Latter-Day Woman Magazine: Latter Day Woman Holiday 2011
Womans magazine full of fun, informative, uplifiting articles. Fashion, cooking, home, family, spiritual and much more.
The Grapevine – Take a Look in Jill Knapp’s Refrigerator!
Jill Knapp is one of my hero’s. When I feel overwhelmed and not sure where I’m going to find an extra hour in my day, I think to myself “What would Jill do?”
Do you ever wonder if these people are for real? All you have to do is look in Jill’s refrigerator and you will know that she is the real deal. How do you look in her refrigerator?? Take a look at the insider interview that WebMD did with Jill. If you struggle with your weight, having a healthy lifestyle or diabetes ….. you will relate to this woman that is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Her commitment to herself is a legacy she is passing on to her children. Watch this quick 2 minute insider look and then start listening or review the health tips Jill has given us this last year in The Grapevine.
CLICK HERE FOR INTERVIEW : WebMD Interviews Jill Knapp
Make a commitment to yourself to be the change you want to happen in your family for a healthy lifestyle. Start this commitment by joining our Walktober Fitness Challenge.
*Find out more about the Fitness Challenge HERE*
The Grapevine – Walktober Fitness Challenge….. Who’s Up For The Challenge? Join Us and Jill Knapp.
It’s time for a 30 day (plus) fitness challenge.
This is the time of year that we start to get a little lazy with our “Get up and Get Moving” routine so Jill and I thought it would be fun to have our whole online community join together to encourage and support each other.
Here is the challenge…… for the next 30 days (plus) share what fitness activity you participated in AND share any healthy new recipes you are enjoying in your families. Listen to our call to get some great ideas for getting moving in these colder, wetter months and more about the fitness challenge.
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Also, Jill has challenged us all to “THINK BEFORE YOU EAT”. Don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day of fitness or eat a few pieces of Halloween candy, that’s the great thing about doing this for 30 days (plus). By the time Thanksgiving gets here, we can all enjoy a holiday with guilt free eating because we will have created a solid habit of a healthy lifestyle that we can continue right on in to the New Year!
Who is up for this challenge?? Sign your name below and check back in each day to hold yourself accountable with all your online friends, invite your friends to join us and let’s make this fun!
The Grapevine – A Light in the Darkness. Carol Lynn Pearson talks to Sheri Joi.
Recently I had the magical chance to talk with Carol Lynn Pearson. Carol Lynn is a bright shining star bursting her light through the midnight sky, we both share the same vision of expanding that light until all the shadows are scattered and nothing but light remains. Carol Lynn is a woman of strength and courage and we both know what it means to have a passion for true love. This is not the love you fall into or out of, this isn’t the love that is sticky and gooey, this is the pure love of God and of Christ and those that know them.
Carol Lynn and I spoke about the sensitive subject of homosexuality. Part of Carol Lynn’s story is about her marriage that ended after 12 years and 4 kids when her husband could no longer be part of the marriage because he was gay. Listen to our wonderful conversation to see how this
experience was an integral part of Carol Lynn’s journey as well as everyone that knew them. Her book, Goodbye, I love you, is the story of this journey. They remained dear friends and he died in her care, in her home 6 years after he had left their marriage. This woman knows what Christ’s love is and she shares it with everyone around her. She has become a spokesman for the gay community. We both became very emotional on the call as Carol Lynn shared stories with me about those that now reach out to her for support, peace, acceptance and love. She has become that trusted friend and advocate to so many in need. She receives countless emails, facebook messages and letters from all over the world from gay people telling heartbreaking stories of the persecutions, prejudices and the way they are shunned and ostracized by their own families. Story after story leads to suicide because of the shame, guilt and hopelessness they feel, this must stop.
Every life is precious, every life deserves love, every life deserves acceptance, every life deserves to LIVE! My hope and prayers are that by some small way I can join my voice with Carol Lynn Pearson’s and implore everyone around the globe to open their hearts to the love of God and encircle our gay brothers and sisters into our loving arms. The first weekend in November there will be a conference in Salt Lake City that shares the same name as Carol Lynn’s latest book, No More Goodbye’s: Circling the Wagons Around our Gay Brothers and Sisters. There is more information about the conference here at Mormon Stories.
May my interview with Carol Lynn, the conference in November, Carol Lynn’s books and all the silent prayers and pleadings bring awareness to the prejudice that is among us. May we open our hearts and know what true love is and never again say good by to anyone because they are different than we are. I dedicate this to my beautiful gay sisters and brothers – - you are my family and I love you so much.
I hope everyone will take the time to listen to this call with an open heart so that you can feel the love that Carol Lynn and I share for anyone suffering in the dark. May we bring LIGHT to that which has been in the darkness for when we bring light, the darkness can no longer remain. There is nothing for us to judge, there are only those for us to love.
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Visit Carol Lynn Pearson’s website HERE and see the incredible things she is doing within her community to spread her light.
You can also buy her books from her website, Carol Lynn Pearson’s website.
Please share this message of love and light. May God bless us all and may we finally realize, we are all one!
All My love,
-Sheri Joi
The Grapevine – The Spiritual Nature of Money with Trina Boice
Today’s call is a little different from the last 2 calls that we’ve had. In the first 2 calls we focused on specific ways you could earn a little extra money as a stay at home mom or how to save money or even better, get some freebies. Today we focused on the big question we all may have asked ourselves….
“WHY DON’T I EVER HAVE ENOUGH MONEY?”
This may have to do with your relationship with money. I know when I was first introduced to this concept I was sort of freaked out about having, what was called a “spiritual” relationship with money. I thought spiritual and money shouldn’t even be in the same sentence together and somehow it felt very wrong for me to even think about it that way, well….that may have been one of the reasons I was struggling so much with my money flow. Listen to this fantastic call with Trina as we explore the relationship we all have with money and where we may need to change our thinking to allow more money to flow into our lives. I think I kept it under an hour (barely), though it could have easily gone on for a whole weekend workshop (you’ll have to attend one of her BYU Education Week presentations for that). We are so fortunate to have the expertise of this wise woman. This refreshing call is filled with scriptures that really point out that our Heavenly Father wants us to have money and be abundant.
Listen To Trina Below:
Also, remember when you hear a tip or information you want to know more about visit Trina’s site www.SisterThrifty.com or www.TrinaBoice.comand fill out the contact information box to request any information you want more specifics about.Please share your thoughts below about what your reactions to the call are, good or bad, I don’t take it personal, I’m so interested to see what YOUR thoughts are.
The Grapevine – Tips for Saving Money and how to get FREEBIES! with Trina Boice
Trina is certainly the expert in this category and a GOOD girlfriend to keep on speed dial. If you don’t know Trina personally then take advantage of the AMAZING tips we talked about in today’s call. It was a long conversation again, PACKED with money saving information and exciting ways to get freebies. Trina has mastered the art of these subjects.
Her tips cover things about couponing, to where your kids can eat for free, price matching, travel savings (including FREE RV’ing), scholarship savings as well as FREE lectures, free ideas for free gym memberships, health care tips and so much more. Trina advises us to ask ourselves a series of questions before purchasing anything:
1- Do I need it?
2- Do I want it?
3- Can I live without it? (instead of buying it on impulse, sleep on it.)
4- How can the money be better spent (or invested)?
………….. last question …………..
5- If I have to have it, how can I get it cheaper or FREE?
Listen to Trina Below:
Also, remember when you hear a tip or information on the call that you want to know more about visit Trina’s site http://www.SisterThrifty.com or http://www.TrinaBoice.com and fill out the contact information box to request any information you want more specifics about.
The Grapevine – 5 Tips for Earning a Little Extra Money as a Stay at Home Mom …… (Or so I thought.) with Trina Boice
Today I talked to Trina Boice. Trina is like Wikipedia on Steroids for what she is passionate about. Trina grew up in California with her twin sister and younger brother. She is a wife and mother and has won many awards for these roles, which her kids think is pretty funny. She has written dozens of resource books for primary, relief society, ward activities and
many others, after you listen to this call you will KNOW when Trina says she has some ideas for you…..well, you’ll get above and beyond what you expect. The reason I asked Trina to join me today is because she is an expert in teaching others how to “Stay UP in a Down Economy.”
I’m not really supposed to tell you but she is putting together a resource for this topic that sounds phenomenal. I asked Trina to give us 5 of her best tips for earning a little extra money and in true Trina spirit she shared over 20! This call is definitely not a short and sweet but it is PACKED with ideas you never knew were out there and Trina gives you the resources to get your hands on the little extra money that can make a difference for your family. From unclaimed money, mystery shopping and a website that may pay you $5 just to call and sing happy birthday to someone to advice on Ebay, Amazon and Craigslist. Trina’s enthusiasm for earning money while being a stay at home mom is over the top.
Listen to Part 1 of a series of calls I’ll be doing with Trina (there was so much content we had to break it up). This is going to be a three part series and you are going to LOVE it. I’m sure much of the content that you are getting will be included in her program that I’m not supposed to be mentioning so we’re getting a very intimate sneak peak of just what an expert Trina is in this field.
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After you scramble through paper and pen to write down all the information she is giving you. Relax and enjoy because you can visit her site www.SisterThrifty.com or www.TrinaBoice.com and request any information you are interested in. I can’t wait to talk to her next week and hear her advice on saving money and getting FREEBIES, one of Trina’s favorite things!
Leave a comment below and tell us about any ideas you have for earning a little extra money or what NEW things you heard on this call. (I heard a ton of new things, I’d never heard of!)
Sherri Joi
The Grapevine – Healthy Life Style Tip #10 with Jill Knapp – Set Short Term Weight Loss Goals
We’re half way through the year and it’s time to check in with our goals. Jill has some GREAT ways we can really accomplish and see some great results by the end of the year. This week Jill tells us the specifics for setting short term goals for a healthy lifestyle change. The most important thing is not to focus on your final weight loss goal! Sure you want to know where you are going but the short term goals will get you there without the discouragement that may throw you off your plan. Setting short term goals will help you succeed and won’t overwhelm your soul.
Start with the Weekly Goals-
This is the shortest possible goal you can set. Anything shorter could end you up feeling very discouraged especially since there are daily weight fluctuations. You must be realistic and expect nothing more than a loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Weigh in each week at the same time on the same scale. Listen in to the call to find out what time of day is the best time to “weigh in”. To track your exercise goals, hang a small calendar and write down for the week what your plan of action is for that week. How often you will work out and what type of exercise you will be doing. Make a check mark on the calendar if you followed through. You will LOVE seeing these check marks starting to line up on your calendar!
Monthly Goals-
You can get some great results with setting a monthly goal. A goal for about a loss of 5 to 8 pounds per month is good. You’re not just trying to lose weight you are aiming to change your lifestyle. Slow and steady wins the race every time. Keep up with your workout calendar by marking the days you followed though with your plan of action. Remember it takes 30 days to create a habit, you’ve had the same habit for a lot longer than the change you are making so be gentle with yourself. (Listen in for some more great insights about this.)
3 Month Goal.
If you are like me this is the goal for you. It’s really when you see a difference. If you kept up with your weekly or monthly goal your results will show. (You’ll feel it too!) You may be as much as 15 to 24 pounds lighter! You really need to reward yourself at this point. (Notice if you just panicked at the word reward….) A pedicure, new hairstyle or even a message will do the trick. Keep moving forward with your goals and you will get to where you want.
Beyond 3 months-
If you have not met your weight loss goal keep pressing forward with your plan. Just start again, EVERY DAY CAN BE A NEW START POINT, don’t wait until “Monday”. Keep up with marking your workouts down when you follow though and you will get there in due time. Many may have reached their weight goal by now. If you have then congratulations! Indeed you want to keep up with your working out and eating healthy so you don’t put back on the weight you have lost, remember this is a lifestyle change. You must have a plan on how you will maintain your weight loss and it’s called a healthy lifestyle change, commit to it and live it. Your children will thank you for the great habits you’ve taught them!
Listen to our short call below and hear more!
Happy Goal Setting!!
The Grapevine – Healthy Life Style Tip # 9 with Jill Knapp – 4 Tips for Taking Trips
We are in full swing of summer and hopefully have plans for getting a few more trips in before the end of summer. Jill has some great tips for us to keep up on our plan to make the change for a healthy lifestyle, even while we’re on vacation.
1- Eat Healthy. If eating healthy tends to be a pit fall for your vacation. Plan ahead! Keep healthy snacks available such as fruit, veggies and nuts. Also, pay at the pump to avoid the convenient store temptations. If you are traveling to a hotel you can find out what restaurant options are around the hotel and find their menu online so you can plan to stay healthy. (More great tips on the call.)
2- Keep moving! See the sites wherever you are going by foot. Walk on the beach, go swimming and take advantage of the hotel’s gym if there is one available, a quick 20 minute workout before everyone wakes up will get you metabolism and energy up and ready for a great day. (Jill gives us her trainers advice about exercising morning versus evening….listen in!)
3- Get your rest. Travelling can be exhausting. Make sure you have enough time for good rest so that you really enjoy your vacation. Don’t forget your earplugs and eye shades so you’ll be ready for anything. (More about this on the call.)
4- Relax! You’re on vacation so leave the business calls, emails and the office at home. It will all be there when you get back. You owe it to yourself and the people that are surrounding you on this vacation to be present and really connect with them.
These tips will support you in your intention of making a healthy lifestyle change. It is vacation though, so do treat yourself to dessert at least once J. As Jill always tells us, moderation in all things…..follow these tips and you won’t need a vacation from your vacation!
Listen below to hear about the great vacation Jill just had that will forever be a trip that changed her life.
The Grapevine – Healthy Life Style Tip # 8 with Jill Knapp – Sugar Detox
Sugar can be toxic!! When Jill told me this I honestly did not know all the risks of sugar, I mean I knew that a lot of sugar wasn’t good for me but Jill is really an expert and has done her homework. This health tip is a must for everyone. Now, more than ever, it’s time to make a healthy lifestyle change for ourselves and to improve the lives of our family. Listen to this week’s tip and find out the food that I had NO IDEA had a lot of sugar and I am totally busted because my kids have this sugar A LOT!
YOU NEED TO KNOW THE RISKS! HERE ARE A FEW THAT JILL HAS RESEARCHED AND SHARED WITH US.
1. High Cholesterol- Some who consume too much sugar are more likely to have lower levels of the good cholesterol called HDL. Having higher levels of triglycerides or bad fats can clog up your arteries leading to heart disease. (Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.)
2. Insulin Resistance- When sugar enters the body Insulin opens the door for sugar to get into our cells. There are continuous sugar spikes and this can cause the cells to become “Stuck”. These toxic effects can lead to obesity and a greater threat of developing diabetes.
Jill says….”Removing the sugar from our diet has been one of the best things I have ever done for my health. Yes, I do have type 2 diabetes but I have it under control through eating healthy and not eating extra sugar. I am not saying you can’t have any sugar you do however need to cut back”.
3. Liver Disease- A diet high in sugar can exacerbate fatty liver disease. It can spike insulin and drives fat into the liver cells, this can cause inflammation and scarring. It’s not worth it. Cut back on sugar to live a healthier life.
Jill reports having more energy now than ever before in her life. She is having less sugar cravings because she no longer is feeding her body sugar.”I eat fruit instead of processed sugar like cookies, candy, white bread, etc. Getting off sugar takes time and you need to be patient”.
“You may experience headaches, fatigue, and just plain don’t feel well.” Jill says. Her advice for this is to flush your body with lots of water and after those first few terrible days, better day’s will start to come and in the long run you will feel great.
Thanks again Jill!!
Listen to my short call with Jill Here:
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