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Family Life’s Passport 2 Purity Getaway Kit

Posted in Christian Life, and Reviews

Special thanks to FlyBy Promotions for providing a review copy of the Passport 2 Purity materials for us to go over in our home. 13. One of the magical numbers in a child’s life. At 13, they become a teenager, a young adult. It wasn’t long ago that the age of 13 marked the time when a boy became a man. Many cultures mark this day with a celebration as a way to honor the person coming of age. Somewhere along the way, we have lost sight of the importance of celebrating such milestones with our kids. For Munchkin, we…

Fitness Friday: Yoga and Fitness Bands

Posted in Fitness, and Reviews

Special thanks to Phantom Fitness for providing a sample of their fitness loop bands for me to test out during my workouts. Well, this week continued to be a struggle with migraines and regular headaches. The headaches eased up enough that I was able to at least do some yoga and some fitness band work. The yoga helped keep the tension out of my muscles that tends to build up with headaches and having to rest a lot. The fitness band work allowed me to get at least a little resistance exercise in without the physical activity associated with my…

Wildfire Season: Safety Tips

Posted in Family, and Homesteading

We woke up this morning to a sky filled with smoke. It made for an amazing sunrise, but breathing in ash and smoke kind of takes away some of the beauty. It was a reminder that wildfire season is upon us. Since moving to the desert, we’ve experienced several different wildfires, but thankfully, we’ve never had to be evacuated. That being said, we always make sure that we’re ready “just in case” when wildfire season begins. We recently spent a good bit of time creating a defensible space around our home. It’s a lot of work, but it feels good…

Taking a Look at Old Fashioned Movie, Book, and Devotional

Posted in Reviews

Special thanks to FlyBy Promotions for providing a review copy of the movie, book, and devotional. All opinions are my own. A Look at the Old Fashioned Movie… Having old fashioned values in relationships in a modern world can turn some heads. When Clay turns his back on his former lifestyle and embraces old fashioned values in his relationships, people look at him likes he’s odd. In fact, over the years, it has cost him friends. When Amber comes into his life, his resolve is tested. Old Fashioned focuses on two main themes: 1) old fashioned values in relationships and…