It’s time for day two. The kids are getting all excited and slightly nervous for what the elves have in store. The first day we just had our elves out with their book to read for bedtime. If you started your elf before December or on December 1 like we did it’s important to rememberContinue reading “Elf on the Shelf Day 2”
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Because I Read…A Love Story
When I was young I remember wanting to know how to read. I was only 4. My town only had a population of about 400 people. We didn’t have an actual library or a bookstore. We took trips to a traveling Book Mobile instead. At age 5 I fell in love with words and storyContinue reading “Because I Read…A Love Story”
Ode to 2020
2020 was many things. For a lot of people it was a terrible unthinkable year full of uncertainties. I can’t say that 2020 was perfect. We were fortunate. We were lucky. I worked from home 47 days. Gifted days with my family I never would’ve had. 2020 was a year with a theme song, “IntoContinue reading “Ode to 2020”
Considering being a Vegetarian?
It’s been over 15 years since I made the decision to become a vegetarian. This choice was made when I was very young (low middle school). For me the choice itself was simple. I didn’t really care for the taste of meat and my own morals/logical reasoning made the decision rather second nature. Overcoming aContinue reading “Considering being a Vegetarian?”
Whole30 Challenge Day 25
The countdown is on and now the looming question begins of what to eat in the days after Whole30? What habits changed and what new habits do I keep? As much as you want to stop Whole30 you’ve also worked hard to get to where you’re at so changing your new Whole30 lifestyle seems almostContinue reading “Whole30 Challenge Day 25”
Whole30 Challenge Day 24
After a couple of rough days, it was great to feel good again. Lots of rest, eating at home, and not skipping meals is key to success when it comes to Whole30. Teaching definitely increases your appetite and exhaustion levels. Add trying to eat on a packed day of teaching and impromptu responsibilities is aContinue reading “Whole30 Challenge Day 24”
Whole30 Challenge Day 23
After a terrible Day 22, I’m trying to keep it together this last week of Whole30. There’s many challenges to face up ahead. I’ve conquered birthday parties, vacation, and going out to dinner. Now we have a family get together “pizza party,” to trudge through. There’s baking cupcakes, brownies, adult beverages, and yes pizza. AndContinue reading “Whole30 Challenge Day 23”
Whole30 Challenge Day 22
How is it even possible to have such a great day 21 and such a terrible day 22? This was by far the worst and hardest day to date. I blame myself. It was a stressful busy day and I felt behind on everything including eating, packing, or being prepared. I wanted to give up.Continue reading “Whole30 Challenge Day 22”
Whole30 Challenge Day 21
Why can’t all days be like day 21? What a great day with little to no food cravings. Breakfast: banana, unsweetened almond milk and coffee Lunch: carrots and guacamole, Lara bar, cashews, small macadamia milk with espresso Dinner: small baked potato with salt, cooked broccoli and carrots, side salad with greens/carrots/tomatoes/hard boiled eggs/cabbage Snack: miniContinue reading “Whole30 Challenge Day 21”
Whole30 the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Well it’s over. I survived. It is possible to do Whole30 even as a vegetarian. Here’s a few things I learned. 1. You will most likely lose weight. I won’t give you exact inches or pounds, but you will look and feel thinner. Within the first week I was already noticing a difference. Others noticedContinue reading “Whole30 the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”
Tabitha Sprunger 