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Making Everyday Beautiful

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  • There’s enough messages out there of “dream big!” I just wanted you to know that sometimes. Lot’s of times... …it's ok be content with living small. Small doesn’t mean deficient. Small does not denote lesser value. I’ve come to think of small as being concentrated. Undiluted. Focused on the stuff that really matters. Attentive to the right things —not EVERYthing. Big can feel exciting. Big feels like moving, and doing, and accomplishing, and others noticing. Big is loud. Big is seen. Big is boisterous. It beckons. Choosing small is being deliberate. Choosing small takes effort. Choosing not to place emphasis on accumulating things, or likes from strangers on the internet, or commitments on your calendar takes focus. Choosing small means reminding yourself over and over again of your commitment when out of the corner of your eye BIG THINGS threaten to distract you from what’s most important. Yes. Life feels pretty small these days…and this calm, ordinary, simple little life is everything I never knew I always wanted. My circle of influence may be small compared to the world’s standards, but it’s where I’ve been planted & it’s where I intend to focus my greatest efforts. All I need is a small, modest life filled with love and a little bit of adventure. That’s enough for me.
  • My word for 2021 found me a few months ago and that word is...⁣ ⁣ L I S T E N⁣ ⁣ Merriam-Webster defines hearing as the “process, function, or power of perceiving sound; specifically: the special sense by which noises and tones are received as stimuli.” Listening, on the other hand, means “to pay attention to sound; to hear something with thoughtful attention; and to give consideration.”⁣ ⁣ I want to tune out the noise around me so I can pay closer attention to the sounds that matter the very most. ⁣ ⁣ • I want to listen for the voice of the Lord in my life.⁣ • I want to listen to my intuition.⁣ • Listen to my body.⁣ • I want to be in tune enough to hear what isn’t being said. ⁣ • To listen with the intent to act.⁣ • I want to listen with love.⁣ • I want to allow enough space in my daily schedule that I can listen better.⁣ ⁣ If you pick a word for the year, what's your word? I'd love to know!
  • A collection 1 Second of videos from 2020. Song is called Moments Like This by The Afters
  • I love perusing the new @minted holiday card collection each year + what I seem to always settle on is a simple, classic design. ⁣ ⁣ SIMPLE is exactly what our Christmas season is going to be this year. We’re letting go of our typical gift traditions & opting to do a quiet getaway as a family & spend Christmas day at the ski hill. ⁣ ⁣ What are you hoping your Christmas will look like this year? ⁣ ⁣ I use @minted customizable photo cards year after year. I’m confident in their quality + comfortable with how easy it is to personalize our holiday greetings for family + friends. Head to my stories to see the back of our cards…I love that I can add a quick note from our family + include a few extra photos of the kiddos! Can you believe how much they’ve grown!? @minted #MintedHoliday⁣
  • Yesterday I turned 42. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It was a low-key, beautiful day spent with my family. They spoiled me with homemade gifts, my favorite mini M&M's and an evening walk to our favorite spot to watch the sun set. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ As I look back on the past year I can't help but feel overwhelmed with appreciation for where life has brought me. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Not just WHERE I am as in location....though I absolutely LOVE where we live...but where I am physically after struggling with my health for so long. Where I am in my family relationships and where I am personally. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I've found hope through the hard things, comfort amidst the challenges and strength during the struggles. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ These words express so much better than I ever could how I'm feeling about all this year has been... ⁣⁣ For the highs and lows⁣⁣ and moments between⁣⁣ mountains and valleys⁣⁣ rivers and streams,⁣⁣ for “I’ve always known”⁣⁣ and “I told you,”⁣⁣ for ‘nothing is happening’⁣⁣ and ‘all has gone wrong’⁣⁣ it is here on the journey⁣⁣ she will learn to be strong⁣⁣ she will get where she is going⁣⁣ landing where she belongs.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ - Morgan Harper Nichols #simpleasthatsilhouettes
  • As I’ve been moving towards using more natural cleaners around our home I’ve experimented with a few different homemade cleaners and this nightly sink scrub has been a favorite. I got the recipe from @cleanmama and I love using @sixthscentsoils ⁣ ⁣ Grapefruit essential oil has been my go-to for summer! It’s so fresh and has powerful cleansing properties so I decided to try it in this sink scrub and it is SO good you guys! The smell is heavenly. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I try to remember to use this sink scrub nightly. It leaves my sink smelling so fresh and looking all kinds of shiny!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Swipe for the sink scrub recipe. Sprinkle it generously in your sink. Use a squirt or two of liquid dish soap, scrub and then rinse thoroughly. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I’m totally new to essential oils but I’ve been having a lot of fun with them! Using @sixthscentsoils has been the perfect way for me to get familiar with the different oils and try some new blends. The recipe card that comes with their monthly @sixthscentsoils boxes is really helpful for a beginner like me. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Get $10 off any order from @sixthscentsoils with code REBECCA10!