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How to Make Money with Vitality Rewards

Published October 29, 2019 Updated October 29, 2019 1 Comment

As I talk to Lutheran teachers and church worker friends around the country, I am continually amazed by how many people are not using Vitality rewards through the Concordia Health Plan. Vitality is an excellent perk of our Concordia Health Plan! This post is for you - all my fellow Lutheran church workers! (If you are not Lutheran but your company also uses Vitality, then this post still applies to you as well.) Let me preface this by saying – I am not a Concordia Plan representative nor am I receiving any compensation for writing this post. This is my personal understanding of how Vitality … Read More...

Whole 30 Resources, Tips and Recipes from My First Ever Whole 30

Published February 21, 2019 Updated August 17, 2019 7 Comments

Thinking of attempting a Whole 30? Here are some great Whole 30 resources, tips and favorite recipes from a busy mom of little ones who did the challenge too! #whole30

At the beginning of the year, my youngest sister shared that she was embarking on a Whole 30. I was intrigued and began researching it myself. A week later, my husband and I started our first ever Whole 30. It ended up becoming quite the long distance family affair as my other sister and her husband joined in, Andy's sister and her husband, my mother-in-law and my parents, all attempted Whole 30s. Some of us made it longer than others but we all embraced this challenge. I wanted to see if I could do this. I wanted to see if I could flatten my stomach after 3 babies. I wanted to cut … Read More...

Most Popular Posts of 2018

Published December 31, 2018 Leave a Comment

As we start the new year, I always like to look back and see what were the most popular posts viewed at Joyfully Thriving. The 2018 list had some overlap with 2017's most popular posts list but there were some changes and additions. In case you are new here this year or missed some of this content, here are the ten most popular posts of 2018 (in descending order). 10. Who doesn't love earning free gift cards? I certainly do and am happy others enjoy learning 4 Quick Ways to Earn Gift Cards. These are the extract strategies I am using this year to start saving for a cash Christmas! 9. … Read More...

Most Popular Posts of 2017

Published January 04, 2018 Leave a Comment

As we start the new year, I always like to look back and see what were the most popular posts viewed at Joyfully Thriving. The 2017 list had some overlap with 2016's most popular posts list but there were some changes and additions. In case you are new here this year or missed some of this content, here are the ten most popular posts of 2017 (in descending order). 10. Who doesn't love earning free gift cards? I know I certainly do and am happy others enjoy learning 4 Quick Ways to Earn Gift Cards. 9. How to Create Photo Albums for Free is where I share my love of Shutterfly photo … Read More...

8 Best Blogging Resources for Bloggers on a Budget

Published October 23, 2017 Updated October 07, 2019 4 Comments

I haven't written about blogging on my website before, but after recent questions and emails, the time has come to share my blogging story in one (very) long and detailed post. This is my blogging story as well as the blogging resources I use here on my blog, for those who are interested in blogging on a budget. If you are interested in a behind the scenes look at blogging, want to know how I make money on my blog, are looking for blogging resources that really help grow a blog, or if you just want to start a blog on the right foot, this post is for you. I'm calling this blogging on a … Read More...

Most Popular Posts of 2016

Published January 01, 2017 Updated August 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

As we start the new year, I always like to look back and see what were the most popular posts viewed at Joyfully Thriving. The 2016 list had some overlap with 2015's most popular posts but there were some changes and additions. In case you are new here this year or missed some of this content, here are the ten most popular posts of 2016 (in descending order). 10. This simple but delicious O'Henry Bars became an often pinned and often enjoyed treat. The combination of peanut butter, chocolate and oatmeal is a good one. Plus, it's a simple bar recipe. 9. Obviously, I'm not the only one … Read More...

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