I used to do a weekly put up with a peek into the previous week + plenty of hyperlinks. Lots of you may have missed this, so I’m bringing it again for 2026! I’ll be sharing some footage and highlights from the previous week + what I’m studying, watching, and listening to. I may also share hyperlinks to posts or different fascinating issues I don’t need you to overlook.
Jesse and I kicked off the brand new 12 months with going to my favourite class on the gymnasium collectively for the primary time! (Can you notice David on this image??)
I’m loving getting again into sourdough after taking a little bit of day without work for the vacations!
I completed this She Reads Reality research at present! I like the She Reads Reality research and used all of them final 12 months for my morning Bible Time. I’m planning on doing the identical this 12 months!
This was my Friday mission — one thing that desperately wanted to be performed! Our closet in our bed room (that we’ve been sharing with all three youthful youngsters, too) had gotten uncontrolled over December. It was time to whip it into form and deep clear it (one thing I’d been which means to do for months!)
It took 3 hours, however it felt SO good when it was performed. I moved a bunch of stuff upstairs to Kierstyn and Micah’s new room and closet (they’re shifting as much as Kathrynne’s previous room!) and a few objects to our attic storage. Each time I stroll into the closet, I really feel so glad!! I’m hoping to slowly work by the entire home this 12 months and arrange higher programs which can be maintainable. (Additionally, a couple of individuals on Fb instructed me the carpet was disgusting. It positively must be cleaned, however it’s additionally taken an enormous beating the final 5 years with us utilizing this closet for us + 4 little youngsters, so I feel it seemingly is previous having the ability to look actually clear once more!)
Guess who acquired her ears pierced?? See a video of her expertise right here.
Kaitlynn helped Kierstyn and Micah make do-it-yourself slime — one thing Kaitlynn used to like to make! Right here’s her favourite recipe.
I made a BIG batch of roasted veggies for salads and to serve with eggs at breakfast! I used parsnips, butternut squash, onions, candy potatoes, carrots, and potatoes.
Prime Instagram Publish of the Week
This weak video on why I sized up in denims was our most-watched Instagram put up of the week. I hope it encourages you — it’s about much more than the scale of your denims! Watch it right here.
Books I Completed This Week
Introduction – Guide #1 completed in 2026! I liked this one by Sherri Gragg! We have now a podcast episode approaching Tuesday that I feel you will love! She introduced the Christmas story to mild in methods I’d by no means considered by sharing a lot of the historic and cultural content material.
Phrases Like Honey: Tips on how to Keep away from Unintentional Hurt, Mannequin Kindness, and Nurture Your Baby’s Religion Via What You Say – I used to be so challenged by how little phrases we are saying – even well-meaningly – might trigger hurt to our youngsters. I didn’t agree with every thing within the guide, however thought it was a really worthwhile learn! Hearken to the podcast I did with the creator right here.
The Wilds – I actually loved all three books on this collection! This one engaged me and I had no thought the way it was going to finish up till effectively into the guide. Nevertheless, I didn’t love the ending – it felt prefer it fell flat in comparison with the remainder of the guide. That stated, this collection is total very clear. It has some language and offers with grownup themes however did it in a method that I felt wasn’t tremendous graphic. They’re homicide mysteries, although, so that you may disagree with me on that!
What I’m Listening To
Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Nervousness, Focus Your Thoughts, and Renew Your Soul – I acquired this as a free obtain on Libby and it has been actually encouraging. For those who battle to decelerate, to launch your burdens to the Lord, or battle with fear or anxious ideas, I feel this guide would encourage you.
What I’m Watching
We watched RIO, Evening on the Museum, Evening on the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Evening on the Museum: Secret of the Tomb with the youthful youngsters this week since they had been off for Christmas break. We loved all of them and would suggest them.
I’m additionally watching When Calls the Coronary heart throughout a few of my afternoon work time that I can simply do one thing else whereas working. I’m possibly going to attempt to watch all 13 seasons this 12 months since I discover it to be form of a enjoyable and fascinating “background present” — the sort you possibly can have on within the background whilst you do one thing else.
In Case You Missed It – Posts From This Week
The 43 Books I Learn in 2025 – I completed 43 books in 2025. I’ve been conserving the entire books on a shelf and it’s been enjoyable to look at them accumulate over the 12 months! See the total listing right here.
My Prime 4 Favourite Reads From 2025 – As I seemed by all of the books I learn in 2025, these 4 books stood out to me most as ones that impacted me They challenged me, inspired me, and had been those I saved coming again to in dialog and proposals. I share extra why I selected every one within the opinions under.
Tips on how to Create a Finances Spreadsheet (Utilizing Our Free Obtain!) – Making a finances doesn’t need to be overwhelming — this step-by-step information will present you precisely the right way to take management of your cash, plus I’ll present you the right way to create a finances spreadsheet with a free obtain to make it simple.
25 Issues I’m So Glad I Mentioned Sure to in 2025 – Over the previous few weeks, I spent a while reflecting on selections and decisions I made in 2025 that I’m so glad I did! I got here up with a listing of 25 issues I stated sure to that ended up being impactful selections that I look again on the 12 months and notice made a constructive distinction.
How I Discovered Meals Freedom This Yr! – In the summertime of 2025, I decided that I truthfully didn’t count on to have such a big effect. I signed as much as meet with a Nourish dietitian as a result of it was coated by insurance coverage! I had no thought how a lot it was going to change my life!
Why I’m Not Setting Any Objectives This Yr – Over the previous few weeks, I maintain getting messages from individuals saying, “I can’t wait to see your targets listing for 2026! It’s certainly one of my favourite belongings you put up!” And I needed to form of chuckle after which additionally notice that I’m presumably going to shock some individuals with a call I made in November with the encouragement of my husband and my enterprise coach: I’m not setting any targets for 2026!
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Thanks a lot for being right here, for studying, for sharing, and for permitting me to be a small a part of your journey. I’m so grateful for each certainly one of you and hope that this sale blesses you in the best way you’ve blessed me over time!
Inform me about your week! Something fascinating occur? Did you learn any good books, watch any good exhibits, or deal with any mission?
