There are some things I love about my favorite store.
All products are American made.
The company is privately owned by wonderful people
The company is debt free—which keeps price points down and product quality high 
The management believes in family, faith, and freedom
I don’t have to leave my house to shop for my favorite products
I save so much money shopping there
I feel much better knowing I’m not constantly funding Amazon, Target, or Whole Foods, when I make
my household run
I can also my hormone and antibiotic-free beef at this store
When I shop here, I know exactly what my dollars are funding and that makes me happy
This online store just makes sense.
If you like to get more information, please reach out for a private invite to get a tour of the store.
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I Love Lemon Water
For the past year I have been starting my day with lemon water.
As this infographic shows, lemon water is great at helping to flush the toxins!
Tip of the day
Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
Tip of the day
You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Collagen Boost
It’s a happy day for me.After my weight loss, my skin looked all “wrinkly” especially on my upper arms and legs.
You know, the skin right above your knees? Well, today, I noticed that the skin on my upper legs is smoother and tighter!
Could it be? Could it be the Collagen Boost making the difference in a month? It’s amazing! It’s working!
I haven’t changed anything else! I’m still following R3, exercising almost daily, drinking lots of water, taking Peak Performance Total Longevity! My upper arms are looking better too.
I know it’s the Collagen Boost! I’m a believer!
When people ask me why I do what I do…
The answer is simple…I do what I do because I’ve been able to design a life that allows me to earn an income without ever having to sacrifice time with my family or friends.
How blessed that I was able to care for and spend time with my mom and to be able to break away early any day to enjoy dinner with my husband her.
I am able to meet my friends for some much needed fun in the middle of the day , pick up my neighbors kids at school in a crunch and go to the beach—any time, any day of the week—and not have to deal with the weekend crowds 
.
I love the life I’m building and wouldn’t have it any other way. I highly recommend it!
Did you know that as we age, we need to increase the amount of protein we consume every day?
In fact, once you reach your 60s, you might want to begin upping the amount of protein you consume per day in an effort to maintain muscle mass and strength, bone health and other essential physiological functions.
An increase in protein is necessary because older bodies process protein less efficiently, so even healthy adults in their 60s need more protein than when they were younger to help preserve muscle mass. By the time people reach age 65, they become at greater risk of sarcopenia which is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function.
Nutrition experts recommend 69 to 81 grams of protein for a 150-pound woman, and 81 to 98 grams for a 180-pound man.
I like to have a protein shake for lunch and fill my blender with berries, a banana, spinach and my fiber mix. It’s yummy and I get a big dose of protein AND fiber at the same time!
I just can’t stress it enough……and it’s actually one of the easier things we can do for our bodies.
- Start your day with a little bit of protein, like a hard boiled egg
- Strive for a minimum of 45 grams of protein/day for women, 55 grams for men
- As we age, we need to increase that minimum to closer to 60 grams for women and 70 grams for men.
Tip of the day
Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
Tip of the day
Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
It’s Tick Season!
Be aware and stay proactive now that tick season has arrived.
It’s warmer weather! Beginning time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don’t let those pesky annoying ticks stop you.
Did you know ticks hate the smell of lemon, orange, cinnamon, lavender, peppermint, rose geranium, cedarwood, and thyme? They hate it so much that they avoid latching on to anything that smells of those items. Any of these, or a combination thereof, can be used in do-it-yourself sprays or added to an almond oil base and rubbed onto your skin.
Here’s one DIY recipe that has proven successful for my family:
• 1 oz any carrier oil such as Witch Hazel or Almond oil.
• 7 drops Geranium.
• 4 drops Peppermint.
• 4 drops Thyme.
• 4 drops Cedarwood or Lavender.
The above is safe for almost every one. Please note that I don’t recommend Eucalyptus Oil. if you have dogs or cats. Although eucalyptus oil is a tick killer, it is also effective repellent as well, and it’s naturally safe and effective on ones body when mixed with a carrier oil like Almond oil. Eucalyptus is toxic for dogs and cats. Always remember to use caution when using any essential oil around pets.
For you and your family
In a spray bottle, mix two cups of distilled white vinegar and one cup of water. To make a scented solution , add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil to the bottle so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day,.
As we said before eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks. be careful using any mixture containing eucalyptus around your pets.
After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.
For your pets
If you have pets, a homemade spray solution of one cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by two cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent). Spray directly onto your pets, but be careful not to get it in their eyes. Or use the wonderful organic spray I get from my online shopping club. My dogs seem to love being sprayed with it before going out.
To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or any other safe essence oil that may also repel ticks and fleas, while creating a nicely scented repellent but not be toxic for your dog. Spray onto the pet’s dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.
This could be the most important thing that you see me post! These things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong scenerio! Also note the nymph can spread the disease and it’s about the size of a poppy seed:. Here’s a link to learn more about transmission of disease caused by ticks. Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!
If you have ever shared anything, please click share on this! We must get the word spread about the dangers of Ticks and how to avoid them!
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/transmission/index.html
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