I have recently joined Swagbucks. I've been reading about it on the various blogs I follow and curious as ever I decided to sign up!
The basic idea is to earn "swagbucks" by completing surveys, watching videos, searching via their search bar, etc, etc. By doing so you can then redeem your swagbucks for items in the Swag store for things like giftcards, baby products, lots of digital items, etc.
I have yet to redeem my swagbucks because I'm saving my bucks for something special! If you want sign up, please send me your email so I can invite you and then earn matching bucks! You can in turn do the same with your friends!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
InstaLife
I have to give credit to my sister, Bethany, for this idea of showcasing your week/life through pictures (mostly from Instagram). But ever since her first post doing it I haven't been able to get it out of my head. So here goes! My week via Instagram:
1. Dumpster diving with my brothers was very exciting and fruitful! Six beautiful pallets for my little DIY heart!
2. My giveaway win from Papercuts by Dmytro and Iuliia hosted by Created by Laurie
3. My youngest brothers came to visit for the week. Last Sunday we went to Copper River Grill and they downed "Bigfoot's Mother-in-law". Spank even finished all of his fries! But Micah did eat TWO tomatoes and he HATES tomatoes!
4. Micah got Facebook! Finally! :)
5. In the midst of dumpster diving Spank found his dream car!
6. and 7. Adam trying to tie a cherry stem into a knot in his mouth. It took him a while but he finally did it!
1. Dumpster diving with my brothers was very exciting and fruitful! Six beautiful pallets for my little DIY heart!
2. My giveaway win from Papercuts by Dmytro and Iuliia hosted by Created by Laurie
3. My youngest brothers came to visit for the week. Last Sunday we went to Copper River Grill and they downed "Bigfoot's Mother-in-law". Spank even finished all of his fries! But Micah did eat TWO tomatoes and he HATES tomatoes!
4. Micah got Facebook! Finally! :)
5. In the midst of dumpster diving Spank found his dream car!
6. and 7. Adam trying to tie a cherry stem into a knot in his mouth. It took him a while but he finally did it!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Favorite Pinterest Ideas
For the Home:
Lately, I've been obsessed with pallets, crates, old/vintage wood, etc. And to further my obsession there is Pinterest with soo many amazing things you can do with old crates or pallets. I'm seriously in love with each of the following ideas:
Lately, I've been obsessed with pallets, crates, old/vintage wood, etc. And to further my obsession there is Pinterest with soo many amazing things you can do with old crates or pallets. I'm seriously in love with each of the following ideas:
Friday, July 6, 2012
First 5K Run!
Wednesday I completed my first ever 5k! My time was 45.38 and that includes a bit of walking in there but I don't care! I am so pleased with myself and with my body. Four months ago I would have never dreamed I'd be able to run so much.
I started the Couch to 5K program with my friend, Katie, from church in preparation of the Color Run (coming up at the end of this month!) a couple months ago. We started off barely able to run 45 seconds! But we pushed on and look at us now! We finished.
My goal is to push harder and to build up my strength to that I can finish the Color Run with better time. I am a competitive person by nature so I want more. I want to be faster. I want to be stronger.
*picture taken by Adam on Katie's phone! :)
I started the Couch to 5K program with my friend, Katie, from church in preparation of the Color Run (coming up at the end of this month!) a couple months ago. We started off barely able to run 45 seconds! But we pushed on and look at us now! We finished.
My goal is to push harder and to build up my strength to that I can finish the Color Run with better time. I am a competitive person by nature so I want more. I want to be faster. I want to be stronger.
Home Tips
Do you love the taste of fresh cilantro or parsley? I sure do! But if I don't use the whole bunch within a week it tends to go bad. Ever had that happen? Well, never worry about that again!
After washing your cilantro and patting it dry, split into 3 or 4 smaller bunches, and then put in freezer bags. Freeze until needed. Your cilantro or parsley will be a snap to chop and it will taste as fresh as ever!
After washing your cilantro and patting it dry, split into 3 or 4 smaller bunches, and then put in freezer bags. Freeze until needed. Your cilantro or parsley will be a snap to chop and it will taste as fresh as ever!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
a newbie to marriage
At the beginning of my marriage to Adam I realized how selfish I was: single, only having to look out for myself.
My wants.
My needs.
My money.
My time.
Mine.
Mine.
Mine.
I've had to change my mindset to "us" with all of those things.
Today I realized how selfish I still am even after almost 6 months of marriage. Sure I've changed my basic thought process since getting married but I'm still consumed with me, myself and I.
I have put MY life as the focus of my life. I've forgotten, neglected, shamed my first Love. I've put my physical life before Christ. It wasn't hard for my own desires to give birth to sin as the Book of James warns.
Thankfully, I have a Savior Who loves me and desires LIFE more abundantly for me.
My struggles:
Change. I hate change. I've been working with the Lord to overcome this fear.
No family. No job. No friends....all huge changes.all very hard.
New town, new state, new people, new job, new church....all new.all different.all changes.
Adam is constantly telling me to affect change where I can.
So I've been pursuing friendships. I have been making the first move. This is hard for me because I tend to be very shy at the beginning of a friendship.
But.I.Love.Coffee. And having coffee dates takes pressure off of me because I feel like if someone comes to my house it needs to be the perfect little American home. And I am far from perfect.
I pray that the Lord will continue to convict me as I strive to live for Christ. I also ask for prayer that I will keep Christ first. That I will put Adam above myself. I ask for prayer as I figure out how to enhance Adam's life and not turn it upside down because of changes I want (but don't always need).
I'm a newbie to marriage and need prayers.
My wants.
My needs.
My money.
My time.
Mine.
Mine.
Mine.
I've had to change my mindset to "us" with all of those things.
Today I realized how selfish I still am even after almost 6 months of marriage. Sure I've changed my basic thought process since getting married but I'm still consumed with me, myself and I.
I have put MY life as the focus of my life. I've forgotten, neglected, shamed my first Love. I've put my physical life before Christ. It wasn't hard for my own desires to give birth to sin as the Book of James warns.
Thankfully, I have a Savior Who loves me and desires LIFE more abundantly for me.
My struggles:
Change. I hate change. I've been working with the Lord to overcome this fear.
No family. No job. No friends....all huge changes.all very hard.
New town, new state, new people, new job, new church....all new.all different.all changes.
Adam is constantly telling me to affect change where I can.
So I've been pursuing friendships. I have been making the first move. This is hard for me because I tend to be very shy at the beginning of a friendship.
But.I.Love.Coffee. And having coffee dates takes pressure off of me because I feel like if someone comes to my house it needs to be the perfect little American home. And I am far from perfect.
I pray that the Lord will continue to convict me as I strive to live for Christ. I also ask for prayer that I will keep Christ first. That I will put Adam above myself. I ask for prayer as I figure out how to enhance Adam's life and not turn it upside down because of changes I want (but don't always need).
I'm a newbie to marriage and need prayers.
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