While I don’t know about you, I’ve learned that starting something new comes with its share of challenges. My January Rest is no different. And, each year presents a different set of unique circumstances in which to attempt The Rest.
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My 2019 January Rest: The List
I am a late comer, but I discovered something delish a few months back. My daughter and fell in love with The Great British Baking Show. As egg whites were beaten and folded in, we had fun watching the competition unfold.
MJR: Dates 2018
I love dates! And, I not talking about the fruit. Dates, romantic or social, are what I’m talking about! Simply … More
MJR 2017 Wrap-up
Welcome to My January Rest’s Wrap-up! This January flew by, but my girl was happy to see it go: she … More
MJR Update 01.27.17: Cheats and Temptations
The draw to shop can be so strong and the autopilot thoughts are rampant when I started MJR. They are less so three weeks into MJR. That is a one of the main points of MJR; to break the automatic responses to what I want.
MJR Update 01.13.17: Food!
A few days into the sugar-free adventure, I did not find great joy. When karate-chopping the burnt edges off my food in anger, I figured the episode was induced by sugar withdrawal. My poor husband stood there, quietly watching me from a distance. I suspect he contemplated making a run for it, but it was only a pizza cutter: the risk was minimal. Not pretty. Not pretty at all.
My January Rest 2016 Review
When winter hits and the year-end holidays retreat like a tide gone back out to sea, I am left wanting to rest. Rest; the kind that changes weary into wonderful.
MJR–That’s All Folks!
Really? Truly, I cannot believe it has been nearly a month since I began My January Rest. One more day. … More
MJR Update 01-17-2016
We had a slow meal and a long, heartfelt talk. This is part of what MJR is designed for—rest for my soul.
MJR Update—Bananas, Apples, and Pears, Oh My!
Apples always seem like a good idea when I buy them, but somehow they sit instead of being eaten. What I know from experience is that the longer I stay off sugar and the longer I stay off processed food, the more tasty the apples become. It is a type of food magic.
Dear Reader
Are you weary and in need of rest? You might need rest if: you have more ideas than umph you … More
My January Rest Update 01.04.16
This will be short and sweet because it is late already…how does that happen! I’ve been keeping my list of … More
My January Rest — Walks!
Since I was diagnosed with osteoporosis last month, lots of bone-jarring, pounding the pavement is in my daily forecast regardless of the weather forecast.
My January Rest 2016—The List
A single month can seem like an eternity at times. That is why each new year requires careful consideration as … More
So Long Starbucks
So long Starbucks…at least for the month of January. Truly, parting is such sweet sorrow. I wasn’t a huge fan … More
