I used to do a weekly submit with a peek into the previous week + numerous hyperlinks. A lot 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 will even share hyperlinks to posts or different fascinating issues I don’t need you to overlook.
I did one thing I haven’t performed in ages (I feel since I used to be a baby?) I water-colored utilizing this Watercolor Workbook from Brighter Day Press that my buddy, Whitney, had given to me. It was means 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 youngsters had 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 exploit 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 performed 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, in the event you’ve been eager 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 search out Aldi totally 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 extremely very long time!
The roads had been too icy to drive on after Saturday morning so we’ve been snowed/iced in for the previous three days. Most every little thing is shut down and so many individuals right here don’t have energy proper now. We prepped for ours to exit for not less than a number of days, however thus far, 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 dwelling collectively… they simply cancelled faculty by means of Thursday and temperatures are presupposed to proceed to be fairly frigid, so we could have fairly a number of extra days at dwelling. We’ll see!
High Instagram Publish of the Week
This submit sharing a humorous (and embarrassing story!) was my prime considered Instagram reel of the week! I hope it makes you snigger!
Books I Completed This Week
Tiny Tweaks, Completely happy Life – It is a nice learn in the event you want some inspiration and motivation to simplify and streamline your life with the intention to concentrate on what issues most and have smoother, happier days. I particularly liked 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 really helpful by a follower — Beneath the Magnolias. It was actually completely different than I anticipated and deeply transferring in elements. I wasn’t positive the place the story was going and it felt prefer it meandered in locations, however I liked how the writer wrapped it up in the long run so fantastically. It’s a uncooked and actual take a look at psychological sickness and the way it impacts individuals, but additionally how loving individuals wholeheartedly who so many take into account misfits could make such a robust affect.
My Present Morning Guide Stack
The books I’m slowly studying by means of within the mornings + my Bible Examine: She Reads Reality 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 effectively a number of of the times and so spent extra time in mattress than normal!) and simply began season 4!
Jesse and I additionally watched Skyscraper Reside. Yikes, if it’s essential 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 feel that will have been too traumatic for me!!
Q&A’s of the Week
I answered plenty of questions on Instagram this previous week and wished to share two on right here:
Query: I’m exhausted in each means, burn out I assume… what would you do? -Mother of three
Reply: I’m so sorry you feel 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 referred to as you to hold and let go of what He’s referred to as you to put down. Secondly, what do it’s important to do proper now – as in, issues will actually crumble in the event you don’t? Meals, sleep, loving your children and ensuring they’re fed and clothed… anything? Start with the fundamentals and let go of every little thing else you possibly can let go of for the subsequent few weeks.
Then, prioritize sleep, life-giving actions, nourishing your physique, and time with Jesus. If you may get a bit time exterior that may do wonders to your physique and soul.
I’d additionally suggest doing a time audit to see the place you’re spending your time + contemplating getting bloodwork performed to see if one thing is out of whack. And ask those that know you effectively to provide enter into some options or methods to assist, too.
Query: Because you began lifting weights have you ever modified your food regimen 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 extremely wholesome psychological area – which I’m so thrilled about and which I discover helps me gasoline my physique a lot better than after I don’t monitor.
I intention for 130 grams of carbs, 60 grams of fats, 25-30 grams of fiber, and 200+ grams of carbs every 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 lively restoration days (the place I hit not less than 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 principally higher than they ever been + I really feel so robust and energetic.
I preserve meals actually easy and plenty of would in all probability tink they’re boring, nevertheless 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+ Greatest 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 coated! We’re big board sport lovers in our household and these are a few of our very favorites that we’ve performed again 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 Procuring 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 submit, we break down the important thing advantages of Amazon Prime — from quick, free delivery and quick access to Amazon offers to streaming and storage — that can assist you resolve if Prime delivers actual worth to your cash.
This Week’s Podcast Episode: One Man’s Journey from Abuse & Dependancy to Forgiveness and Redemption with Stephen McWhirter
Belief me, you aren’t going to wish to miss this episode’s trustworthy and susceptible dialog with Stephen McWhirter, writer of the memoir Radically Restored: How Realizing 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 personal. We discuss what it does to a baby when the one who represents God additionally causes ache and the way that type of hypocrisy can result in anger, riot, and dependancy for years.
Stephen brazenly shares his lengthy street into substance abuse, the stunning second when every little thing started to alter, 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 means, and we discuss abuse, security, boundaries, and the very actual price of forgiving somebody who precipitated 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 among the greatest elements of the dialog.
We additionally spend a while speaking immediately to folks, pals, 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 in the event you’re the one praying for another person and questioning if it issues, I actually hope that this dialog offers you actual hope that restoration is feasible, typically even in ways in which we might by no means count on or plan for ourselves. You should definitely seize a replica of his e-book as effectively!
Inform me about your week! Something fascinating occur? Did you learn any good books, watch any good reveals, or deal with any mission?
