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I don’t know who needs to see this....but it’s

I don’t know who needs to see this....but it’s time to move the laundry over from the washer to the dryer.
(See that dime on the floor? Finders keepers)😂

It works for laundry and it works for cleaning the

It works for laundry and it works for cleaning the kitchen. And for marriage and for homeschooling, too. What is this magic, you ask?
—-> Focus more on the solutions than the problems.
Instead of getting dragged down into the pit of despair (and complaints)....think about ways to improve the situation:
• Baskets in every bedroom closet instead of a mountain overflowing in the laundry room
• Simple rules for kitchen use and keeping up instead of letting it turn into a disaster
• Think about your husband’s good traits for a change
• How can we do a few school subjects well?
Focus on problems = helpless
Focus on solutions = power

We just finished reading aloud “The Hiding Place

We just finished reading aloud “The Hiding Place.” Probably my 10th time to read it, because it offers perspective.
It helps me to remember that even though yes, there are hard things in my life, I’m not living in a concentration camp with hardly any food and a 3:30am roll call in the snow, surrounded by death and cruelty.
I love Corrie’s words because she lived them through deep waters.

💗Have you ever been disappointed by Valentine’s Day? Maybe you received a lame gift—or NO gift—and it felt hard to be gracious. We’re human females, I get it. (I’m sure that some of you don’t celebrate V-Day so move along, nothing to see here).😂 This post might help your perspective (see below):

Fill in the blank: The biggest dream I have for my

Fill in the blank: The biggest dream I have for my life is ________. Someone sent this to me, and maybe you’ll agree: it’s hard to narrow it down. But it’s something like this: to impact so many lives through my business that I can give like I want to give, and live like I want to live, with the freedom to make choices with my family while fulfilling God’s purpose for my life! Does that resonate with you? Or is your biggest dream completely different? Own it and share it!

Makeup tip: Have visible eyebrows. Some of us over

Makeup tip: Have visible eyebrows. Some of us over-plucked in another life and now we wish all those pesky extra hairs would forgive us and return. That said, a fine eyebrow pencil and colored gel can work wonders. A well-crafted eyebrow polishes your look and makes a huge difference. Oddly enough, my eyebrows are a source of compliments from strangers—beautiful young women of all colors who are strong in their makeup game!😉

Getting started homeschooling? After 33 years and

Getting started homeschooling? After 33 years and 12 students, I might have 3 tips for you:
1. Do a few things well. Don’t try to do 10 subjects plus everything your neighbor is doing. Reading, writing and arithmetic are still the best basics.
2. Read aloud. Lots. Every day. Till they graduate.
3. Appreciate homeschooling for the privilege it is. Don’t let the daily duties drain your joy. If you lose it, intentionally find it again.❤️

Honestly, not my favorite pic. Not the fault of th

Honestly, not my favorite pic. Not the fault of the lovely photographer’s talent. I think because it’s the face of pain. It was taken recently at an amazing conference. The travel and long hours were exhausting and painful due to continuing recovery from major surgery. I knew I wasn’t at my best and almost skipped the headshots. Feeling pale and depleted, it was all I could do to keep from crying instead of smiling. But isn’t that life? Real life, Instagram perfection aside. Not always our best, not always strong and together. Maybe feeling un-beautiful. But carrying on and doing our best, smiling through our tears. Better days will come, but it’s okay to acknowledge the hard seasons and be kind to ourselves. This photo will be a memento of this season of grace when the pain fades and strength returns.❤️

Is leopard a thing anywhere besides Oklahoma? Mayb

Is leopard a thing anywhere besides Oklahoma? Maybe not, but for me it’s a neutral. 😂 Any other leopard lovers out there?

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