Best Sunburn Treatment: Vinegar
Julie Grunklee
July 2, 2022
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Does vinegar really work for sunburns? Read on to hear about my experience & why I enjoy sharing little tips like this with you!
Braised Radish Salad
Julie Grunklee
June 4, 2022
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Have you ever eaten cooked radishes? I’m always up for a new recipe. Especially if it uses real, whole food, has very few ingredients, is simple to do and is versatile. But cooked radishes? Really? Read on to learn just how delicious and versatile radishes can be.
Small Steps You Can Take to Control Anxiety and Navigate Other Changes For Long Term Results
Julie Grunklee
May 23, 2022
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Most people already know what they need to do either consciously or subconsciously, but they need to know taking smaller steps is not only OK, it actually produces better results.
Loving Yourself through Words of Affirmation
Julie Grunklee
March 30, 2022
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Do you light up when someone tells you, “Thank You!”? Thrive on compliments or an encouraging word for your efforts? The lyrics of certain songs or words in scripture “speak to you”? Need to hear someone say, “I love you.” either verbally or in written form? Then your main Love Language may be Words of Affirmation.
Loving Yourself through Touch
Julie Grunklee
March 7, 2022
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Are you a hugger? Know a child or adult who loves to snuggle? Do you regularly touch someone’s arm as a way to connect with them during a conversation. Then your main Love Language may be Touch. Find out more how you can express & receive love through Touch.
Loving Yourself through Gifts of Love
Julie Grunklee
February 17, 2022
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Do you enjoy giving people little or big tokens of your love & appreciation? Take time to notice and find the ‘perfect’ gift for others? Then your main love language may be Gifts of Love. How can you show yourself love through gifts?
Loving Yourself through Acts of Service
Julie Grunklee
February 12, 2022
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Do you enjoy doing things for other people? Serving others with your God-given gifts & talents? Do you appreciate it when someone does an act of service for you? Opening a door? Offering to do the dishes, cook a meal, take care of a task at work? Do these things really make you feel loved or do you feel like you’re showing others love in a deep, special way? Then your main love language may be Works, Deeds or Acts of Service. We all show and receive love in different ways. Gary Chapman identified the 5 main love languages most
Loving Yourself through Quality Time
Julie Grunklee
February 7, 2022
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This month, I want to take a deeper dive into each language and explore some ways you can fill yourself up with love (with God) that are meaningful and fulfilling to you. This article focuses on Quality Time.
Ending the Year with Gratitude
Julie Grunklee
December 29, 2021
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There’s no denying it, 2021 was full of ups & downs for many of us. Collectively as well as individually. As one who tries to see the good (God) in everything, I want to share this little gratitude exercise Abbie Peterson shared with Guiding Star Cedar Valley Service Partners at our Quarterly Round Table meeting in November. I once heard a National Geographic photographer say, “We’re told to go capture and share what’s right in the world.” Our mind focuses on whatever we place our attention on. While I don’t want to downplay the struggles & challenges the last 2
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Water In This Holiday Season
Julie Grunklee
December 16, 2021
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We’ve all heard it, drink 8 – 8oz glasses of water every day. But what if you don’t drink water? Don’t like the taste? Only like it cold? Hot? Or only when it’s super hot outside? A couple weeks ago I shared how praying often, eating well & moving more can help you stay healthy any time of year, but especially this time of year. (You can read more about that here.) Today, I want to share some more about why you need to drink clear, plain water and how you can easily make sure you’re getting enough every day.