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“Restoring Christmas” by Cynthia Ruchti Christian Christmas novel

Posted on January 10, 2017 by EmpowerMoms

Restoring Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti

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Alexis travels to a small town in Wisconsin to compete for a place on the upcoming “Restoring Christmas” program with the Heart-and-Home channel. She has 8 weeks before Christmas to restore and professionally decorate a home while filming the process. Alexis has grand plans for the home but the homeowner wants something completely different and nothing seems to be working out with the rest of the crew either.

Cute Christmas story! This novel is 259 pages-NOT a novella (short story) as advertised in the amazon description. I really enjoyed this Christian romance story. This was my first book read by this author.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book
Alexis Blake has one chance to land her own show on the Home Project Network and nothing, not an uncooperative client, a job site without indoor plumbing, or a challenging videographer, is going to stand in her way. Elsie, at seventy-plus, is far from the ideal client, but she knows exactly what she wants her fieldstone house to look like, and no designer can tell her otherwise. Gabe Langley, the man with the camera, is caught in the middle and it is his wisdom and warmth that just may be the bridge that will bring these two women together. Can they restore more than just a house and bring about special, almost lost forever Christmas memories?

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About the Author
Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed in hope. She’s the award-winning author of more than fifteen books and a frequent speaker for women’s ministry events. She serves as the Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers, where she helps retailers, libraries, and book clubs connect with the authors and books they love. She lives with her husband in Central Wisconsin. Visit her online at CynthiaRuchti.com.

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January 7 #IAmEmpowered for 2017 #sweatpink @fitapproach

Posted on January 10, 2017 by EmpowerMoms

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January 7, 2017
Try one thing outside of your comfort zone.

Maybe it’s trying a new workout or speaking up at work. What’s one thing you can do today to push yourself outside of your comfort zone? “Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.” – Frederick Wilcox

I tried two new things last week! I did a cycle class at the gym and then took a dance fitness class with a friend. Neither one was my favorite, but I’m glad I tried new things!!

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January 6 #IAmEmpowered for 2017 #sweatpink @fitapproach

Posted on January 9, 2017 by EmpowerMoms

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January 6, 2017
Share your favorite inspirational quote. What motto motivates, inspires, and empowers you? Share it with us.

I have lots of motivational quotes that I keep in my home gym and around my house to keep my motivated.

This is one of my favorite ones. It reminds me to do the best that I can and not compare myself to others and to do better than I did the day before.

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January 5 #IAmEmpowered for 2017 #sweatpink @fitapproach

Posted on January 9, 2017 by EmpowerMoms

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January 5, 2017
How do you stay motivated?
The holidays and festivities are over and a lot of people are going through a January slump. What do you do to remind yourself to stick with your goals?

Every month I make up my personal fitness calendar using Microsoft word document. I plan out what days I will workout at home and what classes I will take at the gym. I figure out what days I will do my strength training and what days will be my race training and cardio days.

I keep myself accountable by posting my workouts on Instagram and here on my blog. I also log my workouts in my Fitbook nutrition and fitness tracker book so I can track my progress.

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January 4 #IAmEmpowered for 2017 #sweatpink @fitapproach

Posted on January 8, 2017 by EmpowerMoms

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January 4, 2017
Sweaty selfie time.
There are very few things that empower us like a sweaty workout. Our team loves HIIT yoga, running, and boot camps.
What is your favorite way to workout this month?

On Wednesday January 4th I tried a new class with a friend. It was a dance fitness class. I felt so uncoordinated but it was a lot of fun!! I’m trying to do different classes and switch things up this year.