Kerry’s Favorite Protein Bar
On the go, driving to and fro…..wanting easy snacks for a perfect grab-n-go…..My new favorite protein bar satisfies me every time. I am always looking for a bar that tastes yummy and also supports my desire to fuel my body with super nutrition. This bar “is a satisfying and nutritious daily meal alternative (or snack) that delivers high-quality plant-based protein, good fats, energy-fueling carbohydrates, and an excellent source of fiber with no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. This bar caters to those with dairy sensitivities or people who just want more plant-based protein to help support weight management while on the go.”
Here are some of the reasons I love these bars:
• Three Flavors: Chocolate Berry Bliss
I carry one of these bars in my purse at all times. I eat them on my long drives to see the grandkids in So Cal. When I know my hubby is going to have a late night and i want to wit and eat dinner with him, I will have a bar to tide me over and sometimes I just have a half bar for a mid morning snack.
What is your favorite protein bar?
For more information about other super nutrition products you can check out this information website. To read about one of Kerry’s other keys to youthful aging click here…
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My husband and I both have big families and lots of nieces and nephews so we were so excited to finally join the life of being parents in July of 2016. My husband teaches and coaches baseball at a local high school. Pre becoming a mom I attended Azusa Pacific University where I majored in Youth Ministry and got a Masters in Organizational Leadership. After college, I coached and worked in ministry for years in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, and coordinated a Church Leadership program.Peace and Progress in 2017: Meet Bekah!
Hi, I’m Bekah, the “baby” of the Weisser Family. I am also the wife of a Pediatric Resident, and Mom of Sophie, who is turning 1 in just a few weeks! Before these latter roles became a part of my life, I attended Azusa Pacific University for college. I played softball for the four years I was there and got involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, combining my passions of sports and Jesus. I majored in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (basically psychology in the workplace) and minored in Marketing. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do when I finished college so I moved home to the Bay Area temporarily. Soon after, I got engaged to my college sweetheart and thus reignited my passion for planning and finding “the best bargains around” while planning my DIY on-a-budget wedding.
A month after getting married, we moved to the Caribbean to pursue my husband’s dream of becoming a doctor. If any of you know the process of becoming a doctor, you know it is quite the crazy ride. Add in going to a Caribbean school, and it gets even crazier, if you can imagine. We lived there for two years, and although it was one of the bravest things I have every done, it was also the hardest. The best part about that experience were the friends I made who now continue to go through this journey along side me –especially because the journey didn’t end once we left the Caribbean. We were then placed in California for Clinical Rotations, the second half of medical school. We moved to Redlands; and after the first year there, my husband lived temporarily on the East Coast for a couple months for rotations, we lived in the Bay Area for a month, traveled all over the …
Read MoreLife, Passion and Growth in 2017
This week we are going to share with you our “Updates” on our lives, our passions, and the new activities that will be filling our lives in 2017………
I am passionate about people. As a wife and mom and grandma (aka Gammie to 9 incredibly cool grandchildren), I am still madly in love with my husband and I find joy in serving my family and in having a voice of influence in the lives of those I love. I am very careful to remain a “cheerful consultant” for my 4 adult daughters and 4 SILs. I hope to continue to be a person they feel comfortable calling on for advice or just to be available to be a listening ear. My first priority passion (even trumping my love for family) is my faith, my love for Jesus and my unquenchable thirst for reading and studying the bible. Out of this passion, I carefully choose how to prioritize my time commitments. Currently I spend a good deal of time in a leadership role in a large women’s bible study in my community. I also serve on a board of directors for a really cool ministry called “Gogo Grandmothers” (I often write about this on our blog). This ministry has opened my eyes and heart to the joy filled people in Malawi, Africa. Their ability to find joy and peace amidst their difficult circumstances is humbling and helps me keep my perspective on the “hardships” I sometimes face. I am on the go visiting the grandkids a few times each month and try to make sure I spend equal Gammie time with all of them. My best friend, (Poppa to the grands)tries to come on at least one of the road trips each month so that we can both stay …
Things We Love – FIT4MOM
A short while after I had my second daughter a former co-worker friend of mine contacted me. She, like me, had also been a teacher and, like me, decided to stay at home rather than return to teaching after the birth of her first baby. She raved about a Mommy and kid stroller fitness program she had joined called, Fit4Mom. She told me she was planning to become an instructor, and I should do it too.
She invited me to attend a class with her in San Diego. I went. I loved it. I immediately returned home to find out all about classes where I lived.
I attended for my free week, and knew THIS was where I wanted to be. I started with the intention of someday becoming an instructor, and a few months in I received my teaching certification!
I have been teaching classes now for almost 3 years, while breastfeeding, a third pregnancy, breastfeeding again, and now pushing 3 big girls around in my BOB stroller. Thankfully, one is now at school most days, so pushing 2 kids is a piece of cake!
I love Fit4Mom and their motto of “Strength in Motherhood.” It is truly a place of fitness, fun, and strength. It is where you will find your tribe, community, and have the opportunity to thrive as a mom alongside other strong moms!
Visit the Fit4Mom blog to find classes near you, read motivating blog posts, and join the community whether you are a member or not! If you don’t have classes in your area, I highly suggest you find out more about starting your own franchise. It is such an incredible program and there are moms everywhere looking for this type of community to find their place!
I also highly recommend the podcast, “…
Read MoreLoving Your Kids for Who They Are
I love parenting wisdom from Christian experts, authors, and speakers. However, in this first year as a new mom, picking up a big book to read at the end of a long day has seemed overwhelming and exhausting. That is why podcasts and daily broadcasts, specifically from Focus on the Family and FamilyLife, have been such a lifesaver. They usually are 30 minutes or less and I can find different topics to listen to right on the apps on my phone when I have a pocket of time throughout my day!
This week, I listened to the interview of the authors of No More Perfect Kids, Jill Savage and Kathy Koch, on Focus on the Family. They discussed different points about the high expectations parents have for their children and more in this 3-part interview that I would love to share with you!
In a culture that is so perfection oriented, where parents feel like the behavior of their children is a direct reflection of themselves (Yes, me included even in these first 11 1/2 months…), it was such an encouragement to hear how important it is for us as parents to create an environment that is safe for our children to fail.
1. Excellence vs. Perfection
Excellence is attainable, perfection is not. We have these high expectations for our children and we often focus on what they are not doing well enough. Even if we are saying a lot of positive things, we need to remember that negativity is LOUD. Every child is dying to hear that they are LOVED and they are GOOD ENOUGH!
2. “Raise the children you were given, not the children you wish you had”
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Read MoreI scream for ice cream!
I have a new favorite. Have you heard of this stuff?? It is AMAZING. 
Why is it so good? It tastes good still like ice cream and is so much more healthy for you! It may not be as healthy on the wallet, but we all deserve a splurge once in a while right? It has more protein, less sugar, less fat, and only added natural sugars. And did I already say it tastes AMAZING?
INGREDIENTS:
Milk and cream, eggs, erythritol, milk protein concentrate, brownie dough (flour [wheat], sugar, butter, cocoa [processed with alkali], soybean oil, white rice flour, vanilla extract, organic soy lecithin, salt), organic cane sugar, prebiotic fiber, high fat cocoa, vegetable glycerin, sea salt, natural flavors, organic carob gum, organic guar gum, organic stevia.
“so where’s the sugar?
In short, we use organic stevia. Stevia is a plant native to Paraguay that’s been used to sweeten foods and beverages for more than 200 years. And, because it’s so tasty, we use it as a sugar replacement. We also use Erythritol, which though it has a rather scientific-sounding name, is actually another all-natural sweetener found in fruits like pears and grapes. Though it’s technically a sugar alcohol, it’s unlike the others because erythritol doesn’t affect blood glucose or cause bloating.” -halo top website
Flavors
- vanilla bean
- chocolate
- mint chip
- cookies and cream
- cookie dough
- birthday cake
- pistachio
- red velvet
- oatmeal cookie
- peanut butter cup
- smores
- lemon cake
- sea salt caramel
- chocolate almond crunch
- strawberry
- black cherry
- chocolate mocha chip
Social
Instagram: @halotopcreamery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaloTop/
GO TRY SOME!
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Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air…it’s Valentine’s day!!!
This Valentine is sent to each one of us from God!!! Read it and believe it..it will change your life!!
Here are my Favorite Valentines…
My little Valentines are irresistible, full of JOY and make me praise God for His blessings of family, EVERY DAY!
What brings you joy and puts a song in your heart?
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Date Night Ideas AT HOME
If you are a mom or dad of young ones, like me, it might be hard to get out for date nights as often as you would like. Or maybe you are more of a homebody, trying to save money, or wanting to plan a GIRL’S NIGHT in!
Whatever your situation, here are some great ideas to spend time with your special someone at home on Valentine’s Day.
FOOD IDEAS:
Make a fun, easy dinner
Cook together
Cook something new, or a fancy dinner you don’t usually make, but really like!
Order in!
Have an indoor picnic
DESSERT and DRINKS:
Do a beer or wine tasting
Make ice cream sundaes
MOVIES:
Watch the first movie you ever watched together
Watch movie and make popcorn (pick the movie the day before so you don’t waste date night time picking a flick)
PLAY:
Play a game for 2 – Puzzles, Card Games, Boggle, Scattergories, Carcassone, Settlers of Catan
Play video games.
Trivia Game – How Well Do You Know Your Partner, How Well Do You Know Me?, Newlywed Game
ACTIVE:
Do a home workout together
Put the kids in the stroller and go on a walk around the neighborhood. But talk about YOU, not the kids!
Do yoga together
Do Karaoke. Seriously. YouTube “Karaoke Songs With Lyrics” and get singing!!
Do this silly couples challenge: Try to go all the way around your spouse without touching the ground. It’s really funny AND requires you get very close. Should start some sparks as you laugh!
ROMANTIC:
Look at your wedding album. Share your favorite moments.
Plan a date night for the future.
Plan a trip together. 
Share your favorite thing about the other person. See how many things you can list!
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