{this post contains affiliate links, thank you for supporting this blog!}UPDATE: give away closed!WINNER: Jenn from Treasuring Life's BlessingsIt's no secret that Ann Voskamp is one of my favorite authors. Every Monday I try to share my gift list that keeps on and on growing...I've counted more than 3,600 gifts here on my blog!! Little love letters from my Savior...he keeps giving and giving and loving and loving. I've read her book, One Thousand Gifts, twice now. And I'm in the middle of her ... Read More about One Thousand Gifts ~ Mother’s Day Give Away!
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Making plans {frugality & contentment}
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}
Start each day…
{this is a picture of my sponsored child's home & kitchen on the left ~ in Belize. This picture is just a small reminder of how blessed we are in this country and in our home.} As I have prayed about my word of the year {contentment} I have been prompted to begin looking for practical ways to cultivate a habit and heart of contentment in my life. God is already drawing my heart to Himself and showing me just what contentment looks like. I pray that with each day in 2013, I will ... Read More about Start each day…
These are a few of my favorite things…
Last year I saw this fun idea on Nester's blog...and while I never had a "favorite things" party in my home, I did share my favorite things here on the blog and lots of others did on their blogs too! So, we just had cyber space favorite things parties. :) I thought I would share my favorites again this year....it's fun to find new favorites! Here's Nester's link for the Favorite Things Party 2012!! {Is it ok that I stole your graphic, Nester, since I'm linking up? I hope so!} :) My ... Read More about These are a few of my favorite things…
Happy November! {Contentment & Thankfulness}
"In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy." Brother David Steindle-Rast November is traditionally a month to give thanks. I love that. But, I am learning to cultivate a heart of contentment and thankfulness ALL year long. That is why I keep a gift list..a thankful journal...and take everyday pictures to remind myself to be thankful in the moment. Well, I have a confession. I cannot stick to a budget. I do not ... Read More about Happy November! {Contentment & Thankfulness}
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