It’s kind of become a tradition in our household to have a family meeting on New Years Eve and talk about our goals. I’m a planner and my husband isn’t but this is the one time in the year we’re both very adamant about making sure we’re walking into the new year on the same page. One of the most beautiful things about marriage is having an accountability partner! Through sharing our goals and visions for not only ourselves but for our family as whole we are awarded the opportunity to bounce ideas off of one another and push each other to new levels. As ridiculous as it sounds, we also love to include Raelynn in on the fun! We want to teach her at a young age the process of setting and accomplishing goals!
Read more5 Lessons From 2020 I’m Taking Into 2021
Usually I feel like every year flies by, but 2020 seems like it was the longest year ever! So much has happened this year and on the surface it may seem like there’s nothing great to say about the events that transpired this year.
This verse has been so heavy on my heart the last couple of days while reflecting on all this year has brought us. 2020 has brought me so many lessons and sweet reminders. Yet through its trials I was reminded to endure and rest my faith in God and God alone.
Read moreStovetop Potpourri
This past week while brainstorming for a gift to give to our neighbors I stumbled across this gem and it was such a hit I had to share it with you guys! I LOVE cute DIY-gifts like this one because they are so simple to make and made with love. I contemplated gifting our neighbor a candle, but I decided to go with this sweet DIY stovetop potpourri instead.
Read moreQuick Easy Dinner: Crockpot Chicken Chili
Who doesn’t love a crockpot dinner?! This is honestly my first year using our crockpot for dinners and I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without it! Lately, my go-to meal is this crockpot chicken chili recipe. It’s super simple to make and absolutely delicious!
Like most crockpot meals, this recipe needs to be prepared and started earlier in the day. Prep work for this meal isn’t that difficult though and to be honest you can save yourself a lot of time by using canned beans and corn or even opting to not use fresh produce (onions, garlic etc.). On lazy days, I’m guilty of paying a little extra for onions already diced in the produce section!
Read moreThe Giving Manger Christmas Tradition
One of my favorite things about having a 2-year-old is the ability to experience the world through her eyes. Raelynn can be quite the exquisite little one. So at every opportunity, I try to break things down to her in ways that stick. I’ve given a lot of thought to this Holiday season. It’s important to me that she understands Christmas is more than receiving gifts. Even at the precious age of 2-years-old, I want her to know what Christ expects us to do as Christians; to love God with all of our hearts and to love His people. So while looking for books to convey this message, I stumbled across The Giving Manger!
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength: The second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these.
Mark 12:30-31 (NLT)
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Stocking Stuffers For Beauty Lovers
I love a good gift guide. I know it’s not October 31st yet, but I couldn’t resist rolling out gift guides for this upcoming holiday season. Today I wanted to share with you a handful of stocking stuffers for the beauty lovers in your life.
I like to categorize a stocking stuffer as small (usually inexpensive) gifts that speak to who that person is.
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11 Bible Verses To Shut Down Mom-Guilt
Mom-guilt is something I’ve struggled with from the moment I found out I was pregnant. Can I provide her with the same life I’ve been awarded? Can I make her proud? What if I can’t provide her with enough milk? How can I provide her with the most nutritious diet as possible? How can I protect her from all the evil in the world? I could go on and on with this list but I’ll spare you the rest. It’s been a long journey and I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I still have my moments, but I’m finally at a point where I can keep these thoughts from spiraling out of control. For me, there’s no other way to do so other than turning to the Word and writing His words and thoughts on my heart. By making His thoughts greater than my thoughts, I leave no room for my own voice or the voices of the world to take over. So I love to meditate on these 11 bible verses to shut down mom-guilt.
Read more20 Random Acts of Kindness
Like most people, we’ve taken a couple of hits in 2020. But through it, God has remained a solid faithful rock in our life. This alone has made it easier for us to keep our eyes on Him and not the world. Although I’m grateful for this year, I’m not oblivious to the bigger trials and tribulations so many people have faced. So as a result, I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on how I can bless and love those around me. After all, we’re blessed so that we can be a blessing. You have no idea how simple acts of kindness have encouraged me through hard seasons. We’re all human and sometimes we just need the sweet reminder that someone cares. So I’ve been intentionally planning out random acts of kindness each week to sprinkle a little extra kindness to those I come in contact with.
Read moreFlutterHabit Lash Review
If you read my Makeup Basics post, you may remember me mentioning that I’ve been itching to try eyelash extensions. But, after further research, I wasn’t mentally or financially ready to commit to them quite yet. So, I was super excited when I stumbled across FlutterHabit lashes, as they claim to last 3 to 5 days and application can be done in the comfort of your own home.
Read moreThe Perfect At-Home Manicure
This past year, life in quarantine has given me the opportunity to become quite the jack-of-all-trades. This year I’ve learned how to cook a lot of my favorite foods, sew, invest in stocks with Shawn and lately give myself a mani. Traditionally painting my nails at home just wasn’t my thing. It takes a lot of work, I’m kind of impatient and I somehow always find a way to sabotage my nails. This year I’ve been investing a lot of time in doing things that make me feel happy, refreshed, and feel beautiful. So, I was determined to master the art of a great at-home manicure.
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