I used to do a weekly publish with a peek into the previous week + plenty of hyperlinks. A lot 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 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 finished 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 manner 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 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 nearly finished 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 best way, in the event you’ve been eager to learn to crochet, remember to test this out.
The thriller field!!
I went on a mission to attempt to discover eggs earlier than the winter storm and was thrilled to seek 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 yr once 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 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 just a few days, however to date, it hasn’t.
We’ve been doing plenty of LEGOs, puzzles, video games, books, cooking, and watching some reveals. It’s been enjoyable to all be caught at residence collectively… they only cancelled college by way of Thursday and temperatures are alleged to proceed to be fairly frigid, so we could have fairly just a few extra days at residence. We’ll see!
Prime Instagram Put up of the Week
This publish sharing a humorous (and embarrassing story!) was my high considered Instagram reel of the week! I hope it makes you chuckle!
Books I Completed This Week
Tiny Tweaks, Pleased Life – It is a nice learn in the event you want some inspiration and motivation to simplify and streamline your life to be able 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 are 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 — Underneath the Magnolias. It was actually completely different than I anticipated and deeply shifting in components. I wasn’t certain the place the story was going and it felt prefer it meandered in locations, however I beloved how the creator wrapped it up ultimately so superbly. It’s a uncooked and actual have a look at psychological sickness and the way it impacts folks, but in addition how loving folks wholeheartedly who so many think about misfits could make such a strong impression.
My Present Morning Ebook Stack
The books I’m slowly studying by way 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 Received 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 properly just a few of the times and so spent extra time in mattress than traditional!) and simply began season 4!
Jesse and I additionally watched Skyscraper Reside. Yikes, if you want to have a little bit of an adrenaline rush, watch that one!! We didn’t watch it dwell, which I’m so grateful for as I believe which will have been too irritating 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 manner, 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 power 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 it’s a must to do proper now – as in, issues will really crumble in the event you don’t? Meals, sleep, loving your youngsters and ensuring they’re fed and clothed… anything? Start with the fundamentals and let go of every thing else you’ll be able to 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 somewhat 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 finished to see if one thing is out of whack. And ask those that know you properly to offer enter into some options or methods to assist, too.
Query: Because you began lifting weights have you ever modified your eating regimen in any respect? Any new simple meals?
Reply: Since I’m doing fairly intensive power 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 significantly 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 day by day and am loving the way it’s impacting my physique recomping!
I normally 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 simple.
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 hold meals actually easy and lots of would most likely 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 Underneath $30 — Whether or not you’re in the hunt for the very best household board video games, the very best 2 participant board video games, and even the very best 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 now have performed time and again for years!
Breakfast Sandwiches ($10 Household Dinner Thought) — 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 price it? On this publish, we break down the important thing advantages of Amazon Prime — from quick, free transport and quick access to Amazon offers to streaming and storage — that can assist you resolve 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 need to miss this episode’s trustworthy and weak dialog with Stephen McWhirter, creator 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. Pay attention as Stephen opens up about rising up in a house the place religion was loudly preached in public however painfully contradicted in personal. We speak about what it does to a toddler when the one who represents God additionally causes ache and the way that form of hypocrisy can result in anger, revolt, and dependancy for years.
Stephen brazenly shares his lengthy highway into substance abuse, the shocking second when every thing started to vary, and the way his encounter with Jesus didn’t occur in a church pew however relatively alone, surrounded by darkness and medicines the place grace met him anyway.
He walks us by way of forgiveness in a novel manner, and we speak about abuse, security, boundaries, and the very actual value of forgiving somebody who prompted 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 likely one of the greatest components of the dialog.
We additionally spend a while speaking immediately to oldsters, mates, 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 completely 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, generally even in ways in which we might by no means anticipate or plan for ourselves. Remember to seize a duplicate 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 sort out any undertaking?