tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70930501659154519592024-03-18T04:20:23.397-06:00The Girl from AlabamaHunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.comBlogger1058125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-1202123202570286002020-07-08T20:07:00.001-05:002020-07-08T20:07:40.636-05:007 Updates About My PowersheetsHey everyone! I hope you are having a great Wednesday. My day has been pretty good. I'm getting better though this year has been a hard one. My goals have even suffered from all of this like a lot of other people's have. But July brought a mark of halfway through the year!<br />
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Make sure your goals are what you want not what other people want for you.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Yes, a lot has changed since I posted about <a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2020/01/2020-word-of-year-goals-vision-board.html" target="_blank">goals, vision boards, etc</a> at the beginning of the year. It feels like a whole year has happened instead of six months. And reality only four of the months have been upside down. But what about my Powersheets have changed since that post at the beginning of the year?<br />
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1. I decided to go ahead and do the <a href="https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/2020-mid-year-refresh?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=june&utm_content=Mid-Year%20Refresh%20is%20Coming" target="_blank">mid-year refresh</a> with Lara Casey's Cultivate What Matters Team. I did not regret it. It felt good to just be honest with myself about what I wanted to work on for the rest of the year and the next three months! Because there are times it's just doing what I can to make it to the next day without going crazy! So, my goals really did change up this time.<br />
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2. With new goals came a new word of the year. Yes, you read that right. I changed my word of the year in the middle of the year! Creating just wasn't what I needed any more to really make progress in goals or even this year. This season is more about reminding myself to be authentic. To no get herded in with everyone else. To not think 'Well, the rest of the world is caving in I might as well too.' No, God made me unique and different for a reason and that voice will be heard. I will not give in to conformity, but rather I will indulge in diversity! We do not all have to believe and agree about everything thank goodness!<br />
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3. As I have mentioned my goals have now changed. Some still stayed the same but with new action steps and new Bible verses to go along with them. I'm excited because I really feel like these are goals that I can really accomplish instead of big broad goals that aren't as easily accomplished. I wanted to have goals that I was proud to share with others. Goals that said this is me. This is where I want to be at the end of this time period. Not goals that say well this is the same old me that you are going to see struggling the same way like always. This time I feel more like me!<br />
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4. This is the first year I feel like I have not lived up to the Powersheet potential. I know others have felt like that too. I first noticed my heart wasn't into April's Tending List page, but I trucked along. I was in terrible depression and anxiety at that point. It was awful for me. Then May came and life returned slightly back to normal, but my May Tending List page didn't feel right either. It felt like I was struggling to make it look good. Then June happened. June was when I did just give up on a lot of things. My anxiety was higher than it had ever been, and I crashed at the end of it. I hated looking at my June Tending List page with its dull colors and hollow words. That's why I embraced the mid-year refresh with open arms!<br />
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5. One of the things Lara Casey says is to put your Tending List where you can see it. What happens if you don't like your tending list? Well, you hide it. If you can't stand to look at it, you will not want anyone else to see it. But with this refresh mine are proudly stored on my desk now. I am literally opening up my Powersheets on a daily bases now! I'm so excited to mark in them and plan!<br />
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6. Who knew that themes mattered to me so much? Well, I should have but anxiety and depression rob you of yourself. And they did me. But pulling out stickers and different colored felt tip pens got me right back where I needed to be in the world of color, foil, and stickers! I love stickers so much! They just add so much dept to anything in my opinion. So, yes more stickers in my Powersheets is another update that I'm loving for my Powersheets.<br />
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7. This is the last thing about my Powersheets for today. They reminded me of who I am. It's important to remember who you are. Everyone is so unique. Trending on Instagram and Twitter only matters to those really making money off of it. Just be you. Just be yourself. Have morals, values, and God and everything will fall into place like it should.<br />
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I am praying for you. I hope you find your purpose in your Powersheets. I hope that if you are reading this wanting to know how to refresh your year that this helps. What are some of your goals?<br />
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<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-82904141161356196472020-07-06T19:33:00.000-05:002020-07-08T19:34:01.582-05:007 Disney Foods to Make At HomeHey everyone! I'm so glad you are here! I have some fun for us today! With the way, the world is right now Disney World has been shut down for the longest time in its history! And our family has been wanting to bring some of the magic into our home. These are the top 7 that we recommend making.<br />
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<a href="https://www.themouseforless.com/blog_world/2017/01/ohanas-peanut-noodles-recipe/" target="_blank">Peanut Noodles from Ohana at Disney's Polynesian</a> // <a href="https://www.themouseforless.com/blog_world/" target="_blank">The Mouse For Less</a></div>
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Let's start with my favorite food at Disney and it's one that I'm sure you've never heard of being someone's favorite. It's Ohana Peanut noodles that they give you with potsticker dumplings, wings and a salad as a starter. And since this meal that is served at night is all you can eat. I go through these noodles like nothing else when we eat there. They were delicious at home!<br />
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Disney Jungle Juice</h2>
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<a href="https://snugandcozylife.com/jungle-juice-recipe-disney-animal-kingdom-lodge/" target="_blank">How to Make Disney Jungle Juice</a> // <a href="https://snugandcozylife.com/" target="_blank">Snug and Cozy Life</a></div>
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Let's move along to my second favorite food at Disney World. The famous Jungle Juice, Pog Juice, Stitch juice! There are several places you can get this on Disney property. It's such a refreshing drink. I love going to Boma and getting plenty of delicious refills with my all you can eat breakfast!<br />
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While others prefer the violet lemonade I love this that is sometimes served at the flower and garden festival at Epcot. This is delicious! And get the alcoholic version with some whiskey and it is even more delicious! I love making this at home.<br />
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If you've never had these cinnamon rolls they are huge! They are amazing and delicious. At one time they were part of the main street bakery but when Starbucks moved in and the new Fantasyland/Storybook Land open these moved to Gaston's Tavern and still tasted incredible. One of these can easily be breakfast for two people. Or if you like me and have a bottomless pit for a stomach they are good all by yourself.<br />
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This soup is great! I love it! 1900 Park Fare is a restaurant at Grand Floridian. They have some amazing character meals. This soup is delicious and is a must-have for our family. We go straight for it when we visit there which is quite often. It's cold yummy "soup" which is divine on a hot day in Florida!<br />
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<a href="https://www.smartnutrition.ca/recipes/dole-whip/" target="_blank">3 Ingredient Dole Whip</a> // <a href="https://www.smartnutrition.ca/recipes/dole-whip/" target="_blank">Smart Nutrition</a></div>
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No, I didn't forget the famous pineapple ice cream of Disney. This is a favorite for my family. Me? Not so much. I prefer the pineapple float of vanilla ice cream with pineapple juice poured over it and thankfully I can get that instead of a Dole Whip float like my husband. We have made both during the quarantine.<br />
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This is a favorite for my sweet new teenager. My darling JK loves to go to the Polynesian as much as she can. This is on her list each time we asked where they want to go. Kona Cafe is where this is served and this isn't a character breakfast. I honestly think that's why she likes it because she is a huge introvert. But she also loves this toast that much!<br />
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What are some of your favorite Disney World recipes? Did you know if you ask the servers many times they can give you the recipe if you asked nicely? It's very true!<br />
<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-79325676182424299722020-07-03T09:00:00.000-05:002020-07-03T09:00:09.564-05:00July Fun List 2020Hey everyone! I know I haven't kept to these like I should have. I intend to post the whole lot of them for next year bigger, and better. But this year, I'm going to give you the start-up fun lists! This is July's that starts off with a bang of course!<br />
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Cause baby, you're a firework! Come on show 'em what you're worth!<br />
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Set off fireworks or watch fireworks. - This one is self-explanatory. However, I'm going to include <a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/fireworks#:~:text=Never%20point%20or%20throw%20fireworks,a%20few%20hours%20before%20discarding" target="_blank">firework safety tips</a> for you to read and learn! We've had some accidents over the years including a missing middle finger and I wish I was joking.<br />
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Make a recipe out of blueberries. - The kids that run around my house have started loving cream with blueberries all because of Benny Alden. If you don't know who Benny Alden is you need to read the Boxcar Children really soon! But there are plenty of <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/grumpyshb/blueberry-recipes/" target="_blank">blueberry recipes</a> on Pinterest.<br />
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Dress up for Cow Appreciation Day - I know this year may look different for this holiday. Especially with their protocols in place but we will see. It's so much fun seeing the different ways people dress up to get a free Chicken sandwich!<br />
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Make homemade ice cream! - This one is so much fun. You can make it modern and have an ice cream machine. You can make <a href="https://livingwellmom.com/coffee-can-ice-cream/" target="_blank">ice cream by rolling it in a coffee can</a>. Or <a href="https://happytoddlerclub.com/ice-cream-in-a-bag-with-milk/" target="_blank">you can make ice cream in a bag</a>. And if you have people in your house that is lactose intolerant then <a href="https://onelittleproject.com/homemade-popsicle-recipes/" target="_blank">make some popsicles</a>!<br />
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Buy a new lipstick! - Oh the power of a new lipstick. I have had my favorites over the years. But my very vintage friend showed me one about seven years ago and they have become even more popular but their formula is amazing. <a href="https://besamecosmetics.com/products/red-velvet-lipstick" target="_blank">Besame</a>'s red velvet lipstick is my all-time favorite. I also enjoy Kat Von D's makeup as well. But there is something so luxurious about Besame.<br />
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Enjoy a good paperback book during a summer storm. - Oh, I love listening to pounding rain on the house and also the splash as it runs off the house into the puddles. It's so soothing. Reading during a storm is so nice. I even enjoy reading by candlelight if the power goes out. And sometimes turning off the lights to pretend that the power has gone off. With the possibility of school coming up here are some <a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/campus-novels-school-days/" target="_blank">books that make you feel like you are back in college</a>!<br />
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Celebrate Parents' Day - There has been Mother's Day and Father's Day. But, it takes two people to make you or raise you. Be grateful for them. Without them, there wouldn't be you. Do something for your kids together to let them see you are their parents.<br />
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What are your plans for the month of July? Are you excited or bummed? I know a lot of people's plans are not going like they want them to thanks to everything. But these things you can do mostly at home.Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-8078799115844004752020-07-01T03:26:00.000-05:002020-07-02T10:20:05.875-05:00June 2020 FavoritesHey everyone long time no see! I'm so glad we've made it to July! Oh, I'm so thankful and grateful. I hope you are well and your loved ones as well. If not I'm praying hard for them! I'm returning now from my time off! I hope you enjoy seeing what I've loved all month of June.<br />
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“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.” — Gertrude Jekyll</blockquote>
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<a name='more'></a>Hey everyone. I know it has been a while once again. But, the craziness of the pandemic is no joke. I struggled really hard with everything. And, it finally got to me. I've had a lot of ups and downs since then. I've cut back even more on social media since it just worsens my mood and doesn't do a lot of good now for me. However, I am working on unfollowing and unliking many things on Instagram and Facebook. I even make it a point to now start unfollowing and unliking on Fridays. And slowly I'm seeing progress in my mood and my life. I'm excited for July with a new word of the year and new goals which you'll get a glimpse of next week!<br />
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Beauty/Haircare:</h2>
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<a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/hello-fab-pores-be-gone-matte-primer-P442712" target="_blank">First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Pores Be Gone Matte Primer</a> - Received a sample of this in my Ipsy bag and I fell hard for this product! I had been loving Too Faced Dew You Face Primer until this showed up on my door. This has that pore-minimizing feel to it. It feels so soft and moisturizing. I was a little worried because I normally do not like the smell of First Aid beauty "no scent" which leaves it smelling herbal like, but this doesn't. This has a fruity smell to it as well. My makeup has been going on a lot smoother!<br />
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Clothing:</h2>
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<a href="https://www.lulus.com/products/boca-white-twisted-back-tee/615112.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=615112&utm_campaign=PLA_t-shirts&pla=1&s_kwcid=AL%217824%213%21337857861745%21%21%21g%21652553015499%21&gclid=CjwKCAjwxev3BRBBEiwAiB_PWPXOyFPNLbaLCLSpY1ytccXnTepcTvPwuikd-Sx9OVECupjOaxFekxoCJCkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Boca White Twisted Back Tee</a> - I'm known for wearing sports bras around the house year-round. But sometimes we do in fact have company over. I've loved throwing this on if someone stops by the house. I love the back of this shirt. It's my perfect summer shirt! I used to have a few shirts like this from Victoria Secret, but sadly they no longer make them. I love that it's opened at the top and bottom of my back. I am prone to having the most body heat in those areas so this shirt is perfect!<br />
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<a href="https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/head-foot_model_best_queen_adjustable_base/M9X932.html?cgid=power-bases#start=8" target="_blank">Ashley Furniture Best Adjustable Base</a> - I am so glad we were able to get these new bases and new mattresses! Working for a furniture store does have it's perks. This base has three motors so that the neck, head, and legs are all adjustable on the base. I also love that we have massage features. So yeah I guess you could say I have a vibrating bed. But, I can tell a difference in my sleep quality already. I'm sleeping so much better. Since I'm sleeping on an incline now I have had fewer issues with sinus drainage and acid reflux! I cannot rave about this bed enough!<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43647302-hidden-miles" target="_blank">Hidden Miles by Claire Kingsley</a> - You will hear a lot about this author in the coming months. A lot happened in May in my reading life and it changed so many things for me. But more on that later! This book is the fourth in a series and normally I wouldn't recommend a book in the middle of a series, but it's that good. I do recommend reading the other books as well. But, this series is great if you like small-town romances. This is about a war veteran who comes home scarred inside and out and suffered from extreme PTSD. This man doesn't like for people to look at him and has given up on a normal life. He has obstacles to face in real but online? He can really overcome obstacles. Will someone help him see he still has worth? Will he ever overcome the obstacles in real life?<br />
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<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OCrdy31TZ2OxnPgRMmwY2?si=cNI5Z0D_QwmulPUO0w2wbA" target="_blank">Look What God Gave Her Playlist </a>- This is one of my own Spotify playlists. I didn't create but a sweet friend of mine did. He has so many different songs from different time periods of music, mostly country must but there is nothing wrong with that. I have really enjoyed this.<br />
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<a href="https://jamiecooksitup.net/2018/01/hot-and-cheesy-turkey-bacon-sliders/" target="_blank">Turkey Bacon Sliders</a> - A sweet younger friend of mine shared this recipe with me. I figured it was going to be a family recipe or something, Nope, he discovered on Pinterest. These are delicious and the perfect lunch food! I have been craving this again almost every day since the first day that I made them. Plus, it is so easy to make!<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Days-Less-Hustle-More-Jesus/dp/1684086051" target="_blank">Less Hustle, More Jesus by Shanna Noel</a> - Starting this journal that I bought last year with my dear friend A Pop of Jess has been amazing. We are 50 days into and it's really brought in some nuggets of wisdom. I have seriously loved that it has eye opened some topics for me. In the future, I would absolutely love to do more journals like this.<br />
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Tried and True and Returning: </h2>
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<a href="https://www.erincondren.com/champagne-on-the-go-folio-planning-system" target="_blank">EC Petite Folio</a> - I love this folio planning system for my home planner. It works so well for me. Right now I have a petite journal, petite daily planner, petite gratitude journal, and a petite checklist journal in my folio. I love having this for myself to dig into at night. It's one of those everything has it's place products for me.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IohjaVDjmdc" target="_blank">Lauren Norris</a> - I could not pick a favorite from her. Once again the college kids that are in my life are getting ready for college and they are obsessed with watching Youtube in my home office where the huge tv is. Since it is my Tv they just leave my YouTube account open and watch whatever they want. This is where Lauren Norris comes in. She's a sweet girl from Alabama and she is talking about all things going to college. She seems like she has a really good head on her shoulders and a great role model for peers. I even recommend her! I love watching her videos!</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079CH7PLF?creativeASIN=B079CH7PLF&linkCode=w61&imprToken=VppillMx.BUMjkqFx6zi-A&slotNum=19&tag=hello-baby-20" target="_blank">Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Baby</a> - The number of fights I so go down between my twins over this extremely simple toy was staggering. I finally bought two of these. My little ones love to poke, chew and throw this. I've realized here lately they are wanting more simple toys. This means I have put up the toys that require batteries and we are enjoying the quiet play, well except for the squealing, babbling, and crying.<br />
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That's all everyone! I know it's very shocking that there is no Disney favorite. While I did enjoy doing the Disney Virtual Races it just didn't feel like a favorite to me. </div>
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Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-51412894239211849842020-04-01T21:32:00.000-06:002020-04-04T21:41:01.041-06:00March 2020 FavoritesHey everyone! Famous last words right? I ended last month's favorites by saying I hope March is magnificent... March was taken over a virus and Frozen 2. Life went upside down. And life was topsy turvy.<br />
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Like the feel of your hand in mine, some things stay the same - <b>Some Things Never Change</b>, <i>Frozen 2</i></blockquote>
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Wow, what a year-- month. It was crazy. I know your life was affected by it, because by this point if you are saying it hasn't affected your life you are oblivious to everything going on in the world. It's been so chaotic. No toilet paper, no formula, no wipes or diapers, and a shortage of bottled water? Plus, the virus itself. Regardless, of what April brings, I am praying for you and your family. I will try to keep everything around here as normal as possible.<br />
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<a href="https://colourpop.com/products/frozen-ii-collection">Colour Pop Frozen II Collection</a> - My daughters and I are obsessed with this collection. We have all the pieces and we are using them all the time! We have actually bought two of these collections because fights were happening... Hey, this mama loves her makeup!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facetory.com/products/lookatme-sweet-honey-bear-smoothing-and-nourishing-mask" target="_blank">Look At Me Sweet Honey Bear Face Mask</a> - After a day that was completely unnerving and so stressful that I cried most of it? I had to have relief. This mask was the best smelling thing I've smelled in a long time. It was a real honey smell. It was delicious and when 20 minutes were up I didn't want to take it off!<br />
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Clothing:</h2>
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<a href="https://www.hushpuppies.com/US/en/chaste-ballet/21488W.html" target="_blank">Hush Puppies Chaste Ballet Flats</a> - I received a pair of these for Christmas, and I now have about four more pairs. I am addicted to how good these feel and look on my feet. I love the studded pair the most!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sharethehummus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ISxTKgdaRPMfO1jXaRI7g0xb4eHaI4I8Z6Bx35rZQwuxvXte45rTPBlI" target="_blank">Hooligans</a> - This was lunch one day and was a surprise lunch. It was so delicious, I asked for it again and again! Gyros, chicken tenders, and kabobs galore at this place. Plus, delicious tasting fries! I'm obsessed with the fries! What do I get here? Chicken Philly wrap and fries!<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pretend-Youre-Mine-Small-Story-ebook/dp/B07J5N47T6" target="_blank">Pretend You're Mine by Lucy Score</a> - This book messed with me. It was so good. I couldn't put it down and it's a decent size book. It's not a cozy mystery, but a good romance book. It had me on the edge of my seat. I wanted more from the problem in the end, the second book is incredible too!<br />
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All the Bright Places - I gave in and watched this after reading the book with the girl that got me watching the British Bake Off last month. This is her favorite book. And, yes that does terrify me, but I am aware of her past and we are working toward it. But, this was decently done from the book. I enjoyed it. It does have some variation. I recommend it if you have a teen daughter for some together time and some talk.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Frozen-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B081DDG3ML" target="_blank">Frozen 2 Deluxe Soundtrack</a> - This is blaring everywhere in my life... And it's not just my daughters. Since Vin and mine's first date was taking our little Rain to see Frozen on Black Friday. We have kept the tradition, and we saw it in November. So, we had seen Frozen 2 already, but watching it in our married bedroom, did things. We have become not just a Frozen house, but a neighborhood! We are all obsessed. (Google Jesla... That's me and Vin.)<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/UNREAL-Vegan-Non-GMO-Chocolate-Peanut/dp/B077J2GJBV" target="_blank">UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems</a> - This is like peanut M&Ms but so much better. I have loved these! These are delicious! And I have these on automatic buy now, because this is my treat!<br />
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Faith:</h2>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/38912894" target="_blank">Remember God </a>- Annie F. Downs, my friend, is pretty incredible. Especially this book, how brave is it to write a book to not know how it ends at the end? What it does to a reader? It's been really good! This book was so comforting to me. I love when Christian people talk like they are real people who have bad days and still sin and question God. Thank God for people like those who are honest about life!<br />
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New Obsession:</h2>
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<a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Art-Sets/Watercolor-Art-Set---36-Pieces/p/100250" target="_blank">Master's Touch Watercolor Art Set - 36 Pieces</a> - This is my first set so I know that these aren't that great, but I really just wanted something so I could express myself and play around with water coloring. I do love this set. I have to say the paint was separated when I opened each tube, but I found nothing else wrong with this set. It's perfect for me until I get better at this.<br />
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<a href="https://overcast.fm/+D2JSEHe0U">That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs TSF Quarantine Episode 2: Sunday with Eddie</a><br />
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<a href="https://chipandco.com/">Chip and Co </a>- This website has been great about sharing Disney recipes, news, and photos while Disney World is closed because of this virus! I have to admit I'm grateful for Disney recipes!<br />
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Again, I'm praying for you this April. And remember we are helping each other when we stay home!<br />
<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-1506454186093251232020-03-30T14:26:00.000-06:002020-03-31T15:54:08.652-06:00My 2020 Workout PlaylistHey everyone! I hope you are doing well! I realize many people are not doing well. I can say that exercising really helps me. It helps me to take all of my emotions out on things.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>These days have been hard on me. My workplace is saying they are essential when they are not so I'm having to deal with that. And I have found something that helps me. Just moving and getting outside helps me. I'm no longer one of these people who likes to spend all of her time outdoors. I'm an indoor person now. But, I love to run outdoors.<br />
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I was asked to share my workout list. I have shared old running in the past:<br />
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<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2014/03/disney-day-6-rundisney-princess-half.html" target="_blank">Disney Day 6: RunDisney Princess Half Marathon, and Downtown Disney</a><br /></li>
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As you can see some of the songs have stayed and some have joined this crazy ride! </div>
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So my top 5 songs on here (which is incredibly hard!):</div>
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<li>Thunderstruck - AC/DC<br />This song makes me think of Alabama football games beginning in person which is heart-pumping in real life so this song is just pavement pounding deliciousness.<br /></li>
<li>I Get Off - Halestorm<br />I will never forget the look on my husband's face when he saw this on my list for running to while at Disney. Well, it's so naughty to be listening to that honestly when I listen to it I run faster so that no one hears it.<br /></li>
<li>Wolves - Selena Gomez, Marshmello<br />I was told to try this song to run by a running friend of mine who does RunDisney races too. It was fantastic! I've really enjoyed it being there!<br /></li>
<li>Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat) - The Immortals<br />This song is great for running or lifting weights. I have broken so many personal records while listening to this song. It's probably because I have played plenty of MK in my life that I can imagine the muscles bulging on them.<br /></li>
<li>Dixieland Delight - Alabama<br />Ok, this is another mind thing for me. This is my cool down song, but still able to keep a smile on my face. Again, it's played in Bryant Denny Stadium (and this is the song they banned us from singing because we may have screamed F*** Auburn!) But, I remember the days very well. </li>
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There is only one song that is my actual iTunes playlist that's not on my Spotify; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cApMhJcofo" target="_blank">Travie McCoy and Ke$ha - Want U Bad</a>.<br />
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I hope you enjoy this playlist. I hope it inspires you to get up and move.<br />
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<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-68830511249101006102020-03-27T11:44:00.000-06:002020-04-02T11:48:58.419-06:00O.W.L.s Magical Readathon: 2020 TBRHey everyone! I hope you are doing better than you were yesterday if not I have something magical for you today. That's right it's time for O.W.L.s again!<br />
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“I address you all tonight for who you truly are: wizards, mermaids, travelers, adventurers, and magicians. You are the true dreamers.” ― Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret</blockquote>
<br /><a name='more'></a>O.W.L.s Magical Readathon, or the Ordinary Wizarding Levels, is a readathon created by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIJyv-pQSrKP4Ogj6WYIdg">Book Roast</a> over on Youtube. She has a <a href="https://www.magicalreadathon.com/">website</a> for the readathons but, there are few direct links to important information such as the <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ex145P_WDnlJVb4ZlqU8Tq9yo76NaEWr">prompts</a> and <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wRE1p6OiNOT-yolIjxt725DlBKt_wiGZ">wizarding careers guidebook</a>.<div>
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I'm really excited to have something to do during this April; something to have a bit of magic with while the world is so gloom and doom. This is my third year doing this and I cannot wait to start! </div>
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<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2018/08/owls-book-challenge-2018.html" target="_blank">O.W.L.S 2018 Readathon Results</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2019/04/2019-owls-results.html" target="_blank">O.W.L.S 2019 Readathon Results</a><br /></li>
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I have picked a career this year. Strangely enough, A Pop of Jess and I picked the same thing without talking to each other about it! I didn't pick a career last year. I just wanted to read all the books, and I still plan to this year but with emphasis on reading the ones just for <b>Care of Magical Children</b>! That's right since my first love is taking care of children in the real world, why not go for it in the magical world. </div>
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<b><u><br /></u>Arithmancy</b>: Read something outside of your comfort zone<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34020269" target="_blank">Fiercehearted - Holley Gerth</a></div>
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<br /><b>Charms</b>: Book with a white cover<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45928683-going-for-two" target="_blank">Going for Two - Van Cole</a><br /><br /><b>Defence Against the Dark Arts</b>: Book set at the sea/coast<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40793543-a-perfect-spell" target="_blank">A Perfect Spell - Samantha Silver</a><br /><br /><b>Herbology</b>: Title that starts with an'<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/23839225" target="_blank">Murder, Mayhem, and Bliss - Loulou Harrington</a><br /><br /><b>History of Magic</b>: Book featuring witches/wizards<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/45177106" target="_blank">Fair Isle and Fortunes - Nancy Warren</a><br /><br /><b>Muggle Studies</b>: Book from a perspective of a muggle<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50350996-protecting-what-s-mine" target="_blank">Protecting What's Mine - Lucy Score </a><br /><br /><b>Potions</b>: Book under 150 pages<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35693440" target="_blank">Dark Needs by Maris Black </a><br /><br /><b>Transfiguration</b>: Book/series that includes shapeshifting<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30453724-dance-with-the-devil" target="_blank">Dance with the Devil - Megan Derr</a><br /><br />And since I am an overachiever, I, like Jess, have picked books out for the other prompts as well and attempt to read them as well!<br /><br /><b><u>Extra Prompts</u></b></div>
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<br /><b>Ancient Runes</b>: Heart on the cover or in the title<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44082601-let-me-show-you" target="_blank">Let Me Show You - Becca Seymour</a><br /><br /><b>Astronomy</b>: Read the majority of this book when it's dark outside<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/45445774" target="_blank">Single - RJ Scott</a><br /><br /><b>Care of Magical Creatures</b>: Creature with a beak on the cover<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16189877-turkey-in-the-snow" target="_blank">Turkey in the Snow - Amy Lane</a><br /><br /><b>Divination</b>: Assign numbers to your TBR and use a random number generator to pick your read<br />- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21855279-the-dress-shop-of-dreams" target="_blank">Dress Shop Dreams - Menna van Praag</a><br /><br />And if that wasn't enough for you? She has also added courses, seminars, and training that we can take as well. Thankfully, those books can double up. The course that I have chosen is something that I am already doing for my career anyway, but it is also something I would find fascinating as well!!<br /><br />Magical Shop Management; Arithmancy: Read something outside of your comfort zone</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24033058-glitter" target="_blank">Glitter - Aprilynne Pike</a></div>
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<br />Be sure to check out <a href="https://apopofjess.blogspot.com/2020/03/owls-magical-readathon-2020-tbr.html" target="_blank">A Pop of Jess's O.W.L.s Magical Readathon: 2020 TBR</a>. As besties, we have been doing this readathon and many others together for a while. Are you participating as well? Leave a list of your TBR down below!</div>
Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-41740109213334403882020-03-23T06:30:00.000-06:002020-03-23T06:30:02.837-06:00Waffle Day PrepHey everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. Honestly, like many other people reality set in. This is what normal looks like right now. But, we have to keep living while we can! That's why I'm prepping for National Waffle Day which is this Wednesday, March 25th. It helps bring some smiles to people!<br />
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<b>The Ultimate Waffle Recipe</b><br />
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<a href="https://ohsweetbasil.com/ultimate-waffle-recipe/" target="_blank">The Ultimate Waffle Recipe</a> // <a href="https://ohsweetbasil.com/" target="_blank">Oh Sweet Basil</a></div>
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<a href="https://thefoodcafe.com/easy-chicken-and-waffles/" target="_blank">Easy Chicken and Waffles</a> // <a href="https://thefoodcafe.com/" target="_blank">The Food Cafe</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.sprinklebakes.com/2016/03/maple-belgian-waffle-cake.html" target="_blank">Maple Belgian Waffle Cake</a> // <a href="https://www.sprinklebakes.com/" target="_blank">Sprinkle Bakes</a></div>
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<a href="https://palatablepastime.com/2016/06/26/monte-cristo-waffle-sandwich/" target="_blank">Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich</a> // <a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" target="_blank">Palatable Pastime</a></div>
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<a href="http://apronsandstilletos.com/breakfast-on-go-waffle-sandwiches/" target="_blank">Breakfast On the Go Waffle Sandwiches</a> // <a href="http://apronsandstilletos.com/" target="_blank">Aprons and Stilletos</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/lemon-sour-cream-waffles/" target="_blank">Lemon Sourcream Waffles</a> // <a href="https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/" target="_blank">Dinner At the Zoo</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.recipegirl.com/green-smoothie-waffles/" target="_blank">Green Smoothie Waffles</a> // <a href="https://www.recipegirl.com/" target="_blank">Recipe Girl</a></div>
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<a href="https://lifemadesweeter.com/chaffle-sandwich/" target="_blank">Chaffle Sandwich</a> // <a href="https://lifemadesweeter.com/" target="_blank">Life Made Sweeter</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.recipe-diaries.com/the-best-waffles-ever/" target="_blank">2 Point Weight Watcher Waffles</a> // <a href="https://www.recipe-diaries.com/" target="_blank">Recipe Diaries</a></div>
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If you are dieting right now this one could also be for you!</div>
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<a href="https://thebakermama.com/recipes/build-your-own-waffle-board/" target="_blank">Build Your Own Waffle Board</a> // <a href="https://thebakermama.com/" target="_blank">The Baker Mama</a></div>
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I love this blogger! And I highly recommend checking out the rest of her blog and her book! </div>
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<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-68878518579092697662020-03-20T20:28:00.001-06:002020-03-20T20:33:00.956-06:00What I'm Loving and LearningHey everyone! It's Friday! It's been a rough week. Really it has been a rough two weeks. So many things changed so quickly. I was recently introduced to the ice breaker "One thing you are loving and one thing you are learning. I really have enjoyed asking my kids this, but now it's my turn.<br />
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<li>It's just a job. Mental health, physical health, and family are more important. If you are giving it what you can and they aren't appreciative of it? They can move along.<br /></li>
<li>Repentance -- Thanks to Lent I'm learning about repentance. While it is a deeper subject than I'm normally used to learning about it is making me closer to God. And right now that's where I want to be. To be with the one that knows when this will be over. That knows what is on the other side of this.<br /></li>
<li>Being Bolder. Yep, I'm learning to be bolder. Especially bold when it comes to things that I know are just not right. Things that I see and should help out with. And even bold when asking for help lately.<br /></li>
<li>That I am actually pretty big on respect for the elderly. I have little patience when it comes to older people and technology. Okay fine, I have none to very, very little patience with it. But, with the exception of my mother, I never get impatient with them to their face. So, recently I saw someone disrespect their boss and someone who was older than them. It took everything in me not to lose my mind. I was breathing fire and I realized that I do believe in showing respect no matter what!<br /></li>
<li>Fear causes panic and distrust. Try going to the grocery store today and coughing. People will glare and swarm to get away from you. It's because the media has hyped this so much.<br /></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/" target="_blank">Annie F. Downs </a>- I am very sorry she is in quarantine and she is an extrovert. However, I HAVE LOVED HER DURING THIS! Her on Instagram and her podcast? Honesty! It's what you get from her! She is even reading to the kids at night!</li>
<li> I also want to mention two of her books since she is talking about everyone else's books; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Remember-God-Annie-F-Downs/dp/1433646897" target="_blank">Remember God</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Brave-Devotions-Courageous/dp/031008962X" target="_blank">100 Days to Brave</a>!<br /></li>
<li>Prayer - I do not know where I would be without prayer right now. Just quick prayers, blessings prayers, fervent prayers, healing prayers, anxious prayers, etc. I need them right now. I need communication with God.<br /></li>
<li>Kindness - With this crazy week seeing kindness is amazing. Seeing it first hand is incredible. Doing it? Is exhilarating. I just want to help everyone through this.<br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.olly.com/" target="_blank">Olly Vitamins</a> - I know I have discussed this brand before but truly. These vitamins are amazing though. I haven't had one that hasn't lived up to its promise.<br /></li>
<li>Different at-home activities - We homeschool our kids anyways but seeing all the new content for parents that don't homeschool has been great. I love being shut up in the house. They've canceled everything why would you want to leave the house besides groceries?<br /><br /></li>
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<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-45250150864549025692020-03-18T22:25:00.000-06:002020-03-19T22:26:59.686-06:0010 Lessons I Learned this WinterHey everyone! I know it's hard to get excited about anything right now. I hear you! From this virus, pollen, allergies, and the return of bugs it's very depressing. I mean people are bringing back out their Christmas lights and Hallmark is turning back on Christmas movies-- Can we just cancel spring? Well, if not let's talk about the season we are going out of right now.<br />
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We can learn something from every season in our life...<br />
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<li>Taking my kids to Disney at all ages is fine. No, Brenda, my 5-month-old baby may not remember this, but I will remember the cackling laughter as Mickey twitches their nose at them. I will remember the wonder on their faces as fireworks crackle across the sky. I will remember the sticky hands as they grabbed for my ice cream bar. I will cherish that picture of Baymax gently patting my baby's head. So, yeah I'm going to take them at all ages!<br /><br /></li>
<li>I am allowed to celebrate holidays how I see fit. Do not tell me it's too early for a holiday. It's never too early to celebrate any holiday. I don't mind seeing Valentine's Day candy on Christmas Eve even. And don't even get me started when I see those Cadbury Cream eggs hit stores in February!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Nonfiction is good for my soul! Oh, I am learning this more and more! It's good to read about real-life things from time to time! I've even learned more about myself while reading none fiction.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Diagnosing yourself on the internet is really bad. Just don't do it. Don't put yourself through that kind of torture. JUST DON'T DO IT!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Clorox and Lysol can be your best friend. Green crunchy people don't come at me. Bleach is what is used throughout hospitals and right now you are really grateful for it. I'm thankful for these products!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Chiropractic is good for all of your health. Yes, this is new in my life. I have decided to go see a chiropractor and I've learned so much! I also feel so much better. My physical appearance has been helped also by this! I really love the guy I see. If you want me to do a whole post on chiropractic let me know in the comments below.<br /><br /></li>
<li> It's okay to have more than one planner. While I tried this last year and failed. This year is different. I have four planners that work perfectly together. This one you don't have to ask for it's already in the works!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Keeping a gratitude journal is really life-changing. No, I'm not some weird person saying that. I've now seen the effects! Please don't just right down shelter, food, job, family, and friends every day. While it's great to be thankful for those things, get specific. Did you clean an area in your home you had been wanting to? Was lunch seriously amazing? Why was it so amazing? What about your job are you most grateful for besides your paycheck? Why about your family? What about your friends?<br /><br /></li>
<li>Dark chocolate can taste good. But, you have to teach yourself to like it. And, it's not that easy to do. But, I'm having fun trying to learn to love it!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Do what you think is best for your body. I learned at the end of last year to listen to my body. I needed to note what I felt. I needed to listen to it about food.<br /></li>
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Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-83397111031689520142020-03-11T22:06:00.000-06:002020-04-05T19:16:50.716-05:00A Celebration of FriendshipHey everyone! Tonight the screams of "Green shells shooter" and "horny big butt" were screamed between me and my best friend. Why were two people in their early thirties screaming like this? Mario Kart World Tour. It is these things that make me grateful for this friendship.<br />
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"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked." - Bernard Meltzer<br />
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Our friendship has gone through some stages, trials, and battles. And we have both grown so much since becoming friends. And together our faith has grown. Our faith has taken leaps and bounds thanks to each other!<br />
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I've decided that since it's been lucky number seven of our friendship I would gather up some posts on my blog about or with A Pop of Jess!<br />
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<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2019/11/noah-and-adaline-birth-of-my-biological.html" target="_blank">Noah and Adaline: Birth of my Biological Babies</a> - I mean Adaline's name is Jessica Adaline...<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2019/02/christian-girl-tag-with-pop-of-jess.html" target="_blank">Christian Girl Tag with A Pop of Jess</a> - I told you our faith has grown leaps and bounds. This was a fun tag to do with her!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2019/01/best-friend-adventures.html" target="_blank">Best Friend Adventures</a> - Basically a bucket list for me and Jessica<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2015/05/jessica-best-friend-tag.html" target="_blank">Jessica, Best Friend Tag</a> - All about her and our friendship!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2016/04/what-i-love-about-my-friendship-with.html" target="_blank">What I Love About My Friendship with A Pop of Jess</a> - Maybe I should make a best friend tab to go with my Disney Trip Tab...<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2018/07/7-places-to-go-with-my-best-friend.html" target="_blank">7 Places to Go with My Best Friend</a> - Oh look a travel bucket list for friends...<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2017/11/things-im-loving-right-now.html" target="_blank">Things I'm Loving Right Now</a> - There are other things on the list, but look at number one. I mean do you talk about your best friend this much?<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2016/10/12-ideas-for-night-with-your-best-friend.html" target="_blank">12 Ideas For A Night With Your Best Friend</a> - Seriously, another bucket list for friendships!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2015/06/planner-addicts-tag-questions-collab.html" target="_blank">Planner Addicts Questions Collab with Jessica</a> - We went down the vortex rabbit hole of planners together almost 5 years ago now...<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2014/10/there-are-some-things-you-cant-share.html" target="_blank">There Are Some Things You Can't Share Without Ending Up Liking Each Other</a> - This-- This is the summary of how our friendship started!</li>
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Seriously, do you know anyone who talks about their best friend this much? And, no this isn't all the blogs that she is mentioned in. The numbers were half of the blogs. She's that precious to me. She's the bright spot in my day.<br /><br />Go show <a href="https://apopofjess.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Pop of Jess</a> some love for me! </div>
Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-38817785469447404972020-03-01T16:28:00.000-06:002020-04-04T20:48:20.522-06:00February 2020 FavoritesHey everyone! Welcome to March! I know we are looking forward to spring and luck! It's time to kick off the month of the Irish!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>February has been alright. It's felt more like usual things instead of the exciting new things like January does. We did visit Disney World and enjoyed the Princess Half Marathon weekend! I love it when we do that race weekend. Why? Well, it was my first race ever!<br />
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<a href="https://www.bhcosmetics.com/products/smitten-in-switzerland" target="_blank">Smitten in Switzerland 16 Color Shadow Palette</a> - This is beautiful! It's like the London Palette I reviewed not too long ago! I had to get this palette because the colors are too versatile. I love them all for my outfits. I wear a lot of earthy tones these days.<br />
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<a href="https://www.ulta.com/confidence-in-a-cream-hydrating-moisturizer?productId=xlsImpprod13641053" target="_blank">IT Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Hydrating Moisturizer</a> - I received this as part of my Ipsy bag and I bought the full size of it by the end of the month. It's been perfect transitioning into the summer skin routine. It really does a fantastic job!<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SHBFYM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank">Mrs. Miniver </a>- This book was right up my ally. This was a book of essays about a woman's life before the World Wars. And how she prepared for them as well. It's fantastic. I highly recommend it especially if you are thinking of making a prepared closet.<br />
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<a href="https://www.campbells.com/well-yes/sipping-soups/" target="_blank">Well Yes Sipping Soup</a> - We haven't found a flavor we dislike from this line! It's a fantastic addition to the Campbells line! We have stocked up on these! These are a complete meal, especially with a grilled cheese!<br />
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<a href="https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/HX9903_21/sonicare-diamondclean-smart-9300-sonic-electric-toothbrush-with-app" target="_blank">Sonicare Toothbrush</a> - I have updated this since talking about last. But, I had to give this up last month and I could tell the difference of not using this... in a negative way. I was astounded at the plaque that comes off when I went back to this toothbrush. I will always recommend this now!<br />
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Thanks for a fantastic February! Here's hoping March is just as marvelous. What were some of your favorites?<br />
<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-90526388552711987472020-02-28T21:33:00.000-06:002020-04-02T10:54:50.195-06:00Follow Friday, February 28Hey everyone! Today is an exciting day for me! I love seeing people's Friday Follow list on Instagram. Now I posted my top 5 over on Instagram, but I'm sharing the top 10 here! I'm also sharing why I'm telling you to go follow these people too!<br />
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I may start making these a quarterly thing because I like following people on Instagram for periods of time. These are people have no idea that they are going on this list, but I promise they are all amazing people!!<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleyterk/" target="_blank">Ashley TerKeurst Hodges</a> - A Christian businesswoman! She is fantastic! Plus, it doesn't hurt she's married to my pastor's son! She gives great product reviews too! I also have learned a lot about oils because of her!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrgarypoppins/" target="_blank">Gary Poppins</a> - This is a dear fellow Disney lover! He literally goes to Disney World every day except the days it's closed which is rare! He posts a lot! He has a fantastic feed!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/acozylittlelady/" target="_blank">Courtney Pletcher</a> - Another Christian lady is up again! I love her reviews on Christian products and products in general! I really love her feed! Her stories are good too, but I mainly got to her feed!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/janellepaigebrandom/" target="_blank">Janelle Paige Bandom</a> - She's one of the few models I actually follow and I love following her! She has AMAZING products! She's so upbeat! I also love getting health ideas from her! She and I have talked about acne products even.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebakermama/" target="_blank">Maegan Brown</a> - I love thebakermama! She's so amazing! I have her book and I can not love recreating her boards! She's the best that I've ever seen! She does stuff that you can actually recreate!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilyjarlsson/" target="_blank">Lily Jarlsson</a> - She used to be a favorite Youtuber, but she took down her channel because people's comments were weighing on her. I love her vintage content and lifestyle. It's beauty.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvoilers/" target="_blank">RV Oilers</a> - These people take oil seriously! It's both of their jobs as they tour the United States in their RV! It's amazing to learn about the RV life and Oil life!! Plus, they are huge Christians!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/disneyfoodblog/" target="_blank">Disney Food Blog</a> - While this is a great website, their Instagram is even better! They give you instant news about Disney World! I have screenshotted so many things to try when we go back to Disney World.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/etst/" target="_blank">Kelle Hampton</a> - I have followed her for a long time! She loves holidays like I do! I love her family, her family with a Down Syndrome daughter. They have the best times on trips as well!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/targetbullseyespot/" target="_blank">Target Bulleyes</a> - This account is all about Target for the most part! They discover things in Target and show you what is available! It's one of my favorite accounts to follow to know what to look for when I go into Target! </li>
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Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-65626844901271418762020-02-26T18:58:00.000-06:002020-04-05T22:32:19.499-05:0012 Things To Do For Lent 2020Hey everyone! Happy Ash Wednesday! I hope you had a wonderful Mardi Gras. Ours was interesting and fun. We learned a lot because our kids asked a lot of questions!<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/259993008/lent-devotion-jesus-tree-family?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=jesus+tree+lent&ref=sr_gallery_2" target="_blank">Lent Devotion Jesus Tree</a> - This is a wonderful activity for the kids and making sure they feel involved and learn!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Eggs-12-Piece-Religious-Figurines/dp/1602003920/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=unmaskingthem-20&linkId=e9d450f918d660146ba47798b364e265" target="_blank">Resurrection Eggs</a> - I think we are going to make our own this year, but you can buy them!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.elizabethclareblog.com/lent-in-our-catholic-home/" target="_blank">Decorating for Lent</a> - Along with our Easter stuff (think bunnies and crosses), we are dedicating areas for Lent as well.<br /></li>
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I have enjoyed learning more about the Lent season and incorporating it with our family. How do you like to celebrate Lent?</div>
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<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-63337260929386757572020-02-24T17:30:00.000-06:002020-02-24T17:30:14.423-06:00Top 10 Songs Play at Our WeddingHey everyone! Wow, Lent is almost here and I took a week off from blogging and from ALL social media! But, I'm not over Valentine's Day yet. I love it when my husband joins me on the blogging journey and <a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2020/02/valentines-day-questions-for-my-husband.html" target="_blank">he was a welcomed guest on Valentine's Day</a>.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>So, today I thought I would share the top 10 wedding songs we had at our wedding. We actually had a family member who is a deejay be in charge of our wedding iPod. Yes, our wedding iPod so there were no surprise songs on this iPod filled with over 100 songs!<br />
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10. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTeUIJqJ8kw" target="_blank">Obsession - Hedley</a>; Vin has loved this song so much. He was literally quite obsessed with me, and he would tell you that himself. This was the song played in the background during his vows. He actually managed to sing part of the vows because he used part of this song. (Vin's Pick.)<br />
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9. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8QboAgL84" target="_blank">Thank God I Got Her - Jonny Diaz</a>; We are a couple and very unique together. So, when walking back down the aisle him sweeping me up to this song it was hilarious. He really wanted this song for this part of the wedding. (Vin's pick.)<br />
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8. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGkVTUjQ4dE" target="_blank">Don't Get Better Than That - LOCASH</a>; This was the song that was our entrance to the reception. Now, it was not our first dance, but it was our entrance. We were husband and wife together for the first time and no it didn't get better than that. (My pick.)<br />
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7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEkLU2AiJCs" target="_blank">Stripped - Shiny Toy Guns</a>; We were quite daring with this one. It holds special meaning for us. We actually used it as our last song at the end of all it. And trust me it worked! We have a few people can tell you that this song was everything in the last dance song. (Both picked.)<br />
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6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVVTZgwYwVo" target="_blank">Let It Go - Idina Menzel</a>; Vin was able to dance with all his girls to this one. I will never forget that first dance with him and Rain watching Frozen. We are thrilled with how this turned with him getting to dance with all of his girls. (Vin's pick.)<br />
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5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxplJ5Z1U3s" target="_blank">Sorority Girl - Luke Bryan</a>; I wasn't going for a traditional tossing the bouquet song. Nope, not at all. Especially my sorority pin was on the ribbon around those flowers. It was amazing! And long after the bouquet was caught we are all dancing and singing to this song. (My pick)<br />
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4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3NorLtJjy4" target="_blank">Enchanted - Owl City</a>; We actually had a unique version of this which is linked here. If you knew us in college you know that Vin was a lot like Sheldon and had a spot. We were totally Shenny back then. Too nerdy and too beauty according to him. For the record, this song played while he down the aisle to the front. (Vin's pick)<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiAsbfwfCxk" target="_blank">Love - Nancy Adams</a>; We fought if this should be on the list or another song that was played at our wedding but this Disney song won out. We were kids falling for each other at 11 and 13 when meeting at Disney World. And kept bumping into each other through life.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pSUbrq84aE" target="_blank">Rock Me - One Direction</a>; We will never grow up. We may grow old, but growing up will never be us. And this song, while we danced like we were 10 years younger, proved just that at our wedding. (Vin's pick.)<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDrflxhW7nE" target="_blank">Never Stop (Wedding Version) - Safetysuit</a>; This has been Vin's song for me since January 1, 2014. When he proposed on the baseball song this was the song that was playing and our first dance as husband and wife this was the song that guided us. It's actually above our bed. Because it's true we still get each other's heart racing. Especially when we look back at our history and then look at each other. (Both picked.)<br />
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This is only a tenth of the songs played at our wedding. We would love to see what your wedding songs were! We still love listening to the 100 songs we had picked out for our day. </div>
Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-38901465187692104112020-02-14T15:45:00.000-06:002020-02-16T15:47:16.730-06:00Valentine's Day Questions for my HusbandHey everyone! Happy Valentine's Day! I'm here with my husband today and he is going to be answering the questions! I usually do surveys but I found these questions and it said to ask them to your Valentine. So here we go!<br />
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And if you feel like you have seen these questions before in a way... <a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2018/02/valentines-day-2018.html" target="_blank">You have back in 2018</a>! I did fix these questions for Vin!<br />
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<b>1. What is your favorite Valentine's Day treat?</b><br />
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I actually enjoy getting the box of chocolates. I also enjoy getting cupcakes and suckers! Suckers were a favorite of a child to get.<br />
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<b>2. Sweethearts or chocolate-covered strawberries?</b><br />
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Sweethearts! I love the conversation hearts<br />
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<b>3. What was your favorite Valentine's day memory?</b><br />
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My favorite Valentine's time memory was the last Valentine's Day spent with both my grandparents. Grandpa bought her flowers and had them with a balloon for her. She served us chocolate pancakes. She made me help her press the roses later. I always loved the poem he would come up for her card every year. I have continued this tradition with Hunter. Grandma always made me help in making handmade Valentines with paper doilies. It didn't matter how old I was, I'd sitting there with a glue stick. My grandpa would take her dancing that night no matter what. The last time we celebrated Valentine's Day together will always be my favorite. They were both over the moon in love.<br />
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<b>4. What movie would you rather watch on Valentine’s Day: Pretty Woman or You’ve Got Mail?</b><br />
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You've Got Mail!<br />
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<b>5. What celeb would you not mind having as your Valentine?</b><br />
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Taylor Swift or Emma Watson<br />
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<b>6. What would you do on your perfect Valentine’s date?</b><br />
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Baseball, good food, and gift-giving<br />
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<b>7. Red or pink lips on your wife on Valentine's Day?</b><br />
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Red! I'm telling you I have a thing for blondes with red lips.<br />
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For me, it's blue jeans and layered shirts.<br />
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Both. I happened to enjoy both. Or as Hunter and I like to say to each other-- Semihomemade!<br />
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Down, while the internet sees her with her down all the time. I rarely see it down. I love it! But, honestly, however, she wants to wear it.<br />
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<i>Feel free to answer these yourself over on your blog! Or get your loved one to answer it!</i>Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-22134053548436872942020-02-12T22:15:00.000-06:002020-02-13T22:16:20.877-06:0012 Product Health KitHey everyone! How are you feeling? Me? I'm a little grumpy because a coworker came to work with a fever! I do not care if it was low grade, it is still a fever and I live next door to micro-preemies! So, today's blog is much needed!<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.grove.co/catalog/product/mrs-meyers-hand-soap?v=1340" target="_blank">Mrs.Meyer's Hand Soap</a> - I stress to my kids (and so does their Lala) to wash their hands with soap! Yes, hand sanitizer works in a pinch, but you need to properly wash your hands with soap. This is our favorite that we keep in the most used restrooms of our home.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/thieves-essential-oil-blend?al=thieves" target="_blank">Young Living Thieves Essential Oil Blend</a> - I've been diffusing this at work since December. While I love blending essential oils to make nice recipes for certain smells, making sure I don't get sick is a high priority of mine at work! I'm also using the rest of my doTerra On-Guard. We have also been looking at Rocky Mountain Essential Oils as well.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/lysol-laundry-sanitizer-free-38-clear-41-oz/-/A-75663965" target="_blank">Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Free & Clear</a> - I haven't made the jump from regular detergents just yet to essential oil blends detergent. I like to use the Lysol Laundry Sanitizer when the children have gone to the homeschool group or been where other children go like the library. Also, like today my clothes were immediately washed in this as soon as I got home!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aromatherapy-Essential-Diffuser-Necklace-Jewelry/dp/B01IDQ870M/ref=pd_sbs_197_t_2/146-3928621-9390462?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01IDQ870M&pd_rd_r=01f347ad-6c14-42e0-b00c-c4471760cdfb&pd_rd_w=pvP5A&pd_rd_wg=RSB5v&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=ZXVCFEGFG19G0Q2KC88N&psc=1&refRID=ZXVCFEGFG19G0Q2KC88N" target="_blank">Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace</a> - I bought this two years ago and I love it. I know when people start getting germy around me I bring this out. I also wear it when I have to go to our neighborhood elementary school to Adopt a School with our city's chamber of commerce. I love that you just have to put a few drops of the essential oil you would like, in this case, I put thieves on the felt pad put the felt pad in the locket and it works wonderfully. I also really like wearing this at Disney World!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jiffyshirts.com/bellacanvas-3001C.html?ac=Rust" target="_blank">Bella+Canvas Unisex Jersey Tshirt</a> - Now, this one is a little tricky. When I first get home when I have been around someone who is sick I take off my clothes in a place that is really close to the laundry room or close to a garbage bag. I then take a shower and really soap up to get the germs off. I put on this insanely soft t-shirt when I get home! Bella+Canvas are an amazing brand! I have never felt a softer t-shirt and I love comfort color until now. I love that they go all the way to 4x and fit beautiful on everyone!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/emergen-c-immune-with-vitamin-d-gummies-super-orange-45ct/-/A-52411047?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000059298204&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2B0060H00000moYltQAE-EMC-AlwaysOnSearch-March-2019-Flight&adgroup=PLA_Emergen-C&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9012589&gclid=CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qBz5yy7c7j7oporS87PADKPAimkxuICXnnKvjpCPvL8F5hG6CGGT1fxoC6zgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Emergen-C Immune+ with Vitamin D Gummies</a> - I like to kick start my immunity with Vitamin C. I eat a ton of oranges anyways, but I still take these so that I develop a stronger immunity. I like this brand because it is known to have really good immunity products.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sambucus-Elderberry-Supplements-Vegetarian-Packaging/dp/B00MJ7VL1O" target="_blank">Nature's Way Sambucus Elderberry Gummies</a> - Many people have just now caught onto the elderberry wonder. I caught onto it several years ago! It tastes great and I really enjoy them! I also want to say to take these with something to eat. I don't know what it is, but it is not fun to not take these without food. But, seriously my kids love them.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/smartwater-Sport-Cap-700mL-Pack/dp/B07B6L3JBK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?fpw=pantry&keywords=smartwater&qid=1581652780&s=pantry&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1RzI3WUo5RFlQUzEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2ODEwNzYzUkFEWFJNRjlRUE8yJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5OTI5MjgzSjJKMDEzUEJXOVNOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" target="_blank">smart Water</a> - Again, the brand itself is not important I'm just showing you what I do. I love Smart Water actually. I do better with it than I do Dasani Water even. Water really helps immunity and thankfully I have started drinking more water again finally! I still haven't gotten up to the 64oz that I would like to, but I am getting there.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/olly-women-s-multivitamin-gummies-berry-130ct/-/A-75455921?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Health%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Health&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9012584&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247077&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB4YjNQ7LTBuiXK3m6lJ79JBhSO0aHTRtaAJS-G42w19CNCgm_LKqihoC_PIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Olly Women's Multivitamin Gummies</a> - These are everyday gummies for me but they help support my immunity too! You have to have proper nutrition in order for your body to really fight all the infections coming at it. Not too long ago I was still taking a Flintstone vitamin for kids, but I have finally made the swap to a Woman's gummy.<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/olly-energy-daily-dietary-supplement-gummies-tropical-passion-60ct/-/A-51077727" target="_blank">Olly Energy Daily Dietary Supplement Gummies</a> - I have been diagnosed with severe low B12. It can get to the point where putting my feet down first thing in the morning is excruciating pain radiating in the heels of my feet, my legs can feel like they have restless leg syndrome, and I'm exhausted. If you have felt like this get your doctor to check your B12. I feel like a new person when I take my B12. Oh, and the reason it's on this list? B vitamins help support your immunity!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/kleenex-antiviral-facial-tissue-kills-99-9-of-cold-38-flu-viruses-60ct/-/A-14758869" target="_blank">Kleenex Antiviral Facial Tissue - Kills 99.9% of Cold & Flu Viruses</a> - Yes! Kleenex can kill viruses! The catch? The person with sickness has to actually use them instead of just using their jacket, arm, or shirt. (Is that a pet peeve for anyone else?) I still like the cool touch ones from Kleenex that I keep in my office at home, but office at work? Oh, it's these!<br /><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/vicks-filter-free-cool-mist-humidifier/-/A-14898259?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Health%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Health&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9012589&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247077&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB7gAP10yTpbXqBYKy1QAXKzvOaM5vFx6ZG1cXczb7SHcQ5UB0_l0_xoCbEsQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Vicks Filter-Free Cool Mist Humidifier</a> - I do not use this at work. I use this at home to help with winter congestion. It helps us all! We just keep it cleaned each morning to prevent mineral and bacteria build-up. </li>
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<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-83078068654609127152020-02-10T20:47:00.001-06:002020-02-10T20:47:09.635-06:00Why I BlogHey everyone! I have had an interesting day, to say the least. It has rained in Alabama, and tomorrow we are getting on the ark. That's just a little joke because we have had some serious rain and so many towns and cities are flooding. And it hasn't stopped raining at all today except for maybe an hour to an hour and a half.<br />
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Why do I blog? Why do I take time out of my day to share things with you?<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Blogging isn't to me what it is for everyone else. Some see it as a diary and some see it as a paycheck. I see it in many different ways. I see it as learning more about myself, sharing what I've learned and loved, gathering information on certain topics, and creating.<br />
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When I first sat down and created this blog it was all favorites and subscriptions that I had. It is pretty funny looking back at my post written since I was just a few years out of college with a pretty naive sense of mind. I was all for thinking flocks of people would find my blog and just love on it. I took a step back on subscriptions by far now, but you can still find favorites.<br />
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Learning about myself through my blog has been interesting. One of the biggest things I've learned was that I was terrible about giving myself grace about getting something done. I would have rathered thrown together about six sentences and slapped a graphic on there rather than spend time with my family (which is what I wanted to do.) I can look through the old posts and see that my heart wasn't in it or that I rushed through just to say that I had it done.<br />
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Sharing things that I've learned is a new lesson as well. I realize that maybe another blogger can share about her gloomy day just as well as me. But, we may present it differently. One of my favorite memes/quotes that float around in crafting groups talks about how when you go down the bread aisle there are all these loaves of bread. And there are about 3-5 companies selling you the same thing! What makes you pick loaf bread you are buying? Ingredients? Price? Packaging? What to remember is that someone may have the same subject but you can bring it in a different way than them.<br />
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Sharing what I've learned to love is so easy for me. I could talk your ears off about things that I love in this world. The Lord God has been so abundant with my blessings in this life on earth. I do hope that I show the things I love in good lighting and such. I want to really showcase what has helped me in this or at least things that I've enjoyed.<br />
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Gathering information on certain topics is still somewhat new on my blog. I know that I gather information for favorites and things like that but I'm learning to talk about more than just products. I like to talk about experiences and different events. I love to learn so gathering information is so much fun for me. Part of the next part is creating a way to showcase that information to you so that you can enjoy my posts!<br />
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As mentioned above the creating aspect is what I love to do the most. I love listing and making graphics. And that's a huge part of my blogging ways! I make a list for almost every single post, especially as of October! Even this post had a list! I find that blogging is a huge creative outlet for me. It helps me create in ways that I've never thought about before and it holds me accountable to be creative on a weekly basis!<br />
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Who are some of your favorite bloggers and why?Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-78447882538353470722020-02-07T09:01:00.000-06:002020-02-13T17:10:25.782-06:00Valetine's Spa Hey everyone! Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Actually, it's in a week's time! I'm so excited because this year we are serving others this Valentine's Day. Sometimes we serve others too much that we forget about ourselves. I, personally, feel better when I have some time to myself to really just think over everything and having products that make me feel good.<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/bath/bubble-bars/the-comforter/9999902468.html" target="_blank">The Comforter </a>- Probably one of my favorites from Lush to date! It feels luxurious even in the bar state. But break off a piece and run it under running water? Fairytale bubbles swarm you and surround you with a cozy black currant smell. It feels like a blanket of pink bubbles is embracing you! It lives up to the hype!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/bath/bath-bombs/love-locket-/9999960020.html" target="_blank">Love Locket </a> -This bath bomb is amazing with the different layers to it. There are fun and exciting things inside the locket and the locket itself is an explosion of fun! Dazzling colors and beautiful smells will delight your bath!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/bath/bath-oils/polyamorous/9999907857.html" target="_blank">Polyamorous</a> - This product makes me grin so much! It is a solid bath oil. This means when you drop it into your bath water and it will melt and sooth your skin when you sink into the bath. Orange, violet, and sandalwood smell invite themselves into your world to take you into another world.<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/hair/shampoo/i-love-juicy/9999902007.html" target="_blank">I Love Juicy</a> - You have to show some love to your hair with or without a bath and this product is my go-to for a good cleansing shampoo! So lots of love for your locks!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/shower/shower-gels-jellies/prince-charming/9999960026.html" target="_blank">Prince Charming</a> - If soap isn't your jam then go for a gel! I love Lush's shower gels! This one is amazing! I love the sweet grapefruit smell while in the shower. I love that it just makes my skin squeak from being so clean. I can also tell how much it brightens up my skin!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/shower/body-scrubs/aurora-borealis/9999908732.html" target="_blank">Aurora Borealis</a> - I have had such a horrible time with dry skin this winter. But, this kicked it all off my skin! Especially my legs! It was a life-changer. My only complaint was that it didn't last me long trying to get all my dead skin off! It still an amazing scrub!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/body/massage-bars/naked-attraction/9999960021.html" target="_blank">Naked Attraction</a> - While my husband loves this smell. I prefer something more woodsy. I love how moisturizing it is though! It's so indulgent for the skin especially after using Aurora Borealis! (What would I use instead of this? <a href="https://www.lushusa.com/body/massage-bars/soft-coeur/9999902132.html" target="_blank">Soft Coeur</a>)<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/face/lip-scrubs-and-balms/bubblegum/9999903056.html" target="_blank">Bubblegum Lip Scrub</a> - I adore this product. I love scrubbing my lips with this scrumptious lip scrub. I love licking it off and smoothing a good lip balm over my lips afterward. They have different flavors too!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/face/masks/cupcake/9999906095.html" target="_blank">Cupcake</a> - This is still one of my favorites! I love having something called Cupcake on my face especially when it's decadent and rich feeling just on my face! However, this one you can't eat! It does help my oily face a lot!<br />
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I hope you like this Valentine's Spa that turned into a Lush Valentine Spa! We loved using these products for our couple's night together! We wanted to try out some old favorites and some of the newer products between me and my husband!Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-33138758440654730092020-02-05T20:54:00.000-06:002020-02-22T20:11:15.987-06:00February Fun ListHey everyone! Today I'm sharing February Fun List. I'm all about seasonal living and celebrating! These are some things to do in February!<br />
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I never even knew Brandy, but I see the wonderful effect she had on people because they still miss her tremendously. They keep her memory alive so well. So well, that I wish I had known her! This blog post is dedicated to her because there will be lots of hearts! And, a perfect challenge from February with her in mind! </div>
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<li>Go or watch ice skating - If it is an Olympic year then this will be easy. If you live somewhere near an ice skating arena this will be easy. And if you have the internet this will be easy. I love watching ice skating. It really is art at it's finest.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Do a cardio exercise three times a week - First off, you've got to find something cardio that you love! And why do cardio more in February? It's American Heart Association Awareness! Get that blood pumping this month!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Handmake valentines - Sure, paw patrol ones are fun to write your name on for your classmates, but making Valentines for the teacher with a doily and glitter is amazing! Oh, and construction paper and glue need to be involved too!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Make and/or eat heart-shaped food - This can be a heart-shaped pizza you make! Or it can be a heart-shaped pizza you buy! It could be doughnuts bought or it could be bacon folded and cooked to look like a heart. (This might be another reason to add in some cardio this month!)<br /><br /></li>
<li>Look for hearts in nature - Here it is! The Brandy challenge! Find heart-shaped things in nature. Rocks, branches, ice patches, or mushrooms budding out the ground! Take pictures of them and remember that someone is smiling down on you!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Write a love note to someone - If you have a significant other that's great, let them know how much you love them. If you don't turn to your family and let them know how much they mean to you. Turn to a friend that's had your back in all your needs. The barista that makes that perfect latte for you? Don't confess dying love for her (unless you do love her) but let her know that she brightens your day!<br /></li>
<li>Watch or read a love story - This is the easiest one! Disney movies, Hallmark movies, Romantic comedies... Just watch a love story! Read one too and I'm not even going to name good ones there because we all are different when it comes to love stories.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Wear pink and red - I wear as much pink and red that I can this month! It's so much to even pair the two of them together! Light pink with a true red is gorgeous!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PVX7-MJBRs" target="_blank">A Ballerina's Tale</a> - It's Black History month and I enjoy this story! It's beautiful! It's a strong woman in a world of uncertainty! I love it as does my dancing daughter who loves to fight for her friends' dreams as well as her own.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Buy new dental floss - I was informed when making this that this wasn't fun. I, however, disagree! But, <a href="https://cocofloss.com/" target="_blank">Coco Floss</a> is changing that! This is not a sponsored post by them. I saw their ad and was intrigued! It's amazing! </li>
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In case you've missed them, here are previous month's Fun Lists:<br />
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Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-74872767575412350342020-02-03T15:51:00.000-06:002020-02-04T22:50:38.035-06:00January 2020 Monthly FavoritesHey everyone! Wow, it's February! Say what? Were we not just opening presents and wondering what the new year would bring? It's been a roller coaster already with losing strong role models in our lives. I hope you all had a wonderful Candlemas, Groundhog's Day, and Super Bowl Sunday! What a wonderful day of celebrating! Plus, it was my church's birthday!<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Makeup-Brush-Cleaner-Dryer/dp/B074TW2HDP?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_5" target="_blank">Selene Makeup Brush Cleaner & Dryer Machine</a> - So this product has changed my life! My brushes that were crusted with makeup (yes I know gross) are now clean! They look brand new. This is better than anything Sigma has come up with! This dries my brushes in seconds! Like my brushes were ready to use again in the next 30 minutes and hour. And used to I would have to wait for a weekend where I had nowhere to go that weekend. Not anymore!<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23563687-smoky-mountain-dreams" target="_blank">Smoky Mountain Dreams by Leta Blake</a> - If you love male/male romance and Dollywood this is for you! Oh, how I adored this first book of the year! It was perfect to start the year off with since it has a park based on Dollywood and takes place in Tennessee. It was a wonderful heart-tugging read! My only complaint is I want to know what is the dang present at the end!<br />
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<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090418/" target="_blank">Designing Women</a> - I grew up on this show with my mother, but I don't remember it so well. I didn't watch the reruns of this show like I did the Golden Girls back when they were on Lifetime. I recently acquired all seasons of Designing Women and I have immensely enjoyed watching this series. It has made me laugh and made me think. I like watching older shows that were ahead of their time!<br />
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The Dopey Challenge - Check out my picture post from that weekend: <a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2020/01/2020-disney-world-marathon-weekend.html" target="_blank">2020 DISNEY WORLD MARATHON WEEKEND RECAP IN PICTURES</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/farm-scene-cardigan-elizabethan-blue-tractor/sty-y0808-blu?cat=c1_s15_sh1913" target="_blank">Farm Scene Cardigan - Elizabethan Blue Tractor</a> - Seeing my little chunk in this Mr. Roger-like sweater melts my heart. He wears it when we go out. He is on the chunkier side so he wears a size up, not a bad for a preemie, right? He has cute little moo-moo socks to go with it too! I'll link them too! <a href="https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/slipper-socks-eden-green-ivory/sty-c0537-jad?cat=c1_s15_sh1913" target="_blank">Slipper Socks - Eden Green/Ivory</a><br />
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So thanks to my darling husband, when I was telling him about my favorites he ruined on of my songs from Mary Poppins Returns soundtrack. He said the song A Cover is Not Book is a very sexual song. And my mistake was asking him how...<br />
List of sexual innuendos in this song:<br />
"Under the covers, one discovers that a king may be a crook"<br />
"Her trunk up top was barren. Well, her roots were lush and green"<br />
"So in Spring when Mr. Hick'ry saw her blossoms blooming there, he took root despite her bark and now there's seedlings everywhere."(that's what happens when ya don't use protection, lovelies)<br />
"Where she only wore a smile plus two feathers and a leaf"<br />
"Isn't that one a bit long" "Well, the quicker you're into it, the quicker you're out of it"<br />
"So they sang and they laughed for the king had found a friend and they ran onto a rainbow for the story's perfect end"<br />
"All that really counts and matters is the special stuff inside"<br />
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So now you know what it is like being his wife, and that song is ruined for me.Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-46735247985496719432020-01-31T09:01:00.000-06:002020-02-22T21:38:39.300-06:00You Asked, I AnsweredHey everyone! I hope you have had a lovely January and a lovely week. I have had a very tiring week. It was a week that I did enjoy, but at the end of this week, I'm so exhausted. Today I'm bringing you a similar post to one that I did at the start of my blog almost 7 years ago. Back then it was called <a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2013/12/what-about-me-my-friends-want-to-know.html" target="_blank">What My Friends Want to Know</a> and the structure is the same.<br />
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<b>What are my top 20 favorite websites? Why?</b><br />
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1. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>; I love Instagram for many reasons. I have met and connected with many people there! I love showing my progress on there and posting stories so others can get to know me.<br />
2. <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>; Again with the creativity, but with this comes knowledge! I adore it!<br />
3. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; If you can't find it on Amazon then you might be screwed. I love them for their innovative ways! Plus their machines have totally invaded my house!<br />
4. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>; If you are an avid reader and like to keep track of what books you have read then this website is for you. It does have some of the same features as Facebook; likes, comments, and friends. But you keep track of the books you are reading, have read, and want to read!<br />
5. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/" target="_blank">Blogger</a>; Of course, I have to love this otherwise I wouldn't be here. I love that it's not all about making money here like I think it is on other platforms. I know that you can, but it is not what I am here for at all.<br />
6. <a href="https://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a> - I love Target pick up and the Target Dollar Spot. Oh and the Target debit card! Oh, and the fact that they have Magnolia things. And, they have a great selection of books. Okay, fine I just love Target everything!<br />
7. <a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a> - To me, they have the best quality of furniture ever! And after seeing their stuff for dorm usage and how well it holds up I highly recommend it! I like this website because you can find out all kinds of information on how to make sure this is the right furniture for your home!<br />
8. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/" target="_blank">Patreon</a> - I have a subscription for a book club and a podcast. I am helping out people I truly believe in!<br />
9. <a href="https://www.liketoknowit.com/" target="_blank">Like To Know It</a> - I love this fashion website! I miss the feature on Instagram where liking a certain photo got you all the information, but I still love this website!<br />
10. <a href="https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/" target="_blank">Church of the Highlands</a> - I love our church! It's amazing! There are so many things on the church's website! Plus, watch church online!<br />
11. <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r" target="_blank">Google Calendar</a> - I know most people use iCal, but I prefer Google Calendar because of the ease of sharing and the multi-platforms it can be used on and synced up with.<br />
12. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a> - I don't use this as much as the other ones on this list, but I do love what I still use it for! Helping small businesses!<br />
13. <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Disney World</a> - I love visiting the website to the place that I love most on this earth! I love living through it sometimes when I miss Disney World. Looking at the menus and seeing what is coming!<br />
14. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">Youtube</a> - Oh my love for Youtube! Recipes, DIYs, Trip Vlogs, Fandom videos, fitness, etc. My list grows by the day for what I can discover on Youtube!<br />
15. <a href="https://www.picmonkey.com/home" target="_blank">PicMonkey</a> - All of my graphics, all of my flyers, all of my creative things on the internet usually go through PicMonkey before being posted.<br />
16. <a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/" target="_blank">Spotify</a> - I use to wonder why people love Spotify so much, but now that I'm paying for it and using it more. I understand. I have the reason! YOU CAN SEARCH PLAYLIST! PREMADE PLAYLIST! Yes, like iTunes used to have!!! My heart sang with joy on that discovery!<br />
17. <a href="https://shop.paperandglam.com/" target="_blank">Paper & Glam</a> - The only person who could rival me on seasonal living, she also has communities that I'm apart of in; God & Glam, Glam Planning, Seasonal Living, and Book Club! I adore all of her communities!<br />
18. <a href="https://www.fanfiction.net/" target="_blank">FanFiction.Net</a> - I love this website! I have loved fanfiction since I was about 10 years old. I can spend hours, and even days if I'm allowed reading fanfiction. And I can real all kinds about different fandoms, bands, and everything in-between!<br />
19. <a href="https://www.popsugar.com/" target="_blank">Popsugar</a> - I can get lost in the world of articles. I used to be subscribed to even more magazines than I am now. This is the perfect website for me.<br />
20. <a href="https://thehappinessplanner.com/" target="_blank">The Happiness Planner</a> - I'm always intrigued by anything on this website has on their site. I was introduced through their app The Happiness Planner. It really helps you focus on health inside and out. But, mostly on the inside with your brain. I love it. I have upgraded to the pro app too. I really enjoy it.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/" target="_blank">Chickfila</a> - It's the Lord's chicken! I actually started requesting it so often for breakfast because it wouldn't mess up my stomach in the mornings. I was grateful and honestly, now, I think my stomach is just so used to it.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.tacocasa.com/" target="_blank">Taco Casa</a> - If you don't live in Tuscaloosa, sorry you don't have one of these glorious places! Here in Tuscaloosa, it's our version of a Taco Bell with more Texmex theme in the food! It's delicious!<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.zaxbys.com/" target="_blank">Zaxbys</a> - I really enjoy the variety from Zaxby's menu! It's delicious to me! I like to mix it up all the time. And can we just make the birthday shake a staple?<br />
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4. <a href="https://arbys.com/" target="_blank">Arby's</a> - Again with the variety on the menu! I like to swap up what I get here too! Right now I'm loving the buffalo chicken slider! Oh, it's delicious!<br />
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5. <a href="https://miloshamburgers.com/" target="_blank">Milo's</a> - Sorry folks not in Alabama! This one is amazing. Delicious sauce on a hamburger, seasoned fries, chicken tenders that are actually tender, and PEANUT BUTTER SHAKES! Oh, and incredible apple pies!<br />
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Some people are wondering where Dreamland is but do not fret friends, Dreamland is not a fast-food establishment.<br />
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<b>What are my top 5 must-haves in my purse? Why?</b><br />
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<li>Nose Saline/Cotton Balls - I am prone to getting nosebleeds so I highly rely on nose saline and cotton balls to stop nose bleeds in their tracks.</li>
<li>Walking Pharmacy - These are all of my over the counter drugs that I keep with me for any ailments. Maybe soon I'll do what's in that.</li>
<li>Wallet - This one is pretty self-explanatory! </li>
<li>Hand Sanitizer - Spread Jesus not germs! </li>
<li>Phone Charger - Because this is a lifesaver! </li>
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<li>The Bible - Why start anywhere else, but the Lord's own words?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/" target="_blank">Annie F. Downs</a> - I think I have talked about before that if you are going to preach to me that I need you to be real with me that you still struggle. That you weren't just saved and life became sunshine and roses and you do everything through Christ. Be real with me! And Annie does! </li>
<li><a href="https://shereadstruth.com/" target="_blank">She Reads Truth</a> - They have some really lovely products to help along walks of faith.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/" target="_blank">The Church of the Highlands</a> - This is my church and if you can't turn to your church for resources then why is it your church? </li>
<li><a href="https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/" target="_blank">The Bible App</a> - I love the different challenges, devotionals, and features of this app to help me with my walk of faith!</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/" target="_blank">Popsugar Fitness</a></li>
<li>Yoga</li>
<li>Walking</li>
<li><a href="https://www.onepeloton.com/bike" target="_blank">Peloton Bike</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://apopofjess.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Pop of Jess</a> - This is my best friend ever! She writes mostly about books and pretty much whatever else I can talk her into writing about these days. I love how she is so down to earth. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.southerncurlsandpearls.com/" target="_blank">Southern Curls and Pearls</a> - Like most people I love her fashion sense. I love how elegant she can make these look. She pairs things up that I wouldn't pair up on my own. I also love her tips and tricks. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.janellepaigebrandom.com/" target="_blank">Janelle Paige Brandon</a> - If I could only follow one person for fitness and health, it would be Janelle! She is so nice! She and I have talked about acne a few times. She is so real with her audience and I love that. I love it when fitness people are real with their audience. Janelle has talked about Doritos and eating at McDonald's! </li>
<li><a href="https://www.emilyley.com/blogs/emily-ley" target="_blank">Emily Ley's Blog</a> - There is a lot to discover on Emily Ley's blog. I've discovered quite a few people and different things with her blog!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/" target="_blank">The Disney Food Blog</a> - I love to torture myself into thinking that I would love to move to Florida, even though I hate humidity. No, in reality, I love discovering what is new at Disney World every day, and they are the ones that find it. </li>
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Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-49829955461260844452020-01-29T21:16:00.000-06:002020-01-29T21:16:00.226-06:00How to Make a Welcome Bag for Your First Time GuestHey everyone! I'm glad you are here! I love guests. Okay, so I may groan sometimes when my doorbell rings, but that's usually late at night or like way too early in the morning. But, I really try to make all guests feel welcome. And since there are teenagers in the house there are lots of first-time guests now. Which is why I have made Welcome Bags!<br />
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Ah, yes there are the college kids coming in the door now. Who knows they may be bringing in some new friends. But, I'm now prepared for meeting Bigs from their sororities, or dorm mates. I have learned over the years to be more hospitable with my house, and it took a lot for that to happen. This is just a simple way to greet each person in our home and make them feel welcome. Plus, it helps them remember us either has the way overfriendly family, or the family that gave them something they didn't realize they needed to keep in their car or bag.<br />
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Here are the small things that go inside a paper bag that I have our little ones decorate for everyone.<br />
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<li>Start with your basic paper bags. I get mine from Amazon. I like to use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BagDream-7x4-5x13-75-Inches-100Pcs-Recycled/dp/B06XQ1W7NL/ref=pd_sbs_328_4/146-3928621-9390462?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06XQ1W7NL&pd_rd_r=1e97e388-0d3a-492e-8b61-1be687ea87ad&pd_rd_w=EC89D&pd_rd_wg=lY7l5&pf_rd_p=bdd201df-734f-454e-883c-73b0d8ccd4c3&pf_rd_r=ABCKWE0WMJ1D0F4XHJPY&psc=1&refRID=ABCKWE0WMJ1D0F4XHJPY" target="_blank">white bags</a> since we use them for crafting also in our homeschooling.</li>
<li>We add a small tiny welcome note and include the verse above from 1 Peter. We like to spread the light of Christ. We like to think that we are also spreading the message that we are a very accepting family. No matter what race, orientation, religion that you are, you're welcome in our home! </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Lip-Naturals-Mini-Balm/dp/B07NVWHPM6/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=chapstick+spf+bulk&qid=1579975524&s=hpc&sr=1-19" target="_blank">Lip Balm with SPF</a> - I like to get some chapstick with SPF in it since most people forget about getting that in a chapstick. If I see some lip balm where I'm shopping that is cheaper or of better value, I'll pick it up.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/PURELL-Advanced-Hand-Sanitizer-Refreshing/dp/B07PDT9H7K/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3ELZVW86G1GFU&keywords=hand%2Bsanitizer%2Btravel%2Bsize%2Bbulk&qid=1579975670&sprefix=Hand%2Bsantizer%2Btr%2Chpc%2C713&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTE1ZMkNVTjBBWTRNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzM4NzA1MTM3NlZJVjE3SFowTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTcwNDg2MjY1VVRFT0ZSNDlPTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1" target="_blank">Hand sanitizer </a>- I like to get a known brand for this. I want something that I know is going to kill germs. I do like to get Purell for this since even hospitals use this brand.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Annies-Homegrown-Snacks-Favorites-Variety/dp/B07KK465N9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=crackers+annies&qid=1579976001&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Crackers, Cookies</a> & <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Expect-Annies-Organic-Fruit-Variety/dp/B07KG7G6BY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=gummies+annies&qid=1579976128&sr=8-3" target="_blank">Gummies </a>- I like to do Annie's snacks since you never what allergies anyone has. So, far this has been a huge hit! </li>
<li>Single-Use Drink Mix - There are multiple varieties for this. We have been using <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Aid-Singles-Grape-Soft-Drink/dp/B004LZJ16Y/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=kool+aid+packets+singles+to+go&qid=1579991076&sr=8-8" target="_blank">Kool-Aid</a> for our welcome bags. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nestle-Waters-America-101264-Purified/dp/B000VXWJR8/ref=pd_sbs_325_t_2/146-3928621-9390462?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000VXWJR8&pd_rd_r=7aa81b36-f77d-4d07-9b58-6bcd6f9f13db&pd_rd_w=DGPyS&pd_rd_wg=VGiVh&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=PE080J15BEA7YYXBZYYJ&psc=1&refRID=PE080J15BEA7YYXBZYYJ" target="_blank">Bottle Water </a>- I like giving them water and a packet of flavoring because then they have the option of water or not. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Staples-Bound-Memo-Books-Pack/dp/B072MFZ2WV/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=notepads&qid=1579992143&sr=8-7" target="_blank">Notepad</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Pen-Retractable-Ballpoint-18-Count/dp/B00M382RJO/ref=sr_1_28?keywords=pens&qid=1579992065&sr=8-28" target="_blank">Pen</a> - I know this one is kind of dorky. But, I like to give this out. Sometimes, the people that come into our house have strong emotions. I find that writing things down can help. Making lists can help. And sometimes having paper in your car is just handy.</li>
<li>$5 Gift Card to Chickfila - We love Chickfila in our house and we like gifts that keep on giving! </li>
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We are working on a welcome to the neighborhood basket. So, come back in the future for that blog post. </div>
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<br />Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-85729758701226610732020-01-27T18:16:00.000-06:002020-01-31T19:32:53.840-06:00Simple Abundance: New Edition 2020Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to have you here today. I'm cozied up right now enjoying the night with a good book and my journal. It's been a day and I'm just wanting to just chill and relax. I wind down at night pretty easy now with my nighttime routine that is still in the works. Part of that routine is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Abundance-Days-Balanced-Joyful/dp/1538731738/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank">Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach</a><br />
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May reading <i>Simple Abundance</i> remain a comforting conversation with a good friend who's grateful that our paths have crossed. - Sarah Ban Breathnach</blockquote>
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<a name='more'></a>When I first heard of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Abundance-Days-Balanced-Joyful/dp/1538731738/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank">Simple Abundance </a>I was young, but I've always had a rather kind of old soul. I was a freshly graduated college girl who had started the art of watching Youtube for a past time. And I fell in love with who is now called Pretty Neat Living. She was the one who originally introduced me to Simple Abundance. It was her video called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uvZsUgl0q8" target="_blank">Organizing Your Time: Reading & Journaling</a> and it was there I was introduced. And more about Pretty Neat Living in the future-- because it's coming for me!<br />
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Most women in the 90s were introduced to this book because of Oprah. Can you imagine having a book that inspires Oprah to do something different in her life and then she suggests it? This was even before Oprah's book club! This is the effect that it had a very inspiring woman.<br />
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This is a book that's only had three editions: the original, 10 year anniversary, and the latest edition that came out in November 2019. I love how she addresses in the latest edition that millennials, like myself, were wanting her to update it for us without getting rid of the journey she has led so many women down. And, she has done so for us now! I know that's always been a rather struggle for me with the edition I had. I have the original one that I was gifted in 2014 from my now husband and daughter as a Valentine's gift. I finally decided to read it in 2016 to read with a group. I was so proud to have it in my hands I didn't care that it was outdated for me. Back then I was no longer intimated by it because I was reading it with my best friend!<br />
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I was so excited the day in either September or October 2019 when she announced that an updated book was coming!<br />
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Why do I love this book so much? It's inspirational without being too business-like. Most books geared to helping you find yourself have you doing things so outside your comfort zone you never do them. This book isn't like that, at all! This book has something for everyone with 365 essays on finding the authentic self that is inside you, and learning how to stay true to that authentic self. With the new edition, she does talk about how much we put ourselves into a virtual world. She wants us to learn how to live off the internet as well.<br />
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Another reason I love this book so much is that it's seasonal! Yes, you read that right. This book has monthly activities to do so that you can enjoy monthly things. They are called Joyful Simplicities in the book and most are pretty simple and pretty cheap to do. I've enjoyed a lot of them in the years I've had the book.<br />
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This book talks about tools. Now if you are like me you may want to know what the tools are before reading the book so you are not scrambling like I did.<br />
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<li>Notebooks! Do not get pretty ones. Get ones that you aren't scared to write in. </li>
<li>Something for gratitude journaling. I suggest Erin Condren's Petite Gratitude Journal or a Moleskine notebook. </li>
<li>An Artist Sketch notebook for collages.</li>
<li>A 12x12 piece of cardstock for another collage.</li>
<li>Magazines for collages.</li>
<li>A mirror</li>
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I'm almost finished with January so I don't know what other new tools she will bring in as the year goes on. I want to update you as time goes on about how this in-depth journey with the new edition goes. I know I have spoken of this book before and you can check those posts out here:</div>
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<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2016/03/simple-abundance-finding-myself.html" target="_blank">SIMPLE ABUNDANCE: FINDING MYSELF</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fromheelstobootsin5secs.blogspot.com/2016/02/shes-got-dream.html" target="_blank">SHE'S GOT A DREAM</a></li>
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Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093050165915451959.post-78509122333875470292020-01-24T21:15:00.002-06:002020-01-25T21:12:37.470-06:0021 Days of Prayer and FastingHey everyone! We are already toward the end of this month! I cannot believe it! I've actually had an amazing month! Even with a health scare and some crummy moments at work, it has been a great month! Today is about the last twenty days of prayer and fasting.<br />
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You may struggle with certain problems, issues, and sinful habits until you die, but this doesn't mean you resign yourself to staying where you are - not when you're following the God of the Impossible. - Chris Hodges</blockquote>
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<a name='more'></a>Attending the Church of the Highlands is a blessing and a lot of fun! Seriously! We have free coffee, free Bibles, free Bracelets, and lots of praying going on! Yes, we have two periods of time where we fast and pray in the year. This is is our first of 2020! So, let me take you on my <a href="https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/" target="_blank">21 Days of Prayer and Fasting</a>!<br />
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Since most people have health issues that prevent them from fasting food these days there are different things you can fast. But, it needs to be through something that God can talk to you through. And this year I found it! In the past, I've given up Netflix and God talked me through that as well. This year I gave up Facebook with the exception of posting my blog posts, checking on James Spann during the tornadoes (even though it only loaded for me once!), checking about a friend that had passed during the fast and posting one thing from my memories. That's it, I haven't been on Facebook. My best friend and one other friend gave up Facebook and we learned a lot!<br />
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Breaking the fast was not an easy decision at any of those times. I felt guilty except maybe during the tornadoes because my kids were in the state where the tornadoes were and I was not! I just prayed the times I needed to break it for different reasons. Posting blogs was easy on Facebook because I don't have a feed for my page. Facebook for pages just shows what you've posted on your page so that was okay. It did, however, let me know that I have 99+ notifications waiting for me when Sunday morning comes!<br />
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Why did I give up Facebook? And what did I do? Well, the reason I gave up Facebook is I can get lost into it by checking on people I shouldn't, watching ridiculous videos, and just wasting time in general with it. When I would feel the urge to go check Facebook I would pray instead.<br />
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We also have a daily video you can watch or you can go in person to the services to pray. I didn't make it in person a single time, but I watched several of the videos! I have to admit I really enjoyed the 25 minutes of prayer and quiet time. Yes, praying for a solid 25 minutes is hard!!! Sure it seems pretty simple to pray for 25 minutes in theory, but I can ask a full sentence in 3 seconds! (Thanks Voxer, for helping me know that!) So, it really helps to have a list in front of you.<br />
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Thankfully, the Church of the Highlands is awesome and they give you resources!<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/prayer-and-fasting1" target="_blank">Prayer and Fasting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/files/prayer-journal-2020.pdf" target="_blank">Personal Prayer Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/files/prayer-focus-guide-2020-v3.pdf" target="_blank">January 2020 Prayer Focus Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/files/21days-al-prayer-guide-010220.pdf" target="_blank">Prayer Guide: Alabama</a> - Feel free to use this as a guide for your state, and your church!</li>
<li>A resource I HIGHLY recommend is Val Marie's <a href="https://shop.valmariepaper.com/products/yearly-prayer-journal" target="_blank">Yearly Prayer Journal (dated) </a>or 6 Months <a href="https://shop.valmariepaper.com/products/womens-undated-prayer-journal" target="_blank">Prayer Journal (undated)</a></li>
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What I have learned from fasting Facebook? That there are certain things I really do use it for that are good. Keeping up with loved ones, close friends, and sharing about the good in my life are some of the things. Learning things in groups, connecting with people through groups, and creating things through groups is another thing. Also, I learned that Facebook can take up a lot of my time. I also learned that Facebook hinders my productivity. I do not think I would be so caught up with all of my blogging if I hadn't given up Facebook!</div>
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For Lent season the best friend and I have talked about scaling back all social media time. That's going to be our main thing. She wants to work on going out to eat fast food (not restaurants) and I want to work on better oral hygiene care (including flossing!!!) But, we are still praying about that!<br />
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And I look forward to August first when we do 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting again! It will be the fall semester for us to pray over and have some goals in mind. Is there anything I can pray about for you?Hunter Mallonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891529773630625272noreply@blogger.com0