I used to do a weekly put up with a peek into the previous week + numerous hyperlinks. Lots of you’ve gotten missed this, so I’m bringing it again for 2026! I’ll be sharing some photos and highlights from the previous week + what I’m studying, watching, and listening to. I will even share hyperlinks to posts or different attention-grabbing issues I don’t need you to overlook.
I did one thing I haven’t achieved in ages (I believe since I used to be a toddler?) I water-colored utilizing this Watercolor Workbook from Brighter Day Press that my good friend, Whitney, had given to me. It was approach more durable than I anticipated, however so enjoyable to problem myself exterior my consolation zone!
This field confirmed up at our home final week and the children have been so excited to open it — however I used to be much more excited. Are you able to guess what was inside?? See the reply right here on this enjoyable video!
That is my very favourite basis and I’ve used it for years! I take advantage of it as each a concealer and basis!
I began crocheting once more this previous week and have stunned myself with how a lot I’ve been loving it! I’m virtually achieved with this scarf for Kierstyn that I began earlier this previous week! I’ll share a pic with you of the completed scarf subsequent week! By the way in which, should you’ve been desirous to discover ways to crochet, you should definitely verify this out.
I went on a mission to attempt to discover eggs earlier than the winter storm and was thrilled to seek out Aldi absolutely stocked.
In the meantime, Kroger had so many naked cabinets that I needed to make a humorous video about it!
It’s that point of yr after we spend hours within the stands watching Silas play basketball and I find it irresistible a lot!!
The snow began falling Saturday morning and we ended up getting round 2 inches after which it was ice and sleet.
David was so excited to get up on Saturday to the snow! He ran to the window and watched it for a extremely very long time!
The roads have been too icy to drive on after Saturday morning so we’ve been snowed/iced in for the previous three days. Most every thing is shut down and so many individuals right here don’t have energy proper now. We prepped for ours to exit for at the very least just a few days, however to date, it hasn’t.
We’ve been doing numerous LEGOs, puzzles, video games, books, cooking, and watching some reveals. It’s been enjoyable to all be caught at house collectively… they only cancelled faculty by means of Thursday and temperatures are imagined to proceed to be fairly frigid, so we could have fairly just a few extra days at house. We’ll see!
Prime Instagram Publish of the Week
This put up sharing a humorous (and embarrassing story!) was my high considered Instagram reel of the week! I hope it makes you giggle!
Books I Completed This Week
Tiny Tweaks, Joyful Life – It is a nice learn should you want some inspiration and motivation to simplify and streamline your life with a purpose to give attention to what issues most and have smoother, happier days. I particularly beloved the part on prioritizing happiness hours — time every day to do issues which might be life-giving to you. It was actually good for me to think about what I’m doing in my day that’s bringing pleasure and the way I could make extra time for that!
What I’m Listening To
I completed listening to the audiobook beneficial by a follower — Beneath the Magnolias. It was actually totally different than I anticipated and deeply shifting in elements. I wasn’t certain the place the story was going and it felt prefer it meandered in locations, however I beloved how the writer wrapped it up in the long run so superbly. It’s a uncooked and actual take a look at psychological sickness and the way it impacts individuals, but in addition how loving individuals wholeheartedly who so many think about misfits could make such a robust affect.
My Present Morning E-book Stack
The books I’m slowly studying by means of within the mornings + my Bible Examine: She Reads Fact Acts Examine, A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul, New Morning Mercies, And She Acquired Up, and Phrases With God Prayer Journal.
What I’m Watching
I’m persevering with to look at When Calls the Coronary heart throughout a few of my afternoon work time that I can simply do one thing else whereas working. I completed season one, two, and three final week (I wasn’t feeling properly just a few of the times and so spent extra time in mattress than typical!) and simply began season 4!
Jesse and I additionally watched Skyscraper Dwell. Yikes, if you should have a little bit of an adrenaline rush, watch that one!! We didn’t watch it stay, which I’m so grateful for as I believe that will have been too traumatic for me!!
Q&A’s of the Week
I answered numerous questions on Instagram this previous week and wished to share two on right here:
Query: I’m exhausted in each approach, burn out I assume… what would you do? -Mother of three
Reply: I’m so sorry you’re feeling so exhausted. I’d begin by ensuring you’re crying out to Jesus and asking Him for knowledge and energy that will help you carry what He’s known as you to hold and let go of what He’s known as you to put down. Secondly, what do you need to do proper now – as in, issues will actually disintegrate should you don’t? Meals, sleep, loving your children and ensuring they’re fed and clothed… the rest? Start with the fundamentals and let go of every thing else you’ll be able to let go of for the following few weeks.
Then, prioritize sleep, life-giving actions, nourishing your physique, and time with Jesus. If you may get a little bit time exterior that may do wonders in your physique and soul.
I’d additionally suggest doing a time audit to see the place you’re spending your time + contemplating getting bloodwork achieved to see if one thing is out of whack. And ask those that know you properly to present enter into some options or methods to assist, too.
Query: Because you began lifting weights have you ever modified your weight-reduction plan in any respect? Any new straightforward meals?
Reply: Since I’m doing fairly intensive energy coaching 4 occasions every week proper now, I’m monitoring my macros once more from a extremely wholesome psychological house – which I’m so thrilled about and which I discover helps me gas my physique a lot better than once I don’t observe.
I purpose for 130 grams of carbs, 60 grams of fats, 25-30 grams of fiber, and 200+ grams of carbs day by day + near 7 hours of sleep or extra. I normally hit most of those daily and am loving the way it’s impacting my physique recomping!
I normally then have two lively restoration days (the place I hit at the very least 10k steps) and one relaxation day the place I attempt to actually take it straightforward.
Proper now, this plan is working tremendous properly and my Oura ring numbers are mainly higher than they ever been + I really feel so sturdy and energetic.
I maintain meals actually easy and plenty of would in all probability tink they’re boring, but it surely’s what works for me proper now! I’ll attempt to share extra since so many have requested for meal concepts!
In Case You Missed It – Posts From This Week
20+ Finest Board Video games Beneath $30 — Whether or not you’re looking for the most effective household board video games, the most effective 2 participant board video games, and even the most effective solo board video games, this information has you lined! We’re big board sport lovers in our household and these are a few of our very favorites that we’ve got performed time and again for years!
Breakfast Sandwiches ($10 Household Dinner Thought) — This scrumptious breakfast sandwich recipe turns easy components right into a satisfying, budget-friendly meal everybody will love.
Brigette’s $79 Grocery Buying Journey and Weekly Menu Plan for 4! — See what my sister, Brigette, purchased this previous week and what she’s feeding her household!
Is Amazon Prime Value It? — Are you questioning if an Amazon Prime membership is value it? On this put up, we break down the important thing advantages of Amazon Prime — from quick, free transport and easy accessibility to Amazon offers to streaming and storage — that will help you determine if Prime delivers actual worth in your cash.
This Week’s Podcast Episode: One Man’s Journey from Abuse & Habit to Forgiveness and Redemption with Stephen McWhirter
Belief me, you aren’t going to wish to miss this episode’s sincere and susceptible dialog with Stephen McWhirter, writer of the memoir Radically Restored: How Figuring out Jesus Heals Our Brokenness.
I’ve actually been wanting ahead to sharing this episode as a result of his story is uncooked, unsettling at occasions, and deeply hopeful, and it challenged me in ways in which I couldn’t have anticipated. Pay attention as Stephen opens up about rising up in a house the place religion was loudly preached in public however painfully contradicted in non-public. We discuss what it does to a toddler when the one who represents God additionally causes ache and the way that sort of hypocrisy can result in anger, rise up, and habit for years.
Stephen overtly shares his lengthy highway into substance abuse, the stunning second when every thing started to vary, and the way his encounter with Jesus didn’t occur in a church pew however quite alone, surrounded by darkness and medicines the place grace met him anyway.
He walks us by means of forgiveness in a singular approach, and we discuss abuse, security, boundaries, and the very actual price of forgiving somebody who prompted deep wounds, particularly when that particular person is a mother or father. His story of forgiving his father (not as soon as however over a lifetime) is without doubt one of the greatest elements of the dialog.
We additionally spend a while speaking instantly to oldsters, associates, and family members who really feel helpless watching somebody they care about battle, with Stephen providing hope for these carrying quiet disgrace, hidden addictions, or unanswered prayers, reminding us that repentance brings issues into the sunshine.
In case you are wrestling with forgiveness, habit, belief, or the query of whether or not God is definitely good, then this episode is totally for you, and should you’re the one praying for another person and questioning if it issues, I actually hope that this dialog provides you actual hope that restoration is feasible, typically even in ways in which we might by no means count on or plan for ourselves. Make sure to seize a replica of his e book as properly!
Inform me about your week! Something attention-grabbing occur? Did you learn any good books, watch any good reveals, or deal with any mission?
