52 Lists | Greatest Comforts


warm drinks
acoustic music
home
sunsets
driving 
books
pajama pants
listening to Drew Holcomb or Ben Rector
fuzzy blankets
clean linens
the smell of coffee
socks
family time

What spells out comfort to you?

52 Lists | Words that Touch the Soul


beauty
mercy
forgiveness
grace
new
resolution
simplify
faith
endurance
solitude
dawn
wander
courage
breathe
spirit

What words touch your soul?


Currently | December 2015


Anticipating...the hope and motivation that comes with a new year. I'm excited about 2016. I've got a good feeling about it.
Cooking...I haven't cooked in like a month! It's about to drive me crazy. I really miss it. I'm thinking about whipping up a quiche today though, so there's that.
Enjoying...my sweet new Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors mug. My mom gave it to me as an early Christmas present. 
Feeling...physically? Sick. I'm pretty sure I've caught the plague. Not really, but I've got a sore throat and some pretty legit sinus congestion. Emotionally? Nostalgic. I'm just not in the Christmas spirit this year and I miss being a kid.
Learning...DIY home projects are not as easy as they appear on Pinterest. Ever.
Listening...
Reading...An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde.
Wanting...The bathroom to finish cleaning itself. Also to have self-folding laundry.
Watching...So.Much.Good Mythical Morning.

Almost missed November! Life is making it nearly impossible to blog. Or do other things I care about.

Anticipating...Seeing my sister and her husband for Christmas. Also their puppy.
Cooking...Nothing. How depressing. I started a new job and I had to retire my seven on/seven off schedule. I'm learning to create a work/life balance but it's been a struggle thus far. How do normal people make time for things besides work? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Enjoying...My morning cup of coffee.
Feeling...Nostalgic.
Learning...I'm capable of way more than I have ever given myself credit. Things I used to be so scared to even think about are becoming second nature to me. It's crazy.
Listening...Strahan.

Reading...You're Already Amazing by Holley Girth.
Wanting...A new jacket. It's cold.
Watching...Mostly just Alfred Hitchcock Presents on netflix. I only have 2 episodes left.

What are you into this November?

Recipe Roundup | October 2015


My goal was to try four new recipes and I tried twelve, so I'd say goal = completed. I tried some really fantastic recipes this month! 

Chili : recipe here
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup : recipe here 
Blueberry Crumble (CLEAN!!) : recipe here
American Goulash (pictured, left) recipe here 
Baked Boneless Pork Chops : recipe here
Skillet Chicken Fajitas (pictured, right) : recipe here
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Broccoli : recipe here
Braised Red Potatoes : recipe here
Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies (pictured, middle): recipe here
Chocolate Coconut Cream Truffles : recipe here
Chicken and Bacon Pasta : recipe here
Easy French Bread : recipe here

What recipes have you guys been trying in October?

Currently : October



Anticipating...There is some possible change happening in my life. I'm not gonna share it yet because it's not definite, but prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Cooking...I've been trying some new recipes, but I'm really wanting to try some pumpkin themed everything. I got me some pumpkin at the store! Any ideas what to do with it? I'm thinking a dessert.
Enjoying...This little piece of art...
Feeling...Pretty good. I've got myself a cup of coffee and Spotify is going. It's gonna be a good day.
Learning...To be content. This is something I constantly struggle with...learning that I am enough and that I have enough isn't easy!
Listening...Still jamming to Brand New by Ben Rector. Also discovered The Roosevelts this month. Check out these two songs if you want. Paris is my fav Ben Rector song (for now...it changes every week) and I'm loving Everybody Knows by The Roosevelts.


Reading...Eat with Joy: Redeeming God's Gift of Food by Rachel Marie Stone
Wanting...The weather to cool down just a tad...
Watching...Ahem...I've gotten addicted to iZombie. And also America's Test Kitchen.

What are you into this October?

Goals | October 2015


Alright, so I kinda already feel like I'm failing because it's the 8th of the month and I'm just now sharing my goals...but alas, I'm still gonna go for 'em. So, I'm linking up with my dear friend, Hannah, for this post! 

October Goals
1. Memorize 3 scriptures. I've been kinda getting behind lately. The first one I've chosen for this month is Isaiah 59:1.
2. Continue daily Bible reading. 
3. Continue this 31 day challenge
4. Get back on track with water. Ughhhh, I haven't been drinking any water lately. :(
5. Get rid of any toxic or chemical filled cleaners in the house.
6. Finish purging the bathroom.
7. Continue sticking to my monthly budget.
8. Spend at least 5 minutes a day just unwinding and being conscious of my breathing.
9. Try 4 new recipes.
10. Finish 2 books.

What are your goals for the month?