Did you know that I have been writing at Intentional By Grace for the last eight Christmases? Crazy, right? Well, today I want to share with you what I’ve written and collected over the years, so that I can bring some Christmas inspiration your way. Or at least I hope it inspires you. 🙂 Whether …
7 Meltdown Triggers (And Ways to Combat Them)
It happened one Sunday morning… Sunday – a time when I should have been rejoicing in God, anticipating the joy of worshiping with my brothers and sisters in Christ, and looking forward to spending time with my extended family. Instead, I was watching hot oil dripping down my cupboards into a good sized pool that was slowing flowing …
Battling the First Sins of the Morning
Have you ever thought about the first sins of the morning? The alarm sounds before the dawn of the day. What day is it? Where am I? Is that a foot in my face? I slowly awaken to what is happening. The alarm is sounding. It’s six in the morning, and that is, in fact, …
Cilantro Lime Garlicky Shrimp: A Fast & Easy Dinner Favorite
By contributing writer, Victoria Quick and easy dinners are my go to standards these days. I don’t have a lot of time to cook but I don’t want to serve my family convenience meals that are lacking nutritional value either. I need meals that are healthy, full of real foods and can get on the …
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The Best Way I’ve Found to Stay Out of the Fast Food Line
Being a mom of little children is utterly exhausting. Feeding my family is definitely one of the hardest things I’m asked to do each day. Cooking and preparing meals doesn’t come naturally to me. I don’t particularly love to cook, and both of my boys love to help in the kitchen. I’m a big advocate …
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Menu Plan Monday {September 14-20}
This weekend got away from me, and I never got around to making a menu plan for the week. This means I’m a little behind! However, I’ve learned that having a menu plan is essential when it comes to my family staying away from the drive-thru! Therefore, I’m just sharing our menu plan for this …
Sometimes the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Health is Change Your Attitude {plus this week’s menu}
This past week found me crying in the library. You see, I had another one last week – another migraine. No sooner did I say that I was feeling significantly better did I succumb to a migraine that even strong medication couldn’t put asunder. I was defeated and frustrated. A day or two after the …
Don’t Change Your Diet Without Doing This One Thing {plus this week’s menu plan}
Last week I shared with you that we stopped taking care of our bodies and now we’re reaping the consequences. We’ve been taking baby steps back into healthy living these last several weeks, and I have to say we’re already noticing a significant difference! In the coming weeks, I want to share with you some …
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We Ditched Healthy Eating, and It Cost Us – BIG TIME!
Several years ago I learned about the Standard American Diet. I had no clue that the food I was putting in my body had a name, and I certainly didn’t know there was a thing called “real food” or “whole foods” or “organic foods.” I was clueless! Then I got sick. I was experiencing migraines …
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Menu Plan Monday – August 17 – 23
We have had a busy week, and I’m looking forward to slowing down this week and recovering! My parents made the 14 hour drive to visit for several days, so we’ve been packing it in while they were here, including a birthday party for our almost two year old. I will share about our birthday …
Menu Plan Monday {8/10-16}
Menu planning is the bane of my existence. I really hate menu planning. I have no idea why I dislike the task so much because I love having the plan. I love knowing what’s for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all week. I love knowing exactly what I need to pick up from the store. I …
50+ Frozen Treats for a Healthy Summer
Summer just screams popsicles, ice cream, and refreshing drinks. But not all treats are created equal. Check out this list of real food frozen treats for a healthy summer! Popsicles How to Make and Eat Popsicles Together @ Intentional By Grace Smashed Berry, Lime, and Coconut Yogurt Ice Pops @ Desserts for Breakfast *Orange Creamsicles @ Oven Love …