Beauty in the Broken
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Gingerbread Cookies are a classic holiday favourite perfect for baking season. If you've gone keto, paleo or simply low carb you'll love this recipe made with alternative ingredients and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and molasses. These Keto Gingerbread Cookies are soft and chewy and have the traditional flavours we all love.
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This past Friday, I had the honour of sharing a chapter of my story at the 2019 Elisha House Fundraising Banquet. Below is my written transcript.
Good evening! I'm Donna. I’ve had the privilege of serving as part of the Pregnancy Options Team at Elisha House for the past 2 and a half years. I also enjoy working behind the scenes, in an administrative role, which includes handling our social media accounts and assisting with fundraisers. I am a married mom of 4 children. I often say...3 of which were unplanned by me, but all 4 planned by God. My story has many twists and turns. It’s far from perfect as it continues to be written... but I am grateful for all it all...because it allows me to connect with the young women, we see walk through the doors of Elisha House. I am truly humbled that God would choose to use someone like me. Truth be told, I wasn’t even aware of Pregnancy Center’s and the work that they do, until moving to Ontario 4 years ago. You see, I am from a lil town in North East Saskatchewan.... I didn’t even grow up with access to Tim Hortons. I was raised in contemporary-Mennonite home with Christian values. Importance was placed on being good and following the rules for fear of punishment, not out of a mutual loving relationship with God. So you can imagine, the guilt and fear I felt when I discovered I was pregnant, while still in high school. My world came crashing down.
The song "Awakening" by Amanda Lindsey Cook has haunted me...in a good way...since the first time I heard it. It was released back in March of 2019. I first discovered the song when scrolling through my social media feed one day. I immediately added it to my Apple Music Library #onRepeat . A few months later, I attended a Hillsong United concert in Toronto, where she just so happened to be one of the opening acts. If I could use only one word to describe the song and entire "House on a Hill" album for that matter, I would say, PROFOUND. If you're going though or have ever been through, a dark season in your life, I think you'll find find the lyrics speak to you in profound ways. I wish I could post them but copyright laws prohibit that, so please...Take a Listen!
This post contains affiliate links to products that I use and enjoy! Please be aware that when a purchase is made through these links I can receive a commission which helps to cover the cost of the Beauty in the Broken Blog. Thank-you for your support! ![]() If you've been searching for a low-carb / low-glycemic / paleo / keto-friendly pizza crust recipe that DOES NOT use cawliflower and actually tastes good, look no further. I make a batch of this pizza a couple times per month and freeze by the slice for quick and easy lunch options! It tastes delcious re-heated in the toaster oven and even the microwave in a pinch. Recipe Instructions
This post contains affiliate links to products that I use and enjoy! Please be aware that when a purchase is made through these links I can receive a commission which helps to cover the cost of the Beauty in the Broken Blog. Thank-you for your support! This recipe is a family favourite! Years ago I ordered a greek salad at restaurant and loved it so much that I re-created it at home. The biggest difference was that it has no lettuce. It's straight-up chucks of veggies, feta and it's sooooo good! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links to specially selected products that I use and enjoy! Please be aware that if you so happen to make a purchase through one of these links I may receive a commission. Thank-you for your support! ![]() There are a lot of AMAZING Fat Bomb recipe's out there. I created this one with the Keto friendly ingredients I usually have on hand. It's so simple and they taste delightful. Each each fat bomb has 5 Net Carbs (10 total carbs - 4 fibre - 1 sugar alcohol), 22 Fat, 6 Protein and 251 Calories. Recipe Directions:
I have this quote posted beside my bathroom mirror to help me have a healthy perspective. It’s to remind myself, that while I may feel like a mess, to God, I am a beautiful mess, I am His masterpiece, He created me, just the way that I am and for that reason, I am enough.
![]() Writing is something that I have been drawn to do from quite a young age. I remember the very first journal I received. It was a little white book with a silver lock and key. I remember the thrill of documenting my days and keeping them locked away in a secret place that was just for me. That little book of childhood memories turned into stacks of wire ringed notebooks filled with with pages of teenage thoughts, feelings, poetry and prayers. It was a safe place for me to express and process life. I was writing my story and I didn't even realize it. While there have been seasons of my life during which I have stopped jouranling, the better part of my life has been documented on paper. It's one of the very few things that I have been consistent with. I think that's because, it's not something that I feel obligated to do...it's something that I feel compelled to do. I write to make sense of my thoughts, experiences and emotions and to remind myself of truth when I find myself slipping into negative patterns of thinking. It comes naturally to me and has always been very personal. I do remember enjoying reading and writing essays in school and getting fairly decent grades, but never did I consider writing as a career path or "gifting" that God may call me to share with anyone but myself. It wasn't until I was in my early 20's and going through recovery from a destructive relationship, that I first was inspired to write for someone else. I remember feeling a deep sense, that one day, I needed to write a book and that thought scared me... This post contains affiliate links to products that I use and enjoy! Please be aware that when a purchase is made through these links I can receive a commission which helps to cover the cost of the Beauty in the Broken Blog. Thank-you for your support! ![]() INGREDIENTS
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Donna Joyblogger + wife + mama of 4 + unplanned pregnancy support worker + keto-fied wellness enthusiast. All of that stripped away, Donna simply considers herself a beloved daughter of God whose purpose is to shine His light through the cracks of her brokenness. Sunshine, coffee, dark chocolate and good conversation are her idea of a great time. Donna enjoys writing as a way of processing life and seeks to encourage frazzled moms, like herself, to take care of their mental, physical and spiritual wellness and see beauty in their brokenness. Categories
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