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30 min UPPER BODY & CORE cardio strength circuits

Posted on July 13, 2022 by EmpowerMoms

**This video was originally posted as a facebook live “Moderate Fit” workout for the Botetourt Family YMCA. Some parts may be edited out.**

Join me for a 34 min upper body and core circuit training workout.
Warm up and cool down included.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
*set of dumbbells

Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and never miss a workout again.

🔹 Rachel is a certified group fitness instructor and has been teaching group fitness classes , helping all ages and levels of fitness since 2015. 🔹

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D I S C L A I M E R:
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“Finding Her Amish Home” by Pamela Desmond Wright REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

Posted on July 12, 2022 by EmpowerMoms

Finding Her Amish Home JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Finding Her Amish Home by Pamela Desmond Wright, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Finding Her Amish Home

Series: Humble Blessings #1

Author: Pamela Desmond Wright

Publisher: Love Inspired

Release Date: June 28, 2022

Genre: Contemporary Amish Romance, Christian

What she wants more than anything

Could also be the most dangerous…

After her twin sister’s death, Maddie Baum flees to Wisconsin Amish country with her nephew in tow in the hopes of protecting him from his criminal father. Befriending Amish shopkeeper Abram Mueller gives her a glimpse of the happiness she’s been yearning for all along. Can she find a fresh start with Abram—or will old sins tear them apart?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

MY REVIEW

I have read other Amish fiction books by this author and the book description sounded good so I decided to give it a try. I really liked the main characters Maddie and her son Josh. Despite the traumatic death of Maddie’s sister; she rose to the occasion to raise her nephew like her own and never gave up despite several challenges along the way like being homeless at one point.

When they move back to Maddie’s amish hometown they meet Abram who is definitely an answer to prayer. He seems to know how to help her ADHD son stay busy and out of trouble which helps alleviate the single mom’s stress and helps Josh feel better about his new home.

As the book progresses we learn more about Josh’s biological dad and why Maddie is on the run from him. I love reading about the Amish way of life, their relationships and what’s important to them like God and faith.

Great characters, easy to read book. I liked that it included an epilogue at the end of the book so we could get a glimpse into their lives one year later.

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pamela Desmond Wright grew up in a small, dusty Texas town. Like the Amish, Pamela is a fan of the simple life. Her childhood includes memories of the olden days; old-fashioned oil lamps, cooking over an authentic wood-burning stove and making popcorn over a crackling fire at her grandparent’s cabin. She also loves needlepoint and has dozens of projects to work on! Someday, she hopes to move into van life, living on the road as a traveling writer.

CONNECT WITH PAMELA: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

TOUR GIVEAWAY

Main Prize – (1) winner will receive a Kindle eReader
1st runner-up
(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card
2nd runner-up
(1) winner will receive a signed print copy of Finding her Amish Home and a King James version of the Bible

Finding Her Amish Home JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight July 12, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on July 19, 2022. US only. Items may vary from image. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE

Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

*NOTE: This post contains affiliate links.

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30 min TOTAL BODY cardio and strength circuits

Posted on July 11, 2022 by EmpowerMoms

**This video was originally posted as a facebook live “Moderate Fit” workout for the Botetourt Family YMCA. Some parts may be edited out.**

Join me for a 33 min TOTAL BODY cardio and strength circuit training workout.
Warm up and cool down included. Alternating cardio and strength for 30 secs of work.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
*set of dumbbells

Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and never miss a workout again.

🔹 Rachel is a certified group fitness instructor and has been teaching group fitness classes , helping all ages and levels of fitness since 2015. 🔹

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Week 7 of “The Great Walk 100 day Summer Challenge” video suggestions

Posted on July 10, 2022 by EmpowerMoms

Welcome to week 7 of “The Great Walk 100 day Summer Challenge” from 7/10 – 7/16.

Remember: Our goal is to be consistent so even if you can’t do 100 days of walking in a row, do the best you can and listen to your body.

If you CAN do a walk every day, it is VERY important that you mix it up by doing gentle walks, longer walks, shorter walks, indoor walks, outdoor walks, etc.

Here are some week 7 workout video suggestions from my YouTube channel:

Comment below and let me know what walks you did this week and how you are feeling! I love to hear from you!

Don’t forget to come back here to my blog EVERY Sunday morning to get weekly walking workout suggestions and to stay accountable to this challenge. Our challenge is from 5/29/22 – 9/5/22!!

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“Her Cowboy Wedding Date” by Cari Lynn Web REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

Posted on July 7, 2022 by EmpowerMoms

Her Cowboy Wedding Date JustRead Blog + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for Her Cowboy Wedding Date by Cari Lynn Web, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Her Cowboy Wedding date

Series: Three Springs Texas

Author: Cari Lynn Web

Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming

Release Date: June 2022

Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

Could this cowboy… Be her wedding date?

Maid of honor Tess Palmer has two weeks to plan her cousin’s wedding. She will do anything to make the ceremony perfect…even if it means wrangling best man Carter Sloan’s help. The cynical cowboy would rather focus on his business than wedded bliss, and widowed Tess isn’t looking for a second chance at love. But could planning a trip down the aisle bring the two of them together?

MY REVIEW

This was such a fun, heartwarming story from beginning to end. “Her Cowboy Wedding Date” is the third and final book in the Three Springs, Texas trilogy but they can be read as stand alone books. Characters from the previous two books are mentioned throughout this story.

The family drama and dynamics of Carter’s family were hilarious throughout the book. So many laughs! Wedding planning mishaps, treasure hunts, family feuds… this book had it all!

I really enjoyed getting to know Tess and Carter as they worked together to help the family work out their misunderstandings and to plan a wedding for their friends. They both had their own personal struggles and disappointments that interfered with wanting to have a serious relationship. I liked how their personalities complemented each other and how they both put family first-no matter what.

I really liked this book from beginning to end and recommend this specific book and series by this author. Fun, quick read-perfect for your summer road trip or by the pool.

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cari Lynn Webb lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She’s been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent’s 70 year marriage and her parent’s marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn’t always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.

CONNECT WITH CARI: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a $40 Amazon gift card and signed copies of the first two books in the Three Springs, Texas series!

Her Cowboy Wedding Date JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight July 6, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on July 13, 2022. US only. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE

Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

*NOTE: This post contains affiliate links.