That birb Blog

Feb 11, 2026

Atomic Habits Book review

A James Clear Atomic Habits Book Review (Sort of) I'm on my treadmill at 6:30 AM. James Clear talking about motion versus action for probably the seventh time, and I'm thinking about my birb. Not a real bird. Chickadee. She's this little cartoon c...

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Jan 18, 2026

Fostering Trust

This is a free-write. I wanted to start this blog post off in medias res — in the middle of things. Perhaps something about being bleary-eyed and groggy as I woke up to my 3 year old standing next to my bed screaming that "It's time to get up!" and...

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Nov 02, 2025

Jalapeño cheddar popper sourdough focaccia 

When your boyfriend requests you make a jalapeño cheddar sourdough focaccia recipe and you can't find a satisfactory recipe, what do you do? Make your own, of course!  To make this recipe, I combined two pre-existing recipes and then customized them ...

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Sep 13, 2025

The Financial Tools Every Parent Should Know: Whole Life Insurance & Head Start Funds

Photo of my mom, my daughter Talula, and me! When I was in high school, my aunt unexpectedly passed away at just 32. My extended family didn’t have the finances in place for her burial. The government was preparing to claim her body and have her crem...

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Aug 21, 2025

Pumpkin Spice protein bites: Quick, No-bake, Delicious!

Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites! If you love pumpkin spice, you’re going to adore these no-bake pumpkin spice protein bites. They’re chewy, flavorful, and packed with protein—perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, a post-workout snack, or just a little...

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Aug 18, 2025

Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life: My Journey with Bob Proctor

If someone asks me what single book has most changed my life, my answer is immediate: Bob Proctor’s Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life . I remember the first time I pressed play on the Audible version. It’s June of 2024. My world feels upside do...

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Apr 01, 2025

Individual Crinkle-Top Sourdough Brownies (with Sea Salt & Espresso)

[Note: I keep my site ad-free for the best possible user-experience. I include affiliate links to products and tools I personally have tested and use. I earn on qualifying purchases. Thank you for shopping on my links!] Let’s get one thing straight: ...

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Mar 21, 2025

Are You Scattered or Just Burnt Out? How Finding Your “Why” Can Change Everything

"Without a sense of purpose, you won't get a sense of the promise."  - Dan Strutzel That quote hit me hard on the morning on Thursday, March 20th, reverberating through my head as I sat on a Team Momenta Zoom call. Samuel Funderburk was speaking abou...

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Feb 20, 2025

Perfect sourdough Bread: My Go-To Recipe for a Delicious Loaf

Welcome back to That Birb Life! Today, I'm excited to share my recipe for homemade sourdough bread—a tried and true method that I use to produce a perfect, crusty loaf. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started with sourdough, this reci...

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Jan 28, 2025

How to Get Started with Sourdough

Introduction: My Sourdough Journey When I first decided to make sourdough, I had no idea where to start. I had just returned to Arizona after spending time in Normandy, France, and found myself staring at the supermarket bread aisles in dismay. Growi...

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Nov 18, 2024

Sourdough of Success Pt. 2 How to go from Thinking to Doing

** As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases through Amazon. **  Knowing Isn’t Enough: The Power of Action Welcome back to the Sourdough of Success. Last time, I introduced the comparison between making a sourdough starter with success. ...

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Nov 11, 2024

How Success is Like Sourdough: Daily Habits for Lasting Growth and Achievement, (Part 1)

How Success is Like Sourdough: Daily Habits for Lasting Growth and Achievement (Part 1) The first inclusions sourdough loaf I baked - a s'mores loaf! It was to die for! If you’re anything like me—balancing family, work, and personal dreams—you know t...

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Nov 04, 2024

5 Habits I Use To Stay Fit and Positive as a Single Mom

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on Qualifying Purchases. Thank you for shopping on my links. **  Running in my parents' backyard with baby T. Maintaining a fitness routine has always been a priority for me, even throughout pregnancy. Up until...

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Nov 02, 2024

Choosing the Best Pens for Drawing: My Top Picks for Smooth Lines and Versatile Detail

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases. Thank you for shopping on my links! **  A drawing a did with  Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens . I referenced a  Shaun Coss drawing . When it comes to finding the perfect pen for drawing (or...

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Oct 26, 2024

15 Must-Have Baby Books for New Parents: Start Your Baby's Library Right

** As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on Qualifying Purchases ** Baby Talula "reading" her duck book (she LOVES ducks). Reading to babies isn’t just about building language skills—it’s about creating special moments and nurturing a lifelong love of bo...

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Oct 20, 2024

What children can teach us about the importance of transitions in our lives

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.** Talula climbing the gate, hoping to get to the Carrousel.  The other night at the pumpkin patch, I was reminded just how challenging transitions can be—especially for my two-year-old ...

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Oct 13, 2024

Amazon Prime for Young Adults?

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases ** The Short Version: Amazon Prime for Young Adults is limited to people ages 18-24. The program appears to be identical to Amazon Prime for Students, but rather than using student stat...

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Oct 12, 2024

10 amazon products for a spooktacular halloween party!

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases ** get ready for the spookiest time of the year with these games and prizes! If you know anything about me, you know that Halloween is my favorite holiday! From dressing up, meeting ...

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Oct 11, 2024

overnight protein-packed oats for busy parents

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. **  The importance of breakfast meal prep Mornings in my house? Pure chaos—between getting my 2-year-old ready, keeping four dogs from staging a mutiny, and preparing for a full day o...

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About the Author

Krystin C. Christy is a Mom, PhD Candidate, and Licensed Life Insurance Agent & Broker. Helping families protect what matters most with clarity & long-term solutions.

About the pups

These are the Christy Clan pups! Noodle is from France, Marie was rescued from the dog meat trade in China, Nova is from Russia, and Stella is from the streets of Arizona!
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