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Thanks, Living the Second Act

You guys- guess what? I am beyond excited to announce that Living the Second Act website asked me to write an article about my book! I've told you all about Lifeguard, which…

International Day of the Girl

11 Oct 201911 Oct 2019

It's International Day of the Girl! 🎉Time to celebrate all of the girls- young and seasoned- who are crushing their goals. Time to encourage those girls who are learning how…

Don’t Be Afraid to Do the Work

When I wrote my book, LIFEGUARD, I specifically wanted it to be a book and workbook in one. My vision was for readers to learn about my personal struggles and…

Self-Care Sunday: Be Still

Have you ever noticed how much better you feel when you give yourself a moment? A moment to pray?🙏🏻A moment to meditate?😍A moment to gather your thoughts?🤔There’s power in stillness. It’s…

You Made Me Cry

I'm receiving a lot of feedback about my self-help book, LIFEGUARD. Comments are positive, and I couldn't be happier about that! People appreciate that it's a quick read with an…

Traveling Clothes

7 Jul 201920 Sep 2019

Our family loves to travel. Our traveling style isn't the typical vacation for relaxation that many people love. We typically have a mission when we travel. Sometimes, we head to…

Thanks for the Book Love

You guys- it's only been a few days since my official book launch for LIFEGUARD. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude! The love I have received has been completely amazing. My goal…

Book Launch: LIFEGUARD

Friends- I’m super excited to tell you that I have a BOOK to share with you--for sale exclusively on Amazon in paperback or for your Kindle!! I don’t know about…

Ready for a New Book?

There's a new BOOK coming your way this week- exclusively on Amazon! Are you ready for a new twist on self-help? Ready to dive into the work? Stay tuned! You'll…

Transform 20

I'm trying something new, friends. Over the past year, my fitness routine has taken a back seat. I've been so far back that I should probably say that I've been…

Hot Flashes Are No Joke!

When I was younger, I heard women complain about hot flashes. I'm so sorry, ladies, but I didn't get it. I kind of assumed that hot flashes couldn't be THAT…

Hair Color Extenders

20 Nov 201821 Mar 2020

I have friends who have little to no gray hair. My husband barely has salt and pepper in his naturally brunette locks. I am one of those folks who started…

Snoring Isn’t Just About the Noise

As much as I hate to admit it, I'm a snorer. I'm not one of those cute little snorers who makes a slight squeak off and on throughout the night.…

My Go-To Jacket

31 Aug 201820 Sep 2019

Do you have a go-to jacket? You know the one I'm talking about. That jacket that works over anything. That jacket that isn't too light or too heavy. That jacket…

Merilee’s Story

My husband has done the Leadville Marathon in Leadville, Colorado, twice. When he crossed that finish line each time, he was greeted by a blonde woman who enthusiastically put that…

Have Peach- Will Travel

25 Jun 201820 Sep 2019

We recently returned following a trip to Colorado for my husband to run the Leadville Marathon. We packed a lot of sightseeing into less than a week in the Rocky…

Camryn’s Story

22 Jun 201820 Sep 2019

Inspiring gals come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Camryn just happens to be a teenager, but she's an inspiration for women of all ages. Camryn was born with spina…

Run. Rebuild. Remember.

On May 22, 2011, my hometown of Joplin, Missouri, was almost wiped off the map by an EF5 tornado. With winds over 200 miles per hour, the multi-vortex tornado devastated…

Chicago Style

I spent the weekend in Chicago for my son's college graduation. What a way to celebrate Mother's Day- with my whole family together in a gorgeous city! My oldest daughter…

Jordan’s Story

It would be an understatement to say that Jordan Henegar-Dickey is an overachiever. After graduating from college in three years, she taught middle school math, staying after school to tutor…