31 Days of Making Small Changes Archives

Spicy Grilled Cilantro Garlic Chicken

January 3, 2016 by Kelli Hays

Today is Day 2 of our Whole 30 and I’m scouring cookbooks (you can find my favorite Whole30 cookbook here) and websites for new recipes. I’ll also be creating my own, ’cause that’s what I do. 😉 A few years ago, we discovered a recipe that we loved- Garlic Cilantro Ribs. I was craving that […]

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Small Changes: Healthy Snack Ideas for your Kids

October 30, 2014 by Kelli Hays

We’ve alllllmost made it to the end of 31 Days of Small Changes! So hard to believe that November is just two days away. I’m actually posting over at Houston Mother’s Blog today about healthy snack ideas for your kids. Click here to read more!

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Rocking a To-Do List: Making Small Changes

October 29, 2014 by Kelli Hays

Hi friends! We’re on Day 29 of Making Small Changes and I’m so excited to have my “real life” friend Fabia guest posting today. Fabia is one of the most organized people I know, and a lot of that organization boils down to her “list” that she is known for. 🙂 I’m excited about implementing […]

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Small Changes: Playing Music in the Home

October 22, 2014 by Kelli Hays

I have a confession. Music is not something I naturally think about playing in our home. It always seems that there is too much noise and chaos anyway, so why add something else? But I’ve discovered that when I go through a phase of having music playing, the atmosphere is actually calmer. Now, this doesn’t […]

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5 Reasons You Should get Outside- Now!

October 20, 2014 by Kelli Hays

Good morning friends! Today is Day 20 of Making Small Changes. (If you’re new, click here to read all about it and get started!) Today’s change is one that I can almost guarantee will improve your mood and clear your head. Getting outside is something I’ve had to grow to love. Growing up, I was […]

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Using the Best Appliance in your Kitchen: Small Changes

October 19, 2014 by Kelli Hays

Hi there! I’m just getting back from a trip to Atlanta and South Carolina with my older daughter Allie- I’m so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open but it was an incredible trip! We got to spend time with some very good friends of ours and also attend the gorgeous wedding of my sweet […]

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Hi, my name is Kelli and I'm so excited to have you here! I've been married to Ben for 17 years and in that time, we've worked in youth ministry, planted a church, traveled to Kenya on missions trips- both separately and together- given birth to 4 babies, fostered a little boy, adopted him two years later, and recently found out we have a surprise little girl on the way! Our family lives in a farmhouse that we completely remodeled 3 years ago. when I say completely, I mean, there was nothing … (continue reading)