When Did I Get Old?

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How old do you think I am?   The photo above is me just showered, no make up and it is my normal hairstyle. Did you guess late 20′s? Wrong.   Try again… If you said 50 you suck! I am 34 almost 35 years old. I never thought of myself being “old” until I went to a skin care information night. My girlfriend Kristyn is an Independent Consultant with the company Rodan and Fields. I am really excited for {Read More}

10 Reasons Why I Love My Life –

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I was thinking today that my life is pretty kickin’ since I don’t deserve any of the wonderful blessings God has given me. I think it is not only super important to thank Christ for everything I have in my life, but it is critical to realize the good stuff before it is too late. So many times I am reminded that life doesn’t give you a guarantee or any sort of warranty. I hope that my life will be {Read More}

Twins Skills Day Camp: Super Fun!

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This past Sunday our family had the opportunity to go to the Twin’s Youth Baseball Skills day thanks to the Chevy Girls. The age group was supposed to be 6+, but they made an exception and let Ruth join in on the fun even though she is only 3 (and does not know how to wear a baseball glove!). Our day started at 9am at the Twin Stadium with all of the kids ready to play ball. The kids were {Read More}

Fitness Tips for Mom’s Who Want a Beach Body – or a Less Prego Body

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Yesterday morning as I sat on my butt I thought to myself “Man, if only I had a better plan for losing this left over baby weight.”  Ruthie right before her Birthday! I am pleased to share with you some simple tips to losing the baby weight from my friend and workout coach Christy Verness! Whether you’re new to fitness, or looking for a way to make it more exciting, just know that it doesn’t have to be complicated! Small {Read More}

Revive Your Kitchen Cabinets In A Day

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My husband runs a small cabinet/furniture refinishing shop here in Robbinsdale and this past week he was hired to bring new life back to a clients kitchen who was getting ready to sell. The technique he uses to bring life back to cabinets is so easy that I asked him to share it here on Muddy Flowers. This is really super easy. If you have any questions please ask below! Want to share this infograph on your blog? Cut & {Read More}

Why?

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After learning about the bombing in Boston my thoughts went back to September 11th. I live in America and I was born here. This is my home. This is where I am raising my family. This is where God has placed me. I don’t always see eye to eye with people and I don’t always like everyone However, never ever would I go to the extreme of what some people think is their right or calling. I sit here in {Read More}

Spring Cleaning Makes Life Happy

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Good Afternoon Everyone, Today I am going to share a little bit more about my life with you. When Ryan and I got married we had 2 houses. He had the one we are living in currently and I had a townhome about 20 minutes away. Right after we tied the knot the two big kids and I moved all our crap over to his house. Together we owned 7 TV’s and none of them were flat screen. I dumped {Read More}

10 Reasons for a Date Night

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This little piggy went on a date night. wow – right. I know my Hubby is as dorky as I am! I mean awesome, not dorky. Reason number 1 There are no kids allowed on Date Night. Well, sometimes we take the youngest. On this night we did not bring the baby. Ryan took me to a fancy place. Famous Dave’s I never liked Famous Dave’s before we were dating. I thought it was dirty and gross, but he talked {Read More}

Bible Study with Muddy Flowers: The Book of Luke Chapter 11:5-13

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Good Morning Muddy Flowers Readers, I am so pleased to be able to share the Book of Luke with you all. You may not know this, but as a blogger I spend a great amount of time engaging on other blogs. Some are Jesus followers and some are not, but I always find myself getting a warm comfortable feeling when I am reading another bloggers site knowing she or he is a Christian. I think it is pretty cool to {Read More}

Another Snow Day in MN

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I miss green grass, yet there is a sweetness that comes with a “schools are closed – snow day” kind of morning. Happy Snow Day Ryan went off to work and Keegan started to shovel the sidewalk as the little girls played in the snow piles out front. Isaiah stayed inside with Mikaela while I got a few photos and started on moving the car to the driveway. Let me out! Ruthie got stuck in the snow and could not {Read More}