Monday, January 22, 2018



When you're working on being healthy, water is a big big thing! But sometimes plain water gets old and you want to spice it up some!
I love fruit infused water! Its yummy, healthy, and has so many great things it can help you with!
Depending on the fruits and herbs you add to it, they can do different things for you!!
Here are a few combinations for you!

*Blood sugar Support and Digestion - Cucumbers, Strawberries and Kiwi.
*Appetite Control - Cucumbers, Lemons, Limes.
*Immune Booster - Lemons, Oranges, Mint.

Here is a recipe that sounds super yummy!


I made some up this afternoon! We have a Water Pitcher with a infuser in it and we have really enjoyed using it! 


I cut up half of a grapefruit and a whole lemon. I suggest rolling them around a bit before you cut them. This gets the juice really stirred up and makes for a heavier infused water!


I stuffed the infuser as full as I could before I put it in! Then put the pitcher in the fridge to let the water get cold and infuse it even better!


This combination is very fresh! I love the taste! It has a very tart taste but the grapefruit really come thru! I would have added mint but did not have any in the house!
If you use a pitcher like I have you, can refill a few times! Just keep an eye on the fruit! Another great way to drink these would be to just throw the fruit directly into your glass, mason jar, water bottle or pitcher!


What fruit infused water combination have you tried or think would be good? I would love to hear what you think!

She is....
Joanna 




Saturday, January 20, 2018


I have been a momma for a little over 3 years now! My oldest is 3 years and my youngest is 17 months! I have always wanted to be a mother and most days I love it! But if you are a mother or have been a mother you know that some days can be harder then others!

Motherhood can be long sleepless nights, crying demanding tiny humans, snot, poop, and puke! Sometimes as mothers we put ourselves aside, hair, makeup, and showers, to take care of the little ones! 



Some days it is hard to decide between washing the pile of dirty dishes or taking a nap when the kiddos are down for naps! Sometimes we just want to sit down and watch our favorite show on Netflix and not worry about the clothes that need washed and folded!
We can be torn between a clean house and spending time with the kids before they grow up too fast right before our eyes!

Babies don't stay babies for long and we watch them change before us in the blink of an eye! I have many days as I put them to bed at night and wonder if I have done enough with them that day! Did I read enough books with them? Did I tell them I love them enough? Did I give them enough healthy snacks? And the questions keep going!



But this is something I am learning myself so I want to share it with my fellow Momma's out there! 
You are doing amazing! You are a good mom! Your kiddos are well taken care of and they see how much you love them! The effort you put into them and the love you show them is amazing! 
Sometimes we criticize ourselves more than we should! We are the best at looking at other mom's and trying to be more like them! We think we have to get it all together just like they are!
Yet we forget those Facebook photos are taken so that you don't see the load of laundry on the couch, there is a filter added so you don't see the dark circles under eyes, and she may feel just like you most days! As they say "The grass is always greener on the other side!" We cannot compare our story with the next mom! We each struggle with something and each feel like the other mom is doing better!


I want to suggest a change! Let's work to encourage other mothers around us! Something as simple as a comment on their photo on Facebook telling them something encouraging, sending them a message or a text! Whatever it may be, let's rally to encourage those moms!
The more we step out and build other mothers up, the Momma community is blessed more!

To the Momma's out there who read this, You are amazing and are doing a great job!

She is...
Joanna





Friday, January 19, 2018



I have always been a big fan of accent wall's in the living room! I finally got one up in my living room and I love it! I wanted to share it with everyone! Hope this inspires you!

I love the floating box shelves! My Father in Law found these for me! They are older and have so much character to them! My husband and my Dad put them up on the wall for me! 

So this used to be centered with my couch, since this was put up we have moved the couch so it is now just centered with the room! I love that this is versatile no matter where my furniture is!

I collect Willow Tree Figures so this has been a great way for me to display them!



These where my husbands great grandmothers! I love them!


I also made a shelf with a picture from our wedding,unity candle and my flowers!



 We will be moving in about a month and I am excited to set it up in the new house!

I would love to do more posts of decorating and organizing in the home! What rooms would you like to see me post about? Leave me a comment!

She is....
Joanna




Thursday, January 18, 2018


The quote above speaks volumes!
I feel like so often we as women place how we view ourselves by what others think of us! We want everyone to like us and if they don't that must be saying that there is something wrong with us!
We have diets, weight loss plans, skinny models, and body image pushed at us from all sides! We are told we have to fit into some mold and must be apart of some "clique" or "group"! We wear are emotions on are sleeves and they get bumped and bruised! And for what? To feel accepted!

For years I have wanted people to like me! I have wanted friends and I hated when friendships did not last! I found that I was the one who was trying to make the friendships/Relationships work! I was putting allot of effect into forcing something to happen!
Something I am learning and think is so important for others to understand is that what you put your effort into is what will be your focus! I learned that I was putting so much effort into keeping these relationships going that I was not taking care of me, my family, or my close friends who where putting effort into me!
It was so freeing to let go of those relationships and not worry about them! I felt so much better about myself and started to surround myself with the people who wanted to be there!

Don't forget that you deserve more! Don't feel like you have to be doing it all! A relationship takes effort on both sides!! Choose to love you for who you are and find the people who love you for you as well!!

She Is....
Joanna

Wednesday, January 17, 2018



My husband and myself are trying to eat better, we are so bad at eating breakfast and that is something big we are trying to change! Since I am not a morning person I figured it would be best to find some stuff that could be done super fast and easy in the mornings! 
Granola is so good! And it can be used so many ways! So the other night I made my first batch! 
I wanted to share it with y'all too! I will link the original recipe at the end of the post!


The recipe called for chopped almonds but I did sliced!!



I used this local raw honey! A sweet mommy friend of mine does this business with her husband!
Love's Apiary will ship honey too! You can click there name for there Facebook link!

 

Dry Ingredients
  1. 3 cups rolled oats
  2. 1 cup raw almonds, chopped
Wet Ingredients
  1. 1/2 cup raw honey
  2. 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil
  3. 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients in a glass baking dish and toast them in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the oats are toasting, combine the wet ingredients.
After the oats are toasted (they should be very aromatic), drizzle the honey mixture over the oats. Stir until well combined.
On a baking sheet lined with wax paper form a single layer of the oat mixture.
Place the baking sheet back in the oven and turn the over OFF. this will allow the granola to finish toasting without burning. Let it sit in the oven for 5-8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.


Link to original post!

Please leave a comment with what other recipies you would like to see on the blog!!

She Is...
Joanna







Welcome to She Is Powerful!

My name is Joanna and I am the face behind the blog!


I am a wife to my husband of 4 years, and a momma to 2 sweet boys who are 3 and 18 months! I have the joy to be able to stay home with them and I love that!
I always say I was born a Northern girl (born in PA) ment to be a Southern girl (moved to TX when I was 19)!
I also am the Owner and Founder of The Empowering Woman Tribe! We are a group that is a safe place for women in any walk of life! Married, single, kids, no kids, we are there for any lady! This is been a passion of mine for years now and it has been fun to see it start! You can click are name above and join are facebook group! I have a great team of admins and we would love to have you!

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