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Thankful Thursday

I am so thankful for spring time.  With everything in bloom and mild temperatures it is so much fun to be outdoors.  My son and I have been able to romp and play almost every afternoon.  We picnic and even do some of our homeschooling lessons on a blanket in the yard.

Spring is a time for renewal.  It gives me that clean slate- anything is possible feeling. The crisp air and sunshine make me smile on the inside.  I feel like a kid again- good thing I have a little kid to be silly with! If you haven’t already, take the opportunity to go outside and PLAY. Enjoy nature.  Have fun. Be silly.

What are you thankful for? Link up at Spiritually Unequal Marriage and share!

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Shine by Salvador (Just Because I Love It)

I just love this group and this song!  That’s it…the whole post…just link & lyrics…nothing else. Enjoy! 


Click below to hear Shine by Salvador:





Lyrics, courtesy of Gospel Music Lyrics:

I woke up to another day

Another day to celebrate

Your beauty and your mystery

Is more than any eye can see

I’m not the man I was before

With you my life is so much more

Break the chains and open doors

To a world I can’t ignore


Chorus:

Lord let me shine

Shine like the moon

A reflection of you

All that I do

Lord let me be

A light for your truth

Light of the world

I want to be used

To shine for you


As simple as a passing smile

Or listening a little while

To someone that’s convinced that

They are in this all alone

Well, here’s my chance to share the news

To introduce the good that’s you

Here you go again,

You never cease to blow my mind


Chorus


You’re the love that we all need

You lift us up to our feet,

Hold the key to eternity

The King of Kings alive in me

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Shine by Salvador (Just Because I Love It)

I just love this group and this song!  That’s it…the whole post…just link & lyrics…nothing else. Enjoy! 


Click below to hear Shine by Salvador:





Lyrics, courtesy of Gospel Music Lyrics:

I woke up to another day

Another day to celebrate

Your beauty and your mystery

Is more than any eye can see

I’m not the man I was before

With you my life is so much more

Break the chains and open doors

To a world I can’t ignore


Chorus:

Lord let me shine

Shine like the moon

A reflection of you

All that I do

Lord let me be

A light for your truth

Light of the world

I want to be used

To shine for you


As simple as a passing smile

Or listening a little while

To someone that’s convinced that

They are in this all alone

Well, here’s my chance to share the news

To introduce the good that’s you

Here you go again,

You never cease to blow my mind


Chorus


You’re the love that we all need

You lift us up to our feet,

Hold the key to eternity

The King of Kings alive in me

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Three in Thirty

For week three encouragement, I offer two of my favorite Bible confessions:

I commit my ways unto the Lord; I trust in Him & He brings them to pass. (Ps 37:5)
In Christ I always triumph. (2 Cor 2:14)
I’ve completed the dreaded storage food container cabinet.  Yippee! Having checked that off my list I certainly feel triumphant! I hope you’re progressing and having fun with your goals this month.  One more week- WE CAN DO IT !
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Three in Thirty

For week three encouragement, I offer two of my favorite Bible confessions:

I commit my ways unto the Lord; I trust in Him & He brings them to pass. (Ps 37:5)
In Christ I always triumph. (2 Cor 2:14)
I’ve completed the dreaded storage food container cabinet.  Yippee! Having checked that off my list I certainly feel triumphant! I hope you’re progressing and having fun with your goals this month.  One more week- WE CAN DO IT !
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Squeezing in Time for Self Care

It’s official: my very first guest post. I feel so…famous! lol – I have the biggest geeky grin on my face! My husband will have to do the dishes tonight, you know, now that I’m (say it with me) famous. OK, maybe a little over the top.  I’m just so happy!
I am thrilled to announce that I am guest posting today at Living Self Care. This is a fabulous site dedicated to helping women take better care of themselves. To learn some of the ways that I squeeze in “me time” in my busy day click here.
I really would appreciate the visit and some blog hugging comments on my (squeal!) very first guest post.  See you there!
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Squeezing in Time for Self Care

It’s official: my very first guest post. I feel so…famous! lol – I have the biggest geeky grin on my face! My husband will have to do the dishes tonight, you know, now that I’m (say it with me) famous. OK, maybe a little over the top.  I’m just so happy!
I am thrilled to announce that I am guest posting today at Living Self Care. This is a fabulous site dedicated to helping women take better care of themselves. To learn some of the ways that I squeeze in “me time” in my busy day click here.
I really would appreciate the visit and some blog hugging comments on my (squeal!) very first guest post.  See you there!
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Sensory Bins Are Magic!

I’ve read a lot about sensory bins and how little ones learn so much through sensory exploration.  SO I made a sensory bin for my preschooler. He LOVES it!  I did it for the educational aspect.  If I had only known…it kept my 3yo occupied for an hour.  That’s right, I said a whole HOUR.  It’s the closet thing to real magic that I’ve ever heard of.

I filled a plastic bin with dry rice, plastic measuring cups, utensils, and some tiny wooden blocks.  I spent less than $5.00 at the dollar store on the contents and a vinyl tablecloth to contain any mess.  It was great watching him explore: sifting, pouring, and inspecting each item. We talked about how the rice felt, concepts like bigger & smaller, inside & outside, and full & empty.  It seems so simple but it’s really a great learning opportunity.  It went over so well, I plan to do another and fill it with seasonal items.

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Sensory Bins Are Magic!

I’ve read a lot about sensory bins and how little ones learn so much through sensory exploration.  SO I made a sensory bin for my preschooler. He LOVES it!  I did it for the educational aspect.  If I had only known…it kept my 3yo occupied for an hour.  That’s right, I said a whole HOUR.  It’s the closet thing to real magic that I’ve ever heard of.

I filled a plastic bin with dry rice, plastic measuring cups, utensils, and some tiny wooden blocks.  I spent less than $5.00 at the dollar store on the contents and a vinyl tablecloth to contain any mess.  It was great watching him explore: sifting, pouring, and inspecting each item. We talked about how the rice felt, concepts like bigger & smaller, inside & outside, and full & empty.  It seems so simple but it’s really a great learning opportunity.  It went over so well, I plan to do another and fill it with seasonal items.

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Three in Thirty

OK, OK, OKAY…you win.  I’ve read your tweets, visited your blogs and now (gasp) I (who totally does not do New Year Resolutions) have joined in the #3in30.  I’ve been inspired! PLUS, the idea of taking baby steps helps…committing to one month at a time just seems so much more do-able for me.  Having a community to do it with is, well, just plain FUN. So- I’m all in.

This year I want to grow in my relationship with God, dedicate more time to social media fun, and finish some of the home chores that I’ve been avoiding. Now thanks to 3in30, I can do it one little ‘ole month at a time.

My goals for this month:

  1. Add a chapter of Proverbs every day to my Bible reading plan (to grow wiser)
  2. Participate in at least one blog hop every month (to be more social)
  3. Clean out the food storage container portion of my cabinets (to get kitchen organized)
So far, I have done well. I’ve read a Proverbs every morning.  I have participated in THREE link-ups.  I have not yet tackled the two cabinets.  I’m waiting for hubby’s day off so he can have some time out of the house with our son.  I figure I’ll get it done faster with no interruptions.
With 3in30, I can get it together AND meet new friends.  You gotta’ love that!