I used to do a weekly publish with a peek into the previous week + a lot of hyperlinks. A lot of you will have missed this, so I’m bringing it again for 2026! I’ll be sharing some footage and highlights from the previous week + what I’m studying, watching, and listening to. I may even share hyperlinks to posts or different fascinating issues I don’t need you to overlook.
Jesse and I kicked off the brand new 12 months with going to my favourite class on the gymnasium collectively for the primary time! (Can you see David on this image??)
I’m loving getting again into sourdough after taking a little bit of day off for the vacations!
I completed this She Reads Fact research immediately! I really like the She Reads Fact research and used all of them final 12 months for my morning Bible Time. I’m planning on doing the identical this 12 months!
This was my Friday venture — one thing that desperately wanted to be performed! Our closet in our bed room (that we’ve been sharing with all three youthful youngsters, too) had gotten uncontrolled over December. It was time to whip it into form and deep clear it (one thing I’d been that means to do for months!)
It took 3 hours, however it felt SO good when it was performed. I moved a bunch of stuff upstairs to Kierstyn and Micah’s new room and closet (they’re shifting as much as Kathrynne’s outdated room!) and a few objects to our attic storage. Each time I stroll into the closet, I really feel so pleased!! I’m hoping to slowly work by the entire home this 12 months and arrange higher techniques which might be maintainable. (Additionally, just a few individuals on Fb instructed me the carpet was disgusting. It undoubtedly must be cleaned, however it’s additionally taken an enormous beating the final 5 years with us utilizing this closet for us + 4 little youngsters, so I feel it seemingly is previous with the ability to look actually clear once more!)
Guess who bought her ears pierced?? See a video of her expertise right here.
Kaitlynn helped Kierstyn and Micah make home made slime — one thing Kaitlynn used to like to make! Right here’s her favourite recipe.
I made a BIG batch of roasted veggies for salads and to serve with eggs at breakfast! I used parsnips, butternut squash, onions, candy potatoes, carrots, and potatoes.
Prime Instagram Put up of the Week
This weak video on why I sized up in denims was our most-watched Instagram publish of the week. I hope it encourages you — it’s about much more than the dimensions of your denims! Watch it right here.
Books I Completed This Week
Introduction – Ebook #1 completed in 2026! I beloved this one by Sherri Gragg! Now we have a podcast episode approaching Tuesday that I feel you’ll love! She introduced the Christmas story to gentle in methods I’d by no means considered by sharing a lot of the historic and cultural content material.
Phrases Like Honey: Tips on how to Keep away from Unintentional Hurt, Mannequin Kindness, and Nurture Your Little one’s Religion By What You Say – I used to be so challenged by how little phrases we are saying – even well-meaningly – might trigger hurt to our children. I didn’t agree with every part within the e book, however thought it was a really worthwhile learn! Hearken to the podcast I did with the creator right here.
The Wilds – I actually loved all three books on this sequence! This one engaged me and I had no concept the way it was going to finish up till properly into the e book. Nonetheless, I didn’t love the ending – it felt prefer it fell flat in comparison with the remainder of the e book. That stated, this sequence is general very clear. It has some language and offers with grownup themes however did it in a means that I felt wasn’t tremendous graphic. They’re homicide mysteries, although, so that you would possibly disagree with me on that!
What I’m Listening To
Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Nervousness, Focus Your Thoughts, and Renew Your Soul – I bought this as a free obtain on Libby and it has been actually encouraging. In case you wrestle to decelerate, to launch your burdens to the Lord, or wrestle with fear or anxious ideas, I feel this e book would encourage you.
What I’m Watching
We watched RIO, Evening on the Museum, Evening on the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Evening on the Museum: Secret of the Tomb with the youthful youngsters this week since they have been off for Christmas break. We loved all of them and would suggest them.
I’m additionally watching When Calls the Coronary heart throughout a few of my afternoon work time that I can simply do one thing else whereas working. I’m perhaps going to attempt to watch all 13 seasons this 12 months since I discover it to be form of a enjoyable and fascinating “background present” — the sort you’ll be able to have on within the background when you do one thing else.
In Case You Missed It – Posts From This Week
The 43 Books I Learn in 2025 – I completed 43 books in 2025. I’ve been retaining all the books on a shelf and it’s been enjoyable to look at them accumulate over the 12 months! See the complete record right here.
My Prime 4 Favourite Reads From 2025 – As I regarded by all of the books I learn in 2025, these 4 books stood out to me most as ones that impacted me They challenged me, inspired me, and have been those I saved coming again to in dialog and proposals. I share extra why I selected each within the evaluations beneath.
Tips on how to Create a Price range Spreadsheet (Utilizing Our Free Obtain!) – Making a funds doesn’t must be overwhelming — this step-by-step information will present you precisely take management of your cash, plus I’ll present you create a funds spreadsheet with a free obtain to make it simple.
25 Issues I’m So Glad I Mentioned Sure to in 2025 – Over the previous few weeks, I spent a while reflecting on choices and decisions I made in 2025 that I’m so pleased I did! I got here up with an inventory of 25 issues I stated sure to that ended up being impactful choices that I look again on the 12 months and notice made a constructive distinction.
How I Discovered Meals Freedom This 12 months! – In the summertime of 2025, I decided that I truthfully didn’t count on to have such a huge impact. I signed as much as meet with a Nourish dietitian as a result of it was coated by insurance coverage! I had no concept how a lot it was going to change my life!
Why I’m Not Setting Any Targets This 12 months – Over the previous few weeks, I preserve getting messages from individuals saying, “I can’t wait to see your objectives record for 2026! It’s one among my favourite stuff you publish!” And I needed to type of chuckle after which additionally notice that I’m presumably going to shock some individuals with a call I made in November with the encouragement of my husband and my enterprise coach: I’m not setting any objectives for 2026!
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Inform me about your week! Something fascinating occur? Did you learn any good books, watch any good exhibits, or sort out any venture?
