I used to do a weekly submit with a peek into the previous week + a lot of hyperlinks. Lots of you might have 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 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 yr with going to my favourite class on the fitness center collectively for the primary time! (Can you see David on this image??)
I’m loving getting again into sourdough after taking a little bit of break day for the vacations!
I completed this She Reads Fact research right now! I really like the She Reads Fact research and used all of them final yr for my morning Bible Time. I’m planning on doing the identical this yr!
This was my Friday venture — one thing that desperately wanted to be finished! 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, but it surely felt SO good when it was finished. I moved a bunch of stuff upstairs to Kierstyn and Micah’s new room and closet (they’re transferring as much as Kathrynne’s outdated room!) and a few gadgets to our attic storage. Each time I stroll into the closet, I really feel so comfortable!! I’m hoping to slowly work by way of the entire home this yr and arrange higher programs which can be maintainable. (Additionally, just a few individuals on Fb advised me the carpet was disgusting. It undoubtedly must be cleaned, but it surely’s additionally taken an enormous beating the final 5 years with us utilizing this closet for us + 4 little youngsters, so I believe it seemingly is previous having the ability to look actually clear once more!)
Guess who obtained 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.
High Instagram Publish of the Week
This susceptible video on why I sized up in denims was our most-watched Instagram submit of the week. I hope it encourages you — it’s about much more than the dimensions of your denims! Watch it right here.
Books I Completed This Week
Introduction – E-book #1 completed in 2026! I cherished this one by Sherri Gragg! We now have a podcast episode approaching Tuesday that I believe 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: The right way to Keep away from Unintentional Hurt, Mannequin Kindness, and Nurture Your Little one’s Religion By means of What You Say – I used to be so challenged by how little phrases we are saying – even well-meaningly – may trigger hurt to our youngsters. I didn’t agree with all the pieces within the e-book, however thought it was a really worthwhile learn! Take heed to the podcast I did with the creator right here.
The Wilds – I actually loved all three books on this sequence! This one engaged me and I had no concept the way it was going to finish up till nicely into the e-book. Nevertheless, I didn’t love the ending – it felt prefer it fell flat in comparison with the remainder of the e-book. That mentioned, this sequence is total very clear. It has some language and offers with grownup themes however did it in a manner that I felt wasn’t tremendous graphic. They’re homicide mysteries, although, so that you would possibly disagree with me on that!
What I’m Listening To
Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Nervousness, Focus Your Thoughts, and Renew Your Soul – I obtained this as a free obtain on Libby and it has been actually encouraging. In the event you battle to decelerate, to launch your burdens to the Lord, or battle with fear or anxious ideas, I believe this e-book 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 perhaps going to attempt to watch all 13 seasons this yr since I discover it to be sort of a enjoyable and fascinating “background present” — the type you may 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 holding all the books on a shelf and it’s been enjoyable to look at them accumulate over the yr! See the total record right here.
My High 4 Favourite Reads From 2025 – As I seemed by way of 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 stored coming again to in dialog and proposals. I share extra why I selected each within the critiques beneath.
The right way 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 easy methods to take management of your cash, plus I’ll present you easy methods to create a finances spreadsheet with a free obtain to make it straightforward.
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 comfortable I did! I got here up with an inventory of 25 issues I mentioned sure to that ended up being impactful selections that I look again on the yr and understand made a optimistic 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 huge impact. I signed as much as meet with a Nourish dietitian as a result of it was coated by insurance coverage! I had no concept how a lot it was going to alter my life!
Why I’m Not Setting Any Targets This Yr – Over the previous few weeks, I maintain getting messages from individuals saying, “I can’t wait to see your objectives record for 2026! It’s one in all my favourite belongings you submit!” And I needed to kind of chuckle after which additionally understand 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 objectives for 2026!
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Inform me about your week! Something fascinating occur? Did you learn any good books, watch any good exhibits, or sort out any venture?