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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Women In Cabin 10 surprised me. I really enjoyed it and was on the edge of my seat for the last part of the book!<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What did you think of The Women In Cabin 10? Here are a couple questions to get you thinking about the book. <br /><br />1. What’s the effect of having Lo’s e-mails and various news reports interspersed throughout Lo’s narration?<br /><br />2. Who is Carrie? Did you like her? Why or why not?<br /><br />3. Judah tells Lo that “I still think, in spite of it all, we’re responsible for our own actions” (p. 334). Do you agree?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The seventh book we are going to be reading is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26114135-all-the-ugly-and-wonderful-things?from_choice=true">All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood</a>. We will be starting The Woman in Cabin 10 on July 31st and ending on August 28th. <br /><br />Synopsis From Goodreads: "As the daughter of a meth dealer, Wavy knows not to trust people, not even her own parents. Struggling to raise her little brother, eight-year-old Wavy is the only responsible "adult" around. She finds peace in the starry Midwestern night sky above the fields behind her house. One night everything changes when she witnesses one of her father's thugs, Kellen, a tattooed ex-con with a heart of gold, wreck his motorcycle. What follows is a powerful and shocking love story between two unlikely people that asks tough questions, reminding us of all the ugly and wonderful things that life has to offer."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A reminder that this is a very relaxed book club. You can read a book than skip a book then come back and read another book with the club. Whatever you want to do. We are super excited to get started and hope you all will join us. :) To learn more visit the <a href="https://tackk.com/2017-books-without-borders">2017 Books Without Borders Tackk</a>!<br /><br />Let's Get Reading!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-82665667320207402792017-07-23T11:25:00.001-07:002017-07-23T11:25:58.572-07:00Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, you are worth the effort! ❤️ I am nourishing myself today by catching up on personal development and food prepping for the week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is one of my favorite recipes for Sunday meal prep. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Preheat your oven to 350 F and p</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">repare a muffin tin with 8 muffin liners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Add all ingredients except the blueberries into a large bowl. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Mix together until</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> ingredients are combined. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Fold in blueberries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was really disappointed with Into the Water. I loved Gone Girl and was expecting so much from Into the Water, but it did not meet my expectations. What happened?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The sixt</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">h book we are going to be reading is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28187230-the-woman-in-cabin-10?from_choice=true">The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware</a>. We will b</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">e starting The Woman in Cabin 10 on July 10th and ending on July 31st. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Synopsis From Goodreads: "In this tightly wound story, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins. At first, Lo’s stay is nothing but pleasant: the cabins are plush, the dinner parties are sparkling, and the guests are elegant. But as the week wears on, frigid winds whip the deck, gray skies fall, and Lo witnesses what she can only describe as a nightmare: a woman being thrown overboard. The problem? All passengers remain accounted for—and so, the ship sails on as if nothing has happened, despite Lo’s desperate attempts to convey that something (or someone) has gone terribly, terribly wrong…<br /><br />With surprising twists and a setting that proves as uncomfortably claustrophobic as it is eerily beautiful, Ruth Ware offers up another intense read."<br /><br />A reminder that this is a very relaxed book club. You can read a book than skip a book then come back and read another book with the club. Whatever you want to do. We are super excited to get started and hope you all will join us. :) To learn more visit the <a href="https://tackk.com/2017-books-without-borders">2017 Books Without Borders Tackk</a>!<br /><br />Let's Get Reading!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-67098102319252887512017-06-27T10:24:00.000-07:002017-06-27T10:24:02.835-07:00Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Took some time today to create a new recipe for you guys! It has been a while since I have created anything new, but you won't be disappointed with these yummy and easy Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And here are the </span><span style="font-size: large;">ingredients and directions</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> for the Coconut Oil Chocolate: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Here is the final product! They turned out amazing. I think they would have been good without the </span><span style="font-size: large;">Coconut Oil Chocolate </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The reason this spoke to me is because I have been feeling this way in my business latley. I have so many passions and I want to help everyone, but that is not realistic and it is stretching me too thin. I took Natalie's advice and took 30 minutes this morning to brainstorm my ideal niche and I am so happy with my results and wanted to share how I found my ideal niche! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I started my brainstorming session by sitting down with a big piece of paper and wrote my top ten passions and interests. To create my ideal niche I knew that I needed to find something that I truly was passionate about and that could make the biggest difference. After making this list I found a common theme...EDUCATION! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Based off this frustration and how I can see personally that there is a gap in education I made this one of the main problem that my ideal niche is experiencing. My ideal niche is having problems with resources and support to help them make a change in the education world. From here I found that I can help solve this problem by being a voice to help spread the word by sharing through social media and marketing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Based off everything that I found and an amazing brainstorming session with my mom I found that I want to focus on educational sales reps, influences, and organizations who are looking to change the education world. I am going to help my niche by supporting them to make a change. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It was hard choosing one main thing to work towards. Especially with my passions in so many different areas, but I am excited about my niche and I know that putting all my efforts into this niche is going to make me the happiest and help me to make a difference. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What do you think? Are you ready to find your ideal niche? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have to </span><span style="font-size: large;">apologize</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> for being so far behind! For those of you who do not know we took two weeks off and went back home to Iowa to </span><span style="font-size: large;">celebrate</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> my graduation and birthday. We had an AMAZING time, but I have been getting caught up with everything for the past couple weeks. That being said, I am back and ready to get on with our next book, but first </span>let's<span style="font-family: inherit;"> talk about Red Queen. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The fifth book we are going to be reading is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33151805-into-the-water?from_search=true">Into the Water Hardcover by Paula Hawkins</a>. We will be starting Into the Water on June 26th and ending on July 10th. <br /><br />Synopsis From Goodreads: "A single mother turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. Earlier in the summer, a vulnerable teenage girl met the same fate. They are not the first women lost to these dark waters, but their deaths disturb the river and its history, dredging up secrets long submerged.<br /><br /><br />Left behind is a lonely fifteen-year-old girl. Parentless and friendless, she now finds herself in the care of her mother’s sister, a fearful stranger who has been dragged back to the place she deliberately ran from—a place to which she vowed she’d never return.<br /><br />With the same propulsive writing and acute understanding of human instincts that captivated millions of readers around the world in her explosive debut thriller, The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins delivers an urgent, twisting, deeply satisfying read that hinges on the deceptiveness of emotion and memory, as well as the devastating ways that the past can reach a long arm into the present.<br /><br />Beware a calm surface—you never know what lies beneath."<br /><br />A reminder that this is a very relaxed book club. You can read a book than skip a book then come back and read another book with the club. Whatever you want to do. We are super excited to get started and hope you all will join us. :) To learn more visit the <a href="https://tackk.com/2017-books-without-borders">2017 Books Without Borders Tackk</a>!<br /><br />Let's Get Reading!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-3672358510157126692017-04-30T22:42:00.000-07:002017-04-30T22:42:53.885-07:00Book Club Questions For Caraval by Stephanie Garber & Starting Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I was blown away by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27883214-caraval">Caraval by Stephanie Garber</a>! Oh my gosh..one of the best books I have read in a long time. I loved it so much that I read the entire book in one afternoon. I can't wait for the second book in the series. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The fourth book we are going to be reading is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22328546-red-queen?from_search=true">Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard</a>. We will be starting Red Queen on May 1st and ending on June 5th. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Synopsis From Goodreads: "This is a world divided by blood – red or silver.<br /><br />The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change.<br /><br />That is, until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power.<br /><br />Fearful of Mare’s potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime.<br /><br />But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance – Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart."</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><br />A reminder that this is a very relaxed book club. You can read a book than skip a book then come back and read another book with the club. Whatever you want to do. We are super excited to get started and hope you all will join us. :) To learn more visit the <a href="https://tackk.com/2017-books-without-borders">2017 Books Without Borders Tackk</a>!<br /><br />Let's Get Reading!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-1133710220826810352017-04-09T02:53:00.000-07:002017-04-09T02:53:56.567-07:00Spring Cleaning For Your Small Business's Online Presence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Spring is now in full bloom! I was doing some spring cleaning over the weekend and wanted to share some tips on how you can spring clean your small business's online presence. These tips will help to optimize your online presence and allow you to excel online. </span><div>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><br />Create Shareable Content</b><br />Take a look at your content and determine how much of it is really shareable. Look at your online analytics and determine what is it your followers are sharing. Shareable content could include blog post, how-to guide, infographic, image or instructional video. If you want more people to see you online you need to create content that people want to spread. Here are <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/232083">The 7 Secrets to Shareable Content from Entrepreneur</a>. <br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Good customer reviews are so important for any business. Good reviews from customers are very meaningful and can help you stand out in the sea of small businesses. This is also a very important step when growing your business because what your existing customer's say about you can make or break a new customer's decision to shop with you.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-77671501238369189582017-04-02T06:09:00.000-07:002017-04-02T06:10:57.437-07:00Book Club Questions For You Are a Badass by Jen Sinceror & Starting Caraval by Stephanie Garber <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Another book down! What did you think of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15843166-you-are-a-badass">You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero</a>? I really enjoyed this book. Throughout the entire book I was inspired. I loved how honest and raw Jen Sincero is in this book. I had a lot of great takeaways from finishing You Are a Badass. <br /><br /> I have a couple questions for you who are participating. I would love to hear your responses either in the comments or on social media! <br /><br />1. What were your main takeaways from the book?<br /><br />2. Did the author’s style of writing appeal to you? <br /><br />3. Have you made any changes in your own life based on the advice given in the book?</span><br />
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The third book we are going to be reading is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27883214-caraval">Caraval by Stephanie Garber</a>. We will be starting Caraval on April 2nd and ending on May 1st. <br /><br />Synopsis From Goodreads: "Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show.<br /><br />Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father.<br /><br />When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend.<br /><br />Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever."<br /><br />A reminder that this is a very relaxed book club. You can read a book than skip a book then come back and read another book with the club. Whatever you want to do. We are super excited to get started and hope you all will join us. :) To learn more visit the <a href="https://tackk.com/2017-books-without-borders">2017 Books Without Borders Tackk</a>!<br /><br />Let's Get Reading!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-24265280648220789202017-03-18T02:58:00.000-07:002017-03-18T03:00:38.696-07:00The Importance Of Transparency <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">According to Dictionary.com the definition of transparent is.. "allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen." I think that being transparent in business is so important in order to build trust and meaningful relationships with both customers and coworkers. Here are the five reasons that I think transparency is a necessity in business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Trust is everything when trying to gain new clients or trying to understand your coworkers. Without trust a business cannot be sustainable. To excel in business you need to trust the people you are working for and with and they need to trust you. Trust is the backbone for success. Check out this great article that gives <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a dataquery="#txtMedia19qk" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">ways to build trust inside your business</a></span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>In the 2013 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a dataquery="#txtMedia22gj" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">Harvard Business Review employee engagement survey</a></span> it was found that 70 percent of those surveyed said they’re most engaged when senior leadership continually updates and communicates company strategy. It is so important to be open so that customers and employees know what is going on and feel like they matter because you take the time to update them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">By being open and honest you can solve problems faster and with high quality solutions. You know the saying <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a dataquery="#txtMedia2lb" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">two heads are better than one</a></span>? This is the concept behind this point about why transparency is import. When you are trying to solve something or do not know what to do try being transparent and asking for advice. The outcome will always be better! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Transparency allows for better alignment because when you are transparant your goals, vision and mission are known and every aspect of your business can align correctly. If you want to reach your goals faster and in a much smoother method be transparent and everyone will be on the same page. <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone wants to be successful at whatever it is they are doing. Success is not always guaranteed and we are all going to fail at some time, but here are some of my top favorite habits I have learned that have helped me to be successful.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know that historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte kept a journal? Journaling is great to write down thoughts, emotions and ideas. There have even been <a href="http://transformationalchange.pbworks.com/f/stressjournaling.pdf">studies</a> done that show journaling helps us deal with stressful events.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am a total bookworm. Above is a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRDnE9fA8dk/?taken-by=briannamcua&hl=en">recent post</a> that I did that showed my top reasons to read more. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Reading is essential for building </span><span style="font-size: large;">knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Bill Gates is an avid reader and we all know how successful he is.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Elon Musk</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> claims that he learned to build rockets by reading books.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you do not have a morning routine that gives your day structed and energy than you need to create one right away. My morning routine is everything and helps me to be successful all day. I start my day by drinking 24 ounces of water, reading for 20 minutes and drinking my coffee. Check out these <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/3033652/work-smart/the-morning-routines-of-the-most-successful-people">morning routines of the most successful people</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">According to Dictionary.com conscientious can be defined as "wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly". Based off this </span>definition<span style="font-family: inherit;"> you can see that we all need to be </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">conscientious in order to be successful. <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/conscientiousness-predicts-success-2014-4?r=US&IR=T">Research</a> has found that conscientiousness is the only major personality trait that consistently predicts success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I feel that a lot of us sometimes forget how far a little bit of gratitude can go. Not only does gratitude help you to make others feel good, it will also make you feel good about yourself. Check out these <a href="http://liveyourlegend.net/29-ways-to-show-unique-gratitude-and-other-random-acts-of-kindness/">29 unique ways to show </a></span><a href="http://liveyourlegend.net/29-ways-to-show-unique-gratitude-and-other-random-acts-of-kindness/">gratitude</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To be successful we need to make sure our bodies are in shape and can function the way they are suppose to. Exercise and eating well are the top ways to do this. When I do not exercise I am less motivated, less inspired and less creative. Need a little more convincing as to why you should exercise? Here is a list of <a href="http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/workout-motivation-beyond-perfect-body/">19 reasons to workout that are beyond having the perfect body</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you know that </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">nutritional deficiencies can affect brain growth and performance in students? We </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">all know the feeling of being hungry and unmotivated, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">increase feelings of alertness and motivation to learn with these easy and healthy snacks. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My mom and I are going to bring you three of our favorite healthy snacks for school that will help keep your kids learning and focused! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My first favorite snack for school that helps keep me learning and focused are </span><a href="http://livinglightandbreezy.blogspot.be/2016/11/chocolate-almond-butter-energy-balls.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chocolate Almond Butter Energy Balls</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Not only is this snack delicious, it is also packed with protein to help keep your kids fuller for longer. You wouldn’t know it by tasting them, but there is also a healthy hidden ingredient in them...BLACK BEANS! Coming from someone who hates black beans your kids will have no idea and will think they are eating a yummy chocolate treat. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My second favorite treat for school is </span><a href="http://livinglightandbreezy.blogspot.be/2016/04/peanut-butter-dip.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Peanut Butter Dip</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This snack is super versatile and delicious. It also has greek yogurt to give your kids extra protein, while also giving them good fats and carbs. My favorite way to eat this is with apples, but you can also enjoy it with celery or any other fruit or veggie. </span></span></h3>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-a869b694-b274-abe6-46d5-6a39f7141df7"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I saved the best for last! My final treat that I am going to share with you is </span><a href="http://livinglightandbreezy.blogspot.be/2017/01/protein-almond-butter-energy-bites.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Protein Almond Butter Energy Bites</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! I eat these every single afternoon to keep me full between lunch and dinner. They have lots of protein and healthy fats that really give you a boost. These are always my go to if I am feeling hungry and in need of a healthy snack. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My mom, Shannon loves to bake too. She always had yummy snacks for us after school and brought great ones to school for our birthdays and special (or everyday) events too. Here are three of her favorites that she loves making for my brothers and I….</span><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My first treat to share is one of Hagan’s new favorites and it is super easy. I cut up a banana and drizzle almond infused honey over the pieces in a bowl. Sometimes I even add a little scoop of Sweet Freedom ice cream which has half the calories of regular ice cream but so good! </span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My second treat to share and one that I love making for my kids is banana bread. I use a recipe from my hometown church cookbook but make a few changes. One of the biggest changes is that I add applesauce instead of a ½ cup of butter. Hagan, Brady and Brianna have all loved making this with me. It is definitely a family favorite! </span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The third treat to share is Brianna’s favorite and it is called Hot Buttered O’s. My mom made these too when I was little. You just melt a little coconut oil in a pan and make sure it is hot. Then add a few cups of Cheerios and stir them constantly to toast them in the hot oil. Once they are toasted, you can season them with salt or whatever seasoning you would like. They are more nutritious than popcorn and oh so good! </span><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-4444880809132037642017-03-04T16:30:00.000-08:002017-03-04T16:30:20.614-08:00Tips To Staying Healthy At Work <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For those of who do not know, I love personal health and wellness! I </span>believe<span style="font-family: inherit;"> that even when at work it is essential to take care of yourself. Staying healthy at work will lead to fewer missed workdays, greater productivity and less stress. Below are five tips to staying healthy at work. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">One of the most important things you can do during your day to stay healthy is to exercise. This could be as simple as walking around during your lunch. Getting up and moving around helps to not only burn calories, but also helps to de-stress and refresh your body for the rest of your day. I like to get up and move around at least every hour and then I do a workout in the afternoon. Allowing myself this time helps me to stay focused and not get overwhelmed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Drinking enough water is a must! You should be drinking at least eight to ten glasses of water everyday. This will help you stay hydrated, which will help to beat the afternoon lull that many people feel. It is also good to eat foods that have a good source of water, such as oranges, grapes, and apples. An easy way to make sure you are getting enough water is to bring a 16 ounce water bottle to work and try to finish it by lunch, then finish two more in the afternoon. Also, setting reminders is a good way to make sure you are staying hydrated. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Eating a healthy lunch at work is an important part of a balanced diet. Packing a lunch beforehand and insuring you are practicing portion control is a great way to make sure you are not eating too many calories and then sitting all afternoon. Meal prepping on Sunday is how I make sure I have healthy lunches on hand that are the correct portions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Morning coffee is a must for me, but remember, everything needs to be in moderation. I have my morning coffee and then I do not have any more caffeine for the day. I like to drink decaffeinated tea in the afternoon, then I do not have an afternoon caffeine crash. If you are needing an afternoon boost try green tea or matcha, both will give you some energy without the crash. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Being self-aware is my #1 tip. In order to really stay healthy you need to be self-aware and know yourself and your limits. Knowing when to take breaks and when to take a vacation is very important. It is also important to get in a mindset that recognizes that exercise is a must. Exercise will help you both physically and mentally in all facets of your life. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-36693325313405262562017-03-01T00:34:00.000-08:002017-03-01T00:38:24.261-08:00Book Club Questions For 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster & Starting You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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I can't believe we are already onto the next book for Books Without Borders! The first book that we read was <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30244626-4-3-2-1?from_search=true">4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster</a>. Honestly, I could not finish this book. I got 30% of the way through, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. The writing in this book was amazing and for you out there that like this style of book, I am sure you loved it! <br /><br />Based on what I read, I have a couple questions for you who are participating. I would love to hear your responses either in the comments or on social media! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1. Of the three (longer) lives of Archibald Ferguson—a journalist, a memoirist, a novelist—which do you prefer? Which engaged you more, which has a preferable outcome in your estimation?<br /><br />2. To what degree, in terms of an irreducible identity, are the Archies similar? Are they sometimes too similar, making it hard to distinguish one life from another? Or do you find each Archid distinct from the other?<br /><br />3. Archie's "sole ambition" is to "become the hero of his own life." Does he achieve this goal in any of his incarnations? What does that ambition say about someone?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The second book we are going to be reading is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15843166-you-are-a-badass">You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero</a>. We will be starting You Are A Badass on March 1st and ending on April 1st. <br /><br />Synopsis From Goodreads: "Bestselling author, speaker, and success coach Jen Sincero cuts through the din of the self-help genre with her own verbal meat cleaver. Full of blunt humor, sage advice, and the occasional swear word, You are a Badass offers its readers new opportunities for growth through 35 chapters of exercises, suggestions, and hilariously inspiring stories.<br /><br />From "Fear is for Suckers" to "Your Brain is Your Bitch" these chapters provide enlightening lessons: How to stop doubting your greatness, how to love what you don't love about yourself, and how to tap into source energy to live a bigger life than you've ever imagined."<br /><br />A reminder that this is a very relaxed book club. You can read a book than skip a book then come back and read another book with the club. Whatever you want to do. We are super excited to get started and hope you all will join us. :) To learn more visit the <a href="https://tackk.com/2017-books-without-borders">2017 Books Without Borders Tackk</a>!<br /><br />Let's Get Reading!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-23436636765947766292017-02-26T04:23:00.000-08:002017-02-26T04:23:33.676-08:00Tips For Starting A Blog <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Blogging is a great way to get your content out to the world. I started Living Light and Breezy almost two years ago. I started blogging because of my passion for creating healthy recipes. I wanted to get the recipes I create out for people to read and try. <br /><br />Starting a blog may seem a bit daunting, but it does not have to be. By looking back on my experience as a blogger I will give you my top five steps for starting a blog. <br /><br /><b>1.Choose A Blogging Platform </b><br />This one may seem a little straightforward, but there are many options when choosing a blogging platform. <a href="http://livinglightandbreezy.blogspot.be/">Living Light and Breezy</a> is hosted on <a href="https://www.blogger.com/">Blogger</a>. I love how straightforward Blogger is. For my business <a href="https://www.engagedmediasolutions.com/">Engaged Media Solutions</a> I use Wix. <a href="http://wix.com/">Wix</a> is my new found love. Wix is easy to use and I love all the customization options it offers. <br /><br />Check out this <a href="http://blogbasics.com/free-blog-sites/">comparison chart of the best blogging platforms </a>to find the best blogging platform for you. <br /><br /><b>2. Pick A Simple Theme</b><br />The theme is going to be the bones of your entire blog. A good theme will allow you to get the right feel you are wanting for your blog, while still allowing you to customize and make your blog exactly how you want it. <br /><br />When choosing a theme make sure that it offers high readability for your views. Some things to keep in mind are simple fonts such as Arial, Courier, Verdana, and Times New Roman, white spaces that allow the reader to give their eyes a break, and make sure to double space your paragraphs rather than indent. <br /><br /><b>3.Make The Blog Your Own</b><br />Personally, this is my favorite step. When building my blogs I spent hours modifying and making my blog exactly how I wanted it. During this step take as much time as you need to customize your blog and make the blog your own. While I was customizing my blog I found it helpful to look at blogs I loved for inspiration. <br /><br /><b>4.Add Plugins To Your Blog</b><br />Plugins are a must for your blog.They help to extend and expand the functionality of your blog. I like to use Google Analytics and Social Media share-button plugins on my blog. A simple Google search can give you a great list of plugins for the type of blog you are creating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">To find compelling topics to write about I like to keep a notebook with me at all times, so when I have an idea I just write it down. I have more tips on how to actually start writing for your blog, but I think I will save them for another post. :) </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-47620325414615261302017-02-19T02:54:00.002-08:002017-02-19T03:09:45.267-08:00Ten Ways To Stay Creative <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Creativity is a must for every single one of us! </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Being an entrepreneur means that I need to </span><span style="font-size: large;">continually</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> be creative and authentic to myself. </span><span style="font-size: large;">When I am in need of a boost of creativity I have found these ten ways to be very effective.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy this list and if you have any ways that keep you </span>creativity<span style="font-family: inherit;"> please share! </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><b><br />1. Keep An Idea Journal </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have an idea journal with me at all times. I use both a physically journal and I have a journal app on my phone. I seem to come up with my best ideas when I am just getting ready to go to sleep or while being active. I love being able to write these ideas down to make sure I do not forget or </span>abandon<span style="font-family: inherit;"> them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I workout or go for a walk everyday. Being active is one of the most important aspects of my health and my </span>creativity<span style="font-family: inherit;">. If I don't do some sort of movement in a day I am left feeling drained and not creative at all. This doesn't mean you have to workout for an hour, just get out and go for a 20 minute walk. Trust me it helps! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love reading! This week I started reading Girl Code and I have to say the creativity I am gaining from this book is insane. I love to pick books that inspire me and make me learn more about myself. There is always something that we can learn from a book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Podcasts are a must for when I am feeling down or just not motivated or creative. A good podcast can get your creative juices flowing in no time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Putting your ideas out into the world can be a scary thing. I understand this and it can be hard sometimes to put yourself out there. You need to let go of this fear and share your ideas. You never know what will happen until you try it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a bulletin board in my office that I put anything and everything that I find inspirational. My new favorite thing is to put quotes from inspirational women on my board. I also like to put pictures of things I want to accomplish and places I want to go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b style="font-family: inherit;">7. Travel </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last month I traveled alone to a city I did not know in a country that is not my own. I was scared, but I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life. I gained confidence, creativity, and strength from this trip. It was actually the main idea starter for my new business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having a group of people that lift you up is a must in order to be creative. Everyone needs help from others at some point and it is great to have a group of like minded people that can help you complete your goals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Routine is everything to me. Sometimes this can be harmful though. One day just decide to do something spontaneous and break your routine. Do something you have never done before. Your creativity will be through the roof! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Music has been proven to boost your mood and make you more </span>creativity<span style="font-family: inherit;">. I like to create playlists on my Spotify account to help me work, help me be creative, and help me play. Music is an amazing thing and should be taken advantage of. </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-21892476686322815202017-02-08T10:04:00.001-08:002017-02-08T10:04:49.623-08:005 Social Media Marketing Tips To Boost Your Business <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Over the past couple weeks at my new job as Director of Social Marketing at Maker Maven and Literacy for Texas I have learned so much! I wanted to share five of my favorite takeaways that I have learned so far.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sharing your handles is great for boosting followers! You should include your handle anywhere and anyhow you can. Yes, it may seem a bit overt at times but the pushing of your handles will gain you serious followers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely love using hashtag themes for the week. It helps to build social media following by showing your active in the community. You may be pleasantly surprised by the loyal audience that social media traditions have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Who doesn't love free stuff? Bring some </span>friendly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> competition to your followers by offering fun contests and giveaways. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>4. Pin Your Own Images</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely love Pinterest and think that it is sometimes underestimated. Posting things such as <span style="font-family: inherit;">templates, infographics, and other awesome content on Pinterest is great to reach a large audience. Make sure to link pictures to your webpages for some serious traffic.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-30988751792157938762017-02-02T06:24:00.000-08:002017-02-02T06:24:03.956-08:00Post Workout Fuel - Turkey, Italian Hummus and Kale Wrap <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have doing more strength training latley in an attempt to gain some muscle. But, I have found that strength training leaves me extremely hungry and a protein shake just doesn't cut it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got some organic turkey breast from the grocery store yesterday but wanted to spice it up a bit. I came up with a super easy and yummy recipe for italian hummus and added a bit of kale. It turned out to be the perfect little snack for after my workout and I feel much more satisfied! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">-1 Can Garbanzo Beans</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">-1/4 Cup Sundried Tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">-1 Tablespoon Olive Oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">-2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to the second year of Books Without Borders! This year we are going to be reading 11 books old and new that will be completed in 2017. We will read one book per month that the book club can read at the same time. There will be a start date and end date as to when the book should be completed. After the book is read I will post a blog post where the book club members can comment and reply about their thoughts on the book.<br /><br />This is going to be a very relaxed book club. You can read a book than skip a book then come back and read another book with the club. Whatever you want to do. We are super excited to get started and hope you all will join us. :)<br /><br />The first book we will be reading is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30244626-4-3-2-1?from_search=true">4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster</a>. We will be starting the book today February 1st and ending on March 1st.<br /><br />Below is the full list of books and to learn more visit the <a href="https://tackk.com/2017-books-without-borders">2017 Books Without Borders Tackk</a>! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Book List:</b><br /><br />1. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30244626-4-3-2-1?from_search=true">4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Auster/e/B000APVFU4/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1"></a><br /><br />2. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15843166-you-are-a-badass">You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/69641.Jen_Sincero"></a><br /><br />3. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27883214-caraval">Caraval by Stephanie Garber</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14137787.Stephanie_Garber"></a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />4. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22328546-red-queen?from_search=true">Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />5. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33151805-into-the-water?from_search=true">Into the Water Hardcover by Paula Hawkins</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paula-Hawkins/e/B0034Q4SHS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1"></a><br /><br />6. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28187230-the-woman-in-cabin-10?from_choice=true">The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9013543.Ruth_Ware"></a><br /><br />7. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26114135-all-the-ugly-and-wonderful-things?from_choice=true">All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4183574.Bryn_Greenwood"></a><br /><br />8. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30555488-the-underground-railroad?from_choice=true">The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10029.Colson_Whitehead"></a><br /><br />9. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25776221-rebel-of-the-sands?from_choice=true">Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13505420.Alwyn_Hamilton"></a><br /><br />10. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28763485-the-sun-is-also-a-star?from_choice=true">The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7353006.Nicola_Yoon"></a><br /><br />11. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18405.Gone_with_the_Wind?from_search=true">Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Sunday! I love to use my Sunday to make some snacks and food prep for the week. One of our new favorite sna<span style="font-family: inherit;">cks are these </span>Protein Almond Butter Energy Bites<span style="font-family: inherit;">. The</span>y are perfect in the afternoon to help tide you over until dinner and beat the afternoon crash! :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 Cup Almond Butter</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 Cup Honey </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1/3 Cup Protein Powder of Choice (I use </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unflavored-Processed-Undenatured-Grassfed-Smoothie/dp/B0177EV7E4/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484479133&sr=8-3&keywords=grass+fed+whey+protein+isolate">Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate</a>)</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />1/3 Cup Flaxseed Meal<br />1/3 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut<br />1/2 Cup Rolled Oats </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In a large bowl, mix together almond butter, honey and vanilla extract until well combined. I like to put the mixture into the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to make it easier to mix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi Friends! I hope that everyone had an amazing holiday season. I apologize for being MIA. I went on vacation to Key West, Florida for the holidays and got very ill. When we got home I was sick for two more weeks. Happy to say that I am feeling better now and I am excited to get started with my 2017! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This year I would love to get more people involved with Books Without Boards. I am going to share this post with you all on Social Media in a hope to get your ideas and learn what books you would like to see in the 2017 line up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This year I am going to be choosing between 12-15 books for our book club. Your book ideas can be old, new or upcoming titles. I will be releasing the official list at the end of January and we will be starting the book club then.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am so excited for this years book club and I cannot wait to see what you guys are wanting to read this year with Books Without Borders! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Leave your ideas either on Social Media or add a comment below this post. :) </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249999703684293409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356667636393499517.post-19103839522176494192016-12-18T06:19:00.002-08:002016-12-18T06:19:58.446-08:00Finishing Up The Fault in Our Stars & 2016 Books Without Borders Wrap Up <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Oh my gosh, this was our last book of 2016 Books Without Borders. The reason I started this book club was to read more books in 2016. I went above and beyond my goal and completed 45 books in 2016. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I would love to hear what you all thought of the book club and any suggestions you might have for next years books for Books Without </span>Borders<span style="font-family: inherit;">. And thank you all for following along with my </span>journey<span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now let me tell you what I thought about </span><span style="font-size: large;">The Fault in Our Stars. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I love this book!! It is such a sweet story that is sad but by the end you do not feel sad. It ends leaving you feeling happy and hopeful and remembered that no matter what there is always something good to look for and hold on to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">What did you think about The Fault in Our Stars? Here are a couple questions about the book. Let me know what you thought! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. John Green derives his book's title from a famous line in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings." (I,ii,139-140). What does the line mean—and why would Green have used it for his title? Even more important, why would he have altered it to read, "The fault in our stars" rather than ourselves? How does Green's meaning differ from Shakespeare's?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. How would you describe the two main characters, Hazel and Gus? Do either of them conform, in behavior or thinking, to what we normally associate with young cancer patients? How do the two differ from one another...and how do their personality traits and interests complement each other?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. How do Hazel and Gus each relate to their cancer? Do they define themselves by it? Do they ignore it? Do they rage at life's unfairness? Most importantly, how do the two confront the big questions of life and death?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Do you find some of the descriptions of pain, the medical realities that accompany cancer, or the discussion of bodily fluids too graphic? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It can be hard knowing what to get the health and fitness lover in your life but we are here to help!! We have both tried a huge range of health and fitness products but we are both going to bring you our top three favorite health and fitness products of 2016. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My first favorite health and fitness products of 2016 is the </span><a href="https://www.fitbit.com/be/shop/charge2" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fitbit Charge 2</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. I absolutely adore this product. I use it every single day to track my sleep, exercise and nutrition. One of my favorite things about the Fitbit is that it helps to hold me accountable by sending me reminders. It is also nice that you get to compete with your friends who also have a Fitbit and send them friendly reminders and even give them a little push. The Fitbit really is a great support system to get you moving, sleeping and eating right. The Fitbit app is also very simple to use and lets you track food, water, sleep, and movement. I love my Fitbit and would not be as active without it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I remember reading Sarah's Key in the past but I have to say now that I read it when I was older I was amazed by this book. I could not put it down! It took me less than two days to read and I was so sad when it was over. I also rented to movie and watched it with a glass of wine. Such an amazing book!!<br /><br />What did you think about Sarah's Key? Here are a couple questions about the book. Let me know what you thought! <br /><br />1. What did you know about France’s role in World War II --- and the Vél d’Hiv round-up in particular --- before reading Sarah’s Key? How did this book teach you about, or change your impression of, this important chapter in French history?<br /><br />2. Sarah’s Key is composed of two interweaving story lines: Sarah’s, in the past, and Julia’s quest in the present day. Discuss the structure and prose-style of each narrative. Did you enjoy the alternating stories and time-frames? What are the strengths or drawbacks of this format?<br /><br />3. Per above: Which “voice” did you prefer: Sarah’s or Julia’s? Why? Is one more or less authentic than the other? If you could meet either of the two characters, which one would you choose?<br /><br />4. How does the apartment on la rue de Saintonge unite the past and present action --- and all the characters --- in Sarah’s Key? In what ways is the apartment a character all its own in?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have been experimenting with black beans over the past couple months and I am so excited to be sharing this recipe with you all! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my new go to recipe for when I am craving something sweet or want a little treat. This recipe has around 215 calories and 10 grams of protein! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let me know what you think and remember you can always find healthy alternatives to things your want to eat. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients:</b><br />1/4 Cup Black Beans<br />1 Tablespoon Whole Wheat Flour<br />1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder<br />1 Tablespoon Honey<br />1 Tablespoon Milk<br />1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla<br />1 Egg White<br />Pinch Of Baking Powder<br />1/2 Tablespoons Dark Chocolate Chips<br /><br /><b>Directions:</b><br /><br />Blend black beans in a food processor.</span><div>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Add flour, cocoa powder, honey, milk, vanilla, and egg white.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Blend again until smooth.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Place mixture into a greased microwave safe mugs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Microwave on medium power for 2-3 minutes. I microwaved mine for 2 minutes and 15 seconds on the medium power and it turned out perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Enjoy! </span></div>
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