Sunday, January 12, 2025
Sunday Inspiration~January 12, 2025
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Teaching Tuesday~ Teaching About the Ephinay
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Good Morning, friends! It's been a while since I've shared one of my Sunday school lessons. I think things are finally settling down around here.
Yesterday was the Ephinay. The day the three Wisemen visited baby Jesus. I always teach the little ones about the Ephinay the first class we have back after Christmas.
Before the kids arrived, I had the three Wisemen and their camel in the classroom. They belong to my kid's old Fisher Price Nativity set. As they find them, the kids add them to the Nativity I have set up in the classroom. This is a fun activity that makes the kids excited every year.
We read the story of the Nativity. I either use the kid's Bible or I read a storybook about the Nativity. One of my favorite books is The Little Golden Book The Christmas Story.
After our story, we talked about the three Wismen and the gifts that they bring. I have pictures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to share with the children.
We followed our lesson with a fun Nativity craft. I bought mine at Hobby Lobby, but here is a similar craft I saw online. They had fun recreating the scene. it's simple, easy, and can be done in a short period of time.
After our craft, we had story and snack time. While I read, The Last Straw, the kids snacked on popcorn and juice boxes. The Last Straw by Frederick Thury. The story is about an old camel who is backed to carry gifts for the newborn king. He's not happy about it, but as he walks the journey he starts to see a few amazing things.
We finished up class by working on our prayers. We are currently working on the Our Father.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Happy Homemaker Monday~ January 6, 2025
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Hello 2025~ A new year, a new start! It's been a chilly start to the new year. We have been in the low teens at night and in the high 30s during the day. We spent the weekend preparing for the snow that was coming today. Yesterday, we went to Mass and I taught my Sunday school class. We learned all about the Ephiany.
Let's get on with Happy Homemaker Monday with our beautiful hostess Sandra from Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Be sure to stop in and say hi.
The Weather~
Cold, cold, and cold. It's not so bad when the wind isn't blowing. Now we have snow! We have a chance of snow later this week too.
Monday~ Snow, 25*
Tuesday~ Cloudy, 30*
Wedenesday~ Sunny, 29*
Thursday~ Partly Cloudy, 27*
Friday~ Partly Sunny, 31*
Saturday~ Snow, 32*
Sunday~ Partly Cloudy, 35*
As I Look Out My Window~
Snow!! It's lightly snowing. We woke up with the grass, deck, and cars covered. We're going to get a break for a bit then another band of snow will make its way in. They were calling for 12 inches, but I think we'll only get about 8 this time.
Right Now I Am ~
I am typing this post up. I have a load in the washer. I'm curled up on the couch watching Little Women with my sweet Ruby girl.
How am I Feeling~
I'm a little stuffy. I'm currently fighting off a UTI. It's so much fun being a woman at times. I haven't had one in a while. I did read recently that they are more common when a woman is going through perimenopause/menopause. Isn't that so nice? You would think after all women go through we could get a break once we reach menopause. I did find a kit at CVS to help until I can get to the doctor.
What's for Breakfast~
Michael made me an egg and cheese sandwich on a gluten-free English muffin. I had Herbal tea. No caffeine right now thanks to my wonderful UIT.
Looking Around the House~
I need to vacuum and mop, of course.
On the To-Do List This Week~
Hair appointment
Clean the bathrooms
Vet appointment for a kitty
On My Reading Pile~
The Mirror by Nora Roberts
A Seaside Bookshop Christmas by Jennifer Faye
On TV this week~
The Resident
Call the Midwives
Missin You
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Spaghetti with meat sauce
Tuesday~ Chicken al Pastor
Wednesday~
Thursday~ Tator tot casserole
Friday~ Pizza
Saturday~
I need to see what Michael wants to eat on Wednesday. He's getting his wisdom teeth out on Thursday so his food options will be limited after that.
If I Have a Few Minutes to Myself, I Will~
I'll work through my Bible study book. We took a few weeks off for the Christmas holiday. We meet back up next Thursday.
One of My Simple Pleasures~
Sitting on the couch reading a book while my sweet kitty curls up in my lap.
From the Camera~
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
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Praying For~
My dad and his health
My health
Our country
Friends and family
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Sunday Inspiration~ January 5, 2025
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
Saturday Scents~ January Whiff Box
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Happy Saturday! Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend.
Let me tell y'all about January's Whiff Box! It's a good one.
This month's whiff box is packed with amazing goodies, including not one, but TWO exclusive items you can't get anywhere else.
Isn't she the cutest! She's perfect for Valentine's Day. You can order the January Whiff box on my site.
The box has a value of $46 but only costs $35.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
My Top Ten Reads Fom 2024
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Good morning, friends! Today, I'm going to share what my top ten favorite books were that I read in 2024. Last year, on Goodreads, I aimed to read 100 books. I actually read 103.
So let me tell y'all about them...
1. Moonlight Over Florence by Peter Palmieri
Fifteen years ago, David Bigelow had the perfect summer fling as a college student in Florence, Italy. Now, he's a best-selling author with a serious case of writer's block. When a shocking discovery calls him back to Italy, David is determined to find the one woman he could never forget.
2. It Ends With Us by Collen Hoover
This book is now an award-winning movie. Lily's life hasn't always been easy, but she's worked hard. She's come a long way from the young girl she was in her small town. When she meets Ryle Kincaid, she feels a spark and life seems too good to be true. She then gets a surprise from the past. Happiness and life is not always what it seems to be,
3. It Starts With Us by Collen Hoover
The story picks up right where It Ends with Us ended. The story switches between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas. We learn more about Atlas's past and see how Lily's handling her second chance at life and her second chance at love.
4. Identity by Nora Roberts
Former Army brat and bartender Morgan Albright has finally found her forever home and set up roots in a quiet neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. Her friend and roommate, Nina, host a fun dinner party. In attendance is Luke, the flirtatious IT guy who started chatting her up at the bar. Her carefully built world is suddenly shattered. The girl's back door is shattered, cash and jewelry are missing, her car is gone, and Nina is lying dead on the floor. Her whole world crashes down and is changed in an instant.
5. The Cottage by the Loch by Kennedy Kerr
"The cottage stood alone on a rocky outcropping at the edge of the loch. Standing in the garden amongst the wildflowers, she felt the weight of the tattered envelope in her hands. Maybe there was something keeping her here in Scotland, a secret waiting to be uncovered…"
New Yorker Zelda Hicks has lost her mother and the only thing she knows about her father is he was from Scotland. A work trip to the Scottish village of Loch Cameron couldn't come at a better time. Maybe a vacation in the rolling hills of heather will help her reconnect with her roots and recover from the grief of losing her mother.
6. Mind Games by Nora Roberts
Thea Fox has the life she's always wanted. She's a video game designer, a job that has allowed her to move back home to her childhood home in Redbud Hollow, Kentucky. She lives in a cozy cottage and lives down the road from her grammie and the house where she grew up. She gets a new neighbor and discovers he is her childhood crush.
7. Summer at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews
The perfect summer read! This story is fun, heart-warming, and intriguing. Welcome to St. Cecelia, a historic hotel on the coast of Georgia. The traditions run deep and the scandals run deeper. The story is filled with friendship(old and new), a budding romance, and mysteries that need to be discovered.
8. The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery
Finley is determined to make sure the niece she's raising always feels loved and wanted. This story is emotional, witty, and heartfelt. The story explores the complex emotions of a broken family as they strive to heal.
9. Run For Your Life by C.M. Sutter
This was a free read with my Amazon Prime membership and it was a thriller. This story is heart-pounding and will leave you breathless. Homicide Detective Mitch Cannon's weekend plans are changed when his sister disappears without a trace. Then his partner disappears. His only clue was a chilling phone call from a blocked number. Mitch races against the clock to discover the truth and find his sister and partner.
10. Natural Selection by Elin Hilderbrand
When her boyfriend bails at the last minute, Sophia Othonos embarks on a couple's only cruise to the Galapagos Islands. It wasn't her first choice for a vacation, but eight days in the wild beauty are enough to make anyone reevaluate their life. These islands are all about adapting to your surroundings and change is just what Sophia needs.
Bonus Books~
The Knockemout series from Lucy Score was my first 3 reads of 2024 and I enjoyed all 3 books.
Book 1 follows the bearded, bad boy Knox who's a barber in a small town. Know prefers to live his life like he takes his coffee, alone, unless you're his Bassett hound, Waylon. Know doesn't like drama, even if it comes from a runaway bride. Naomi isn't just a runaway bride. She's a sister running to the aid of her twin sister. Thanks to her wild sister, she's now stuck in a town with a niece she never knew.
Book 2 follows Knox's brother Nash. He's always been known as the good brother. The brother that does no wrong. His neighbor, Lina, has her own secrets. If Nash finds out why she's really in town, he'll never forgive her.
Book 3 follows Lucian Rollins. Lucian is the best friend of Nash and Knox. Lucian meets the feisty, small-town librarian, Sloane. Sloane doesn't care for Luciam and doesn't trust him. When their bickering turns to foreplay. the two can't put out the fire.
This year, my goal on Goodreads is 105. Do you have any reading goals? What were your favorite reads from last year? I'd love to hear about them and maybe get some new ideas for the new year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Happy New Year 2025!
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Happy New Year!
Let's welcome 2025 with a happy heart and an open mind. Every year, the new year gives us a chance to begin new and start a new path. It's a rebirth. We can say goodbye to our old ways and say hello to bigger and better things.
This year, I plan to focus on getting healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually! I honestly hate the term New Year's resolution. It seems too often we start them and then the excitement fades slowly away. This year, I don't want to start it and have it quickly fizzle out. I'm looking at long-term goals! I want to achieve my goals!
Here are my goals for the new year...
Health~
Walk at least 30 minutes a day
Lift weights 3 times a week
Yoga 2 times a week
Improve my gut health
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Cut down on my sugar intake
Lose weight and gain more muscles
Lose 20 pounds
Personal Growth~
Learn a new hobby (knitting)
Read more books
Learn to manage my stress levels
Be more grateful
Start keeping track of 1000 Gifts
Set daily goals
Spiritual Growth~
Read the Bible daily
Pray the rosary 3 times a week
Work through my Bible studies
Read 10 faith-based books
Realtionships~
Spend more time with friends and family
Communicate more with family
Branch out and meet new people
Appreciate the people I have in my life
Around the House~
Organize and Purge
Plan out weekly meal plans
Follow the Fly Lady cleaning plan
My Carreer~
Grow my Scentsy business
I'm hoping that by setting specific and achievable goals, I will be able to keep my New Year's resolutions. I know if I start slow, and stay steady and consistent, I will be able to change my life for the better.
What are your personal goals and resolutions for the New Year?
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