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Movie ideas for your next girls movie night

April 30, 2018 by Susan

Do you prioritize girl time, or are you lucky to squeeze some in on rare occasions? Maybe you’re like me and you try be good at scheduling time, but most often end up falling into the latter category.

One thing I try to do sorta semi-regularly is schedule girls movie nights with some of the younger ladies I know. Maybe I see it as my job to introduce them to films they might not check out on their own. Maybe it makes me feel younger. Mostly, I like the chance to watch some of my favorites again.

And it only breaks my heart a little when they don’t love a movie as much as I do. (Gone With the Wind, I’ll always love you).

Chicken Pot Pie 2 Ways

April 23, 2018 by Susan

Did you grow up on those little, frozen, pucks of pot pie like I did? In college they were a staple, and when Greg and I first got married, they made quick weekend lunches.

Then I learned how to make it myself, and I haven’t bought one since.

Not only is this probably my favorite use of Thanksgiving leftovers (beside sandwiches…there’s just something special about a post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, isn’t there?) but one of my top comfort foods in general. It’s on my list of meals to take to friends in need, too.

Food for Thought #35

April 16, 2018 by Susan

We did an activity in a class at church not too long ago in which we looked at a page of motivational and inspiring quotes. As we read through them, we examined if they reflected Biblical wisdom. I’m sure you’re not surprised to hear, most did not. It’s no shock to say that our feelings do not mirror truth a whole lot of the time. God’s wisdom almost always runs counter to what feels right to our fallen human hearts.

So whatever you’re reading, take the time to compare what feels right to what the Bible says is right.

Ultimate Bundle of Homemaking Goodies (And Yes, That’s the Real Price!)

April 9, 2018 by Susan

Ultimate bundle for the ultimate career…sounds about right to me!

I rarely use blog posts to share deals or sales, but this one is too good not to tell you about. I know you are going to love this as much as I do.

It’s a digital resource library, and it includes products like eBooks, online courses, printables and planners, audio files, membership sites and more, crammed into one unbelievable collection, for a ridiculously low price. Ultimate Bundles creates a lot of different bundles, but this particular one has been running for 6 years (with brand new products each year!), it’s their most popular bundle EVER and over 100,000 women have picked one up since 2013.

Winning in marriage starts with knowing it’s a team event

April 2, 2018 by Susan

Once every four years, we find ourselves using phrases like “Lutz” and “triple Salchow” …during the Winter Olympics when we all become experts in sports we watch exactly once every four years.

Imagine if figure skating pairs got on the ice and each did their own routine. It would never work. Not only would they never medal, but they’d be laughed off the ice. Everyone knows, that’s not how paired figure skating works.

It’s not how marriage works either, friends.

And yet day after day we pursue our own agendas and wonder why our marriages are not all that we’d hoped they would be.

Marriage is Hard

Marriage can be difficult. No doubt. But ask someone who’s been married into the decades (plural) and they will overwhelmingly tell you that it’s worth it.

The other side of difficult is worth it.

Individual Cakes in Jars

March 26, 2018 by Susan

Do you usually make dessert for dinner? Unless we have guests, I don’t. But every once in a while it’s nice to surprise my guys with a sweet treat, and these cuties are one of my favorites.

Each person getting their own little cake in a jar…adorable! The cuteness is lost on the boys, but being the only girl in the house, I am used to that.

They love them because they’re totally delish.