One year ago...
...I was not a 'dog person'.
...we were not on the waiting list.
...I had really long hair.
...I could count the number of times I'd driven to Fairfield on one hand.
...was my first day at Grace House.
Oribe & Table Topics
For 24.5 years, I believed I had to wash my hair every. single. day. If I didn't wash my hair, it was up in a ponytail on top of my head and I looked a mess. But after working 5 days a week for several years, I was really tired of having to spend 60-75 minutes getting ready every morning. So, I decided to try out dry shampoo.
Read moreGel Envy & 31 Wristlet
In my family, I'm known as "Gadget Girl". Even before Jason (aka Mr. Apple Guy) and I started dating and got married, I always had the newest technology, and a gadget for everything. At the end of the day, that's what I've always chosen to save up my money and splurge on. Because of that, I thought I'd start doing a "Friday Favorites" post when I can to talk about what I'm using, the latest gadget I have, and things that just make my life easier.
Read moreMy Whole30 Review
It's over!! But, it's only just begun.
I truly feel like my excuse for not eating certain things is over. In January when I didn't want/couldn't eat a non-compliant food, had to bring my own food, or had to ask for some off-menu item I could just smile and say, "I'm doing the Whole30," and people would either ask me what it was or give me a sympathetic look.
Read moreWhole30 Weeks 3 & 4: The Finish Line
Guys, WE DID IT - almost - tomorrow is my last day! And by "we" I mean all of those who supported me, didn't let me cheat, encouraged me to begin in the first place, put up with my complaining, read my blog, and just helped me out along the way - this was a group effort!
Read moreWhole30 Week 2: I think I can
I cannot believe I'm halfway through. Do you understand that? HALFWAY THROUGH! This week each day got easier. I had a few moments of weakness, but in those moments I realize how accustomed my body is to just eating whatever I want. Even on my healthiest days, there were habits that needed to be broken and I'm so glad that Whole30 is making me aware of those things.
Read moreMake-Ahead Whole30 Frittatas
If you're like me, you run out the door in the morning hoping that you have everything you need for the day. As you back out of the driveway, you go through a mental list:
Read moreWhole 30 Week 1: Oh Em Ghee
Thoughts I've had this week:
"This is awesome. I could eat like this forever!"
"How in the world did I get myself into this?"
"If I eat one more avocado I'm going to puke."
"I have so much energy!"
"I just woke up before my alarm on my own."
"If I don't eat that brownie I might die."
"I'm so cranky. I need bread. And chocolate. And Diet Coke. And coffee creamer!"
"I don't think I know how to make chicken very well."
"Cannot get out of bed. Snooze." (X 5)
Read moreTurning Toward 2015
In some ways it's hard to believe that today is the last day of 2014. In other ways, I feel like we should be ringing in 2016 tonight! The days are slow. The waiting is hard. The transitions are daunting. But through every minute of every day, we know that God is faithful and we have peace that we are following in what He has for us.
Read moreMerry Christmas from The Morales Family
Our bags are packed, the car is loaded, we're ready to hit the road. But before we "disconnect" for a few days while we spend time with friends and family, we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
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