giving thanks {w/ reflection}

give thanks.

 

Today, as you sit around the table and prepare to indulge in the annual favorites - sweet potatoes with marshmallows, mashed potatoes with extra butter, cornbread sausage stuffing, pumpkin pie, and of course the crème de la crème , turkey – I hope you take time to consider what it really means to give thanks.

Being thankful is not reserved for a particular Thursday in November. Nor is it just something you think about before a meal, or maybe at the end of the day. Gratitude should be reflected in the way you think, act, and react, everyday. 

In my life I am loved by so many wonderful people. I have always had more than what I needed. And I’ve never had more than I could handle. I know I haven’t earned even half of the blessing in my life, which leads me to believe that there is someone to be thankful to.

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." Psalm 107:1

Even when I face struggles, I choose to give thanks continually. 

May your day be filled with joy as you celebrate with loved ones.  

Life lately {w/ fun}

My life lately, according to Insta.Gram.

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Lunch time bible study, trying to prepare a new small group series

for my high schoolers on a Proverbs 31 woman.

Anyone know any good resources? 

 

Spent a day learning how to grade pearls -fun!

Poor Chandler has been freezing lately. Any given night you

will find him bundled up in his Christmas sweater in front of the fire.

He is constantly pushing his bed closer and closer to the fire.

 



 

A few weeks ago we visited some friends up in LA and

went to the famous Porto's Bakery. This mango mousse was delicious.

 

 

And lastly, my new mason jar candle from the project I did last week.

Creating the perfect ambience for Thanksgiving is key.

 

 

How are your holiday plans coming along? Only 2 more days until Thanksgiving...

Thanksgiving Mason Jar Candleholder {w/ crafts}

Last night the smell of vanilla candles filled my small condo. It was cold outside, and my pup Chandler was buried beneath a throw blanket on the couch. Cupcakes were baking in the oven and I was mixing up some salted caramel butter cream frosting. I was in my element.  

I love my alone time when I am working on a project – baking, crafting, even blogging. It’s relaxing but because I am doing something, there’s a sense of accomplishment.

The candles burning last night were in my new mason jar candle holders that I made last weekend. I did this same project last year and liked it so much I knew I had to make another one. It is such an easy craft and I think it is adorable.

Iced Pumpkin Cookies {w/ recipes}

I've taken these delicious pumpkin cookies to several different parties over the years and they are always a hit. They're not quite cookie texture - some people have called them scones since their shape is similar, but these are very moist and almost cake/bread like. They're not overly sweet, but still a perfect treat for a cool fall day. Drizzled with a little icing and they're not bad to look at either.