Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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comparison, agitation, & peace
I spent the entire morning in a state of agitation. I wasn’t fully aware of it until I noticed how little patience I was evidencing during my daughter’s handwriting practice. time to step awaaay, Christa. From school, we plunged into some errands, which involved patrolling different sporting goods store in search of an elusive tire to fix…
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Friday Faves :: Apple Recipes
Because the last few days have had just a slight taste of “fall is coming” in the air… Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes // Apple Scones // Apple Butter Silly Apple Bites // Apple Cider // Apple Chips // Apple Bars 5 Ways to Use Frozen Apples Delicious looking, right? My kids would love those silly apple…
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Storage Bin Options {for Kallax/Expedit} :: what I chose
Many moons ago, I told you the story of needing more storage for my kids’ room and finding this lovely via a facebook yard sale group: Remember how I was looking for storage bins and rounded up a lovely list of options I was considering? Here, let me jog your memory with this graphic: Here’s…
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Friday Faves :: 5 sweets worth the drool
Guys, I’m sorry. But I wrote this post while I was hungry and craving something incredibly sweet. So you can already guess today’s topic, can’t you? Sweets. Delicious, delectable homemade sweets. Which is funny, because I’m currently chewing this {+ milk} while I type. I decided it would be better for me in the long run.…
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10 Books I Want to Read
oh, book lists. they kill me. the problem with book lists is that you have to narrow things down to an actual manageable list. I have problems with decision making, especially when it comes to rather minuscule things like milkshake flavor, hot or iced coffee, and which books to put on my book list. Nevertheless, I have…
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Friday Faves: weekly update, home tour, a free e-book…
hey HEY! Happy FriDAY to ya! This week was the very beginning of my homeschooling journey. I am pleased to say that at the time of this writing {Thursday afternoon nap time, of course}, I am still alive. And so is my kindergartener. In case you had any worries. Overall, the first week of homeschooling…
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homeschooling: one day at a time
Today – August 10, 2015 – marks the beginning of a brand new stage in my life. Today begins my homeschooling journey. It may end tomorrow. Just sayin’. Some may call that pessimistic. I call it realistic. You know why? Because a funny thing happens when I think about homeschooling my kids for their entire school lives.…
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30+ of the very BEST books for preschoolers!
My kids and I spend a large percentage of our days reading. The funny thing about that is that only 1/4 of us actually read. My 3 kids {ages 1, 3, and 5} look at books, listen to audiobooks, listen to me read, and attend storytime at the library on a somewhat sporadic basis due to their somewhat…
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sometimes love looks like bacon :: a tale of 2 breakfasts
Last week, Anna Grace and I went on a little grocery shopping and ice cream run. If you follow me on instagram, you probably saw the behind-the-scenes picture of our excursion. We hit up Publix for some fresh herbs and peanut butter, then popped over to the frozen food section. You see, last week Jonathan came home…
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How to Read {when you don’t have time} :: 9 tips
As I quoted from the book, Steal Like an Artist: “Whether you’re in school or not, it’s always your job to get yourself an education.” I cannot agree more with that statement. Reading is not just a hobby for me. It is the main way I further my education. Reading is the best way to learn for free.…
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The Pastor’s Wife :: a book review
I recently finished reading The Pastor’s Wife: Strengthened by Grace for a Life of Love by Gloria Furman. This small book packs a punch of encouragement straight from God’s Word. Furman’s book is filled with Bible verses and Gospel exhortation in three main areas: Loving the Chief Shepherd Loving an Under-Shepherd Loving the Bride of Christ…
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Friday Faves :: sequins, style profiles, chicken, & a free audio book
Happy Friday to you! Last week, I also told you happy Friday. But it most definitely did not start out as a happy Friday for me. Why, you ask? Because of a small little detail known as timing. Specifically, the timing of when I took a zinc supplement. I instagrammed about my experience here if you want more…
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