by Kimberly | Mar 18, 2016 | Home
My husband would so appreciate this post! He is so much tidier than I am – I think he knew that before he proposed and he still did, but I can always be better at it. A clean and peaceful home are two things that really show him that I love him. And when you know your husband’s love language, shouldn’t you try to shout it loud and clear all day long!
Well, some things I can work on. Little tasks throughout the day. I don’t have to spend all day cleaning or anything like that. But, if I just find a few things each day that I can concentrate on – it will help in the long run.
- It takes me less than 10 minutes to unload, load, and wash the dishes. Sometimes I do this in the morning, sometimes I do it at night – but 10 minutes. I sometimes have to tell myself this to get to the kitchen and set the timer. Then I realize it never takes as long as I think it does.
- Find little sections of the house to declutter/clean and you’ll feel better about your house in general. You don’t have to tackle a whole room at once. I have two young boys and our house is filled with toys. But, if I can do something while they are watching Curious George or playing on the back porch – it will be a blessing to all involved.
- Keep my table and hutch cleaned off. This is huge. It didn’t happen when I was growing up, but since getting married I’ve always strived to keep the kitchen table clean and the hutch display worthy. Now, we use our kitchen table for crafts, coloring, eating, snacking, playing games, but then when we are done we clean it up.
- Pick up the toys (or other items) around your house at the end of the night. This is a great way to teach preschoolers responsibility. Have them help clean up before bed time, putting all their toys away in an place that is reachable for them.
- Make your bed. My husband usually does this in the morning which is such a blessing. But, I know that if our bed is made, it makes our whole bedroom seem clean, bright, and cheery. And I can more easily fold clothes there during the day. And who doesn’t like to fold clothes?
What do you do in your home that is helpful in keeping it clean and tidy?
by Kimberly | Mar 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pinterest is a go- to for me.
When I have time to kill in the car, when I have time to kill somewhere else, when I’m trying to fall asleep but I can’t. I usually turn to this mega camp for all things everything for food and lettering and boy stuff. It is fun and usually gives me fresh ideas. Here’s some for you:
What are you go-to Pinterest places and who do you love to follow?
These pretty ranunculus (and a good vegan recipe)
This dress would be a perfect goal dress when I lose the rest of my weight and when a friend takes new headshots for me – or maybe just for Easter.
To do this for an area in the new house we are renting. I need more counter space!
Want to do this to the remaining one bookshelf we have – I think it will be down in our office anyway
My husband drinks coffee every day, we love making coffee drinks, and we love tea! All things pretty. Wouldn’t it be fun to create a little area in the corner of a dining room or kitchen!
A friend and I were just talking about herbs yesterday and this is such a great idea – especially for tea lovers!
Just found this one and am going to make it next week. hopefully the boys will love it!
This one will be filling and I know the boys will love it!
I like taking photos I’ve taken and turning them into cards to mail to people!
May make these for a boy party on Easter that is a possibility! How fun would this be!
Because its spring and you need these cookies – and they make great favors for any showers you may be hosting in the near future.
How do you teach gratitude to your children – even when its not Thanksgiving.
by Kimberly | Mar 18, 2016 | Books
I received this book from LItfuse in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I have been blessed with a few good books lately. These books that are real and heart-felt, and soul-searching – and tears well in my eyes and puddle on to the pages.
This book is one of them. I even told my husband that I don’t know if I could finish the book. I cry in every chapter. And I’m thankful – they are short chapters.
This book will take anyone through cancer – or other trials that loom in life – and help you rest in the peace that the maker of the wind and the rain and the hurricanes and tornadoes watches every move you make. I’m so thankful that Kara Tippetts wrote these words before her death. They will lead others to the same Rock she went to.
by Kimberly | Mar 15, 2016 | Books
Cutting Edge would be one phrase I would definitely use to talk about Steven Furtick. I’ve heard him preach one time at my church in Durham back in the day, white suit, bleached hair. Yes. That’s extreme in SBC Culture.
And unqualified is cutting edge in how it talks about rebels who are totally unqualified to have any relationship with God – and talks about how Jesus is our qualifier.
This book is balm and wit and grace and Word. Story and grace told in a way that will read the masses. Its good.
Thanks Blogging for Books.
by Kimberly | Mar 15, 2016 | Books
As a busy mom and wife, who is trying to get a creative business going, I don’t really have time to read. I love reading – but by the time I sit down to read I’m so tired, so a book really has to be compelling for me to read it.
Enter: Gwen Smith’s I Want it All .
I really thought this book was going to be about women who could do everything and be everything to everyone. I was so skeptical about it. Then, I opened the book.
Immediately, Smith’s winsome, real, and grace-filled writing was so captivating and encouraging to a broken heart that needs lots of healing.
If you are in a place with wounded faith that needs encouragement – find it here as she saturates her book with the Word and life.
