Bethany Hamilton's Blog, page 13

The Hubby Blog: My Top Relational Tip

Whatever perception we may have of the time passing by, we have opportunities every day, to be intentional not only with ourselves, but also with the people around us. I believe a great starting point for this blog series is to talk about the much-needed foundation to our relationships. I’m talking game-changer intentionality that is SO SIMPLE, but somehow incredibly hard to pull off!

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3 Fish Salad Recipe

This 3 Fish Salad (think tuna salad, but with salmon and sardines also!) is my go-to snack on beach days and one of our family favorites. All the boys love it – even little Micah! It’s really simple to make and you can eat it on crackers or with bread as a sandwich! We usually mix in whatever fresh ingredients we have in our fridge, but this recipe has carrots, celery, relish, and fresh cilantro.

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Naturally High – Avoiding Physical Setbacks

‘Ohana Experience Live weekly sessions was devoted to uncovering the motivators for drugs and addiction. Each of us craves a natural high. God has a better way, one that doesn’t lead to addiction, but leads to a real life of peace. Jon Sundt, founder of the organization, Natural High, joined our ‘Ohana call to share his story with us. Jon lost both of his brothers to drugs and addiction.

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Tips for Loving Your Life as a Mom

Children are one of the greatest gifts from God and I want to soak up every moment with my sweet boys. But, being a mom is challenging and overwhelming at times too! I believe it’s important to stay present and engaged with our families. We don’t get this season with our little ones back! However, if we’re super overwhelmed and stressed out, it may be hard to enjoy the moment. So how do we balance...

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Carrot Beet Salad Recipe

It’s super fun and easy to make. And so delicious! I love the bright colors of this salad. I eat lots veggies (and try to have my boys eat lots too ) and the vibrantly colored ones are great because they contain so many vitamins and minerals. I hope you enjoy this salad as much as Adam, the boys and I do! Ingredients Salad: 6 carrots (peeled and shredded) 2 beets (peeled and shredded) 3/

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Keys for Success in Dating & Relationships

As part of my ‘Ohana Mother Daughter Experience Live sessions, we dive into some of the most important, although sometimes hard to prioritize, topics for moms and their teen girls. Dating, marriage, and sex (or intimacy as I like to refer to it) is sometimes an awkward subject to bring up, but it is truly so important to have conversations about this and to consider it with a wholesome perspective.

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Advice on Motherhood from My Mom, Cheri

Cheri is from Southern California and was an original surfer lady from over there. Her passion for surfing brought her to Hawaii where she met my dad and then eventually had my brothers and I! During our first summer ‘Ohana Mother Daughter Experience Live Event last week, my mom shared some advice on motherhood. What she said was sooo helpful! Here are some of her words of wisdom: Pray Often My...

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Dial Down the Drama: Tools to Manage Conflict

Oh, there have been many moments of conflict in my lifetime that I haven’t been exactly sure how to handle. Even just the other day, I had a situation with my mom that made me want to run away. But we can always learn right?! On a recent ‘Ohana Mother Daughter Experience Live Event, we brought in an expert guest, Colleen O’Grady, who is a licensed professional counselor, life coach, speaker...

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Overcoming Obstacles – Don’t Do It Alone!

-Nick Vujicic Progress in my life often looks like two steps forward and one step back. It’s a tough road and it usually includes setbacks! If we are on this journey alone, it’s easy to get discouraged or lose focus. But when we have friends and family walking this path next to us, we can be held accountable and encouraged! Ecclesiastes 4:10 I have seen this verse and Nick’s awesome quote ring...

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Introducing The Hubby Blog! A New Series

Aloha! This is Bethany’s husband, Adam, writing… Bethany and I have been talking a lot lately about how we are raising our boys. As most moms and dads who are very intentional about how to approach parenting, we find ourselves constantly talking about bringing up respectful, kind, empathetic, and strong young children that can navigate the world with confidence. We have started looking at our own...

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