I used to do a weekly put up with a peek into the previous week + a lot of hyperlinks. Lots of you’ve gotten 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 can even share hyperlinks to posts or different attention-grabbing issues I don’t need you to overlook.
I did one thing I haven’t completed in ages (I believe since I used to be a baby?) I water-colored utilizing this Watercolor Workbook from Brighter Day Press that my pal, Whitney, had given to me. It was manner more durable than I anticipated, however so enjoyable to problem myself outdoors 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 shocked myself with how a lot I’ve been loving it! I’m virtually completed 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, for those who’ve been desirous to discover ways to crochet, be sure you examine this out.
I went on a mission to attempt to discover eggs earlier than the winter storm and was thrilled to search 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 12 months after we spend hours within the stands watching Silas play basketball and I like it a lot!!
The snow began falling Saturday morning and we ended up getting round 2 inches after which it changed into 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 very 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 part is shut down and so many individuals right here don’t have energy proper now. We prepped for ours to exit for at the least a couple of days, however up to now, it hasn’t.
We’ve been doing a lot of LEGOs, puzzles, video games, books, cooking, and watching some reveals. It’s been enjoyable to all be caught at house collectively… they simply cancelled faculty by Thursday and temperatures are speculated to proceed to be fairly frigid, so we might have fairly a couple of extra days at house. We’ll see!
High Instagram Submit of the Week
This put up sharing a humorous (and embarrassing story!) was my prime seen Instagram reel of the week! I hope it makes you chuckle!
Books I Completed This Week
Tiny Tweaks, Joyful Life – It is a nice learn for those who want some inspiration and motivation to simplify and streamline your life as a way to deal with what issues most and have smoother, happier days. I particularly beloved the part on prioritizing happiness hours — time every day to do issues which can be life-giving to you. It was actually good for me to contemplate 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 advisable by a follower — Beneath the Magnolias. It was actually completely different than I anticipated and deeply shifting in elements. I wasn’t positive the place the story was going and it felt prefer it meandered in locations, however I beloved how the creator wrapped it up in the long run so superbly. It’s a uncooked and actual have 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 Guide Stack
The books I’m slowly studying by within the mornings + my Bible Research: She Reads Reality Acts Research, A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul, New Morning Mercies, And She Bought Up, and Phrases With God Prayer Journal.
What I’m Watching
I’m persevering with to observe 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 effectively a couple of of the times and so spent extra time in mattress than ordinary!) and simply began season 4!
Jesse and I additionally watched Skyscraper Stay. Yikes, if it is advisable to 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 which will have been too aggravating for me!!
Q&A’s of the Week
I answered various questions on Instagram this previous week and wished to share two on right here:
Query: I’m exhausted in each manner, burn out I suppose… what would you do? -Mother of three
Reply: I’m so sorry you’re feeling so exhausted. I’d begin by ensuring you might be crying out to Jesus and asking Him for knowledge and energy that can assist 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 must do proper now – as in, issues will actually collapse for those who 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 part else you may let go of for the following few weeks.
Then, prioritize sleep, life-giving actions, nourishing your physique, and time with Jesus. If you will get a little bit time outdoors that may do wonders on your physique and soul.
I’d additionally advocate doing a time audit to see the place you’re spending your time + contemplating getting bloodwork completed to see if one thing is out of whack. And ask those that know you effectively to present enter into some options or methods to assist, too.
Query: Because you began lifting weights have you ever modified your weight loss program in any respect? Any new straightforward meals?
Reply: Since I’m doing fairly intensive energy coaching 4 instances per week proper now, I’m monitoring my macros once more from a very wholesome psychological area – which I’m so thrilled about and which I discover helps me gasoline my physique significantly better than once I don’t monitor.
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 often hit most of those day-after-day and am loving the way it’s impacting my physique recomping!
I often then have two energetic restoration days (the place I hit at the least 10k steps) and one relaxation day the place I attempt to actually take it straightforward.
Proper now, this plan is working tremendous effectively and my Oura ring numbers are mainly higher than they ever been + I really feel so robust and energetic.
I preserve meals actually easy and lots of would in all probability tink they’re boring, however it’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 seeking one of the best household board video games, one of the best 2 participant board video games, and even one of the best solo board video games, this information has you lined! We’re enormous 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 Concept) — This scrumptious breakfast sandwich recipe turns easy substances right into a satisfying, budget-friendly meal everybody will love.
Brigette’s $79 Grocery Purchasing 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 delivery and easy accessibility to Amazon offers to streaming and storage — that can assist you determine if Prime delivers actual worth on 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, creator 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 instances, and deeply hopeful, and it challenged me in ways in which I couldn’t have anticipated. Hear 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 speak about what it does to a baby when the one who represents God additionally causes ache and the way that form of hypocrisy can result in anger, rise up, and dependancy for years.
Stephen brazenly shares his lengthy street into substance abuse, the stunning second when every part started to vary, and the way his encounter with Jesus didn’t occur in a church pew however slightly alone, surrounded by darkness and medicines the place grace met him anyway.
He walks us by forgiveness in a novel manner, and we speak about abuse, security, boundaries, and the very actual value of forgiving somebody who triggered deep wounds, particularly when that particular person is a mum or dad. His story of forgiving his father (not as soon as however over a lifetime) is among the finest elements of the dialog.
We additionally spend a while speaking immediately to folks, buddies, 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.
If you’re wrestling with forgiveness, dependancy, belief, or the query of whether or not God is definitely good, then this episode is totally for you, and for those who’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 anticipate or plan for ourselves. You should definitely seize a replica of his ebook as effectively!
Inform me about your week! Something attention-grabbing occur? Did you learn any good books, watch any good reveals, or deal with any mission?
