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writings from Christa Threlfall
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Closet Reveal
Over a month ago, I showed you horrifically messy pictures of the closet in my living room. If you missed those glorious pictures and want to make yourself feel better by seeing my lack of organization, click here. During the last month, I took everything out of the closet that didn’t belong. And then I…
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6 Entrees to Add to Your Menu
Does your menu plan ever feel a bit stale? Or non-existent even? Here are 6 new recipes to freshen things up! The first & last one I’ve tried and loved. The middle 4 are all on my menu plan for next week. {So I’ll let you know how they measure up!} As always, these recipes…
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Dare to Compare {or not}
I’ll admit it – I’m a fan of Pinterest. I’ve gotten awesome recipes, decor ideas, and general inspiration from the site. If they close down or start charging $ to use their site, I will mourn (very briefly) the absence from my homemaking life. But there’s something with Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and really any social…
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Best Brownies
You know my love for brownies. And I just found a recipe that is amazingly delish and not crazy hard. Don’t blame me for weight gain. I’ll take your extras so you don’t have to deal with that problem. Happy Friday. And may your weekend be filled with brownies.
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Speaking Wisely :: a book review
My church hosts a Ladies’ Bible study during the spring & fall semesters. This has grown to be one of my favorite times of the week because it means 3 things: a time to study the Word, share what I’m learning, and learn from other women. I happen to be the youngest woman in attendance…
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How to Cover a Breaker Box
Every home has unsightly things about it. Things you don’t love & wish you could change. My Master Bedroom had one of those unsightly, but very necessary items. Meet the Breaker Box: BAM. There it is. As soon as you walk in the room, it’s off to the right. Large and in charge, folks. I’ve seen people…
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Links to Think
A few of my favorite links I discovered this past week: 1. You’re more beautiful than you think – a 3 minute video detailing an experiment Dove conducted. While it certainly is not a Biblical perspective and so it cannot end with Biblical results, this is worth your watching and then reflecting on with Biblical passages…
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Fitted Shirt Tutorial
You already know I love yard sales. And rummage sales, linen sales, fill-a-bag sales, etc. There’s an issue I sometimes have with these clothes: they don’t fit. Obviously when I’m shopping in a store, I try before I buy. But when I’m at a yard sale and there’s a great looking shirt in my size,…
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Ditch Your Goals
It’s the middle of April. How are you doing on the goals you set in January? Yikes. I really just went there. I am a firm believer in making goals. I’m also a big proponent of following through & reaching those goals. But sometimes you need to ditch your goals. Wisdom is not only in…
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Baby Basics :: Part 2
On Wednesday, I shared a question from a reader as to what to get for baby. Here are the basics I mentioned: Today, I’ll cover the final 2 categories: Beyond Basics Beyond Buying So this is where things gets personal as to what we did with our first 2 blessings & plan to do with our…
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Baby Basics
After learning that she was expecting a baby {hooray!}, a reader sent me the following question: “I would love to know of anything you would make yourself over buying. Things you bought that you realize now that you really didn’t need. Your favorite carrier/car seat/strollers (jogging/regular) and places to buy them for less if you…
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Confessions
I have a few of these to make today… We did not color any Easter eggs this year. We did not even attempt to have an Easter egg hunt. You know that cute idea I shared about hiding your kid’s lunch in eggs? Nope. Didn’t do that either. I have not touched my sewing machine…
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