“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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Honeycrisp Walnut Salad
This Honeycrisp Walnut Salad is full of flavor and texture, with fresh apple slices, crunchy toasted walnuts, chewy dried cranberries, rich feta cheese, and a tangy-sweet raspberry walnut vinaigrette. It's perfect as a side dish any time of the year!
Vegetable Pizza
This easy Vegetable Pizza is the perfect fresh treat anytime of the year. Packed with yummy fresh vegetables, and a cream cheese based spread, the flaky crescent roll crust pizza makes the best appetizer, or even week night meal for your family. The best vegetables to go on the pizza are really based on your personal taste so you can tailor it to be whatever flavors you love.
Oreo Cookie Poke Cake
This cake is simply delicious! Poke cakes, no matter the flavor, are fun and simple dessesrts to make. They just never disappoint. This cake turns it up a notch, not only because it uses pudding instead of gelatin, but because it has Oreos!!!! This Oreo Cookie Poke Cake is a chocolate cake infused with pockets of vanilla pudding and Oreo crumbs, and topped with Cool Whip and more Oreo crumbs AND mini Oreos, resulting in the most delicious slice of poke cake EVER!
Taking Time For Yourself
Do you get so caught up in the day-to-day routines that you forget to take TIME for yourself? Do you feel like taffy being pulled from one role you play in life to the next, and next, and next? Sometimes in that taffy-pulling process you can FORGET to take time to breathe. You forget about taking care of yourself because you are focused on taking care of others and trying to JUGGLE family and career.
Chicken & Potato Chip Casserole
This chicken casserole is incredibly easy and will have the kids begging for more! Chicken, rice, and broccoli covered in melted cheese and topped with crispy potato chips! The ultimate in casserole comfort foods that I’m certain will become one of your favorites!
Laughing At Yourself
Do you sometimes drive yourself CRAZY with the things you do? I sure do! Sometimes I think my brain is just in overdrive. I get an IDEA to do something and it just keeps going and building from that tiny snowball of an idea into an enormous, watch-out-because-this thing-is-going-to-knock-you-over snowball!
Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken
You will not believe just how amazing this recipe is and it is so versatile! When I say “creamy” I mean “really, really, creamy”! First of all, lets talk simplicity. There are those days when you just don’t have time to cook a meal, let alone one that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Do you hear Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken calling? I do!
Helping Out Our Pollinators With Honeybee Pollen Feeders
Honeybees are important to ALL life. They tirelessly work from the moment they struggle to emerge from their cell in the hive until the time they die. They don’t stop ~ EVER! Doing your part to help our pollinators is a BEAUTIFUL thing!
Starting Over - Don’t Let the Past Control Your Future!
Life happens in stages, phases, chapters, whatever you want to call it, and none of them last forever. Stages and phases are typically used to describe the DEVELOPMENT of something, whether a human, animal, plant, etc., but they can both be used for adults as well since throughout life we are developing - mentally, physically, socially. And every phase of life has a LESSON to teach you. You need to learn the lessons and grow from them, but then let go of that phase so you can move on in your GROWTH and focus on the present phase of your life. Live, learn, and move on.
Simply Divine Chocolate Zucchini Bread
If you love chocolate, be prepared for the most amazing chocolate recipe around. You will absolutely fall in love with my Simply Divine Chocolate Zucchini Bread! It is so incredibly easy and will remind you of your favorite chocolate cake - only this is BETTER!
This chocolate zucchini bread is not made with one, but TWO kinds of chocolate!!! That’s right, DOUBLE chocolate flavors make this bread absolutely decadent. It is incredibly moist and delicious! You may be asking yourself if this is really a quick bread or rather a cake, or is it indeed brownies . . ?
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