left over fabric. Instead of throwing it away because it's too short to use on bigger projects, I recycle them. Here's a super simple pet toy you can create from your scrapped fabric. Materials: Fabric Heavy Duty String Scissors Instructions: Take your fabric and … Continue reading Pinterest in Real Life – Fleece Dog Toy
