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{group giveaway :: November sponsors}

November 29, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed.

This afternoon I’m here to share with you two super fun sponsor giveaways! It’s super easy to enter them, and if you win you can then cross a few gifts off your shopping list, score! My sponsors are a huge part of my blog and I love being able to help promote them by sharing their wares with you — my fabulous Gussy Sews community. If you’re interested in sharing your shop here, click here.

Remember, one winner wins all items listed below! xoxo

GIVEAWAY ITEM: $50 shop credit + Large ad on Miss Mommy’s blog in December.

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GIVEAWAY ITEM: bracelet of the winner’s choice + this XO necklace {so cute!}

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TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: visit each shop, then leave a comment here sharing your FAVORITE thing {required}.

I’ll keep the giveaway open for a few days and will post the winner early next week. Giveaway is open to the US & Canada. GOOD LUCK!

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  1. Suburban Sweetheart says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    From Miss Mommy, I love the “LAUREN – CHAN Luu Triple Wrap Leather Bracelet.” They’re all gorgeous, but this color combo is my favorite – simple, neutral! From Joy’s Jewelry, I love the pay phone keys bracelet – unique!

  2. Krysten says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    From Miss Mommy I love the LOUISE bracelet. And from Joy’s Jewels I love the TYPEWRITER KEY BRACELET SILVER RING CHARM BRACELET 1 KEY UNIQUE.

  3. Jessica Groseclose says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Loving the W INITIAL VINTAGE TYPEWRITER KEY NECKLACE YELLOW RETRO FUN from Joys’s Jewelry (b/c my boys names start with W) and LACEE – Chan LUU inspired Triple wrap bracelet from Miss Mommy!!

  4. Maria Black of DesignLoveShare says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Oooohhh so lovely!
    From Joy’s Jewelry I love the type writer key braclets, so adorable. and from Miss Mommy I love the grey LAUREN – CHAN Luu Triple Wrap Leather Bracelet. So excited! Thank you for having a giveaway. <3<3

  5. Cassie says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    From miss mommy I love the LACEE – Chan LUU inspired Triple wrap bracelet! SO GORGEOUS!!!
    From Joy Jewels I love the RING TYPEWRITER White Key VINTAGE Custom Letter Initials! It is pure BEAUTY!

  6. Sara M. says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I love Miss Mommy! I’m so excited for this giveaway. I love the tweet tweet necklace and all of the bracelets!

  7. Erin says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    From Miss Mommy, I LOVE the Tweet Tweet Bird Necklace!

    From Joy’s Jewels, I like the Typewriter Key Ring, so cute!

  8. Rachel @evienlizzie.com says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    FUN!!!
    from Joy’s I love the cufflinks… (http://www.etsy.com/listing/60103135/cufflinks-typewriter-custom-vintage-key) my
    B-I-L would love those!
    from Miss Mommy I really like the Chan LUU bracelet (http://www.etsy.com/listing/84615460/lily-chan-luu-inspired-leather-wrap)
    evienlizzie(@)gmail(.) com

  9. Bri says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Love the LOLITA and the TYPEWRITER KEY BRACELET. Thanks for the fun giveaway!!!

  10. summer @ made by munchies mama says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I love the typewriter ring and the tweet tweet necklace which I own and LOVE!

  11. aimee says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    From Miss Mommy = LACEE – Chan LUU inspired Triple wrap bracelet

    From Joy’s Jewels = VINTAGE TYPEWRITER Key RING Custom Letter Initials Retro Fun Upcycled

  12. cait says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    ahhh fabulous Giveaway :) From Miss Mommy I love the LOUISE bracelet- so gorgeous! From Joy’s Jewels I love the typewriter ring- how adorable!

  13. robyn says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    oh, what a fun giveaway! i’d love the Lauren, Lola, or Laura bracelets from Miss Mommy and oh my i love the cash register bracelet from Joy’s Jewels!!!

  14. S Club Mama says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    I like the pay phone button bracelets – there just aren’t very many pay phones left! (from Joy’s Jewels)
    I like the Laura & Lola bracelets from Miss Mommy’s shop – although the Lacee matches my new running shoes LOL

  15. Cat says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Definitely one of the wrap bracelets from Miss Mommy but I’d have to think about which one. From Joy’s Jewelry I like the single key chain bracelet.

  16. Kristin Haley says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Love the 3 key charm necklace!

  17. Kristin Haley says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    Love the Louise Bracelet from Miss Mommy! And the 3 key charm necklace from Joy’s Jewelry!

  18. Cerrisse Wood says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    Love the Lacee wrap bracelet from Miss mommy, the colors are gorgeous!

  19. Cerrisse Wood says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Love the vintage typewriter key ring from joys jewels.

  20. Sarah-Anne says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    ohh I would LOVE to win this giveaway! from Miss Mommy I love the tweet bird necklace, and I would love to get a “S” necklace!!

  21. delaney says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    From Miss Mommy, I love the Lolita Leather Wrap Bracelet!

    From Joy’s Jewels, my favorite thing is the white typewriter key ring!

  22. Lisa Beech says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Visited Miss Mommy. It was hard to pick just one, but my fav is LITA – Chan LUU inspired Leather Wrap Bracelet. And from Joy Sparks, I’m in love with the typewriter bracelet and the necklaces. I mentioned the bracelet to my hubby. Crossing my fingers that he made a move on it.

  23. kim says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    I love the Louise bracelet. So pretty.

  24. Lisa McGriff says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    The Tweet Tweet Necklace is my first blog favorite.
    The Christmas Ornament Cross is my second blog favorite!
    Lisa McGriff
    lisamcgriff@hotmail.com

  25. Joey White says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    From Miss Mommy, can you say no to the IMAGINE necklace with flower charm and pearl? And at Joy’s Jewelry, I love the BOOKWORM bracelet. Such cute things at both shops!

  26. Julie Runova says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Such cute things!
    From Miss Mommy I would love to have the Lucy bracelet or the Tweet Tweet necklace-both are to die for.
    The All Light Letters Typewriter Key Bracelet is a winner for me from Joy’s Jewelry. Such lovely colors:) Pick me!

  27. Alli Miller @ Cupcake Diaries says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Wow, I love both of these shops so much! So many great things to choose from. From Miss Mommy I really like the Laura and Lauren bracelets. And I love the typewriter key bracelet from Joy’s Jewels!

  28. Sarah R. says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    OMG, i love the LOLITA – Chan Luu Inspired Leather wrap Bracelet from Miss Mommy!!

  29. Libby says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I love the Chan Luu triple wrap bracelet & the Typewriter key bracelet custom design.

  30. Meg says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    ok from the miss mommy shop i really really want the LAUREN – CHAN Luu Triple Wrap Leather Bracelet and from the joy’s jewels shop i need the BRACELET TYPEWRITER Key Custom Design VINTAGE Initials Name You Choose

  31. Susie Merritt says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    From Miss Mommy, I LOVE the Lauren triple wrap leather bracelet, and from Joy’s Jewels I LOVE the XO necklace. Very, very cute!

  32. charissa says

    November 29, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    love the typewriter necklace with the single initial from joys jewels and the lita bracelet from miss mommy

  33. Emily says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I love the Filligree Bird necklace: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85092573/tweet-tweet-bird-necklace

    And I love the Typerwriter Watch: http://www.etsy.com/listing/61286039/jewelry-made-with-typewriter-keys-watch

    Yay! Give away!

  34. Lee says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    I like the Lauren leather wrap bracelet (these would be great for my daughter who has a metal allergy) and i like the pay phone button bracelet! thanks!

  35. Southern Gal says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    The typewriter jewelry is amazing! I love that tick-tock watch!
    Miss Mommy’s LITA wrap bracelet is sweet.

  36. Tara says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    from Miss Mommy I like the Owl Necklace
    from Joy’s shop I like Jewelry Made With TYPEWRITER Keys BRACELET New Design 11 Typewriters One Of A Kind Unique

  37. Katie B says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Im going with the lola at miss mommys shop.

  38. Leslie F. says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    I love Miss Mommy’s Tweet Tweet Necklace and Joy’s Jewels Design 11 Bracelet and the XO Cuff Links!

  39. Jules says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    From Miss Mommy, I absolutely love the LACEE – Chan LUU inspired Triple wrap bracelet. It would look so pretty by itself or stacked with other bracelets.

    From Joy’s shop, I’d love to get my hubby a set of the XO Cufflinks!

  40. Jen E says

    November 29, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    I love all of the bracelets from Miss Mommy’s shop! I love the Cash Register ring from Joy’s Jewels!

  41. Amanda says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    From Miss Mommy, I really like the LOUISE Chan Luu triple wrap bracelet. The soft pink is so pretty. From Joy’s Jewels, I like the typewriter key bracelet- what a unique idea!

  42. Emma says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Love the turquoise love necklace and initial vintage necklace! Thanks!

  43. Sarah says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    my favorite is the TWEET TWEET bird necklace by Miss Mommy!

  44. Jenna says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    From Miss Mommy I love the Lauren wrap bracelet and from Joy’s Jewels I like vintage typewriter key ring! Thanks Gussy!

  45. candy says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    From Miss Mommy’s shop I can’t decide. The daring part of me likes the LALA, but the pratical “This would go with so much of my wardrobe” loves the LUCY. From Joy’s Jewels, I would have to say the typewriter key necklace with my husband’s initial along with mine would be perfect.
    Thanks, Gussy!

  46. Ruthie Hart says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    ooh I love everything by Miss Mommy! My favorites are the handmade leather bracelets and the tweet tweet neck;ace

  47. Ruthie Hart says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    I like the LOVE typerwriter bracelet!

  48. catie says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    i love the rosie and the typewriter cufflinks! adorable shops!

  49. katie rice says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I LOVE SWEETIE – Vintage Inspired YoYo Necklace

  50. Stacey says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/82124944/keep-calm-carry-on-necklace
    This from Miss Mommy and:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/61616230/custom-vintage-typewriter-key-cufflinks
    These are super cool. Wish I was a guy just so I could rock them….

  51. Cindy says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    I love the Lauryn and the Laura bracelets in Miss M’s shop! really cute bracelets! :) I’m marking her shop as a favorite.

  52. Cindy says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    I love the Vintage necklace in Joy’s Jewels. Really cool stuff!!!

  53. Lauren says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    I love the rose necklace from Miss Mommy! The typewriter key bracelets are so cute too!! :)

  54. Karly @ Three in Three says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    I love the Lala and Lauren wrap bracelets by Miss Mommy, those are totally my colors! And the mixed key typewriter bracelets are just great!

  55. Heather D. says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    Such fun stuff…I adore the the LOUISE bracelet and the single key chain bracelet

  56. Nelly says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    I really like the LUCY – Chan LUU Inspired Triple Leather Wrap Bracelet
    From miss mommy and the CUSTOM Vintage TYPEWRITER Key RING Adjustable Letter Initials Retro Fun Upcycled
    Thanks!!

  57. Courtney says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    I like Miss Mommy’s Lala bracelet… and the payphone bracelet from Joy’s Jewels

  58. karina says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I love the LOLITA – Chan Luu Inspired Leather wrap Bracelet from Miss Mommy’s shop :) and I love the TYPEWRITER Key BRACELET New DESIGN 11 Typewriters One Of A Kind Unique from Joys Jewels :)

    Thank you and your sponsors for this sweet giveaway!

    Kary10024@hotmail.com

  59. Jaimie says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I love love love the “liv, laf, luv” bracelet from joy’s shop and the mellow yellow necklace from miss mommy.

  60. Angie H says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    In Miss Mommys shop the Large pink cobochon necklace and the Keep Calm necklace makes my heart flutter. In Joy’s shop I love, love, love the typewriter key necklaces…love them!

  61. anna says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Ooh the ROSIE – Large Rose cabochon necklace at MissMommy is gorgeous, and I’m crazy for the Vintage Typewriter Key Watch from Joy’s Jewels!

  62. Courtney says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    This sounds like a total copout, but I really do love the items you featured from these two shops!

  63. Salena Lee @ A Little Piece of Me says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    My favorite bracelet from Joy’s Jewels is Custom TYPEWRITER KEY BRACELET Design Vintage Initials Name You Choose

  64. Salena Lee @ A Little Piece of Me says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    My favorite thing at Miss Mommy shop is LAURA – Chan LUU inspired Leather Wrap Bracelet

  65. Kelly says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    From Miss Mommy, I adore the tweet tweet bird necklace!! From Joy’s Jewels I am in love with the XO necklace. Lovely shops!!

  66. Lauren says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    I love the Louise bracelet and the typewriter key watch – great shops for the holidays!

  67. nicole says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:27 am

    I like Miss Mommy’s Mellow Yellow necklace. :)

  68. nicole says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:29 am

    I Joy’s pink type writter ring. :)

  69. April was in CT now CA says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:15 am

    The typewriter bracelets are SO adorable!! And the Lacee Chan LUU inspired bracelet is gorgeous!

  70. Leigh-Ellen says

    November 30, 2011 at 5:00 am

    I love the typewriter key bracelets and the cufflinks!

  71. Leigh-Ellen says

    November 30, 2011 at 5:00 am

    Love the colours on the Lolita wrap bracelet

  72. thechattymommy says

    November 30, 2011 at 5:13 am

    Love the Louise triple wrap bracelet from Miss Mommy and love the cufflinks from Joy’s Jewels.

  73. Amy says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:28 am

    Love the items from Joy’s Jewels – what fun! One of my favorites is the Bookworm bracelet. Super cute!

  74. Kasey M. says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:51 am

    I’m loving the LUU Inspired Triple Leather Wrap Bracelet (in caramel) from Miss Mommy http://www.etsy.com/listing/84117018/lucy-chan-luu-inspired-triple-leather and I certainly wouldn’t mind having a Initial Ring with a giant “K” (black K on cream background) from Joy’s Jewels http://www.etsy.com/listing/17760183/vintage-typewriter-key-ring-custom.

  75. Ashley C. says

    November 30, 2011 at 8:29 am

    From Miss Mommy’s shop I love the Elegance 4 wrap leather bracelet. It’s so pretty! From Joy’s Jewels my favorite item is the Custom Pay Phone Button Bracelet. Such an awesome idea.

  76. Stac says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:14 am

    From Miss Mommy I love the bracelet you featured here, but that love necklace is too cute also! From Joy’s Jewels I love the payphone button bracelet!! So unique!!!

  77. Lisa says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:17 am

    I love the key and lock necklace and the typewriter necklace with a single letter. Who doesn’t need more necklaces?! :-)

  78. GLENYS PEARSON says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Love the bracelet made from keys from old pay phones ! what a creative way to recycle otherwise useless kind of things love it !

  79. Rikki says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:27 am

    I Love the Imagine necklace on Miss Mommy’s shop, and I love the concept of Joy’s shop of using the old typewriter keys.

  80. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:04 am

    Love that XO necklace! So cute! & the wrap bracelets from Miss Mommy are lovely. :)

  81. Jingle says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I like the Carmella bracelet from MIss Mommy and the personalized typewriter key cufflinks from Joy’s!

  82. Andi T. says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:57 am

    I love the leather wrap bracelets from Miss Mommy!

  83. Ann says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:59 am

    The Lacee bracelet from Miss Mommy and the Vintage Cufflinks from Joy’s Jewels!

  84. Laura Stewart says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I like the ELEGANCE – 4 wrap Leather Bracelet and the TYPEWRITER Keys WATCH CUSTOM Design

  85. Vanessa says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    I love the Mellow Yellow Rose necklace from Miss Mommy, yellow is my favorite color right now!

  86. Monica Gutierrez says

    November 30, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    I like the miss mommy wrap bracelets the most :)

  87. gina toothe says

    November 30, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    From Miss Mommy, i liked the “elegance” or the ‘Louise’ bracelet

  88. Margaret says

    November 30, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    The LALA bracelet from Miss Mommy is stunning and the Rose Quartz and Freshwater Pearl bracelet is very elegant from Joy’s Jewels.

  89. gina toothe says

    November 30, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    for joy’s jewels store, i like the typewriter watch. so unique!

  90. Sarah says

    November 30, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Awesome prizes! :)

  91. staci johnson says

    November 30, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    I love the Lacee leather wrap bracelet from Miss Mommy and the silver chain charm bracelet from Joy’s Jewels

  92. Brooke says

    November 30, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    i love this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85092721/lauren-chan-luu-triple-wrap-leather !!!

  93. Malory H says

    November 30, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    I really like the “Keep Calm and Carry On” necklace on Miss Mommy and the “3 KEY CHARM CUSTOM” on the Joy’s Jewels :)

  94. Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs says

    November 30, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love Nicole’s bracelets! I just ordered one last week and can’t wait!

    The typewriter necklaces are cute – so different!

  95. Rachel says

    November 30, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I love the initial rings from Joy’s Jewels and the Eden wrap bracelet from Miss Mommy. Thanks for the chance!

  96. jessica w. says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    From Miss momma I like MELLOW YELLOW – Large Cabochon Necklace

  97. jessica w. says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    From joy’s shop I like CUSTOM PAY PHONE BUTTON CUFFLINKS

  98. Nikki hatfield wilson says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    I like the keep calm and carry on necklace from Miss Mommy and I like the typewriter key bracelet from Joy’s Jewels. They both have some really fun items! Thanks for the chance to win!

  99. mama marchand says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    I love the Lacee from Miss Mommy and the custom typewriter key watch from Sparkeez!

  100. Kathleen says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I love the Lauren bracelet from Miss Mommy’s shop, and the cuff links from Joy’s Jewels. Thanks so much!

  101. Memory says

    December 1, 2011 at 11:18 am

    love the lauren wrap bracelet and the typewriter key braclet<3

  102. KatieD says

    December 1, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    love the elegant bracelet and the number typewriter key bracelet.

  103. Shanna Uptergrove says

    December 1, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I LOVE the Elegance 4 wrap Leather bracelet here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87486597/elegance-4-wrap-leather-bracelet from Miss Mommy’s shop!!! And the Antique Typewriter Key Jewel watch, it’s so cute!
    shanna.u at gmail dot com

  104. Amanda says

    December 2, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I like the all black keys typewriter bracelet from Joy’s Jewels.

  105. Amanda says

    December 2, 2011 at 9:49 am

    I really like the lover necklace from Miss Mommy.

  106. barbie says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    i love the “lover” necklace from the miss mommy shop. and the joy’s jewel’s shop, i don’t know that i could pick a favorite, although the watch made out of random letters, and the shift key ornament are pretty spectacular. :)

  107. Ashley Williams says

    December 2, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Those leather wrap necklaces are soooo PRETTY! I love her love necklace also.

  108. Donna O'Neil says

    December 3, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Love the LALA bracelet and love the Watch Typewriter Keys.

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“We step into Freedom. 
We step into all you have for us.” -Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson

There IS freedom from the anxiety attacks. For me: music, scripture, eating healthy, vitamins, rest, crying, prayer, honesty — these things help tremendously. Also getting up and MOVING when my anxiety sits on me like a boulder, that helps too. 🖤

Another soothing truth is from the end of Psalm 34:19 — “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the lord delivers him of them all.”

Seriously. Thank you lord. Thank you for music and for rest and for the words in your book. I need them. I need You. I need Your freedom. I trust you’ll deliver me.
Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” challenge. Many stayed in Michigan, but mail was also sent to Colorado, Texas, California, Indiana, and Arizona. I loved this personal exercise! I have just one question: who will be my pen-pal for 2021? ✏️💌
We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk. When I finally walked out and sat down, they shouted, “THE QUEEN! EVERYBODY CHEER FOR THE QUEEN!” (yes, they really call me that...☺️💓☺️)

I brought our basket of mittens and gloves and hats. The older two brought RC cars. Bauer the dog came along; we had a wonderful time on our walk.

The afternoon was harder, but overall the day was sandwiched between two really sweet time slots.

Bedtime tonight was wonderful. We read two chapters from our read aloud and Max lost another baby tooth.

This job I have, it really wears me down AND fills me up. It’s a constant take away AND fill up. Even when the moments feel so fitful, I know the story is rich. 

🕯🌙 Hello, sweet slumber. You’re carrying my babies away to a peaceful land. Goodnight, my children. Goodnight.

#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodissanctifying #naturewalk #michigan
There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every co There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every couple of weeks because she is so sparkly & cheerful. She shares little pep talks, she wears fuchsia lipstick. She says, “like so, like that” when she’s explaining something. She’s a hoot. I love the joy that bursts from her eyes when she talks. In her own unique ways, her perspectives pull back the fog I often find myself in. I’m a weary mama, and her energy and gentleness feels nurturing, though I haven’t met her... I would love to meet her. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼I’m inspired by the snippets of life she shares online. Thank you, Tabitha for sharing your light. 🕯💓💄🌿@iamtabithabrown
What has kept you and your home busy as of late? F What has kept you and your home busy as of late? For us, it’s this…

The sound of Julia Robert’s calming voice is playing in the background of our playroom. Yesterday we finished another read aloud, Charlotte’s Web, so today my children are watching the movie. Knowing in-detail the lessons they are learning, along with reading books together, definitely adds to the joy of motherhood; the joy of teaching my children and being with them for so many hours each day. We experience so much together. Even when things feel chaotic at home, when I can’t call something by the correct name they still long to be near me and work alongside me. Tired has been a dear companion to me for the last seven years, but my children are gentle with their responses.

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It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of books that shape our minds, of anticipation, of creative projects that mar our kiddos clothing (but morph our memories into beauty). Oh right! There are cookies cooling on the counter — gotta go! ✌🏻
Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland for our tree; link posted to Stories) and my mind inspired (watching HGTV). I really enjoy the quiet of the evening after a full, rich day. God is so kind to give this to me today. What have you received today? 🎄💫📿
This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergra This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergram from October, from one of our many fall adventures with the kids. We had so many fun day trips, I don’t even remember where this was taken 👏🏻⭐️. I’m gonna guess Cranbrook Gardens.
This morning I sat on the front porch and read my This morning I sat on the front porch and read my book & drank coffee. The birds were with me, nearly a hundred of them. Fluttering from rooftop to treetop to hiding inside the bushes. So beautiful and calm. Mother culture... the path to joy in motherhood & homemaking.
Well kiddos, we had a great summer together! 🥳👏🏻🛴⛱🍦🤸🏼‍♀️🎨🎹🏊🏻‍♂️🧺🎠📚📺🍿🌿🌷☀️🚲

Thanks for coming along with me to the pool, nature trails, the park, hosting friends in our backyard, reading adventures, popcorn & movie night, art, planting flowers, planting a garden, bike rides, neighborhood walks, lake swimming, and supplying the ice cream truck w/ roughly $84 this summer. 

I loved our time together! 🥰🧒🏼👩🏻👧🏼🧒🏻

And the great news is this: we have autumn to enjoy together, too! 👏🏻🌾🍃🍂 so thankful.
Even if you don’t have students learning at home Even if you don’t have students learning at home, these ten “field trip” ideas will give your day a boost. 

When your mind feels foggy, step outside. When your home feels too small or too big, step outside. When the bickering is loud or your internal criticism is high, step outside. 

Give yourself (and your family) the joy of an adventure away from the home. 

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It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of time these days to craft a letter when I wash dishes, take my kids on a walk, or take care of our garden. All that silence, it makes my internal monologue even louder 🤣. 

Many times we are out & about in the neighborhood and I think, “oh the flowers surrounding your porch are lovely!” Or, “wow” (to the elderly man) “you have such a great smile, thanks for sharing it with us!” Wouldn’t it be great to jot that down in a card and send it through the mail as well?

We are always in need of community & kind words! 🌷💬

I remember many years ago, when nearly pregnant with another baby and our personal finances were THE PITS, my best friend came over with $500 cash. Just to bless us. She also included a personal note. Of course, I’ve always known how special personal notes are, but this card really meant so much.

And so I’ve decided as the year-end nears: wouldn’t it be nice to send a letter a week for the final 20 weeks we have left in 2020. Me thinks so 🙂. 

Community & kind words: I’m coming for you!

PS. wanna join me in sending 20 cards by Dec. 31?
🖤working on our school room, mid-process update 🖤working on our school room, mid-process update! this wall is inspired by @mygrandparentschair 👏🏻 

I saw her feature in a recent issue of “Better Homes & Gardens” and I was all 🤩🤩over her foyer. I’m using 1/2” black masking tape (mistake-making friendly) instead of paint, also renter friendly. 

Working on this project has been so good for my mental health. Doing > worrying.
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