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The Natty Gambit

by Julie Branstetter

       Christian, Wife, Mom, Teacher, Writer, Entrepreneur

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    This Will Also Pass
    Julie Branstetter
    • Jan 9
    • 2 min

    This Will Also Pass

    We've had multiple deaths in our family over the last couple weeks. We've battled and are battling illness, and I have lost count of...
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    Six Bean Chili Queen
    Julie Branstetter
    • Jan 1
    • 1 min

    Six Bean Chili Queen

    If you like chili with beans, you'll love this protein packed, full flavor chili recipe. The beans are soft and creamy and delicious!...
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    A Split Second Decision
    Julie Branstetter
    • May 6, 2021
    • 5 min

    A Split Second Decision

    We all know the fast food lines are long and service is crazy everywhere right now. Shipping is never on time, and everyone's nerves are...
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    Everything Produces Its Own Kind
    Julie Branstetter
    • Jun 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Everything Produces Its Own Kind

    I think this says it all; there is no need for a long blog post to go with it. Hate will always lash out at love, because love never...
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    Pour It Out & Make a Fresh Pot
    Julie Branstetter
    • Jun 7, 2020
    • 2 min

    Pour It Out & Make a Fresh Pot

    I made a half-pot of coffee yesterday morning, went to work in the yard, and never even touched it. Seeing it now made me realize that...
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    When Nothing Seems to Change
    Julie Branstetter
    • Oct 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    When Nothing Seems to Change

    The caterpillar, not the butterfly, teaches us that growth doesn’t always look like a total transformation, but it is still progress!
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    Running in Cycles
    Julie Branstetter
    • Sep 23, 2019
    • 4 min

    Running in Cycles

    Do you find yourself working on the same personality issue year after year? Don’t be discouraged. For one, you are still trying and that...
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    Pleasing God Is Enough
    Julie Branstetter
    • Feb 28, 2019
    • 5 min

    Pleasing God Is Enough

    Too many people end up frustrated and exhausted from the stress of trying to please God through work that isn’t really necessary. From...
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    Self Pity Monster
    Julie Branstetter
    • Dec 28, 2018
    • 3 min

    Self Pity Monster

    Self Pity has to be one of the most successful tricks the enemy uses to defeat God's children. I don't particularly know why, but there...
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    25 Must Add Foods for a Diet Upgrade
    Julie Branstetter
    • Dec 28, 2016
    • 3 min

    25 Must Add Foods for a Diet Upgrade

    Apples contain antioxidants that help protect “good” HDL cholesterol levels in the blood. Avocados are densely packed with...
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    Health Benefits of Cocoa & Dark Chocolate
    Julie Branstetter
    • Dec 27, 2016
    • 5 min

    Health Benefits of Cocoa & Dark Chocolate

    Did you know that cocoa has been used throughout history as folk medicine? Cocoa consumption is associated with decreased blood pressure,...
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    Homemade Juice Jello
    Julie Branstetter
    • Jul 2, 2016
    • 3 min

    Homemade Juice Jello

    Homemade gelatin has many health benefits. Grass-fed gelatin powder is best for higher protein content, but even the store bought Knox...
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    17 Steps to Happy & Healthy
    Julie Branstetter
    • Sep 3, 2014
    • 10 min

    17 Steps to Happy & Healthy

    The #1 New Year’s Resolution year after year always has something to do with losing weight or trying on a healthier lifestyle. Some are...
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    8 Reasons to Eat & Freeze Blueberries
    Julie Branstetter
    • Aug 26, 2014
    • 3 min

    8 Reasons to Eat & Freeze Blueberries

    Just when you thought that the health benefits of blueberries couldn't be any more plentiful, new research has found that freezing the...
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    Homemade Baby Food
    Julie Branstetter
    • Nov 4, 2013
    • 4 min

    Homemade Baby Food

    Make Your Own Baby Food! I have three children and I have nursed all three. My first two children however transitioned to store bought...
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    Homemade Granola With Fruit
    Julie Branstetter
    • Sep 3, 2013
    • 1 min

    Homemade Granola With Fruit

    Homemade Granola Recipe With Fruit - This is one of my more popular recipes. Ingredients 4 Cups of Old Fashioned Oats (NOT quick oats) 1...
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    Drink More Water
    Julie Branstetter
    • Jul 18, 2012
    • 2 min

    Drink More Water

    Okay, calm down calm down! I drink a soda too every now and again, but I saw this and it reminded me of something I wanted to post about...
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    Julie Branstetter
    • Jun 15, 2012
    • 3 min

    Virus Hitches Ride to Kill Cancer

    Scientists have discovered when a cancer-killing virus is injected in the bloodstream it hitches a ride on blood cells and evades attack...
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    Racquetball: A Major Calorie Burn!
    Julie Branstetter
    • May 8, 2012
    • 6 min

    Racquetball: A Major Calorie Burn!

    Over the last few months my husband and I have been regulars at the racquetball court in our local gym. We have fallen in love with...
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    Visual Reminder About Sugar
    Julie Branstetter
    • Apr 12, 2012
    • 1 min

    Visual Reminder About Sugar

    Let this be a reminder that it is okay to let the kids drink Kool-Aid instead of soda sometimes. Wow! Of course Water is the best, but...
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