prudent living - simple solutions - joyful journey
I always go resolution crazy and then end up forgetting about them a month in. It’s important for me to have them written down or typed out and then kept in plain sight so I will see them daily. I also changed the word from “resolutions” to “goals.” These are things I’m striving for, not something that has to be checked off everyday. I tried
My brother, LOGAN, took our family photos this Fall and I LOVE them! He’s so talented and relaxed! Very helpful when shooting a toddler! We had just found out we were expecting #2. I had planned all these cute photos with letters and numbers, but I forgot all of it! Luckily, he brought a chalkboard and some other stuff. We showed up a little
I can’t believe I’m going to have a baby this year! Finding out in 2013 made it seem so far away. How far along? 15 weeks Total weight gain/loss? –1 pound total (1 pound gain this week) How big is baby? Size of a naval orange. Legs now outmeasure arms and all 4 limbs have functional joints. Stretch marks? No. Sleep? Sleeping soundly. Dreaming a
Seems more and more people are taking control of their finances and finding ways to save money. I really hope we get back to the fundamentals of basic finances in America (only spend the money you have)! Here are some ways we have found extremely beneficial to saving money and have no debt! 1. Make a monthly plan/budget. 2. Categorize everything you pay for (the
2013 was a great year!!! Of course we had our tough moments…tears, frustration, sadness, craziness. Tough times are good for people to go through…that’s when we need God most! Here are some of the great things that God has blessed us with this past year! These are just some of the highlights. I think the “mundane” times are some times the best! Number 8 is
This was a great week for pregnancy and activities! I thought I looked “slim” until I looked at these pics. I really didn’t see a bump until these pictures…I guess I shouldn’t be too hard on myself considering I have not entered the gym since 8.5 weeks. It will be interesting to see my progression after some gym work. How far along? 14 weeks Total
It’s been a crazy last week getting ready for Christmas and completing the last of orders. I still have to run out and finish gifts, come back home and BAKE, and then do some family stuff. We’re celebrating our little family’s Christmas tomorrow so we can relax in our jammies, eat breakfast, and open gifts without being rushed on Christmas day! Our Christmas day is
