Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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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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Pretty Takes Practice :: a book review
Today’s book review is a totally light + fun read entitled Pretty Takes Practice. This particular book grabbed my attention while I was browsing the “New Non-fiction” section of my library. I had never heard of the author before but was quite happy to discover that Charla Muller lives in my very own city of Charlotte,…
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up :: a book review
I listened to most of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up while driving home from Kentucky after my husband’s PhD classes. By the time I arrived home, I was ready to TIDY UP ALL THE THINGS. Unfortunately, we left 2 1/2 days later for missions trip, so I only had time to tidy my closet. I…
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Steal Like an Artist :: book review
I can’t remember how I first heard about Steal Like an Artist, but I seem to remember seeing it via instagram – maybe from Emily or the Nester. If you love to create (whether by writing, making music, taking pictures, or any other form), read this book. I started reading it on a Friday night and…
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Friday Faves :: Christmas in July
Happy Friday to you! I’ve been thinking about the whole “Christmas in July” theme this week and wanted to do a little roundup of 5 fun ideas for Christmas. The first 3 are DIY gift ideas that I think are super fun: These faux turquoise rings are humungo, but would be such a great statement…
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an online shopping spree + thoughts on stuff
I received an extremely sad email this week from Twice, a favorite online consignment store. I mentioned them to you here when I dished out my secrets about getting awesome clothes for cheap prices. They’re merging with eBay or something like that (don’t ask me for technical details), but the end result is this: they’re shutting…
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when failure is a good thing
Thursday was a tough day. There’s just no other way to describe it. It was peppered with unkind comments and actions from my littles – to each other; to others; to me. The constant strain of taking care of 3 preschoolers’ physical needs as I also attempt to guide their little hearts to love Jesus and do right…
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Friday Faves ::
Hey there! Happy Friday to you! Last week, I spent most of my days struggling with a sinus infection, so this week I keep marveling at the wonderful feeling of breathing through my nose. And waking up without a headache and sore throat. It’s really amazing. Health – you don’t fully appreciate it until you…
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my greatest prayer for my children
Last week, I sat through my church’s communion service with my 3 year old on my lap and my 5 year old next to me. Throughout the service, there were prayers, songs, and Scripture readings. My attention was divided {obviously} between engaging my mind in the service and helping my children sit still. My mind began…
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Friday Faves :: my week
Happy Friday to you! This week has been a bit abnormal for me as I’ve been fighting and losing a sinus infection battle. I tried to drown it in water and vitamins, but alas – to no avail. My little guy, Miles has been a bit more clingy this week, so we’ve had quite a…
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me: 1 | nightstand clutter: 0
I have this lovely piece of furniture next to my bed called a nightstand. I mainly use it to hold books. At least that’s how it originally began it’s life purpose. But after years of use, I opened each of the 3 drawers to reveal a big M-E-double S and that spells MESS. It’s always nice…
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Friday Faves :: let’s talk dessert
I’ve been away at camp this week with my family, teens and junior campers. Consequently, that means I’m away from my chocolate stash. And away from my kitchen, within which I create all manner of delicious morsels full of caloric content. So, because it’s Friday…because I head back to my kitchen soon…Let’s talk about dessert,…
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