Apr

27

“If you do not fight, you will not win.”

Posted by Sarah R

April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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A recent message from my young adult pastor really moved me spiritually, but it also has had an effect on my life outside of my faith in Christ.
John Mark reminded us, in the war of life, “if you do not fight, you will not win,” and it struck me that [...]

Apr

26

Nasal allergies

Posted by Sarah R

April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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1. How appropriate that I choose a picture of a pollinated flower for this post.
2. I have seasonal nasal allergies.
3. They have set in.
I could go into some deep history about my nasal allergy issues, but my first [...]

Apr

20

Guidelines for Good Listening

Posted by Sarah R

April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Once again Carrie has pointed me in the direction of a FANTASTIC link that I had to share with you!
Guidelines to good listening from PsychCentral holds some REALLY great tips on how to be a good listener. Even if you already consider yourself a good listener, it has three really good tips on how to [...]

Apr

6

A humiliating bus stop

Posted by Sarah R

April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Part of me wants to be appalled, but most of me is giggling at the advertising ploy behind it.

You sit on the bench at the bus stop and your weight is clearly displayed for all to see. The gym guilts someone into joining their establishment with creative advertising! Fitness First, a health club in the [...]

Apr

2

April showers

Posted by Sarah R

April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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Spring has sprung in many parts of the United States, and for most of us, the weather is warming up, our wardrobes are changing, we’re digging out dusty sunglasses and our toes are sliding back into flip flops. Magazines, books, websites and even television shows are encouraging women to take care [...]

Mar

26

5 random things I’d like to try

Posted by Sarah R

March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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1. MorningStar Farms original sausage patties - I love the MorningStar Farms corn dogs and can’t imagine why I wouldn’t like the sausage, too.
2. Kotex Ultra Thin with Wings pads - yes, you read that right, I want to try out this pad. I have always (like since I was 16) been an [...]

Mar

17

Three women I’d like you to meet

Posted by Sarah R

March 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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I’m active online in a few different health communities, therefore I get to meet a handful of amazing female Health Activists. Today I wanted to introduce you to a few of them that have recently made a strong impact on my life as a women’s Health Activist!
First I’d like to [...]

Mar

16

Gross places for your stuff

Posted by Sarah R

March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I read a really interesting article on Prevention.com today about some bad places we put everyday things. The Worst Places for Your Health - I thought I’d share some of them with you. Mostly you’ll have to go to the article to read why, but I’ve thrown in some of my own comments on some of [...]