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In the Waiting

August 9, 2019

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. - Psalm 37:7 I don't know about you, but I am not very good at waiting. Just last week, I was sitting in a doctor's office (for what seemed to be an unreasonably long time), and I began to feel a bit frustrated. We've all felt it at some point. Waiting forever in a line at the post office, at a red light, on food to come out at a restaurant... surely this isn't just me?! In life, we are ALWAYS waiting on something. A 5-year-old is excitedly waiting to start Kindergarten. A high school senior can't wait to graduate. A college graduate anxiously awaits their first job. Becoming a homeowner, falling in love, starting a family, a healing, retirement - it's never-ending. As an educator, I can attest to the fact that, if we're being honest, we are usually always on the countdown. I have been counting down the weeks until school starts again because I love my job and the promise of a new beginning. But...I also know there are 78 school days until Christmas break ... Read more

15 Blogging Tips for a Beginner by a Beginner

July 11, 2019

This post may contain affiliate links which won't change your price but will share some commission. If you want to blog, but don't know where to begin, you have found your starting point! From one learner to another, I've got your back. Two weeks ago, I didn't have the slightest idea of how to get started, and now, here I am, ready to help you begin your very own blogging adventure! Tip #1 - Reach out to bloggers you know or love to follow The first thing I did was reach out to my friend over at Kim's Cravings for some blogging pointers. I told her one of my summer goals was to start a blog - I love to write and was hoping to make a little extra money on the side. But getting started felt like the hardest part! She gave me some tips about domains, hosting, and advertising, and then she recommended I sign up for the Fantabulous Blogging 101 course. This was the BEST blogging decision I could have ever made! Tip #2 - Sign up for Fantabulous Blogging 101 TODAY First of all, if you do not follow ... Read more

Bitmoji Library Rules

July 8, 2019

I know we may not want to think about it right now, but school starts back up next month, and I have the cutest FREE, editable printable for you to get back in the swing of things! Bitmoji Library Rules! On your desktop or laptop, make sure you are signed in to your Google account, then click on the download link below. Go to File - Make a Copy - and BOOM, they're yours to customize! A copy can now be found in your own Google Drive! Add/change rules, Bitmojis, colors, and more! Adding Your Own Bitmoji There are a few different ways to do this: If you are using Google Chrome as your browser, the easiest way is to go to Apps - Chrome Web Store and install the Bitmoji Extension. Once you sign in to your Bitmoji account, the icon will be located in the top right corner of your browser screen (at the end of the address bar). You can copy/paste your Bitmojis directly onto your posters from this extension! Easy peasy. And now you'll be obsessed with adding your Bitmoji to everything! You can also use ... Read more

Gluten Free Girls’ Getaway to Charleston

July 7, 2019

Last summer, my mom, aunt, and I decided to take our first-ever, girls-only trip to Charleston, South Carolina. We had less than four full days to explore, and we packed in as much fun as we could! As excited as I was, I also felt very overwhelmed. This was my first vacation to plan since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and the last thing I wanted was to be on this vacation and not know where and what to eat. Or even worse, to wing it and get sick. In preparation for the trip, I researched gluten free restaurants and menus for hours, even taking the time to call and speak to managers on the phone. So, if you are headed to Charleston and need to eat gluten free, I hope this itinerary helps relieve some of your anxiety so you can focus on having a blast with your girls! Day One Checked-in at Andrew Pinckney Inn. This was the cutest hotel, located within walking distance to downtown restaurants and shopping. They also offered complimentary breakfast each day, so that took some eating stress off ... Read more

He Alone Is Able

July 1, 2019

As I was spending time with God in His Word this week, the same idea kept popping off the page to me - "He alone." Just like everyone else in this world, I struggle with different issues, and, by nature, I try to control them. I worry. A lot. What are some things you worry about? No matter what it is, He tells us in Matthew 25:34, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." And so, even though I've known it my entire life, it hit me - He alone is able. The same God who performed miracles in the Bible is still our same God today. He can calm my fears, give me strength, and fill my heart with peace. He alone will direct my path in the most perfect way. Unfortunately, I won't be able sit on my throne and have all of my dreams handed to me on a silver platter. He alone is ABLE to do that, but it doesn't mean He WILL. God calls us to be active participants in following our dreams. Sometimes those dreams may ... Read more

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