Easter Crafts

OK so crafting is not one of the subjects of my blogs but these involve my children and the Resurrectin of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ so they qualify ;-)

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;" John 11:25

Now these are all new to me and since my oldest is nearly 3 this year I want to start a few traditions. I LOVE traditions by the way. The more the better. Please share your Easter traditions with me! Photos will follow!

Resurrection Cookies courtesy of Mama Jenn

Stained Glass (tissue) Cross and Easter Egg courtesy of Confessions of a Homeschooler

Easter Hand Wreaths courtesy of DLTK's Growing Together

Plastic Egg Bunny courtesy of Enchanted Learning

More Great Ideas courtesy of My Bible Crafts

Goodbyn

I recently became a retailer for Goodbyn lunchboxes. They are safe (BPA and phthalate-free), made from recycled materials, and are dishwasher safe. They can save hundreds of dollars over time as they eliminate the need for plastics bags and paper lunch bags. They can also be recycled when you are finished with them. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to place an order.

To view colors and sizes please visit the Goodbyn website.

Almost There

Thursday will mark the 3oth day for my Ripped in 30 self-challenge. I did not lose any weight, but that was not my goal. I do however feel much stronger and leaner. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone looking for a new challenge or a way to get over a workout plateau. A self-challenge is a great way to motivate yourself. So set a goal, whether it be a 30-day challenge, a 5K, running a mile in under 8 minutes, etc. Do something outside of the box, your body will thank you!

"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."

1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV

I've decided to start rotating my workouts every 30 days in order to keep my body guessing and to prevent plateaus. My next 30 days will consist of Jillian Michaels' 6-week 6-pack, X-Tend Barre: Lean and Chiseled, and JM's Yoga Meltdown since I get bored easily. ;-) My whole thought is that for March I was doing HIIT- high intensity interval training and April will be strengthening and toning in the yoga, pilates, barre method fashions. Here are some benefits to using your own body weight for strength training. It is a great method, especially for women as we usually do not want to get big and bulky, but we would rather build long, lean muscle. Skinny sucks, Muscle is beautiful!

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Fourteen days ago I got the wacky idea to start Jillian Michaels' new DVD challenge, "Ripped in 3o". ( http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1300229978&sr=8-1) For those of you who know about Jillian from the Biggest Loser and her previous workouts, you know she is no joke! I had lost all my baby weight but of course I was a little squishier than before and feeling very out of shape. Well, 2 weeks into it and I'm feeling great, although very sore! I highly recommend this little program for anyone who feels they are in a rut or is just getting started. The workouts are very challenging so part of the goal is just being able to do the more challenging exercises without vomiting. ;-) My thought in sharing about the challenge I gave myself is that if you are not happy with something in your life, then change it. Easier said then done, right? Just take it one day at a time and you will get there, no matter what your goal is.

Taking care of yourself is very important to God. It's not just about looking good or losing weight, it's also about taking care of the body God gave you here on Earth. If we are not able to take care of what He gave us here, why would He store up treasures in Heaven for us to take care of? I'm encouraging you to make one little change in your daily life that will better your health. Whether it's cutting out trans fat, taking a walk each day, or drinking more water, your body will thank you.

Here is a verse to think about:

" "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Hello People!

So I've decided to start a blog. Why you ask? Why not! I mean I'm only like 5 years behind everyone else. I'm sure I'll have an iphone, ipad, iwhatever in 5 more years and maybe even a hybrid.

Anyway, I am no expert on any subject, but I just thought I'd share a few of my thoughts and if you want to read them, great! While having my few moments of clarity each day I've often thought about what I would like to blog about, and this is what I came up with: the things that are most important to me. Those things are God, Family, and Fitness. So, here goes nuthin!