What do Vitamins mean to your Health

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What do the different vitamins mean to your health?  Do you know what health concerns the different foods prevent?  Here is some valuable information you will want to keep:

Vitamin A- Beta Carotene

  • Decreases Asthma Symptoms
  • Eye Health
  • Treats headache, depression
  • Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons
  • Treats Sunburn
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Cancer Prevention
  • Heart Disease Prevention
  • Prevents Cell Damage

Food Sources

Red, yellow, orange fruits and vegetables, whole grains

Thiamin- B1

  • Essential for Heart Health
  • Conducts Nerve Systems
  • Helps muscles work
  • Produces energy from carb

Signs of Deficiency

  1. Weak Muscles
  2. Anorexia
  3. Fatigue
  4. Irritability
  5. Confusion

Riboflavin- B2

  • Powerful Antioxidant
  • Body Growth
  • Red Blood Cell Production
  • Prevents free radicals
  • Can prevent migraine headaches
  • Prevent Cataracts

Food Sources

  1. Brussel Sprouts
  2. Spinach
  3. Almonds
  4. Wheat Germ
  5. Milk
  6. Yogurt
  7. Eggs
  8. Whole Grains
  9. Wild Rice

Vitamin B6

  • Amino Acids Metabolism
  • Lowers Heart Disease Risk
  • Reduce Cancer risks
  • Reduction in PMS
  • Reduction in Morning Sickness

Food Sources

  1. Poultry
  2. Fish
  3. Starchy Veggies and Potatoes
  4. Non-citrus fruits

Vitamin B12

  • Red blood cell function
  • Proper DNA Synthesis
  • Neurological Function

Food Sources

  1. Trout
  2. Salmon
  3. Tuna
  4. Milk
  5. Yogurt
  6. Swiss Cheese
  7. Beef
  8. Ham
  9. Chicken

Mother’s Day 2013

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What do you do to honor your mother?    This is a day to celebrate your mother.  You do not even have to be a mother officially.  I have 2 kids who are officially mine, but I have other kids who call me mom even though they are not mine, officially.  It really makes a woman feel good inside when someone else calls them “MOM”.

10 Ideas for Your Mother

  • Gift of Time
  • Breakfast in Bed
  • Flowers
  • Homemade Cookies
  • Grandchildren Photo
  • Gift Cards
  • Cookout
  • Telephone Call
  • Out to Dinner
  • Shopping Trip

What does it mean to be a Mother?

The concept of being a mother is virtually endless.  A mother wears many hats.  A mother is a protector, friend, disciplinarian, nurse, accountant, seamstress, teacher, counselor, and much more.  A mother is  selfless, loving woman who most of the time sacrifice many of their wants and needs for their children.  Being a mother is probably the hardest, most rewarding job a woman will ever experience.

Unconditional Love

From the day you gave birth to that child you had high expectations for they will test your patience time and time again.  No matter what your children do or say you will always love them unconditionally.  Children who receive love and attention from their mother are less likely later on to fall in love with someone who offers love conditionally, whether with behavior control or abuse.  A mother shows their children how much they love them by giving hugs and kisses. Make every day count by listening to your child or slipping that special note into their lunchbox.

Safety and Security

When a woman becomes pregnant whether it is the first child or the fourth child, it is her responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for that child.  This responsibility continues through out their life once you become a mother, whether you make sure they have a proper roof over their head and everything else in between.

Teacher and Disciplinarian

Your task of being a mother means you are here to teach your child important rules and roles of life, from being how to learn to tie your shoes to how to be responsible for your actions when you become an adult.  As your child grows, they are going to be facing differences in opinion, internet, television and the list keeps growing.  A mother guides their child to help them figure out their goals and values in life as well as to teach them the importance of education, manners, and the belief in God.  A mother will also discipline their child, a skill that will benefit throughout their life as well as at school, work and life at home.

So, start today and be there for your kids, but not 24-7.  You may have a child that thinks you should drop everything for them, but we have to teach them moms do have other responsibilities for the family not to entertain the child.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

 

Coordinate Your Time with Office Hours

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Are you a stay-at-home mom who also happens to run your own business or are thinking about running your own business.  You should keep a calendar where you can look at what are work times are and what kinds of activities you will be doing.

If you try to work on your computer 24/7, you can burn out very quickly.  You would be experiencing information overload.  You would not be making anytime for info to sink in, Godly time, Family time, and just some personal time.  By having strict office hours, you can safe guard yourself against the information overload and spend more time living so you can be freshly inspired.  You are made to experience real life and if you don’t then you would  have nothing to share with the world.  This is a way to refresh and rejuvenate, to live and love your family and children, so then you can work online with new ideas and a fresh perspective.

By doing this activity you are placing yourself under the protection of your office hours and to ensure that our lives are not overtaken by our work.  There is always one more thing to make your blog just a little better or to run smoothly.  I know you do not want to forget that idea that has popped into your head.  Keep a notebook on your desk or where ever it is convenient to write those down to remind you to look into the next day.  God has given us priorities and we can pick and choose what needs to be done or not done.  Then, when it is indeed time to work you can do so in freedom by distributing them in a necessary order – God, Family, Work!  This is very important so you can cover all areas of your life.

Keeping to these particular office hours means that everything will not be accomplished in a day, it is not possible or would we want to.  This means you may have a post that will sit overnight before you have edited and published it, a comment may not be answered till the next day or other business activities may have to wait.  All these areas are given to us to have time to hear from the Lord and come back to it when we are refreshed.  This will also help you to not act in haste and rushing ahead of the Lord’s will for your work or business.

As you can see there are benefits to creating  your individualized Office Hours, even though you work from home.  By keeping your office hours it will help you keep motivated, inspired, and productive without the burnout.

You decide how many hours you want for your blogging business for a consistent basis.  Each week may be different depending on what other things you have on your plate because no week is perfect.  This helps us keep on track on what we want our day to look at.  Most of you are wives, moms, daughters, friends, and neighbors.  We have other responsibilities outside of our little blogging business that Jesus has called us do well.  For sure, we will be called to account for how we uses our time.  We need God to help us steward the gift of time as well as safeguarding against putting too much time into our blogs than God  wants or requires of us.  We can do this task by establishing workable office hours.

So, at the beginning of your day, pray to God and ask him how many hours and what tasks he requires you to blog each week and then set those hours and stick to them as best as you can.

As bloggers or even any other home business working from home, it is important to manage our time wisely.  We love what we do, but we do not want to forget about our loved ones in the process.  That is why we wanted to work from home in the first place to be available for our families.  The best advice is to keep your priorities in order that works for you.

When I Lost my Best Friend

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The following letter is from an assignment my daughter wrote last year when she was in the 4th Grade.  It was really touching and thought I would share with you folks out there that friends and family do count and you need to take time to listen and be aware.  One day they will be gone and you cannot ever get that time back.

 

“When I was little I had a best friend named Emma.  We used to go to her house every day.  We always played in the corn field.  Then, we would go to my house to swim.  We would go down the water slide all the time.  She was my neighbor.  Her mom’s name is Gretchen.  Her dad’s name is Jeff.  Her sister was adopted and her name is Hannah.  Emma and I went over to her house.  We were swinging on the play set when she told me.  She said to me “Megan, I am moving.”  I said, “Where to Indianapolis?”  Then she said “NO!” I’m moving to Texas.”  She said very glum.  She said “I have 3 days till I go.  So what do you want to do?  “Tomorrow can you stay the night with me?”  I said.  She said “no!”  But how about tonight?”  I said, “But tomorrow is preschool.”  Then we both went inside.  She had to pack so I helped.  Then the next day I went to preschool.  When I got home I helped Emma pack the rest of her stuff for Texas.  Then, the next morning she left.  I told my mom “But she never got to stay the night.”  Then, we started to send a letter to each other.  Then one day, I sent her a card, but then she didn’t ever send one back.  I think she forgot about me.  And that was just last year.  She used to come to Indiana once a year for a tea party.  Then, she stopped coming to the tea parties.  I have never seen her since then.

The End

P.S.  She also drew a 2 story house with a swing set with a little house beside it.  She now is older now and some of the facts of this story were quite the way she said, but she remembered these so called facts from when she was about 4 years old.  She now helps with a little girl who lives in that house and her name is Emmie, but she is almost 3.  Isn’t that weird that she came close to 2 kids who lived in the same house with similar names.

I know she will always have this story in her head, but it is a memory that was very important to her at the ripe age of 4 years old.

Tips to Save on Groceries

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I went to the grocery over the weekend and noticed yet again that some of the groceries went up again.  It seems like groceries have went up about once a month so far this year.  I use a grocery app on my I-phone so I can keep track of the groceries I have bought in the past and how much the item was the last time I purchased it.  It even keeps track of how much the groceries cost so you will not be surprised.

10 Tips to Save on your groceries

  1. Use Sales and Coupons

Planning meals around  what is on sale can lower your grocery bills, especially if you use coupons.  You just need to make sure they are for items you would buy anyway.  Sunday newspapers and also online coupon sites are a very good way to get your coupons.  It is also a good idea to stock up on staples when they are on sale.  Use your freezer to store sale items that can be used at at later date.

2.  Buy Produce in Season

Check the food section in your newspaper to find the best buys for the week based on fresh produce in season.  If you are a Walmart shopper, they usually do not send out and circulars and may not be available online.  You can however do a search and may be able to find the deals on such items or you can just buy your produce at another store where you can see the deals before hand.  A good tip on produce is to shop at your local farmers market for great deals.

3.  Plan Ahead

Take inventory of what you have on hand so you don’t overbuy.  Create a detailed shopping list based on your needs and weekly menu plan and take into account how you plan on using leftovers.  If you do not go to the grocery weekly, that is okay.  I go every 2 weeks and this month I started making a menu out for the entire month at the beginning, so I know what we are having and I can split up the items between the 2 grocery outings.

You should stick to your grocery list as much as possible to help avoid impulse purchases or costly mistakes.  Sometimes, you may have to go off your list if you forgot to put something you really needed on the list.

4.  Make Healthy Choices

Eating healthier foods can help you save money.  Researchers have found that when families went on weight loss diets, they not only lost weight but reduced their food budgets.

The savings actually came from reducing their portion sizes and from buying fewer of the high-calorie foods that tend to increase the amount spent at the grocery store.  People tend to spend a lot on those “extras” which include sodas, bakery items, and chips and of course, they do not have any nutritional value.

5.  Waste Not, Want Not

Before you toss perishable food into your grocery cart, you should think about exactly how you’ll use it..  According to The Environmental Protection Agency they estimate that Americans generate roughly 30 million tons of food waste each year.  Use your leftover vegetables, poultry, or meat in soups, stews, salads, and casseroles to minimize cost and also demonstrates creativity.

6.  Buy Store Brands instead of National Brands

You could save a lot of money by considering the purchase of store brands instead of those pricier national brands.  Of course, if you do not like that particular item in the store brand, then purchase your regular brand.

7.  Buy and Cook in Bulk

Buy joining a bulk shopping club like Sam’s Club, Costco, or BJ’s can be cost-effective if you frequent the club regularly.  Bulk purchases can be a great way to save money as long as they get used.  Cooking in bulk can save both money and time as well as preparing food in bulk and freeze it in family-sized portions, which will save time in the kitchen.

8.  Plant a Garden

This benefits goes beyond cost savings.  There is just nothing better than a summer-fresh tomato from the garden.  Start small and see how it goes.  You can also freeze and can your harvest as well, so you can enjoy your summers produce all year long.

9.  Don’t assume that regular-price items are being entered correctly

The person at the register may not know a pomegranate from a persimmon or they just might have keyed in the wrong thing like lettuce versus butternut squash which is a big price difference.

10.  Don’t pay extra for convenience

You may believe it is easier to pick up personal-care products and other non-grocery items at the supermarket, but this stuff can often costs more than it does at a big drugstore chain.  I actually buy my items like these at an online green shopping wholesale club that saves me money every month.

So, take some care and time in deciding what to purchase at the grocery store.

 

 

Heaven, Hell, & Death?

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What does the bible say when you reach Heaven or Hell and Death?  There are 3 main views from a believers perspective:

  1. Sleep Theory
  2. Heaven
  3. A Holding place till Jesus returns

Do all dogs go to Heaven?Animals are God’s creation, therefore they are very precious to him.  They are not created in God’s image like humans.  There will be animals in heaven, no doubt!  They will be transformed, just like us.  God will create all new animals and he will bring back to life animals that has suffered.  If you are wondering if you will go to heaven, It is stated that “Sin will keep us out.”

If we do not see our relatives in heaven will we be sad?It is said in Revelation 21:4 that he will wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, because the old order of things has passed away.

Remember, All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful!  Do not pick and choose because we need to read everything he has written.

To ensure that you will go to heaven and to be on the list when you get there.

Man Wages: earned, deserved
Death- Separation from God

God Gift: free, undeserved
Eternal Life:  Unending relationship with God [Very Important]

Make the most of your life while on this earth!

Why is There Good, Bad, and Evil?

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We have been discussing at my church different questions people may have about Christianity or about relationships with God.  Have you ever wondered why there is evil in the world and how it came to be?

First off, God did not create evil and he did not want the world to be that way.  In Genesis 1:31:  “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.
In Psalm 34:8:  “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”  In Matthew 19:17:  “Why do you ask me about what is good?  There is only One who is good.”

The reason there is bad in the world is  the question.  There was a great archangel who rebelled against his creator and his name was Lucifer, which you may have recalled also having the name Morning Star.  Jesus called him a liar, father of lies, a murderer from the beginning and the evil one.  Some verses to look up on the subject are:  Revelation 12:4 & 9; Isaiah 14:12-14.

Why is there evil in the world?  God tells us the WHEN, but not the HOW.  The bottom line is in verse Deuteronomy 29:29 which states “secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.”

The Ugly Truth is (but remember it is really beautiful!)  God has given his creation the freedom to choose.  God is All Powerful, but he is not a dictator.  In Genesis 2:8-9, he states that “Love is a choice; We have a choice; and now the choice is ours.”

The end result to think about is that there is evil because God gave us a choice and evil will exist until Jesus returns.

Healthy Benefits to Colored Fruits and Vegetables

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I found some information on healthy ways to keep a balanced diet.  One of the best ways to keep your body at the perfect weight is by eating a balanced diet with foods from all food groups.  You should be eating fruits and vegetables in every color of the rainbow.  Some individuals call this the “Rainbow Diet”, but is not really a diet at all.

By eating foods of all of the colors, you provide lots of different benefits to your body.  They include:

  • Strengthening your immune system
  • Lowering your risk for certain types of cancer
  • Reducing risk of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Reducing high blood pressure
  • Preventing certain eye diseases
  • Maintaining urinary tract health
  • Maintaining heart health
  • Improving your memory
  • Strengthening bones and teeth

Each color group has specific benefits you will want to be aware of to keep healthy.

Red

They consist of tomatoes, watermelon, guava, red/pink grapefruit and papaya.  They are high in lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant that can help fight heart disease and certain cancers.

Orange

They consist of sweet potatoes, carrots, mangoes and apricots.  They are high in beta-carotene which is a natural antioxidant which is know to be good for the eyes and the ability to enhance the immune system.

Green

They consist of collard greens, spinach, kale and broccoli to name just a few.  They are rich in phytochemicals and carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which have strong antioxidant properties for the ability to keep your retina strong.

Yellow

They consist of pineapple which have the same phytochemicals that are found in orange fruits and vegetables.  They are high in essential vitamins like Vitamin C and carotenoids, as well as manganese and the natural enzyme, bromelain which is helpful in healthy digestion.

Blue/Purple

They are shaded fruits and vegetables that add health-enhancing flavonoids, phytochemicals, and antioxidants.  Blueberries is specifically the number one in this group which contain high amounts of vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and fiber.

Whites

This is made up of vegetables in the onion family such as scallions, chives, garlic and various types of onions.  They contain a powerful phytochemical called allicin.  It has been shown to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as improve the ability to fight off infections.

So, instead of trying all those fad diets that are out there try just eating some fruits and vegetables of every color of the rainbow.

 

 

Patience for Rebellious Behavior in your children

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I came across a post on a bible app and thought of all my readers and maybe this information would help all you parents out there who may have a Rebellious child in any regards such an Autistic kid, ADHD, or Asperger’s Syndrome, etc.

The story was that years ago a camp counselor had some rebellious boys in her group.  She had found it challenging to deal with their behavior.  They would mistreat the animals at the petting zoo and occasionally fight among themselves.  So, she decided to adopt a calm an firm approach to leading them.  They often exasperated her, but she always made sure their physical needs were taken care of.

Even though she had a kind and loving exterior, she often felt on the inside that she was just “putting up with them.”  That caused her to prayerfully reflect on how a loving heavenly Father provides for his rebellious children.  As we know it, we know not all children are born to be perfect angels.  In telling the story of the Israelites during the exodus, Paul had said, “For a time of about forty years [God] put up with their ways in the wilderness” (Acts 13:18).  In the Greek language, “put up with” most likely means to patiently provide for people’s needs despite an ungrateful response.

Some people may not react favorably to our efforts to show care and concern for others.  When this happens, it may help to remember that God is patient with us.  He has given us his spirit to help us respond with love to those who are hard to love or who seem ungrateful (Galatians 5: 22-23).

Give us Your patience, Lord, for anyone in our lives who is difficult to love.

I want to love that sweetly bears what ever my Father’s hand may choose to send:

I want the love that patiently endures the wrongs that come from enemy or friend.

Be as patient with others as God has been with you.

So, if you are going through a storm with your special needs kids who may be on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, or any other condition where things are difficult, remember the above information for future reference to know that God is here for us.  All we have to do is be in his word everyday for answers!

Take Care,

Angie

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Moms Making Money Online: This Decision Can Make or Break your Business

If you’re a work at home mom like me, you may also have struggled with finding reliable resources on setting up a blog and earning income at the same time.

For the past 5 years, Tracy Roberts has worked online, a professional mom blogger & affiliate manager using her experiences to leverage opportunities to make more money while being a work-at-home mom.

She has created several products & participated in many product launches for herself and her clients with great success. Her sense of what works for particular target markets has her currently focusing on helping other bloggers and product owners understand and profit from their own target markets.

After 5 years of wading through information to get to the place where she makes a decent living online she decided it was time to come out of the shadows and share what she’s learned (and who she learned it from ) with other moms that have the same hopes and dreams of building an online business and working from the comfort of home.

Her Moms Making Money Online resource is a complete “help you get started and make this dream happen ‘how to’ guide” for work at home moms.

Moms Making Money Online has 35 lessons that cover everything from things like:

*Discovering and understanding your work at home personality
*Uncover and get excited about how your natural gifts & abilities affect your business success.
*Figure out how to use your existing work history & existing skills to your best advantage.
*Evaluate your financial needs so you can better plan how to reach your financial goals.
* A list of the many ways to make money working from home online.

to learning how to:

*Create an online presence that makes you shine so that people get to know, like and trust you.
*Get to know who your target market really is and how to best connect with them.
*Choose a domain name that speaks to your chosen market.
*Connect with the best hosting company for your business needs. (Hint: it’s Mom Webs)
*Unravel the world of WordPress & Themes to make your site easy to work with.

After you’ve mastered the basics she introduces you to strategies that will help you:

*Formulate a content creation plan that will become the basis of your money making empire.
*Design your very own blogging schedule so you’ll always have something to “say”.
*How to create a mailing list so you can keep in touch with your community and how that same list can make you money.
*Learn how search engines & keywords can help increase your traffic and ultimately make you money.
*Understand how creating your own eBooks, membership sites & other products is important to your passive income goals.
*Create an affiliate program so that you have the ability to generate even more income.

She’s got other goodies in the works like a monthly resource webinar and a private Facebook group but more than that, she’s always available via email to help you over the humps and answer your questions.

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