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{friday giveaway with Small Bird Studios}

February 24, 2012 ·
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This giveaway is now closed!

Yay — it’s Friday! We’re celebrating with a sponsored giveaway from Small Bird Studios. Franchesca does a great job pairing photos with a vintage-style feel on canvases. And, if you’re on Instagram you can turn your quirky photos into a wall collage! I don’t know about you, but I have a little folder on my computer of all my favorite shots!

The quote below is one of my favorites. I use it when sharing my story and it’s so perfect — so inspiring! I love taking little moments from life and adding them into our home.

OK, if you had a set of photos you could turn into a collage ~ which photos would you choose?

GIVEAWAY // enter to win a set of NINE canvases {winner’s choosing}

TO ENTER // leave a comment sharing how you would decorate with these mini canvases {6″x6″} :] For an additional entry connect with Small Bird Studios via twitter. Remember to leave an extra comment if you do!

This giveaway is open to the US only! a winner will be picked + announced in a few days.

♥ HAVE FUN + gooooood luck! xo

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  1. katy reitz (lil' alice) says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:14 am

    wow, these are fab. just spent days running to different department stores looking for the right are for my freshly painted living room. redoing the art in my family room and would love these! love it. i will be hopping over to visit her site.

  2. katy reitz (lil' alice) says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:16 am

    following on twitter!

  3. Alyssa Gamlin says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:21 am

    Those canvases would be the perfect addition to our newly-decorated master bedroom!

  4. Sarah says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:34 am

    I would decorate our hallway with these amazing canvases!

  5. Sarah says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:34 am

    I follow Franchesca via twitter (@yes_teacher)

  6. Cami says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:50 am

    I would make a small gallery wall : )

  7. Kati says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:56 am

    I would let the kids help paint them…I think it would make for a fun art piece for their rooms.

  8. sarah r. says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:01 am

    working on a gallery wall right now, these would be perfect additions!

  9. Nadir@StitchSense says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Loooove this! I think I would pick some favorite shots that hubby & I both like & put the canvas set above our bed b/c its currently nekkid right now. :-)

  10. Nadir@StitchSense says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:33 am

    I’m following Small Bird Studio on twitter now. :-)

  11. memory says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:47 am

    I follow you and I would decorate my sister and mine’s room with this!

  12. Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:53 am

    These would get on my living room wall!! They would be perfect in there!!! What a great giveaway! :)

  13. Teresa says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:53 am

    So cute! These would be great for an empty spot of wall in my living room!

  14. Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:53 am

    I follow Small Bird Studios on Twitter. :)

  15. Catherine says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Our house has an awkward spot in the entryway. I’ve thought of putting a mirror there, but it doesn’t look right. I think these mini canvases would be perfectly adorable. Thanks for the chance!

  16. Michelle says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:00 am

    I would decorate my bedroom. So cute. :)

  17. Evanne says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:02 am

    these canvases are SO cute! I would put them on my gallery wall in the family room or have them set up in the hallway. They would def. be a conversation topic and focal point! Great giveaway!

  18. Evanne says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:04 am

    follow Small Bird Studious on Twitter and tweeted about the giveaway

  19. faith says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:13 am

    I would use a mix of our wedding vows with picture of us and picture we have taken in nature:)

  20. Sarah Jayne says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Oh how fun! I think I would hang them in our current work in progress master bedroom that needs some pop – and something like this would look great on our bare walls! Thanks for the offer!

  21. Mariah says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:42 am

    I’ve got some open shelving that is just begging for a new ‘do!

  22. Lisa says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:45 am

    wow! this is awesome. I’d use old photos, new photos and my fav quotes! what fun. :-)

  23. katie says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:51 am

    I think I’d actually make some to give to my sister. I’m about to go visit her in Africa, where she’s working in a rural clinic. I’d love to have these made from the photos I take while I’m there so that she can have a lovely photo montage memory wall!

  24. Lindsey skinner says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:52 am

    These are so cute! I have a perfect spot at the end of my hallway! I’m thinking pix of my kids and words like ” family, giggles, love, best friends” thanks for the chance!!

  25. Jodi says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:53 am

    I love the look of these canvases! I would use family pics with some artwork or quotes to put in the bedroom.

  26. Jodi says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Following on twitter. :)

  27. Lisa says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I think I’d make a gallery wall in my school room. I’d like to mix photos with sayings. So cute!

  28. Linda L says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I love the gallery look. We were just talking about buying new art for our new place and this would be awesome to mix in our pics with subway sayings!

  29. Amity says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:39 am

    We have a new baby on the way and have been rearranging the room and getting things ready to decorate his bedroom. So far I have nothing on the walls. This would be great!

  30. larissa says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I’ve got an empty space itching for some artwork in our rec room!

  31. Pam says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Love the idea of using gram pics! Perfect for me and a certain someones dorm room-cute in an Easter basket…

  32. Jen says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Ooh I love Fran’s work! I would love to add some of her pieces to a gallery wall I’ve been scheming in my head…

  33. Tracy Pulliam says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I would use pics of my 4 little grandchildren and put them down my long hall. Thanks.

  34. Ariella says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:53 am

    These would be great hanging up in my office.

  35. rachael says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:05 am

    I would use them in our master bedroom redo! I love them!

  36. rachael says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:06 am

    I am following on Twitter!!

  37. Kacey says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:20 am

    I would use these in our master bedroom, pics of our 3 children. kaceybat {at} gmail {dot} com

  38. Olivia Moore says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I have a blank wall above my couch and these would fit in perfectly! I would definitely use some of my instagrams and pictures of my boyfriend and I in this collage!!

    xx Olivia
    IWANTTHESESHOES

  39. Olivia Moore says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Followed on Twitter! @snuggiebunnies

    xx Olivia
    IWANTTHESESHOES

  40. Ruthie Hart says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:36 am

    what a wonderful giveaway!! I would probably mix it up with pictures from our wedding, our pup and family!

  41. Ann says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I think I might put them in our little stairwell! Cute!

  42. Cindy says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Aren’t these amazing!? I would use them among my stepkids’ photos and my new wedding photos on and around this great old table I found at a garage sale. I might even gift one to my mama. :)

  43. Lauren says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I would love to hang a long line of these above a doorway!

  44. Catherine Stelling says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I would get a different image or quote on each one and give a few at a time to different friends :)

  45. Joy says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:27 am

    I would definitely do a collage in my master bedroom. We have been debating on whether to do something ourselves, but these are awesome! Thanks for the opportunity

  46. Elizabeth says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Oh wow that would be amazing!! My husband and I were just talking about doing something like this in our living room. A collage of family pictures and a few favorite Bible verses! These are perfect!! Thanks!!
    Xoxo
    Elizabeth

  47. Shelley says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Ooh, I’d love to use these in our new apartment! We just painted the living room a few weeks ago, & haven’t yet gotten around to hanging our pictures yet. Perhaps that is because we were waiting to win these!

  48. Shelley says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:59 am

    I follow Small Bird Studios on Twitter! @shelltonbelle

  49. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    These are lovely! My next big room makeover is going to be the master bedroom. I would love to have some of our wedding photos and perhaps a love quote or two to decorate our walls with!

  50. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I follow Small Bird Studio on twitter! @kassarie

  51. Caitlin says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I plan on putting these in my office at work!

  52. Caitlin says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I followed Small Bird on Twitter!

  53. Emily says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I would put them up in my boys’ room.

  54. Emily says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I follow SBS on twitter.

  55. Lauren says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    love Fran!!! I would make a collage above my computer desk. Oh happy – I hope I win! :)

  56. Jessica Calhoun says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I desperately need these for the house my boyfriend and I just purchased!! :-) Decorating is a tough job and he said he loved these!! That’s a miracle in itself. ;-)

  57. Jessica Calhoun says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Following Small Bird Studios on twitter!

  58. Alesha says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    I have a few walls in our apartment that desperately need decorating….although the spot that comes to mind is in our bedroom . We have one, small 3-photo frame on one wall that looks terribly lonely. I think I would add this to that wall to spruce it up a bit. =)
    Alesha <3

  59. kirstie@bonhomie says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I was thinking of her beautiful work just this morning! I hope its a sign ;-) I know EXACTLY what I would do with them….I have a wall in the living room I’m clearing for this very purpose. A collage of family photos and other cool shots I’ve taken. Fingers crossed!!!

  60. Meg says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Love! My living room has a wall of black and white photos. I would definitely continue that theme with some black and white instagram photos on canvas. How fun!

  61. thechattymommy says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I would hang them in my living room with pictures of my kids.

  62. thechattymommy says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I follow them on twitter.

  63. Lee says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I would love these for my family room – cute! thanks.

  64. Erin Smith says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    So many options to decorate; family room? Kids’ rooms? Office?

    So cute!

  65. Erin Smith says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Following on twitter

    erinw2001

  66. Jessica grant says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I would make a collage of my family growing up! Love the idea

  67. audrey says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    love franchesca and SBS!! i would use these to decorate in our new house after my fiancé and i get married in May- we need wall art!

  68. audrey says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    i already follow franchesca on twitter. :)

  69. Sadie says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I would love to put my kids baby pictures on these for my bedroom.

  70. Sadie says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    connect with Small Bird Studios via twitter.
    @Ohiocatfish

  71. Jessica H. says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Wow! What an awesome giveaway! I love these! I would use words like hope and faith and use pictures from my travels. Or I would use pictures of my nephew. They’re so fun… it’s kind of hard to choose! Thanks!

  72. katyrenee says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I love these. I’d use them in my sewing area to decorate!

  73. Ingrid says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I’d put them in my kids playroom – love the vintage feel of them!

  74. Tara says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    I would use these canvases to make a collage on a bare wall in my piano room! that or on the wall in my hallway

  75. Sarah-Anne says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    would totally decorate my room with purple flowers and such + inspirational words!

  76. Becky says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    I have a wall in my kitchen that is just waiting for something creative and unique. I think this could be it!

  77. Heather G. says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Ooh, I loooooooove this giveaway! If I won I’d take down the existing pictures in our hallway, and put up a collage of the 6 x 6 canvases in their place.

  78. Sarah says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    I would love these mixed in with the black & white photos of my 6 year old son ~ love them!

  79. Lindsay @ Trial By Sapphire says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    #1: I adore Fran!

    #2: I would decorate my master bedroom with those beauties! They even match the vibe of my wedding last year!

  80. Lindsay @ Trial By Sapphire says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    I already follow Small Bird Studios on Twitter!

  81. April was in CT now CA says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    I would hang these in our living room, they’re so cool!

  82. kendra says

    February 25, 2012 at 12:00 am

    I would put these beauties on my living room wall, above my couch, which is currently empty!! :(
    I would use pics from our adventure in hawaii! :)
    Crossing my fingers!!!

  83. danielle m. says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I would fill them with pictures of the youth that are in our House of H.O.P.E. and put them right by the table they all gather at so they know its just as much their home as it is ours!

  84. danielle m. says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I follow on twitter!!

  85. Tessa says

    February 25, 2012 at 9:03 am

    I would either put them in our family room above our sectional … or in our new baby girl’s nursery! So fun!

  86. Paige says

    February 25, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I would use my favorite bible verses and place them over my bed in my master bedroom.

    epfaulkner@gmail.com

  87. Paige says

    February 25, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I follow Small Bird Studios on Twitter.

    epfaulkner@gmail.com

  88. Shirley says

    February 25, 2012 at 10:07 am

    I would decorate with them in our bedroom and would use photos of important moments in our life; our wedding, our daughters birth, our daughters wedding, our granddaughters birth, etc.

  89. Daneilia says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I would love to do a collage in my office/guest room. It always gives me inspiration when I see my family and great quotes on the wall.

  90. Daneilia says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I follow Small Birds Studio via Twitter.

  91. Stephanie C. says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    I have an empty wall in my living room that this would be perfect for!

  92. Teri says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    I would make a collage and put it in my living room! I would love to add quotes and some beautiful photos of my family!

  93. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    February 25, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Thank you so much for this opportunity!
    I would put them in my hallway!

  94. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    February 25, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I am a twitter follow now!

  95. MelindaB says

    February 25, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    love these! Would get pics of my family for my living room or bedroom

  96. Ashley says

    February 26, 2012 at 8:17 am

    I would love to put these in my craft space in the office! So much fun!

  97. Whitney says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:01 am

    I would put them in our master bedroom and use photos from our wedding and words from our first dance song.

  98. Amanda S. says

    February 26, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I would put them in my living room because I would have pics of myself and my son on them.

  99. Nelly says

    February 26, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Adorable! I think theses would go great in my kids room thanks

    nelly dot barney at yhaoo dot com

  100. Laura C says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I would use the canvases to decorate our breezeway, my husband was just saying we need something unique in there!

  101. Kristen says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    I would put them in my hallway!

  102. Kristen says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    I am following on twitter! @kwalk106

  103. northern cottage says

    February 27, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    lovely lovely & such inspiring little words – isn’t amazing what a little nudge of encouragement can do?

  104. barbie f. says

    February 27, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    i would have some of my words from my blog, and my sweet family of three in pictures of the others. and maybe one of nature. :)

  105. Meghan says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    I’d put these canvases in my upstairs hallway near my boys room. So cute!

  106. Meghan says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I connected with Small Bird Studios on Twitter!

  107. Crystal says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I love these canvases. i would put our wedding pictures on them in our bedroom!

  108. Crystal says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I am following you on twitter!

  109. Jeana says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I’d want photos of my kids everyday life down the upstairs hallway. That would be perfect

  110. Angela says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    What a cool idea! I would love to decorate a space in my bedroom with these!

  111. Laura Perkins says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I think I would choose some images of the last time our family was at the Oregon Coast. I love the simple pictures of our children playing in the beach. I think I would hang them in my bedroom.

  112. Taryn Pyle says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    I would celebrate my familiy on a large all in my living room. Or spread seeds of joy in my garden room with photos of my many birds and flowers! I hope I win!

  113. Sarah C says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I am getting ready to redo my bedroom and these would be a perfect fit to feature my family!! :)

  114. Lauren Walls says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Yay! What an awesome giveaway!

  115. Lauren Walls says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I’m following on Twitter as well! Thanks for the opportunity!

  116. Chelsea Sanford says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I would use these canvases to make a collage of wedding photos over our bed. The wall right at the head of our bed is so bare and it could really use some nice photos.

  117. Laura Perkins says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I connected with Small Bird Studios on twitter. @Greek_Momma

  118. Laura Perkins says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    oh! That is a splendid idea!

  119. laura s says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    I would put them in our living room! Or our bedroom.

  120. laura s says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Following them on twitter @lstreels

  121. Dawn F says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    These are amazing! I am in the process of redoing our basement/family room/playroom, and these would look perfect down there!

  122. Natasha says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Love all of Fran’s work!!! If I won I would get canvas pics of my 2 month old done and put them up in the front hall :)

  123. Natasha says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I follow small bird studios on Twitter!

  124. Cristy says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    So pretty! I would use them for the nearly empty wall above my couch… it needs SOMETHING!

  125. Becca@One Girl says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    What a great giveaway and fun product! I would use some of my favorite outdoor Instagramed photos!

  126. Beth says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    I’d definitely get some to go in my sewing room for some inspiration!! :)

  127. Beth says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    I’m following on Twitter!!! :)
    @markgirlbeth

  128. Becca@One Girl says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I’m following on twitter! @Becca_OneGirl

  129. April says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Holy cool!!

  130. stefanie says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    So adorable! I would make a family collage for sure. They’d go great in our family room.

  131. Diane says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    SO cute! Wedding collage for sure!

  132. Erin B says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    My youngest needs some wall decor badly….but so does our living room…

  133. Emily Shepperd says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Ooo I’m not sure how exactly I would decorate with them-but I would love to-my walls need these!!!

  134. Sue says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I have just moved into a new house and was just thinking last night how fun it would be to decorate with my favorite instagrams!

  135. Sara Suastez says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I am thinking that I would use these decorate a living room wall! We don’t have anything on our living room walls and I just love some of my Instagram photos!

  136. Wendy says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Great idea…I think they would add a nice personal touch to our dining room.

  137. Helen says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I would make a collage for my son’s room.

  138. Deborah says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I would give it to my daughter with a before and after picture of her losing over 100 lbs.

  139. natalie ebaugh says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    I would put them in my master bedroom. We need something like this!

  140. Jesslyn42 says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    I would absolutely decorate one of very empty walls. In fact, probably right above my bed would be the perfect spot!!

  141. minimal mom says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I am thinking above my bed! So cute!

  142. sally says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I would put these in the house we are building!

  143. Nicole Rodriguez says

    March 2, 2012 at 1:27 am

    I have an empty wall that is dying for something unique! Yay!!!

  144. Shannon says

    March 4, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I would put these on the bare wall in our family room; I’ve been SEARCHING for something amazing!

  145. Reeve says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Oh my goodness. I LOVE THESE!! I would put them up over one of the four mantels in my apartment. It’s an old boarding house converted into a triplex and the four mantels are a little overwhelming to me.

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The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are turning. The tea is calm. 🖤☕️🧺📖
Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his ful Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his full costume and laser blaster and of course the Buzz action figure he flys around 🌟💚💙💨someone has discovered a superhero crush! #joyinmotherhood #slowmornings #surprisedbymotherhood // Landon @ 2.5yo
Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to read this year. Plus my reading goal for the year. And a few practicals ways I fit in reading as a mama of four young children & homeschooling them. Basically, all the good stuff ☺️💓📖 #maggiewhitleydotcom #readersofinstagram #read #readmorebooks
It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the fu It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the furniture as we took the tree down Tuesday midday. Def one of my fav things to do.🎄👋🏻 We made it through our first week back to school since mid-December! It was rough to begin but ended with high fives. ⭐️✏️This morning I zoomed with a mama friend and I’m impressed with the many topics we covered. Sisterhood is sooooo necessary! ☕️👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activiti Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activities. I finished my last book moments before 2020 ended, which brought my started list to a close. Small joys add up to big joys ;)

What are you reading this year? Currently?

How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

I’ll share what’s on my list for 2021 soon as I received some nice titles at Christmas. 📖✨🤍
We’re driving home in the dark of the winter nig We’re driving home in the dark of the winter night after a beautiful, hard & intentional couple of days working on a project ✨I’m committed to work on this this year; 2021 is already great. 🤩🤐😘
Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last 3 months. I’ve had more anxiety than ever, and it’s seriously putting me on my knees in prayer —almost daily. My mind and chest aren’t unfamiliar of the attacks, but the grip it’s had on me since September has been so strong. The attacks are painful. But... Worship music has been one of my main healers. 🎶I know God is close to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18), and singing this truth really soothes me. Social media has been a big trigger for anxiety for me. I don’t want to “miss out on my life”, which is why I’ve hugely stepped back in posting and scrolling. 

One song in particular comes to mind:

“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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