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Year of Bible Plans

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Thursday!

Unfortunately, this week seems to be flying by!

Last December, I was scrolling Pinterest and saw a December Bible Study, so I used that to guide my Bible reading for that month.

A Season of Advent was a meaningful way to reflect on the reason for the season, so I used this one in December 2023.

I often use the Bible app to read the verse of the day, but after doing the December focus, I decided to find more Bible studies for every month of 2024.

I’m sharing those with you today!

January:

New Beginnings seemed like a great way to start off the year.

February:

The Love of God was perfect for February.

March:

Increasing My Faith was the focus this month.

April:

While April wasn’t an anxious month, Overcoming Anxiety verses are good for me to know.

May:

Being Redeemed was the focus in May.

June:

The Joy of the Lord for June.

July:

Holding Unto God’s Promises for July.

August:

Bravery was a good focus as we headed back to school (haha!)

September:

Gripping God’s Word in September.

October:

Finding Refuge in God in October.

November:

Thankfulness was the focus for November.

December:

Joy was the focus for December, and so many of the verses included the word “joy” which was fun to find.

When I started, I used this SOAP Bible Study Journal. I used a couple of these journals before finding…

…this “little book” (but it’s a regular size…a bit smaller than the journal above) from Callie Danielle this summer.

(old pic with my cereal, but for size reference)

I don’t see it on the site now, and that might be because it’s a July-June journal. That being said, this little journal is so cute too. This “church notes” journal looks sweet as well.

I used these pens to write the verse each day.

I continued using the original journal to bubble in my progress each day. I put a cute sticker on each month as I finished.

It was really rewarding to know that I read consistently throughout the year.

I’m not sure my Bible plan for this year. For sure, I will use the Bible app for my daily verse, or I might find some other Bible studies on Pinterest.

This is my plan for January:

A few years ago, I read the entire Bible, and that felt like such a meaningful accomplishment. I’m pretty private with my faith, and I feel like I’m a student of Christianity. The teacher in me knows the way to learn is to read…and reflect. Having a focused section to read and reflect on each day is what’s worked for me as I’ve continued to grow in my faith based knowledge. We love our church and our church family, and we’re grateful to have that part of our life over the last few years.

As we say when we send emails with ideas at school…”trash or treasure!”

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Let’s Look

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello!

Well, this week is chugging right along. I hope it’s been a good one for you.

It’s already the second Wednesday of the month, so I’m linking up with Shay and Erika for Let’s Look.

So far this year, we’ve looked at…

  • How we clean our closets in January
  • Little things we do every single day in February
  • What’s in our grocery cart in March
  • Our daily quiet time/prayer time in April
  • Our summer closet staples in May
  • Our summer schedule in June
  • Podcasts and shows we binge in July
  • What’s in our pantry in August (I don’t have a pantry, so I skipped that one)

This month’s topic is let’s look at…our quick weeknight dinners.

Anything in a slow cooker helps the weeknight dinners go quicker.

My “go to” slow cooker recipes still come from Shay’s cookbook Simmers.

The Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is a fave. We also love her Sloppy Joe’s recipe..

Just this week, I made “Million Dollar Spaghetti,” and while it takes a few steps, it’s worth it because it’s delicious and it makes a ton. I love (and appreciate!) leftovers.

A few weeks ago, I tried this new recipe and it was a family favorite.

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls will now be in the dinner rotation.

Speaking of “chicken.” My Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken is easy, delish, and makes a ton.

And, when push comes to shove, I make pancakes and bacon or grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner and call it a day.

Next month, we are looking at…how we prep for the holiday season.

I usually just “white knuckle” it through November and December. haha

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Summer Sundays #7: Crafts for Kids

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Hello and happy Sunday!

I hope you’ve been having a great weekend. I think I’m getting a little peek at our future because this weekend has mostly just been Travis and me. Hayden will be home from running camp today, and Hadley has had volleyball late every night last week (including Friday), and then yesterday she went to the lake with a friend. So, we’ll all be reunited today, and I can’t wait for that.

My apologies that I feel like a theme of this summer has been me realizing how big my kids are getting. In turn, that has made me a little reminiscent on the summer days gone by which goes with today’s blog topic.

Oh…I remember the days of trying to keep my kids busy during the day. Of course, nap time helped pass some time when they were little, but we’d always have a mix of downtime and activities to pass the time until Travis got home from work!

I’ve had Pinterest for over ten years, and I have a ton of boards, a few of which still apply to the younger years with the kids. Like many of my Pinterest ideas, I’ve only saved the ideas and not done anything with them. Here are a few cute crafts I’ve saved through the years.

1. Egg Carton Flowers

So, this is probably the last craft Hadley has ever made, but she made these flowers during the 2020 Covid months when we were at home.

Idea from I Heart Arts N Crafts

2. Painting Fireworks

Ok, apparently most crafts require painting…but how fun are these fireworks?

Idea from Happiness is Homemade

3. Paper Plate Farm Animals

Is there anything cuter than a farm animal craft?

Idea from Mess for Less

Also — after looking at this farm animal idea, these rocking chickens popped up in my feed, and I actually laughed out loud. They are so cute.

Idea from This Crafty Family

4. Rainbow Painted Toast

Ok…definite cool mom points if you let your kids paint their toast before breakfast!!

Idea from Share and Remember

5. Popsicle Tissue Paper Craft

These popsicles are so sweet for summer. I remember using tissue paper in art class and loving it.

Idea from Made with Happy

**ok –so I was just going to share those five ideas, and then Pinterest was spamming me with more ideas including…tacos and ice cream cones…so of course I had to share those ideas too.

6. Coffee Filter Taco

It’s the googly eyes for me! These are so cute.

Idea from Glued to my Crafts blog

7. Sponge Painted Ice Cream

Fun fact: I sponge painted the walls of my bedroom in high school. That technique was all the rage.

This ice cream cone craft is too cute.

Idea from Happy Toddler Playtime

**My apologies for how many times I used the word “cute” in this post. I tried to restrain myself!

How crazy would my high school students think I am if I incorporate a craft or two into my lesson plans?!

While I’m thinking my “target audience” for this blog is readers who have kids my kids’ ages or older, who knows…maybe one of these will be a fun summer craft for a mom or grandma who needs an idea.

Happy crafting!

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Let’s Look

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello!

Well, I survived the first day back to school in ten days, and it was a good one. As much as I love a break, it’s always good to get back in a routine.

It’s already the second Wednesday of the month, so I’m linking up with Shay and Erika for Let’s Look.

So far this year, we’ve looked at:

  • How we clean our closets in January
  • Little things we do every single day in February
  • What’s in our grocery cart in March

This month’s topic is let’s look…our daily quiet time/prayer time.

This topic got me thinking a bit about my morning quiet time and when it started. Quiet morning time is such an important part of my routine and the “need” for it started when the kids were babies. While I’ve always needed to “ease” into my morning, having two crying babies wake me was not the best way for me to start the day. So, once the kids were on a predictable schedule, I made a point to get up at least a half hour before them.

The years really are short…because on spring break, there were mornings I was up for hours before them and even I was sleeping in a bit! haha

It’s just nice to start my morning with a cup of coffee, eye masks, and reading some blogs!

Anyway, a few years ago…probably 2018 or so, I started incorporating in a bit more “faith” into my morning quiet time routine. I try to start the morning in the Bible app with the verse of the day and the videos and texts that come with it. It’s only about five minutes, but a good way to start the day.

Yesterday’s verse:

I’ve had my Bible for a few years. A couple of years ago, I used the Bible app to guide me through the entire Bible in a year. I was glad I did that, but obviously I could re-read it multiple times for better understanding.

In December, I was scrolling Pinterest and saw this reading plan:

…which prompted me to buy this Bible study journal and these pens…

…and now I’ve been doing a new reading plan every month. Like the morning, this only takes a few minutes, but I usually do this quiet time when I get home from school. This journal is set up using the SOAP method with space for “scripture, observation, application, and prayer.”

I like that there’s a habit tracker which I started in January.

This is my April reading plan:

Screenshot

I tend to be more private with my faith, but once we found a home church over five years ago, I just wanted to know and learn more…for my kids and for myself. Also, for me, my learning style is to take things a little at a time. I like to read, learn, reflect, and write. I guess it’s the teacher in me…wanting to learn, but also wanting to have the time to process information, reflect, respond, and apply to life.

So, that’s a look at my daily quiet/prayer time.

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Pinned on Pinterest

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Hello!

I shared a Pinterest post in January, and I’d intended to share even more ideas that I have pinned to my Pinterest boards, but hadn’t done that yet.

I will still get to that but lately on Instagram I’ve seen some fun Pinterest searches. The ones that I’ve done have really been ones that I think fit my style, and I’m sharing those today.

Here are some of recent Pinterest searches:

My Vibe:

  • Celebrity: Jennifer Garner. Yes, ma’am! I think I could be besties with her.
  • Outfit: This outfit is definitely my vibe. Black leggings, sweatshirt, and sneaks…my favorite.
  • Quote: I’m definitely a work in progress. haha
  • Aesthetic: Cozy vibes! A book and a cup of coffee are certainly my aesthetic.

Home Edition:

  • Kitchen: This kitchen looks pretty similar to how we’ve updated our kitchen through the years. We have gray cabinets and white tile.
  • Garden: Well, I’m not the gardener in the family, and we do have a small one. But if we had more space, I would love raised beds and a cute little shed.
  • Bedroom: We have a similar headboard and we have gray walls too. That being said, this bedroom is definitely an updated upgrade that I would love.
  • House: We’ve often talked about painting our brick, and I love the look of gray and white!

How Pinterest Sees Me:

  • Fashion: This is why Pinterest is an inspiration…I have all three of these pieces in my closet…black sweater, jeans, and tan mules.
  • Mood: There’s nothing better than a glass of wine and the beach (with friends/family!)
  • Color: I’m not sure when it happened, but I love light purple/lilac!
  • Place: A cozy spot by the fire…sounds good to me!
  • Animal: I love baby goats!
  • Food: Pizza…yes, please! If a taco popped up in the search, Pinterest also wouldn’t be wrong either!

It seems like Pinterest knows me pretty well! I think it’s a great source for inspiration and ideas.

Do you use Pinterest? See you back here tomorrow for Friday Favorites.

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Pinned on Pinterest

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Hello and happy Sunday!

Do you use Pinterest? I use it pretty often, but I mostly use it for meal and baking ideas.

With 4,545 pins on my Pinterest boards, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite things that I have…

I’m sharing a few favorite boards as well as some of my favorite pins for those boards.

Yum-O Recipes:

I turn to this board quite a bit for dinner ideas. I try to plan healthy-ish dinners, but this board has lots of yummy meals.

A few recipes that I make fairly often are:

Ritz Chicken Casserole

Cheeseburger Biscuits

and…Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

I want to try this Lazy Enchilada dish. I’ve made something similar before, but I don’t think it had refried beans like this one does. Yum!

Reading Quotes:

Who doesn’t love a reading quote?

Some of my favorite are:

Delish Desserts:

I like to make desserts whenever possible. Last year, I made a dessert once a month, and that was fun to do. Some desserts I make are more seasonal like apple and pumpkin recipes in the fall.

Here are a few of the favorite desserts I’ve made:

Oven Baked S’mores

Apple Cider Donut Cake

I want to try these Peanut Butter Brownies.

Kids’ Room:

It’s funny to think that this board spans years of kids’ room ideas…from toddler to teens! We’ve pinned some things this past year to prep for ideas for Hadley’s room refresh.

These two pics were inspiration for ideas for her room…

This one and…

…this one.

{P.S. I’m just waiting on wallpaper, and then I hope to share Hadley’s room update.}

Who knows if Hayden will ever let me update his room, but I really like this room:

House & Home:

Once we moved into this house almost ten years ago, I really started pinning ideas for updating our house. We’ve looked at this board many times as inspiration.

I love to change up our front porch seasonally, and pics like this one serve as inspiration.

One day, I’d love to change the columns on our porch to something like these cedar ones:

This beautiful entry way hall is one I love.

I’ve been thinking about adding lanterns on either side of our primary bedroom tv. This pic serves as inspiration.

I have lots of ship lap idea photos pinned, and I love how our living room turned out when we did this update almost two years ago:

I also use this board for things like cleaning and organization:

What’s one of your favorite Pinterest boards that you have? It’s a great place to get ideas and inspiration, that’s for sure.

Thanks for reading,

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Words of 2024

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Hello and happy Thursday.

Shew! It’s cold around here. I feel like winter really kicked it up a notch…but without the snow. *sigh* (I know my KC peeps can’t say the same…I saw all the pretty snow pics this week!)

Today, I’m sharing my “words for the year.” These are words I hope to keep in mind and focus on this year.

Per tradition, on New Year’s Eve, my friend had us draw three words at random.

Last year, my words were:

This year, my words are:

Faith:

Faith is such an important word because sometimes you just “have to have faith…” Faith that things will get easier. Faith things will get better. Faith that some things take time, etc. Sometimes I have to remind myself to “keep the faith” and “take one day at a time.”

Like I mentioned in yesterday’s post, over the past few years, I’ve been more intentional with my religious faith. I think being a parent and having inquisitive kids can do that to you…at least that was my experience. This year, I want to continue to include Bible studies into my daily routine and of course attend church regularly.

Forgiveness:

Thankfully, I don’t feel like forgiveness is a word I will need to focus on too much this year…whether it’s asking for forgiveness or receiving it.

Instead, I think I need to forgive myself more. I can be my own worst critic. On any given day, I can feel like I didn’t do my best in the three most important parts of my life: being a mom, being a wife, being a teacher. I know none of us are perfect, and I need to remember that I can own up to mistakes and move on as well as just forgive myself for my shortcomings. Nobody is perfect.

Growth:

I’m a pretty reflective person which means I’m always in a growth mindset. What can I do differently? How can I be better?

As teachers, we have to complete a “Professional Growth Plan” every year. There are five domains with standards, and we rank ourselves by “ineffective,” “developing,” “accomplished,” and “exemplary” at the beginning and end of the year.

I won’t bore you with the details, but even after 22 years in education, I think it’s perfectly acceptable to be “developing” in certain areas. For example, “demonstrating knowledge of students.” Every year, I mark myself as “developing” in that area, but it’s a new year, with new students, so of course I will continue to get to know them throughout the year.

Most of my energy, rightfully so, goes to my family. Most nights when my head hits the pillow, I think about what I could have done differently as a parent, as a friend, as a wife. I’m not perfect, but I do really try my best on any given day. Of course, I fall short in some areas, but at least I take a moment to think about it and grow and learn from that experience or situation.

Cherish:

In church last week, we could pick up a star with a word on it to be our “word of the year” to reflect and pray on. I was handed my star at random, but the word on it is “cherish.”

Kind of like growth, I’m typically pretty aware of time, traditions, events, etc…and that I need to cherish them. I try really hard not to take things for granted. I would like to think that this year maybe I can slow down a bit and really savor/cherish events, both big and small, as they happen in my life.

I always say that I’m “forever a work in progress.” I guess we all are.

Enneagram:

I’m 5w6, and saw this fun post on Instagram (@maddiedoodle_)…& I think it fits me perfectly for 2024.

What about you? Do you have a word for the year?

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Thursday Thoughts: It’s the little things

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Hello and Happy Thursday!

It’s time for some…

Recently, Amy shared her “best of 2023” post…and it got me thinking… 

…I should try to do a better job appreciating the “little things.”  

When the kids were little, we’d always ask them about the best part of their day. Unfortunately, I feel like that has fallen to the wayside. Instead, I feel like I’m always asking about grades and schoolwork. I need to be more intentional with asking them about the highs and lows of their day. 

Anyway, I try to take a moment in the morning to think about the day and set good intentions. I fail a lot at this, but I remind myself that I’m trying. 

It goes without saying that I’m grateful for the health of my family and friends, a lovely home, a rewarding job and more. It’s easy to think about the bigger things for which to be grateful, but there are some other “little things” that do help make life a bit easier. 

One.

Cozi app.

I’ve shared about this app a few times, but it’s been a great way to keep all of my family members organized. If my kids are old enough to have phones, then they are old enough to take responsibility for due dates, test dates, and knowing their sports/dance schedules. The Cozi app has been perfect for keeping all of our family members “in the know” and on the same page. 

Two.

Grocery pick up.

Kroger Clicklist continues to be a life saver for me. Groceries are still an effort, right? I have to make a list (or add to the Kroger app throughout the week), check our inventory, meal plan, place the order, pick up the order, and unpack the groceries. Thankfully, I usually get help unpacking the groceries, and at least I’m not spending an hour or more in the store every week too. Honestly, because I do grocery pick up (and have since 2015 at least!), I really don’t mind running in the store mid-week for a few things if needed. 

Three.

My Kindle.

Kindle – what’s better than reading a good book? I do love to hold a book in my hands, but I also love the convenience of my Kindle. (The library’s Libby app makes it easy to check out books, and the Good Reads app makes it easy for me to track what I’ve read.)

Four.

Quiet time in the morning. This is must for me and a good way to start my day. 

Five.

The scent of a good candle. It’s simply the best. I have a shelf in the hall closet with my candles, and there are quite a few that I rotate. That being said, if we are home, I’m probably burning at least one fave.

As I put up my Christmas decorations, I realized I was missing the glow of the Christmas lights. So, I ordered a set of LED flameless candles from Amazon, and they are perfect for a cozy vibe. 

Six.

Picking my kids up from school. I always wished that I was able to pick them up in elementary school, but when I did, it was always more special, I guess. With our schedules now, middle school starts after the high schools start. So, that means they get out after I do. Most days, I pick the kids up from school when they don’t have sports or other activities going on. I like being the first one they see after school if I can help it. 

Seven.

Sleep….and all the things that help me get a good night’s rest – I’ve loved my weighted blanket for years. Then, about a year ago, we bought mattress topper that gives the bed some extra fluff. I don’t travel without my sound machine, so of course that means I use it every night. Bonus – OLLY Sleep melatonin when needed. One gummy…that’s all I need. It’s legit.

Eight.

A cup of coffee in the morning. A few months ago, we got a Keurig and Starbucks Toasted Graham is my favorite. I look forward to that first cup of coffee every morning. 

Nine.

An impromptu night with my friends. Last Friday night, I was already in my pjs, but got a text from a friend asking if a few of us wanted to come over to hang out. We all love a charcuterie tray, wine, and some good laughs, and it was a nice evening. Sometimes I feel like every hour of our lives is scheduled, so it’s nice when a night with friends comes together on a whim. 

Ten.

Slippers. I am a slippers girl. I officially have three faves and these are my newest ones. They are soft, and I love that my feet don’t get hot in them. 

*Some of these are modern conveniences thanks to an app. YAY 2023!

Honestly, as I got to #10, I realized I could go on an on a bit longer…goes to show that I should pay attention to “the little things” a little more often. 

What’s a “little thing” in your life that you appreciate?

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Word of the Year – Enneagram Edition

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Hello!

Well, yesterday wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be. Thankfully, I didn’t have to be to school until 9:00, so today will be the first day of my alarm going off at 6:00 again. It was good seeing my colleagues yesterday, and it’s always great to get students back in the building. I know, even for my own family, it will be good to get back on a schedule and a routine.

Anyway, we went to a New Year’s Eve get together, and my friend had us each draw three words and we shared them as our “Word of the Year.”

I’m sure you’ve seen those graphics where they say the first three words you see are your words for the year. That’s where she got this idea.

Anyway, the words I drew were: creativity, reset, and calm.

I like those words. I’m generally pretty creative, and I’ve said that this blog is my main source of creativity. January is a perfect time to reset on all the things. I want to get back to tracking what I eat and working out. I also want to take the time to plan and get organized. My birthday is next weekend, and I’m always pretty reflective this time of the year. I think with turning another year older and the start of a new year, I was meant to have a January birthday. It’s just a natural time to hit the reset button. Lastly, I actually feel like January is a more calm month in general after the holidays, and it’s just what I need.

I will keep these three words in mind this year.

I’ve shared this account before, and am always curious to see what @the.enneagram.mom has to say about 5w6.

Enneagram 5:

Enneagram 6:

I also saw this on Instagram, and it stuck with me as good intentions for this year:

I hope to have a great year…both 2023 and 43. I hope the same can be said for you!

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Tuesday Talk: Fave Quotes

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Hey! Hey! It’s Tuesday Talk with Ashley and Erika. Tuesday Talk is a fun link up where you can chat about any topic you want!

Today, I thought I’d share some of my favorite quotes. I’d say I’m a pretty reflective person. I’m the type to highlight meaningful text as I read, keep a note on my phone of inspirational quotes, and just take to heart words of wisdom. So, here are some of my favorite quotes that inspire me, make me think, or just ones I like to keep in my back pocket to turn to in times of needs

Favorite Quotes:

I listen to Landyn‘s podcast quite frequently, and one of her episodes was sharing tips for parenting teens. She shared a few pieces of advice, but the two quotes from her that stuck out to me were:

1. and 2.

When people show you who are you, you listen.

and…

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Both of these quotes are definitely ones that can apply to life, let alone being tips for a teen.

The first quote is definitely something I’ve had to learn the hard way in life. I try to see the good in people and have been burned. It’s hard when a relationship gets lopsided or you want to trust so badly that you settle. I will remember to share this with my kids…and, actually, believe it or not, I could probably share this advice with them now…even in the 5th grade.

Her second piece of advice can certainly be applied in various areas of life. One of the reasons I chose to continue to work after we had the kids was because I didn’t want to lose the side of me that that was a professional who contributed income to our family. Also, of course, this advice could apply to friendships, relationships, and much more.

While there are times I feel spread a bit thin, it’s worth it knowing all my eggs aren’t in one basket.

3.

We watch a lot of baseball in this house, and are KC Royals fans. One of their announcers is former player Rex Hudler. You will often hear him say:

The only two things you can control are your attitude and your output.

I love this one, and I certainly point it out to Hayden when Rex says it during the game. I remind Hayden that this applies to sports and to life!

4.

Forward is a pace.

Whether it’s during a difficult season of life, or just after a bad day, it’s important to remember to put one foot in front of the other and carry on as best you can.

5.

Patience is a form of action.

Patience is not my strong suit, but actually, I’ve gotten better with pausing, reflecting, and being patient as I’ve gotten older.

6.

One of my top reads in 2018 was I Liked My Life. A quote that stuck out to me was:

You have a head and a heart and I expect that you make choices that account for both.

This quote was from a parent to their child, and certainly applies to how I hope to raise my kids. There will be tough decisions in life or decisions you don’t want to make, but you to persevere anyway. In life, I’ve often thought, ‘I needed my heart to match my head,’ in making decisions like letting go of our beloved pup Shiloh and when it was time for me to get my hysterectomy.

7.

I wish I could remember where I heard this next quote, but I love it.

When you lose, say little, When you win, say less.

I know adults who need to follow this piece of advice!

8.

We are a collection of our choices.

I love this one. Of course, with parenting, I feel like I’m always preaching to the kids about the choices they make. This quote certainly sums up a great message in life.

9.

This next quote isn’t necessarily a piece of advice, but I love the message. One of my all time favorite books is To Kill a Mockingbird, and in it, Scout says:

Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.

I hope to instill a love of reading in my kids. There’s not greater past time or therapy for me than reading a good book. Hayden’s my book worm…I’m still working on Hadley!

10.

Of course, this next one is a classic quote, but I will never forget going through a really sad time, coming back to school, and my principal sending me a sweet email that ended with:

Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you will every know.

This one is a classic for a reason. It’s a good one to remember as I encourage my kids, but it’s also a good reminder to myself!

11.

I think I saw this next one shared on social media.

If you want more freedom and energy, start saying no.

I’m certainly still working on this one…but, again, with age comes wisdom…and I’m learning. I’ve definitely learned to prioritize my time to align with my heart and values, so that has made saying ‘no’ easier at times.

12.

And lastly…

The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. –Hemingway

Just a reminder in the ups and downs of life that we often learn more in the tough times, and, in turn, cherish the good times.

Do you have any words of wisdom or inspirational quotes that are of meaning to you? I’d love to add them to my list!

I hope you are having a great week so far! Don’t forget to check out the other ladies’ posts too!

Take care,