Monthly Archives: December 2011

Reflections on a Beautiful Life, Lost Too Soon: My Cousin Leo

My dear cousin Leo “Sonny” John Hoepfner passed away yesterday, leaving behind an amazing wife and three beautiful children. He was only 28 years old, but he had been diagnosed with bone cancer about a year ago. Bone cancer isn’t … Continue reading

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Wedding Photos Part 1: Purple Scrabble/Golf Table Decor

Better late than never, I wanted to share some of my favorite wedding photos! We decorated with purple and touches of pink, and personalized everything with a Scrabble-meets-golf theme. It was a lot of work since we did it all … Continue reading

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Strawberry Heaven Protein Oatmeal

Here’s another one of my faaaaavorite ways to eat oatmeal (and boy do I have a lot of them, as you’ll see in upcoming posts!!) Ingredients: 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats Sweetener of choice, to taste Cinnamon, nutmeg to taste Raisins … Continue reading

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Cran-Raisin Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal (with protein)

This recipe is seriously one of my favorites, especially during the holiday season. I think I could eat it almost every day and still have a big smile on my face! If you’re not a fan of cranberries or raisins, … Continue reading

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Happy, Healthy Holiday Nutrition Tips

Want to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle throughout the holiday season? This advice is geared towards those who are in recovery from an eating disorder, but also helpful for anyone during this crazy, food-filled time: Start Some Holiday … Continue reading

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