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writings from Christa Threlfall
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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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10 Questions for Moms :: my personal goals {part 2}
If you haven’t read my personal goals for questions 1-5 {and provided me with your electronic signature}, you can do that here. Or if you haven’t checked out the 10 Questions for Moms, click here. Otherwise, let’s get this show on the road. Here are my personal goals for questions 6-10: Am I intentionally discipling my…
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10 Questions for Moms :: my personal goals {part 1}
First of all, I am very thankful that the 10 Questions for Moms post has been helpful to you. My favorite thing is when you say you’re taking these questions to God in prayer. You know what? That thrills my heart. If you read posts here and are drawn to the Lord in prayer, I call…
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10 of my favorite products from 2014
Before I get started, let me just say that I’m not ignoring the 10 Questions for Moms in the New Year post. Several of you have mentioned via facebook, email, or in the comments that you would like to see my goals breakdown. I’ve written my goals down on paper, but have yet to write…
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jolted // thoughts on eternity
On Saturday morning, I woke up discouraged. Depressed would probably be a more accurate word to use. For the past couple weeks, we’ve had a break from my husband’s school schedule. Plus, he’s had days off because of the holidays. Let’s just say I’ve enjoyed it. Immensely. Saturday was the last day off before the dreaded “normal” week…
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10 Questions for Moms in the New Year
We all know there’s nothing magical about the ‘January 1st’ date. And yet, as the year comes to a close, I always like to reflect on the past 12 months. What did I do well? What aspect of my life/schedule am I frustrated by? What do I want to change? Questions like these are helpful as I…
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top 10 posts of 2014
Well, forgive me for stating the obvious, but…we’re about to close out 2014! Say what?! That’s crazy, if you ask me. But there are 3 little people around me who are a year older, so I know it has to be true! I always love to look back over the year to see what the top 10…
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christmas is for the hurting
I’ve had a hard time with Christmas this year. The lovely home tours that are usually so inspiring to me? I haven’t even looked at most of them. We decorated our home for Christmas, but I only put up about 50% of our stash. The main thing I keep thinking is “I can’t wait until this…
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chalkboard art, imitation, and husbands
Several months ago, my husband and I built a massive chalkboard for our kitchen. I believe this was the first time I revealed it to the world via social media. The construction of it was quite an adventure. As was the transportation of the large piece of MDF via our car which was already filled…
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