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    How Oura Ring and Apple Watch Shape My Health Journey

    For the last 10ish years, I’ve become more interested in how my daily choices impact my long-term health. It’s not simply about what I eat or how many steps I take. It’s about how my habits stack up over time. For me, tracking isn’t about perfection; it’s about longevity. I want to know how my…

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    Family Dinners Made Easy with Beehive Meals

    If your evenings look anything like ours—between homework, sports practices, and figuring out what’s for dinner—then you’ll love this one. I just received our October Family Style box from Beehive Meals, and I’m so excited to NOT plan at least 10 meals this month. I choose the Small Family option to feed our two adults,…

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Hello! 👋 I’m Alison—wife, mom of three boys, and Air Force veteran (married to one, too!). Around here it’s family, faith, fitness, and the chaos of kids’ sports.
Oh and coffee. Lots of coffee! ☕️

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7 Biblical Questions to Gauge Your Spiritual Healt 7 Biblical Questions to Gauge Your Spiritual Health in 2026 ✨

As we were preparing for 2026 our pastor challenged us with a powerful question: How do you know if you're actually becoming a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ?

He walked us through 7 marks of a disciple—7 biblical indicators that help us assess our spiritual growth. These aren't a checklist to earn God's love, but rather a mirror to help us see where we're growing and where we need God's grace.

For me, this year is about being a reproducer outside my home. I'm doing okay discipling our boys, but I still feel like the infant when it comes to sharing my faith beyond our four walls.

What about you? Which mark do you need to grow in this year?

Read the full breakdown on the blog (link in bio) with all 7 questions + practical ways to apply them in daily life.

#marksofadisciple #spiritualgrowth #christianliving #faithjourney #discipleship #2026goals #christianmom #faithandfamily #biblestudy #prayer #christiancommunity
The commercials about turning into your parents do The commercials about turning into your parents don’t seem to be THAT far off these days… 🐤🐦‍⬛
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Tell me everything I need to know about feeding the birds in winter! 👇🏼 #winter #birdwatching
Hashtag influenced. Thank you, @generationacres.fa Hashtag influenced. Thank you, @generationacres.farm for such a simple recipe with straightforward instructions! We now have two loaves of homemade sandwich bread 🍞 
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I’ve definitely got some work to do on my kneading technique and loaf shaping. Hit me with alllll the tips and feedback! ❤️
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#baking #bread #homemade
I stopped using fragranced detergent and fabric so I stopped using fragranced detergent and fabric softener but still like our clothes to feel soft and smell good… enter wool dryer balls and lavender sachets! I’ve had good luck with both and recommend giving them a try 👍🏼
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#laundry #lavender #clean
It was such a happy moment to finish the Street Pa It was such a happy moment to finish the Street Parking 2025 Vault in the sunshine and crisp, cool, Minnesota air. What a year this has been - truly the BEST year for so many reasons.
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If this was me a few years ago I would have been so salty about finishing in a year when it SHOULD have taken 6 months. I SHOULD have been better, more disciplined, more whatever…
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But I’m learning that showing up matters more than showing up on time. That consistency beats perfectionism. That grace - for myself, for the season I’m in - isn’t laziness. It’s wisdom.
I’m grateful to be done. More grateful for who I’m becoming in the process. 🙏

#progressnotperfection #Consistency #Fitness #Growth #garagegym
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