“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”

~ William James

The Power of Influence

Do you know how much POWER your influence has? I went to the dermatologist this week, and was once again reminded of the influence I have on others. As I reflect on the conversation I had with my doctor and the genuine comments she made about me, I can’t help thinking about just how much all women influence others more than we may realize. 

I may not have a big following just yet, but honestly, don’t we all influence those around us in some way? 

We have those who look to us for inspiration in how we dress, fix our hair or makeup, how we walk and carry ourselves. But not only that, people watch our attitude! Have you thought about that? How you greet (or don’t greet) others, the small talk with a cashier or other people waiting in line. Do you take the time to help others reach an item on a high shelf, or are you in such a hurry that you don’t have time for others? 

Oh yes, we all influence others in many ways!

And if you have raised children, you know the influence you have on them!  Good or bad, they absorb it all.  What we choose to do and say each and every day impacts others in some way.  

People are observing you every day and YOU can have a HUGE influence on THEM.

What message are you sending out? Is it one you would be proud of or one you might be ashamed of? 

I think we need to be more aware of what message we are sending others! 

Have a fabulous week my friends!

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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Pasta

If you're a fan of chicken enchiladas, get ready to fall head over heels for this chicken enchilada pasta! The enchilada sauce blends with the spices and chilies and becomes infused into the chicken as it cooks, making the flavors bold and delicious! Add the gooey cheese and pasta, and you have an amazing meal with all the melty goodness you could ever dream of. This is comfort food done right!

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You Are Not Meant to Do Life Alone

Life is TOUGH.  No matter your color, race, religion, or background, life will always bring challenges you have to face. You will be scrutinized, judged, and persecuted for your beliefs by those who think differently than you do.

When life gets tough, it’s tempting to let our hearts HARDEN ~ to view the world through the lens of our past hurts. That will leave you feeling alone.

And when we look through the tainted lens, we start to DOUBT that good still exists.  We might find ourselves losing faith in people, holding back and hesitant to trust others. The hurt caused by one person can spread, leaving us guarded and overly CAUTIOUS as if we’re constantly waiting for the past to repeat itself.

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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

Mississipppi Chicken is a mouthwatering dish featuring chicken breasts that are slow-cooked in a flavorful kick of seasonngs and tangy peperoncini peppers that basically makes your taste buds do a happy dance!

It’s one of those meals that makes you wonder why you don’t slow-cook everything! The juicy chicken breasts and blend of seasonings come together for a flavorful explosion that will keep you coming back for more!

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Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower

This Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower is what summer flavor is all about! Perfect as a BBQ or cookout side dish, this easy recipe is ideal for entertaining. It's quick to prepare, low in carbs, and keto-friendly, making it a soon-to-be family favorite!

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Getting Direction in Your Life

Instead of thinking “resolution”, how about TRANSFORMATION? Developing and acquiring new skills and stepping out of our comfort zone to reach our full potential. Doesn’t that sound better? Working on DEVELOPING ourselves in a positive manner rather than proclaiming we are going to do something that we have no intention of doing.

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The Steps of a Staircase

Here we are, the beginning of a NEW year! Do you find that to ge encouraging or exhausting? For many people, January 1st each year is a time to start over. A FRESH start. It’s like we consider a calendar year as being broken down into 12 chapters and those 12 chapters become a book with the year as a title “Mama P 2023”. There is a beginning and an end to each book, but many STORIES occupy those pages. There is not just one beginning though, we have so MANY beginnings throughout the year.

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Italian Sausage & Spinach Tortellini Soup

This tortellini soup recipe has sweet Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and leafy green spinach in a rich tomato broth. This is definitely not your ordinary, everyday tomato soup! This is a true crowd pleaser!

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Succulent Root Beer Spiral Ham

Doesn’t this ham look absolutely divine?!?! This recipe makes a tender and juicy spiral ham so easy to prepare in a crock pot! It’s a succulent and juicy spiral ham with a slightly crisp and caramelized skin accompanied by a deliciously sweet hint of root beer ~ a mouthwatering and unexpected twist on ham!

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Holiday Charcuteries

Dress Up the Holidays with a Simple Charcuterie! It seems like it’s always a time for a celebration of some kind, right? Let’s say you’re going to a party and need to bring a side-dish. It seems like everyone is either bringing a salad, a bag of chips, or a dessert. What can YOU do that will knock the socks off of everyone? A CHARCUTERIE of course. Now you may browse through Pinterest and see all kinds of AMAZING charcuterie boards and it won’t take long to get OVERWHELMED. There’s so much prep work to do. It’s going to cost a fortune to get all of those supplies. I’m not creative enough to pull off a charcuterie board! Well I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be difficult to look and taste INCREDIBLE! Trust me, you CAN do it!

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Being Kind ~ Why is it so Hard?

You see it everywhere, on shirts, posters, billboard, etc. You know, the statement “Be Kind” or the one I as a beekeeper prefer “Bee Kind”. It seems that everywhere we go there it is, that statement, a REMINDER, to be kind. Why? Why do we need to be reminded to ACT with kindness? Why do we have to have something spark that character trait within us? Why can’t we just do it - just be kind?

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