Simple doesn't mean perfect

No simple Sunday this week. BUT how about a SIMPLE TUESDAY?

(My mom is here.... and we've been playing!)

Simple doesn't mean perfect.

We confuse the two.

To me, simple is:

Being able to put your family first
Not being consumed by things
Having a schedule that works ~ because you work it
Not stressing about the little stuff ~ because you planned ahead
Putting everything down ~ to take a picture, call on a friend, love on my kids.

Sometimes my house is a mess. Because playing with the girls is more important.
Sometimes we get pizza
~ because a friend in need is more important than marinating chicken.



Simple doesn't mean perfect. But I believe it's the best way to live.

Preparation

Happy December.

December is a time of preparation. For Christians and not-yet Christians (I have hope).

Preparation for the birth of our King.

I can't wait. I love to celebrate!

Until then, I'm preparing my heart. Quieting down. Praying.

Everyday until Christmas, we are reading a chapter from the book of Luke.

Luke has 24 chapters. PERFECT. A chapter a day.... we'll be done by Christmas.

Will you join us? Drop me a line.... let me know if you're in.

Chalk it up!

Continuing to take chalkboard orders! It's not too late to get one of your own.

My "chunky chalkboards" make great gifts....and at $5 you can't go wrong! Leave a comment or email me if I can help cross names off your Christmas list!

I continue to be amazed at the way God provides for our family.... and how He enables me to use my talents to bless our family. It's pretty cool.

Hope you are well.

Simple Sundays: Giving Thanks

Priorities.

For our family, it's a priority to put God first ...... then family/friends.... and "stuff" barely make the list.

In putting God first, we tithe 10% (God doesn't need our money... but it's a way that we show we're thankful. It also helps us to keep Him as our #1.... and not us).

In putting God first, we try to model a life full of thanks for all we've been given.

This year, we've made a "Thank you God for _______" list. It's written on our glass door...and gets added to daily (I'll take a picture of what it looks like at the end of the week).

This project has sparked lots of conversation about what we are thankful for... and has been an awesome reminder to give thanks always (not just when things go our way).

Teaching our girls to be content and thankful is important to us.

In fact, it's a priority and it's part of how we live simply.

The week is done.

Well, here we are.

The craft fair is over.

MANY chalkboards are no longer mine.

I'm about to head to bed. Tonight my thoughts are of

PINK.... BROWN.... TURQUOISE...and LIME.

Perhaps fabric from Heather Bailey OR Amy Butler?

I want to grow up to be them. Yep. Both of them.

Tonight, I thank God that I sold enough stuff to keep the dream alive.

I have BIG dreams.

Good night!

Some things stay the same

I love to make things. I always have.

The items change over time .... but my creativity has stayed the same.

When life is really busy ..... and I haven't had a chance to create .... I hear those little voices calling to me. They sound like this:

"Ummmm. Hello! You know who we are.... we want out. We need paint... wood .... paper...ribbon... crazy writing. Get the supplies and no one gets hurt."

Yeah. It's all true. Recently those voices have been VERY happy.

My house on the other hand..... UGH. This week, nothing has a home. And it's ok.

Who wants to mess with the voices?

Mark your calendars

Gina at "The Shabby Chic Cottage" is hosting a Christmas Carnival ( Saturday, November 28th).


What does that mean for you?


12 give aways ALL DAY LONG! By posting your comments... you can enter to win something fabulous!

How am I involved? I'm a featured artist... and I'll have a give away!

How cool is that? PLUS, there will be some other fun surprises.... related to my Etsy shop.

I'm so excited. You should be too!

Mark your calendar... Saturday, Nov. 28th.

A day in pjs .... decorating for Christmas.... Attending a Christmas Carnival from home!

Visit Gina ahead of time..... http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/