Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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ice. cold. and comparisons.
Last week, I wished I had a snowsuit. Preferably fur-lined. And if it could somehow perform like a battery operated heated blanket? #AWESOME I’m not used to looking at the weather and seeing that it’s 8 DEGREES OUTSIDE. Let’s not even talk about the spasms that happen when I actually go outside. First, I’d have to actually…
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Friday Faves
Happy Friday to ya! This has been an odd week for us, filled with ice, scant amounts of snow, and sledding on cookie sheets. On an exciting note, I have in my possession this expedit shelf I told you about here. And on the very same day we brought it home, I sold the changing…
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Storage Bin Options {for Kallax/Expedit}
I mentioned on facebook that I was crushing on the 16 cube Kallax system from Ikea: Post by Brown Sugar Toast. My goal is to get something to replace a small bookshelf {that is overloaded with books} & changing table/storage unit in my kids’ room. I’m also realizing that I need more clothes storage for my boys –…
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Love Means Sacrifice
Last week, I diverged from my normal ‘2 choices for breakfast’ routine and made scones for breakfast. I love scones – despite the work they take to make. And I knew my kids would love them too. Except that halfway into breakfast when I felt like a parrot repeating, “Take a bite. Take a bite.…
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21 Breakfast Ideas for Your Valentine
Egg in the Basket Heart Biscuits Bacon Hearts Cherry Vanilla Hot Chocolate Chocolate Chip Scones Sweetheart Cinnamon Rolls Pink Yogurt Raspberry Cream Cheese Pan-Crepes Smashed Raspberry and Chocolate Chunk Pancakes Berrylicious Rainbow Smoothie Strawberry Coconut Oatmeal Crunch Pie Strawberry Heart Pancakes Funfetti Pancakes with Vanilla Greek Yogurt Sauce Blueberry Lemon Pancakes Heart Pancakes made with…
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9 Books to Build Your Marriage
One of the best things I have done for my marriage is to read excellent books on the subject. Reading quality books on Christian topics is a way to be discipled by people you may never meet. You get to learn from their failures + successes and implement those lessons in your own marriage. With…
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Valentine Party Recap + recipe
Well, hey there! Happy Monday to ya! I mentioned Friday that I was hosting a Valentine’s Party for some of my teen girls, so I thought it would be fun to share a little picture recap with you. Here’s the whole area set up: And how about a closer look at those tissue pom poms?…
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Friday Faves
Happy Friday to you! Tonight, I’m hosting a Valentine Party for my senior high girls and lemme tell ya – my house has never been this decorated for valentine’s day before. So fun! I shared a picture of some of the food prep & our chalkboard here – that’s the backdrop for our photo booth. My…
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Friday Faves
A few lovely links to peruse this weekend… I always find it interesting to read what’s new in home decor. this article of design trends for 2015 did not disappoint. This recipe has been pulled up on my phone for a week now. The weekend seems a good time to make them, don’t you think?…
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paper heart garland
How about a little paper heart garland action for ya? ONE: create a heart template out of a piece of cardboard or stiff paper. TWO: using the template you just made, trace a heart onto a book page. a while ago, I got this book from a library sale for 25 cents. I know some of you…
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Friday Faves
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! Friday’s are by far my favorite day of the week because it usually means I get extra time with my guy. I know some people say you shouldn’t have favorite days of the week and should love every day equally, but…I just can’t help it. There are some weekends when we have extra…
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Friday Faves
Some interesting links for you to peruse this weekend… Last week, I mentioned that Jonathan & I have been reading New Morning Mercies together. It’s a 365 day devotional book written by Paul Tripp. If you’re interested in checking it out, you can view all the January devotionals in a PDF here. Or you can get your…
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