The Weekend Edition

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On the Internet

We Are That Family: 6 Reasons Dads Should Date Their Daughters Before Anyone Else Does

Stacy Makes Cents: Make YOUR Decisions- Experts Don't Agree

Proverbs 31: How To Keep Your Lips Zipped

House To Home: Kids Aren't Expensive, But That Other Thing Sure Is

LifeHacker: Demystifying the Creative Muse


Listen:
The Accidental Creative: The Power of a Morning Ritual.  I especially liked the comparison of the morning routine to a pregame warmup.

My husband spoke at church a few weeks ago. It is totally worth your time.  Listen to "What is this God?" by Justin Hensley (that was your hint as to which podcast it is.)

And while you're at it...go to Spotify or YouTube and listen to Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud." This is not a vote for his music but this song is gorgeous.

Happy Weekend!

The Weekend Edition

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Jess Connolly- Eggs + Dancing 

"or I could learn and grow from them, but stay who it was God made me to be. "

Life in Grace- What Happens When You Offer Your Work to the World

"When I do things with my hands, it grounds me in the world and takes me out of my own head.  There is nothing so comforting to me as to use the work of my hands to make something beautiful, meaningful."

Ann Voskamp- Dear You Who Doesn't Want to Do That Hard Thing

"Brilliant doesn’t matter, if you can’t get out of bed."

Jon Acuff- The writer's cabin is a myth
"Someday, with the cabin, you will create a book, but your life is simply too ordinary to create an extraordinary work. That is a lie."

Listen:

The Portfolio Life with Jeff Goins

The Weekend Edition

Some of my favorite things come from the internet; the Weekend Edition is where I share them with you. 

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Life{in}grace: 5 Ways to Bring the Magic Back to Your Kitchen

Oh, kitchen, I love you. I must admit that I stifle that love because it is less relaxing to cook with little ones running around. I will invite them into the work and I will fight for the enjoyment. 

Jon Acuff: The vanilla trap 

Everyone won't like you or what you do. Don't let that stop you. 

Braid Creative and Consulting: When You Don't Know What To Write About

This isn't a list of prompts and fill-in-the-blanks, although those aren't bad. This is a thoughtful look at writing and what you are already doing. 

In My Hand: 

Own Your Life by Sally Clarkson because I love the two other books I've read by her and the topic is a passion of mine. 

The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp because I'm starting a study on creativity and artistry and work. 

Listen: 

The Accidental Creative: Procrastinate on Purpose

Great ideas on picking what you really need to do and putting off the extra- you know, like social media. 

Elise Gets Crafty

Especially no. 39. Ok, I've only listened to a few but they were excellent. And I see other intriguing titles for days ahead. 

(Both of these podcasts are also available in iTunes.)

Savor:  

Pizza Pasta Bake

This will probably hit the menus monthly! 

Pretzels

Because a mall is along way away. 

Enjoy your weekend!