Below you will find resources found to be helpful for women in building faith, strength, and wisdom. Resources used to help reach the goals of the Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. Remember, the virtuous woman is industrious. Where there is a will, there is always a way.
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"She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings, she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable and her lamp does not go out at night." (Proverbs 31:16-18) NIV
Ailments & Healthy Solutions
Successful Remedies Found to Be Helpful
Allergies
Standard Process, Antronex, for severe allergies, where an ENT tested me and allergic to all things. This stuff changed my life. I couldn't function on allergy meds keeping me sleepy, and this supplement has actually built my resistance to my allergies. Started out with 4 a day for like six months, then down to one every morning. -AVW
Cold Season
I have been taking Immune 24 Hour supplements since about 2021. It has the highest combination of Elderberry, Vitamin C, Zinc, D3, and other good ingredients to keep colds away. I have even run out of it for a week a couple of times and picked up the first cold I came in contact with. It is so affordable, like $10, and a must-have!
If you get sick with a bad cold or flu, TheraFlu with honey works great and doesn't hang you over. Thymex by Standard Process is also great because it builds up your immune system more quickly. Also, if you get a really bad cough, you need Fenugreek. Fenugreek makes fluids drain better in your body, so it helps your lungs drain more quickly. Standard Process brand is the very best, but there are other more affordable brands at local stores. -AVW
Sore Throat
Warm salt water gargled for a sore throat. -KE
Manuka Honey, a teaspoon at a time, let it dissolve slowly in your mouth to coat your throat.
Throat Coat medicinal tea. - HG
Ear Ache
Sweet oil for an earache. -KE
Garlic Oil drops can be purchased from Garners or online. -AVW
Headaches
Drinking over 100 ounces of water a day. I rarely have headaches anymore! -Sarah, 25
Electrolyte and Mineral packets mixed with water can significantly help headaches because often it's related to dehydration. I love ULtima and I have heard LMNT is also great! If you are having chronic, ongoing headaches, like migraines, I highly suggest one of the chiropractors recommended on the community page. -AVW
Ingrown Hairs, Pimples, Abscesses
Frankincense has made a knot on the back of my husband's neck from ingrown hairs go away twice. Straight, not diluted, used nightly.
Tea Tree Oil helps disinfect and dry up pimples and abscesses. -HG
Liver Detox
Taking Ancestral Adrenal supplements turned my liver around. My latest blood workup showed an abnormally healthy liver. -Sarah
Yogi Tea has some great detox options to try, and their teas really taste great with or without honey as a sweetener. -AVW
Anxiety, Sleep Aid
Chamomile (helps anxiety) and Ashwaghanda (helps anxiety and constipation) -Sarah
Magnesium and Lavender pills. Lavender, lemon balm, mint, and chamomile mixture in a tea is great for sleep, too. Of course, there is also melatonin. The magnesium I have found most helpful is the L-Threonate, and I get mine from Amazon. My acupuncturist said not to choose a multi-magnesium blend because it's not as effective. I can't even take the full dose of my magnesium with a lavender pill because the effect is noticeable and too strong to put me to sleep. It truly works!
If you are ever in a really bad panic moment or experiencing anxiety with interior shakes, try a heating pad. Lay on it under your back, maybe even lie under an electric blanket. I think of it as a really warm hug. It really helps settle you. -AVW
Inflammation Issues
Zyflamend by New Chapter, Amazing Stuff! My acupuncturist told me about this stuff, and I can tell a difference when I take it and when I don't. Also, research what foods are inflammatory, such as dairy, and limit them as much as possible. Dairy is highly inflammatory. Turmeric supplements (and tea) and glucosamine chondroitin +MSM and turmeric combo by Horbaach are also helpful for your joints. I also love to massage my legs in Eden's Garden muscle oil, arnica cream, and a CBD stress lotion from Sagely Naturals. -AVW
I truly believe we have a lot of control over our bodies and our health. The food we eat makes a big difference in how we feel and how we will feel years from now. I know some health issues are out of our control, but a lot of health issues are in our control. If you don’t want to walk with a walker and carry an oxygen tank, take care of your body now. Exercise, eat right. -SK
Hormones and Stress
Coffee is my vice! Now that I have reached the 50 mark, I have started to experience some pre menopause things that have not been very fun. Changing my hormone/estrogen meds as well as a little blue pill that helps me not kill anyone, has been life-changing! No judgment here if you need a little blue pill too. I take daily vitamins and ashwagandha gummies for some help in the stress department, too. I know how to eat right...it's whether I choose to or not. Lately...I'm not choosing to. It's a head game the enemy likes to play with us ladies. A constant roller coaster of ups and downs with our weight and comfort/confidence in ourselves. A chiropractor is a must! -Sheri
Walking will work wonders when I am stressed. I need to do it more often! I do not take medicine or even supplements other than iron and vitamin D, which is prescribed by my doctor. I love being outside and enjoying nature, though. It seems to calm me. The beach is another stress reliever for me. It immediately improves my mood. -AVW
I have hemiplegic migraines. It’s caused by hormone disorder that is hereditary. So this means that whenever I have major hormone shifts in my life, I get migraines with stroke-like symptoms. That means sometimes I lose the ability to talk or walk. And I am a high risk for stroke.
Although I do believe in working with a doctor that you trust and love, when we were trying to get pregnant with my youngest child, I had to turn to some all-natural remedies because I could not take the meds necessary to control my symptoms. My neurologist really encouraged me to make sure that I was getting in a very hard workout first thing in the morning. She told me to push my body for the first 10-20 minutes of the day if I could. It encourages a hormone cascade that really helps with a lot of symptoms females suffer from. She helped teach me about my hormone schedule for the month and how during certain parts of the month I needed to work out more and eat less and other parts of the month I needed to work out less and eat more. this meant that I added in a lot of walking on the weeks that I needed more activity and that’s exactly what helped my bod. This really got me in tune with my body and helped me understand when my hormones were starting to affect me negatively and how to counter that. She also encouraged waking up each and every day at the same time and getting a full eight hours of sleep. When I was on this regimen, I felt so good. She also strongly encouraged hydrating with electrolytes as much as possible. I still do my best to follow all of this advice because it really does make a big difference. -MM
Never stop moving! Find enjoyment in going hiking or to a playground. Create a bucket list of physical activities to do and just do them. -Stacy
Smoothies with bone broth protein powder and whole milk (collagen and joint support for postpartum calcium loss)
Milka German Chocolate Bars (high-quality ingredients, serotonin booster)
Eating high-protein meals balanced out my hormones (mostly red meat). -Sarah
Having a great confidant and friend will make all the difference. Oh, and throw in a little chocolate, and it makes for a happy day! :) -Kim
Pregnancy & Newborns
Honest Chill Mama Soothing Jelly (helps pregnancy and postpartum itchiness)
Koala Babycare Silverettes (nursing MUST have)
Mushie nursing cover (cooling and SO soft, can be used as a swaddle on the go)
Ergobaby Omni 360 Carrier (will save your back and less hassle than a stroller)
Happiest Baby Swaddles (could not live without, Houdini baby proof)
Derma E Tea Tree Oil Scalp Relief Treatment (great for hair growth and itchy scalps)
Neuflora clothes (nursing and pregnancy friendly) -Sarah
Morning Sickness and Nausea
Young Living Progessence Plus (helps progesterone production and morning sickness during pregnancy)
Lonolife Sipping Bone Broth - Grass Fed Beef (helped morning sickness and postpartum appetite loss)
YumEarth Organic Hard Candies (helped morning sickness) -Sarah
Ginger Chews, Gin-Gins, Reeds, or Chimes -HG
Breastfeeding
Legendairy Milk Milkapalooza Supplements (increased milk supply by 2 oz in one week)
ZICO and Harmless Harvest Coconut Water (upped my milk supply and electrolytes) -Sarah
Warts
A cotton ball soaked in Apple cider vinegar bandaided onto a wart will remove it, even when having it frozen off by the skin and cancer clinic twice didn't. -AVW
Books for Fun
Building Faith and Spirit Lifting
Did you know you can get a HUGE selection of audiobooks and digital media for FREE through your local library? You can get a library card at any library and use that card number to sign into the Hoopla App (digital media) and Libby App (some digital, most eBooks). It is super easy to use and I wish I had discovered it sooner!! -AVW
Redeeming Love
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers: A retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea. Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God's unconditional love. -MH
Connilyn Cossette
This author is amazing, how she helps you step back in time and brings characters to life in the midst of real biblical stories you are familiar with. I began with her Out of Egypt series, starting with Counted with the Stars, then the series with A Light on the Hill, and then the series beginning with To Dwell Among the Cedars. Her characters will captivate your attention! -AVW
Francine Rivers
The Masterpiece, Redeeming Love, The Scarlet Thread, The Lady's Mine (this one was slow, but worth it), The Last Sin Eater (such a cool story), The Atonement Child, The Priest, Unashamed, Ushaken, Unspoken, Her Mother's Hope, Her Daughter's Dream, and the series beginning with A Voice in the Wind (hang on because this one will stick in your spirit, so very good). -AVW
Lynn Austin
Gods and Kings, Song of Redemption, The Strength of His Hand, Faith of My Fathers, Among the Gods, Return to Me, Keepers of the Covenant, and On This Foundation. A lot, not all, of her books are filled with good character plots, set in biblical times and surrounded by familiar biblical facts. Wonderland Creek was an awesome one, too, but not set in biblical times. Legacy of Mercy, Chasing Shadows, All Things New, If I Were You, Long Way Home, Wings of Refuge, Until We Reach Home, Candle in the Darkness, Fire By Night, A Light to My Path, Where We Belong, All My Secrets, All She Ever Wanted, While We're Far Apart, Hidden Places, and Though Waters Roar. All of these are incredible stories around those oppressed with faith-based and spiritually woven. -AVW
Angela Hunt
Judah's Wife, Jerusalem's Queen, King's Shadow, Daughter of Cana, The Shepherd's Wife, and A Woman of Words were some of my favorites of hers. Dreamers, Brothers, and Journey is a great series of three books. Esther, Bathsheba, and Delilah were really good, too, but the first ones listed were my favorite of hers. More character plots built around scripture and biblical times. -AVW
Tessa Afshar
The Hidden Prince (loved this one), Thief of Corinth (starts out really slow), Jewel of the Nile, Land of Silence, and Bread of Angels. All so good, set in biblical times, surrounded by familiar scriptures and characters. The Peasant King was one of my latest by her, another really great biblical fiction! -AVW
Mesu Andrews
The Pharaoh's Daughter, Love in a Broken Vessel, In the Shadow of Jezebel, Love's Sacred Song, and Love Amid the Ashes are a few. This author is similar to Connilyn Cossette, when I sought to find characters built around true biblical stories and facts. I love learning more about the Bible while soaking in a really good, heartfelt story. -AVW
Jill Eileen Smith
Sarai is one I have listened to by her and it was really good, building up a storyline about Sarah and Abraham of the Bible. It was a little slow at times, but a good read! -AVW
Lisa Wingate
Great reads of rising out of ashes basically or coming out on the other side of tough trials. Faith-based and spiritually woven. Larkspur Cove, Blue Moon Bay, and Firefly Island are so good! -AVW
Tamera Alexander
If you are looking for a historical romance feel, around times of oppression in history, with faith woven in she has some great stories! Beyond this Moment, Within My Heart, To Whisper Her Name, To Win Her Favor, and To Wager Her Heart are a few. Also, A Million Little Choices was more modern, but a great read, rising out of trials with faith woven in. -AVW
Cathy Gohlke
Night Bird Calling, and A Hundred Crickets Singing were really good books set in the scene of oppression times like the Civil War. So very good! The Promised Land (Vietnam) and Saving Amelie (German oppression, World War) were great, too! Her characters are captivating, pulling you in easily! Faith, friendship, and justice. Her stories and writing are similar to Lisa Wingate. -AVW
Books for Learning & Growth
Building Wisdom and Faith
Spiritual Growth
I'm always reading spiritual growth books. Battlefield of the Mind is a MUST for anyone dealing with stress, worry, anxiety, doubt, etc. All of Joyce Meyer's books are great, and I love all the books by Barry Bennett and Andrew Wommack. John C Maxwell is my go-to for leadership growth because his principles are grounded in Biblical truths. -AVW
Jesus Calling Devotional, by Sarah Young! -EC
Growth in Scripture Knowledge
A friend recently shared a really great book with me called Women of the Word, by Jen Wilkin. This was a really great read, challenging me to dive deeper into scripture to better train it to heart and giving me ideas and tools to do better. While I already do what I call devotions, which are really a little deeper because they're in my Bible and have studies to go with each, I still could do even better. It was a quick read, and I love the tips she shared. I listened to it for free through the library app. - AVW
Several Favorites on Marriage and Motherhood
Risen Motherhood by Jensen & Wifler (about Christ-centered motherhood)
Nurture by Chidi (about pregnancy trimesters and tips)
Held by Wedgeworth (about miscarriage)
The Vaccine Book by Sears (about children’s vaccines)
The First Forty Days by Greeven, Ou, and Belger (about postpartum care and recipes)
The Kingdom Woman by Evans (about being a Christ-centered wife, mom, and woman Parenting by Tripp (about Christ-centered parenting)
Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders by Jantz (Christian guidance for EDs)
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (about PTSD and how the body copes)
Free to Feel, by Spiars -Sarah
Battling Cancer
"Don't Waste Your Cancer!" - John Piper -Mitzi
Prayers for Your Adult Children & Bad Girls of the Bible
I'm currently in a book club group at a local church, and we are reading Bad Girls of the Bible. Very good read! Of course, the book I mentioned before...The Power of Prayers for Your Adult Children, by Stormie O'Martien is a must-read! -Sheri
Anxiety and Stress
John Delony has an excellent book called, How To Live a Non-Anxious Life…it is so good. Another good book that I have just read is MOM (Master Organizer of Mayhem) by Christi Clover. It is a really practical book for busy moms. -MM
Learning & Growth Media
Podcasts, YouTube Channels, Apps
Old Fashioned On Purpose
Old Fashioned On Purpose, by Jill Winger
Bible Recap and Practical Advice
I love The Bible recap by Tara Lee Cobble. She has an awesome way of explaining scripture and getting people to read through the whole Bible.
The John Deloney show has such great practical advice and also helps me deal with a variety of people based on what I hear him say to those who call into his show. -MM
The Bible Recap- the Bible app. -EC
Daily Devotions
Great sources for daily devotions! Proverbs 31 and First 5. The devotions can come to your inbox daily, and First 5 has an app to use for free. I also love The Bible App by YouVersion. -HG
There are many virtuous women of the Bible that we can learn from. One amazing woman was Esther. Below is a video from an amazing resource, The Bible Project. These videos provide great tools to add to your Bible study toolbox. Check out this one on Esther! If you like it, there are so many more on their website!
We hope you enjoy the other uplifting content videos shared below. Great resources for your faith walk and to lift your spirit!
Quick and Easy Meal Ideas
Recipes, Helpful Finds, and More
Easy Cheesy Chicken
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, garlic salt, 1 can of cream of chicken, 1 can of cream of mushroom, 1 can of cheddar cheese soup, 8 oz, sour cream
Mix all 3 soups together. Add chicken to the crock pot. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic salt on chicken. Pour soups over chicken and cook in crock pot for 6-8 hours on low. Add 8 oz. sour cream right before serving. Serve over rice. - AVW
Easy Meal Prep Idea
It’s not really a recipe, but I use Walmart+ a lot. On the app, you can look at recipes and add all the ingredients straight to your order. I usually buy a double of whatever I’m going to need for the week so that I can freeze half of it for later on. -MM
Rotisserie Chicken
I love to buy precooked rotisserie chicken to separate and make several meals out of it. As a cooking tool, an Instant Pot is a must-have! I can cook completely frozen meat in 15 minutes. Fingers haven't been easier. -KE
You can use it for soups, casseroles, and chicken salad. -HG
Spaghetti Squash, Cauliflower
I love spaghetti squash and cauliflower recipes. Pinterest has a ton. -Sheri
I use squash in place of noodles all the time, especially in the summer when it's growing abundantly in my garden! It's one of the easiest veggies to grow, along with zucchini. I make a lasagna-type dish with spaghetti sauce mixed into ground beef. First layer the sauce mixture, then a row of cut-up zucchini and/or squash, sour cream, shredded cheese, maybe some cream cheese, then another layer of sauce mix, then a good layer of shredded cheese to fully cover the top. Sometimes I like to add pepper jack for a little kick. Oven set to 400 for about 30 minutes based on how brown you like the cheese top to be. -AVW
Great Smoothie Ingredients
Wild Blueberries
Almond Milk or Oat Milk
100% Cherry Juice or Cran Cherry Juice
Spinach or Kale or Frozen Okra (you will not taste the Okra and will thicken the smoothie while giving added nutrients!)
Strawberries and Blackberries
Avocado
Sea Moss Gel
Elderberry Syrup
Vitamin B Complex
Red Maca
Black Cohosh
Spirulina
Beet Powder
Creatine -Stacy and HG
Side Note - try Tajin Seasoning on foods, even fruit! New discovery and so good! Not sure of healthy benefits - but what is healthy to add is Cayenne Pepper Seasoning - great anti-inflammatory
Pinterest Favorites
Lactation Bites https://pin.it/5Wp5nsoOa
Breakfast Casserole https://pin.it/6yiFHvR3q (filling and lasts multiple days)
Cowboy Casserole https://pin.it/y10JVebon (will make your husband love you)
Broccoli and Chicken Casserole https://pin.it/39mr888Me (filling and quick)
Tuscan Orzo Chicken https://pin.it/5GQbb1c3S (warm postpartum meal)
Lemon Lentil Soup w/ Turmeric https://pin.it/7zF4OvMHr (anti-inflammatory and lightweight) -Sarah
Smart Shopping
Great finds, Great prices
Affordable Essential Oils, Room Sprays, Body Oils
Eden's Garden! They have wonderful customer service and all of their shipping is free!
Great Faith-Based Gifts
ChristianBook.com has outstanding prices and a great selection! They also have great customer service!
Another great place to look that's similar is Living Grace!
Interested in Healthy Products?
If you are, then you need the Yuka App! It's completely free to use if you use the scanning feature to just scan the bar codes. You can't use the search feature without a subscription. The scanning feature is a lot of fun and really gives you a quick way to choose cleaner products for you and your family! I have had a lot of fun scanning items in TJMaxx to figure out what's really healthy and what's not. I love Humble deodorant and Schmidt's deodorant that I originally found there. Savannah Bee lotion rates really high also. Through the app I found Joah Foundation when it all but screamed bad at my foundation choices. Another great resource for seeking healthy products is EWG.
Local Store Finds
Walmart - did you know you can buy a ton of your non-perishables and have it shipped to you for free, no subscription if it's over $35? What's even better is as long as it's their product, shipped from/sold by Walmart you also always have FREE returns for 6 months. Not just at Christmas time. Not that anyone needs 6 months, but how often have you been a week past the 30 day return window? Works great for our family!
CVS - download the app and pay attention to the deals and savings section. Yes, CVS prices are double of what most stores are, but I cannot tell you how many times I have used my coupons that were sitting there in the app and paid little to nothing for stuff, sometimes walked out with four items and a zero dollar receipt. Take advantage of those savings! I just make sure I never buy a product in there without a receipt so I don't waste the savings from other products by paying double for something extra I grab.
When you are looking for a product always use Google because it will show you the prices at multiple places for the item at one glance. Great tool to use!
Worship Music
Uplifting Music and Lyrics
Two Favorites
Not lucky I'm loved, by Jonathan McReynolds.
Thank you, Lord, by CalledOut Music. -KE
Gratitude, Brandon Lake
These lyrics speak to me: “So I throw up my hands … And praise You again and again
’Cause all that I have is a hallelujah, hallelujah … I’ve got one response
I’ve got just one move … With my arms stretched wide … I will worship you”
Worship is much more than praise. Worship is following and becoming more Christ-like. Serving others is a way of worshiping. Loving others as Christ loves you is a way of worship. Spreading the gospel to expand the kingdom of God and show others the amazing salvation of Christ is a way of worship. -AVW
Several Favorites Below
Jervis Campbell - Whole Heart
"And oh, Your love is like a river
So take me under and wash me clean
And while I'm there, let me remember
All the hope You've given me"
Leanna Crawford - Still Waters
"Lord, I believe You can set mе at ease
Turn this broken piеce in me to peace and quiet
I know there's power in Your word
So I'll say it over and over 'til my soul's reminded"
Maverick City Music - Promises
"Though the storms may come, and the winds may blow, I'll remain steadfast
And let my heart learn when You speak a word, it will come to pass"
for KING & COUNTRY - Pushing on a Pull Door
"When you're upside down, then you see it all
That you spend all your time pushing on a pull door"
Hillsong Worship - New Wine
"So I yield to You and to Your careful hand
When I trust You I don't need to understand"
Jordy Searcy - Explaining Jesus
"I'm so sorry
For how it's been
We're broken artists
With broken pens
We paint our pride
And call it truth
I'm sorry no one explained Jesus to you"
Pat Barrett - Into Faith I Go
"'Cause I'm not getting any younger
Fear is a such a sad way to live a life
So face to the wind, I'm jumping out, I'm walking in
Every single thing You want to show me -Sarah
Instrumental & Hymns
I like a lot of different music, but I don’t like songs that use bad words or talk about evil being good. I like instrumental music. I like the hymn Blessed Assurance. - AVW, 74
Praise and Worship Music! Check out Beech Springs Church Worship
Praise and Worship music is my jam! I can't begin to list just one song because there are so many great ones! Check out Beech Springs Church worship...they have some truly anointed songs that always lift my spirits. -Sheri
Worship Music
The Father's Song- Upper Room
It reminds me of how Jesus sees us. The words my heart has always longed to hear. How much Jesus truly loves us. -EC
I love anything gospel, and love Elevation Worship -Kim
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