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Laurel at THE HIVEJune 7, 2016

Apple Berry Crisp

Apple Berry Crisp recipe (super healthy and suuuuper tasty!) // www.thehiveblog.com

It all started when I over bought on fruit. I could tell those apples and strawberries were about to go bad… Since I have a major sweet tooth (which really seems to make a strong… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEMay 20, 2016

Simple Beergaritas for Two

Light Beergaritas for Two // www.thehiveblog.com

Happy FriYAY! Today I wanted to share a happy cocktail recipe that should get your weekend started on the right foot! These beergaritas (margs made with beer) are perfectly light and refreshing, super easy, and… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEApril 1, 2016

The 30s Club – A Cocktail

The 30s Club - A gin cocktail with a citrus influence. Perfect for the warmer weather!

Happy Friday! I hope all of you have had a great week! I did a little collab with a blogger friend of mine a couple of weeks ago where I shared a fun cocktail recipe… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEMarch 14, 2016

St Patrick’s Day Collaboration: Veggie Shepherd’s Pie

Recipe for Veggie Shepherd's Pie

I am so happy to welcome my friend Lauren from 1 Cooking Chick to guest post about St. Paddy’s Day cooking today! This recipe sounds SO good… I’m dying to try it ASAP! And dying… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEFebruary 29, 2016

Citrusade

Citrusade Recipe - Low calorie! // www.thehiveblog.com

I’m not sure what it is about me lately, but I have been on a major citrus kick! I’ve been drinking lemonade and grapefruit juice like they’re going out of style! And when we go… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEDecember 10, 2015

Easy Hot Cocoa For Two

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With Christmas in the air and so many wonderful movies to be watched, it only makes sense to have an easy (slightly healthier, all natural) go-to cocoa recipe for this time of year! Every year,… View Full Post

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These kiddos and their love for being outside make These kiddos and their love for being outside make me so happy! They’re very talented at turning lemons into lemonade 🤩 I did a little “research” (or googling 😆) on why it seems they love being outside, even/especially in the rain, and found some good stuff! 🌧️ Here’s how playing in the rain impacts your brain and body: • Dopamine & Movement: The physical act of playing or walking in the rain acts as a natural reward, encouraging the brain to release dopamine. • Serotonin & Negative Ions: Rain, particularly through the Lenard effect (water splashing on surfaces), releases negative air ions. These ions are known to increase levels of serotonin, which can boost energy and improve mood. • Endorphin Release: The sensation of cold rain and the physical exertion of moving outside can trigger the release of endorphins. • Reduced Stress (Cortisol): Spending time in nature, even when raining, helps reduce cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. • Please always beware when you hear thunder and see lightning! ⚡️ As @pricedonahoo has been known to say more than once, “get outside, nerds!”
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Happy Deaf Awareness Week! For those who may not Happy Deaf Awareness Week! For those who may not know, Dempsey - our youngest - was born profoundly deaf. He couldn’t hear a darn thing from the get go. He got cochlear implants when he was nine months old and has been hearing since his activation day at ten months. This unexpected road hasn’t necessarily been easy, but it’s honestly been so joyous. We love the unique community we have found through Dempsey’s hearing loss and are grateful that God saw fit to gift us with our little Dempsey bean! Dempsey’s favorite trick that his hearing peers can’t do is shut sound off when it gets too loud! He just takes his coils (the little gray circle magnets) off and his hearing is OFF 😆 It’s fun watching him grow more and more comfortable with his little differences. I love the scripture in 2 Corinthians 12 that says, “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Deaf kids rock!
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