I am in my first week of clear aligners, and even after doing a ton of research ahead of time, there are some things that I was not expecting. If you are beginning the same journey as I am, or if you are considering clear aligners, below are things you…
I am in my first week of wearing clear aligners, and so far the process has been a learning experience. There were some surprises I wasn’t expecting and some things I learned the hard way. Overall, I still think the process will be worth the end result of straighter teeth.…
Getting clear dental aligners are both exciting and a little scary. Not only is getting clear aligners a monetary investment in your teeth, but it is the beginning of a lifestyle change for the duration of treatment. I am in the middle of week one of my treatment, and have…
The Grief Recovery Handbook, by John W. James and Russell Friedman, is an instruction guide for overcoming grief and saying goodbye to the grieved relationship. Their theory is that incomplete relationships cause continued grief and suffering to the griever. If the reader follows the steps outlined in their handbook, the…
In 2022, a new type of eating hit the newsstands and meta feeds- carb cycling. This type of diet alternates between high and low carbs each day. The theory is that it confuses your body and forces it work at maximum capacity to burn as many calories as possible. Avid…
Things are hard before they become easy. Moving on with life after a disappointment doesn’t mean healing has happened- it simply means enough time has passed that we have learned to mask the pain. We often go on with our lives as if nothing had ever happened- as if our…
Over ten years ago I was introduced to essential oils. This introduction occurred shortly after the start of popular essential oil company doTerra, and many people in my community became affiliates in this multi-level marketing company. I was intrigued at the safe and natural health benefit claims that I heard,…
The book of Daniel begins with a plundering of God’s temple and the captivity of Daniel and his comrades- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, especially Daniel, gain respect from the king. At the end of Daniel chapter 2, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were appointed to be in charge of…
This is a super cute craft for preschoolers. It is a paper plate with the center cut out. Paint it green, cut out a star, add some pom-poms and a picture of baby Jesus, then finish it off by punching a hole for a string to hang it! I created…
Look closely and you will see little paper “Jonahs” in the balloons. I did this for my class of kids ages 3-6 and they loved it! I had the balloons already blown up with the Jonahs inside. I had fins and a tail for the kids to color, cut out,…