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Being Kind to Myself : Grateful Friday #10

November 18, 2016

I saw a quote this week that really resonated with me and the person that I am becoming.

It reminded me to be kind to myself, to love myself and to treat myself like I would treat a friend. It sounds simple but this does not come easily to me. I am truly my worst enemy somedays. Thankfully those days are much fewer now. I am learning to be gracious and allow myself room to make mistakes, to say no, to rest when I need it, and to not feel guilty when I do something for me.

So this week I am thankful for the growth that I am seeing in myself. Small steps equal big changes.

Have a lovely weekend!

Today I’m linking up with Heather.

Grateful Friday #9

November 11, 2016

Hey guys! I’ve had to remind myself of this a few times this week…

but as I look back over the week I have had some wonderful moments. Count your rainbows!

Mail Surprises

This came from an awesome friend in NZ, and really brightened my Monday!

This Made Me Laugh

Snacking

I know I mentioned these brownies a little while back but I honestly cannot get enough of them! I’ve been making them about twice a week and my favorite way to eat them is with a little homemade coconut whipped cream and a side of cashews! #perfectsnack

Music

Have a lovely weekend!

Today I’m linking up with Heather.

Grateful Friday #8

November 4, 2016

How is everyone’s November going? I know this can be the busiest time of year but I hope you were able to take a few minutes to slow down and enjoy some of the wonderful moments!

Here’s a look at a few of mine…..

Halloween

The girls were so excited for Halloween to finally get here. They have been counting down the days for weeks.

Discovering New Blogs

Found this one a few days ago and I can’t wait to dig into the archives!

This Quote

This Book

I love heavier thought provoking books that I feel help me grow as a person or question things or think about something in a way that I’ve never thought of before. It’s also nice to pick up a light read sometimes. This one caught my eye at the library and I have really been enjoying reading it for a few minutes every night!

Have a lovely weekend!

Today I’m linking up with Heather.

Grateful Friday #7

October 28, 2016

This has been one of the fastest weeks, but also so much fun! I cannot get enough of this time of year! My Fall allergies may be going crazy, but I won’t let that stop me from soaking in every minute of Fall!

Here are a few highlights…..

These flourless pumpkin brownies from Running with Spoons!

They were so fast to whip up in the blender and then bake! It took great restraint to not eat them ALL when they came out of the oven.

This guy’s Birthday!

I am such a lucky girl to have him as a partner, he is the best husband and father! I don’t know how it’s possible but he gets better and better each year!

Trunk or Treat!

This was our first year decorating our trunk. I did a quick search on google last week to get some ideas. This one caught my eye. I thought it was cute and looked simple to pull together. We had a great time!

Have a lovely weekend!

Today I’m linking up with Heather.