So, this is my year of contentment. What started as a simple breath prayer begging God to give me joy in the here and now, contentment in the plenty we do have & peace with who I am in Christ...has bled over into other areas of my life. I think contentment & simplicity go hand in hand. I recently shared about reading Almost Amish & The Dirty Life and how I long for a more "simple" life. But, what exactly does that look like? Well, for starters, I don't have a formula for ... Read More about Making plans {frugality & contentment}
the hard discipline {gift list Monday}
"The hard discipline to lean into the ugly and whisper thanks to transfigure it into beauty. The hard discipline to give thanks for all things at all times because He is all good. The hard discipline to number the griefs as grace because as the surgeon would cut open my son's finger to heal him, so God chooses to cut into my ungrateful heart to make me whole." ~ Ann Voskamp from One Thousand Gifts Devotional ~ ice storm ~ another day in!making pizza crust for the first time!getting into more of ... Read More about the hard discipline {gift list Monday}
February Meal Plan
Since January's post was enjoyed by several of you, here are my February meal plans! And, this helps hold me accountable to it also!! :) We saved quite a bit of money in January and this meal plan helped tremendously!! {post coming later this week on all we are doing to be more frugal!! yipee!) So, you will notice 2 weekends in a row where I'm out of town. This is so rare! But there aren't as many meals listed this month because of it. Dear hubs said they would eat hot dogs and grilled cheese ... Read More about February Meal Plan
Great podcast on Depression {& my thoughts}
As you know, I have shared a lot about my struggle with depression here on the blog. I haven't written a lot about it recently because I've been in a good place. But, when I heard this sermon, I was prompted to share it with you...and also to consider sharing about it more often - even from the good place I'm in. My prayer is that I can be an encouragement to you...and I believe this sermon will do just that! It's probably the best sermon I've ever heard on depression.The Gospel and Depression ~ ... Read More about Great podcast on Depression {& my thoughts}
Writing Prompts for 4th & 5th graders
My girls are in 4th and 5th grade this year. I have had trouble (myself) getting into a good writing routine with them. I have tried several programs, several ideas...and while they haven't been bad or anything, we just haven't been able to stick with them.So, while trying to search for the perfect program (ha) I started giving my girls writing prompts just to get them writing on a regular basis. So far, their favorite method of writing prompts has been picture writing prompts!!These are so fun, ... Read More about Writing Prompts for 4th & 5th graders
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