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Here are 6 ways that moms can...

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The day my son was born, something awoke inside of me. I found an inner strength–an instinctual...

We’ve all been given the choice between this deliciously, unhealthy food or that amazingly, unhealthy food. In these situations most of us will think, “Hey, if I’m going to eat crappy, I might as well go all out!” Well, you might want to sit down for this because I’m about to blow your mind! No matter what amazing pile of sugary deliciousness or greasy goodness you happen to be contemplating, one of them is a healthier choice than the...

Each person of our family blindly picks a letter from the alphabet from a bowl. Then we have to buy a gift card that starts with that letter. With the gift cards we do a white elephant exchange! It is so much fun! And some letter are hard to shop for!

Wishing you a holiday filled with joy!

Lauren Scott

Instructor

These are my absolute favorite and one that I make every year, especially around Christmas!

• 2 1/4 c flour
• 1 c brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 c shortening
• 1/4 c molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/4 c sugar

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 of the flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda,...

Take some time for you to burn off the holiday stress....and treats! This is a quick and equipment free workout!

Cardio (2 minutes, rotating every 30 seconds)

• high knees
• butt kickers

Round 1: (3 exercises, 21 repetitions of each, then 15, then 9)

• Squats
• Push-ups
• Sit-ups (or crunches)

Cardio: (2 minutes, rotating every...

• 1 C Oatmeal
• 1/2 C Chocolate Chips (sub raisins for little ones with no teeth)
• 1/2 C Peanut Butter
• 1/2 C Ground Flax Seed
• 1/3 C Honey
• 1 tsp Vanilla

To make these Peanut Butter Balls, combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Roll into bite sized balls. Store in fridge for up to a week.

Wishing you an amazing holiday season,

Erin...

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