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Mom Bod Overhall

I am a mom. My body shows the track marks of carrying two babies to term.  My weight is not what it once was before these precious gifts from God. It is time to change that, to put myself first for an hour or so a day. My babies are not babies anymore, they are teenagers now, on the cusp of manhood. Where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday that I was holding them in my arms, breathing in their baby smell, watching them sleep. I always put my family first, that is what a wife and stay at home mom does. But it is time that I get healthy and happy with my body again.  Don’t get me wrong, my body is amazing, it is a survivor, a fighter and I am immensely proud of that.  However, my body has become the “Mom Bod” that I hoped it never would. Dare I say it, I consider myself overweight.  I am done with that now. I am doing something about it. In my youth I was a swimmer and waterpolo player. I was athletic, I was happy, and I was thin.  I don’t want to be that thin again, but if
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Building a Fidget Spinner

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By now you must have heard about the latest and greatest craze taking over the USA...a small toy called a  Fidget Spinner.  Fidget Spinners were originally designed for those who have ADD/ADHD, anxiety and/or stress to help improve concentration by having something inconspicuous to occupy their hands. These toys hit the mainstream media and are selling out online and in stores within minutes of becoming available. Every child wants one, whether for therapeutic use or not. They are unique little things and come in such a wide variety of colors and patterns that it is becoming a form of self-expression for kids. My two teenage sons are no different in wanting one of these cool devices.  My 13 year old is an incredible building blocks builder. He builds complex contraptions that actually function without any instructions needed.  Recently I showed him a picture of a fidget spinner made out of building blocks and asked him if he could build it with what he already had. (which is a t
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Ballet Dancer Survival Kit

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'Tis the Season....Ballet performance season that is. My boys and I already practically live at the studio, we are there 5 days a week just for their regular classes; but now that we are 3 weeks away from our Spring Performance of "Snow White", my boys have added rehearsals. My two boys adore Ballet. In fact, my 12 year old is going to the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive for three weeks this summer, which is such a huge honor. Therefore, in preparation for that and for spring performance, I am putting together my very own "Ballet Dancer Survival Kit" of doTERRA Essential Oils. In this "Ballet Dancer Survival Kit" I have included: *Frankincense: Known as the "King of Oils", it is highly sought after for its many uses including mood enhancement, relaxation, healthy cell function, reducing pain and inflammation, and relieves stress and anxiety. *doTERRA Breathe: A wonderful blend of oils including: Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucal
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Mount Dora School of Ballet presents…Snow White

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The Mount Dora School of Ballet (MDSB) has a long-standing tradition of entertaining audiences while providing a high caliber, enjoyable experience for its students and audiences alike.  This standard of excellence has placed MDSB in the wonderful position of having sold out nearly every performance it has ever done.  This year the annual end-of-the-year Spring Performance will be MDSB’s interpretation of the classic story of “Snow White”, featuring all 145 dancers from MDSB, plus some guest artists from Orlando Ballet.  Instead of showcasing individual classes, MDSB does a full ballet performance. Last year, it was Coppelia (a Pinocchio type fairytale), and it was as if I was watching a professional ballet company on the stage, it was extremely well done. Artistic Director Kathryn Wheeler and the other instructors encourage students understanding of commitment, hard work, responsibility, the value of discipline, and a passion for the arts.  These life skills will contri
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Oh no! Company's Coming!

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Have you ever been getting your house ready for a party and everything has been cleaned, polished, and put away when you suddenly realize that your everyday family couch pillows are stained? Oh, no! Thoughts start running through your head, “Should I hide the pillows in a closet?”, “Do I have time to sit at the sewing machine and make a cover?”, “Do I have any extra pillow covers?”.  If the answer to the previous questions is “no”, then I have a very simple solution for you. I ran into this exact problem this weekend.  People were coming to my house who had never been there before. I needed to put my best foot forward, because after all, the cleanliness of a home reflects upon the woman.  I called my mom in a panic, and like any wonderful mother, she came right on over with a plethora of supplies to help me.  What did she bring for my grungy, food stained, everyday couch pillows? One-Yard cuts of fabric, and rectangular shape shawls and scarves; no pillow covers. I watched in
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Pool Party Frog Cupcakes

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My mom is a member of a quilting group that calls themselves "The Frogs".  I have become a member as well, and these ladies are some of the most caring and funny group of women I have ever come across.   Last week, it was one of The Frogs's birthday, so I was asked to supply the cake.  The only requirement? It had to be chocolate!  The party was going to be a pool party, so I knew that I wanted a casual feel to the cake, thus cupcakes! What you see below are my cute Pool Party Frog Cupcakes! They are Dark Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Buttercream and topped with a cute frog face inside a pool ring (both made out of fondant).  I had so much fun making them and all the "Frog Ladies" thought they were just the cutest thing! Happy Birthday Kat! Pool Party Frog Cupcakes
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More Cake Pops

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Okay everyone, Cake Pops are the newest hottest thing in the Cake Decorating Industry.  Mine have been a huge hit here in Mount Dora.  I still have to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming. It is still so unreal. Just so all of you know, I am going to debut new flavors (plus some of the old favorites) and all new-never before seen-designs!  It is going to be incredible!  If you want to see it in person, I would suggest you buy a ticket for the 10th Annual Taste in Mount Dora at www.mountdora.com and go to the online store. In the meantime I have been a busy little bee and testing out some new designs.  One of which I did with the help of my Cake Pop book by Bakearella.  She is fabulous!  The set of Cake Pops below, I did for two friends who are new Premier Designs Sales People and were having their first sales party.  I am told that my Cake Pops were a huge hit!  They were a lot of work, but as you can see they were fantastic! The next set of Cake Pops that I did were for
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