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 will even share hyperlinks to posts or different fascinating issues I don’t need you to overlook.
I did one thing I haven’t executed in ages (I feel since I used to be a baby?) I water-colored utilizing this Watercolor Workbook from Brighter Day Press that my good friend, Whitney, had given to me. It was approach tougher than I anticipated, however so enjoyable to problem myself outdoors 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 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 nearly executed 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, make sure you verify 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 12 months once we spend hours within the stands watching Silas play basketball and I adore 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 the whole lot is shut down and so many individuals right here don’t have energy proper now. We prepped for ours to exit for at the very least a couple of days, however thus far, it hasn’t.
We’ve been doing plenty of LEGOs, puzzles, video games, books, cooking, and watching some exhibits. It’s been enjoyable to all be caught at house collectively… they only cancelled faculty by way of Thursday and temperatures are presupposed to proceed to be fairly frigid, so we might have fairly a couple of extra days at house. We’ll see!
Prime Instagram Publish of the Week
This publish sharing a humorous (and embarrassing story!) was my prime considered Instagram reel of the week! I hope it makes you giggle!
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 might 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 beneficial by a follower — Underneath the Magnolias. It was actually completely different than I anticipated and deeply shifting in elements. I wasn’t certain the place the story was going and it felt prefer it meandered in locations, however I liked how the creator wrapped it up ultimately so fantastically. It’s a uncooked and actual take a look at psychological sickness and the way it impacts individuals, but in addition how loving individuals wholeheartedly who so many contemplate misfits could make such a strong affect.
My Present Morning E book Stack
The books I’m slowly studying by way 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 nicely a couple of of the times and so spent extra time in mattress than traditional!) and simply began season 4!
Jesse and I additionally watched Skyscraper Stay. Yikes, if it’s essential 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 feel which will have been too anxious 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 approach, 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 will help 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 actually crumble in the event you don’t? Meals, sleep, loving your children and ensuring they’re fed and clothed… the rest? Start with the fundamentals and let go of the whole lot 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 will get a bit time outdoors that may do wonders to your physique and soul.
I’d additionally advocate doing a time audit to see the place you’re spending your time + contemplating getting bloodwork executed to see if one thing is out of whack. And ask those that know you nicely to offer enter into some options or methods to assist, too.
Query: Because you began lifting weights have you ever modified your weight loss plan in any respect? Any new straightforward meals?
Reply: Since I’m doing fairly intensive energy coaching 4 occasions 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 intention 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 every single day and am loving the way it’s impacting my physique recomping!
I normally then have two lively restoration days (the place I hit at the very least 10k steps) and one relaxation day the place I attempt to actually take it straightforward.
Proper now, this plan is working tremendous nicely 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 plenty 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 perfect household board video games, the perfect 2 participant board video games, and even the perfect solo board video games, this information has you coated! We’re enormous board recreation lovers in our household and these are a few of our very favorites that now we have performed again and again for years!
Breakfast Sandwiches ($10 Household Dinner Thought) — This scrumptious breakfast sandwich recipe turns easy components 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 publish, 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 will help you resolve if Prime delivers actual worth to 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 sincere and weak dialog with Stephen McWhirter, creator of the memoir Radically Restored: How Understanding Jesus Heals Our Brokenness.
I’ve actually been trying ahead to sharing this episode as a result of his story is uncooked, unsettling at occasions, 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 discuss what it does to a baby when the one who represents God additionally causes ache and the way that sort of hypocrisy can result in anger, riot, and habit for years.
Stephen brazenly shares his lengthy highway into substance abuse, the stunning second when the whole lot started to vary, and the way his encounter with Jesus didn’t occur in a church pew however somewhat alone, surrounded by darkness and medicines the place grace met him anyway.
He walks us by way of forgiveness in a singular approach, and we discuss abuse, security, boundaries, and the very actual price of forgiving somebody who prompted deep wounds, particularly when that individual is a father or mother. 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, pals, and family members who really feel helpless watching somebody they care about wrestle, with Stephen providing hope for these carrying quiet disgrace, hidden addictions, or unanswered prayers, reminding us that repentance brings issues into the sunshine.
In case you are wrestling with forgiveness, habit, 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 really hope that this dialog offers 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 e book as nicely!
Inform me about your week! Something fascinating occur? Did you learn any good books, watch any good exhibits, or deal with any challenge?