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A Great Deal From Jane.com/Spring Fun List

I am always up for finding deals, and Jane.com always has some great deals!

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Today’s find on Jane.com, is this cute “Spring Fun List!”

This spring fun list has endless ideas of fun for kids to check-off their list.

And at the price of only $12.95….this fun poster is a must!

Are you ready for Spring?

We are ready at my house!

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Christy Lee

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Family, Good Reads, Gospel Topics, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Relationships

When People Are Nice–It’s Life-Changing…

This may be a bold statement….to say that something is life-changing, but I can tell you it’s true.

I had a moment to reflect on this today, at the post office of all places.

Now understand, I have never been treated rudely or poorly at the post office. However, usually things are rushed and the workers are trying to hurry to get to the next customer and it’s just a quick transaction and nothing more.

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However, today was different.

I was the only person in line, and perhaps that helped.

But I must say, it was so refreshing to have a light—nice conversation with the worker helping me at the post office.

He told me he hoped I was having a good day, and then we talked about the weather—and how the massive snowstorm had effected the postal service trucks from getting places on time.

We were cheerful and nice to one another.

It was simple and easy.

And it made me think…wouldn’t being “nice” be life-changing to the world?

I myself, as we all do, have gone through some challenging times… and when people are rude and inconsiderate, it tends to cut deeper when life is already hard.

However, on the flip side… when ours days have been tough and hard, having someone be NICE is so uplifting and rewarding.

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And most the time, it’s not hard to be nice.

It’s quite easy to talk kindly and considerate to others.

Yes, I truly believe, that being “nice” can be life-changing.

You never know how one simple act of kindess can change the course of a human life.

So why not try and be as kind, considerate, and as nice as possible?

xoxo

Christy Lee

Family, Gluten-Free, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous

My Migraine Triggers/What Helps Prevent Migraines For Me.

I am not sure if I get migraines from my genetics (my grandmother dealt with them a lot) or because I have celiacs disease…but I will tell you over the course of the past ten years I have really focused in and found out what triggers my migraines, and what helps.

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First—I will tell you my migraine triggers because perhaps yours will be similar.

1-Too much sugar!

For example, sour patch kids….they get me every single time! These candies are covered in sugar, and it takes just a small amount and within a few hours, my head is pounding. As much as I enjoy these tasty treats….I avoid them and other candies that are jam-packed with sugar.

If you aren’t sure if sugar is a trigger for you…start tracking it. Think of the foods you ate the day before and the day of your migraine, usually there is a pattern.

2- Lack of sleep.

If I stay up past midnight…I am in a risky zone. More often than not, I will get a migraine from only getting 5-6 hours of sleep. I noticed I would get migraines in college during finals week. What I thought was stress, was actually me staying up late to finish assignments or to study. It’s not worth the late nights for me, and I have reluctantly learned I have to get to bed sooner than I want sometimes.

3- Hormones.

This is one I can’t do a lot about…but I try my best to prevent. During the weeks of my period I always start getting a migraine. I take a magnesium supplement and that helps a bit, and I also take two excedrin migraine as soon as I feel the migraine coming on. I have also tried some roller ball essentail oils that have helped, I just have to continue to reapply.

The rollerball essential oils are: Past Tense from DoTerra, & No More Aches Headache Roll-on by Taspen’s Organics. (PS I am not an affiliate with these essential oils just letting you know what has helped.) The reason I like essentail oils as well is because when I am pregnant I try my best not to take many meds. However, I also get more migraines when I am pregnant due to the hormone increase, so the essential oils have helped.

4- Dehydration.

When I don’t drink enough water, my migraines increase. In the summer I tend to get more migraines, so I am very diligent about drinking a lot of water.

If I do get caught in a bad migraine, something that works for me is 2 excedrin migraine and an 8 ounces Diet coke or Diet pepsi. It usually takes a few hours to fight off but it does help.

I also use this ComfiTech head wrap when I am dealing with a migraine. This head wrap soothes the migraine. I also like that the head wrap darkens the room which is also helpful when dealing with migraines.

So what are some of your migraine triggers?

I would love to hear what has worked for you.

Migraines are not fun, and hopefully if you deal with migraines frequently, you can find a good doctor who can help you deal with the migraines.

Until next time!

xoxo,

Christy Lee

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Good Reads, Lifestyle

A Book I Enjoyed Reading This Month…

Are you part of a book club?

I enjoy being part of a book club, and yet, I must admit I do not make it around to reading the book every single time.

However, this time, I set a goal to stop doing whatever it was I was doing for the day, and take a minute to read.

And guess what?

This book was such a pleasant book to sit down and enjoy.

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The book is call “Promised,” by Leah Garriott.

Without giving too much away, this book reminded in ways of Pride & Prejudice.

The author does a great job in keeping you on your toes, and wondering what the next chapter will bring.

It’s overall, a light and uplifting read that I recommend to anyone.

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Christy Lee

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Family, Food, Gluten-Free, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Recipes

Get Ready for the Super-Bowl With These Delicious Gluten-Free Jalapeno Poppers!

Jalapeno poppers are great anytime, but especially when it’s Super Bowl time.

These Loaded Jalapeno Poppers are natrually gluten-free and easy to make!

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Because yes, it’s about the football game, but it’s also all about the food as well right?

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Christy Lee