Just before I started my jog with the dog a few days ago, I had a sudden intense craving for an apple fried pie or apple hand pie. Okay, maybe a slice of apple pie or a bowl of apple crisp would be just as good. But I had a busy day ahead. After my…
Gluten-free Apple Crisp in a Mug
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Learn by doing: growing faith by finding new purpose
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You can’t learn to ride a bike by reading a book. Some things, you only learn by doing. Being a parent is one of those things. So is finding your purpose. School started last week in my city, and I can’t help but feel a little sad that my kids are in college or beyond….
How to be a better parent to a college kid and enjoy the process
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In case you parents of younger kids are wondering, parenting young adults is HARD. I don’t have it all figured out, but I want to encourage those of you who are sending a kid off to college. You’ll both get through this. It won’t be easy, but growing into new seasons is always challenging for…
How thinking like a dog helps us be more productive
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Because productivity tips can be boring to a daydreamer like me, I decided to make them more fun by relating them to my dog. Dogs help you understand the meaning of life, right? At least that’s what we learn from “A Dog’s Purpose” and “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” A direct…
How can a veteran procrastinator become more productive?
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I have a love-hate relationship with productivity. I would love to be more productive, but I hate drudgery and uncertainty. And let’s face it, folks. We’ve got a lot of tasks that need to get done. As a daydreaming creative person, I struggle with getting things done. How can a veteran procrastinator become more productive?…
Let’s get going on the best home improvement projects for resale
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What are the best home improvement projects to tackle before you sell your home? How much do you spend when you’re not planning to stay in your home for long? Where do you splurge and where do you skimp? What projects do you skip altogether? My brain whirls with all the possibilities born from hours…
Surviving mini-crisis mode at home
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When life spins out of control into what I call “mini-crisis mode,” how do you manage stress at home? I want to share some tips to survive that I’ve been practicing lately as I’ve been slogging through a season of challenges. I hesitate to give advice because I am so far from having it all…
My Melanoma Story (or how Troy Aikman saved my life)
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I’m healthy today and I have Troy Aikman to thank for it. No, seriously. The Hall of Fame quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys had a huge impact on my health. Because of his diagnosis of melanoma, I went to a dermatologist for my first skin check-up and discovered I had melanoma, too. I was only…
Easy and delicious gluten-free blueberry oat crumble bars
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Blueberries pack a lot of health benefits in a teeny tiny package. From antioxidants that help prevent cancer to improving the health of the heart, brain, bladder and eyes, these little guys are truly a super food. They may even help reduce belly fat. Now if you’re a mom of any age mourning the shape…
Trial by fire: How to handle your next crisis
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In early March, Reno County had the worst prairie fires in anyone’s memory, and Plum Prairie Ranch was right in the middle of the danger zone. Eleven homes nearby were destroyed and about 6,000 acres burned, but that was less than 10 percent of a massive prairie fire in Clark and Comanche counties. The…