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November 29, 2014

$125 Minted Giveaway!

Happy Saturday friends!

All right, so let’s get real now. How soon after Thanksgiving did your mind start racing with thoughts of Christmas? Presents to buy, decorations to put up, cards to order and send out and the list goes on and on and on.

Well, thanks to Minted, one of you will be winning $125 to help get some of those things crossed off your list!

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We are totally loving these super cute Minibook Christmas cards.

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And all of the fun and festive party decor.

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How clever is this ‘Vintage Library Card Year in Review’ card? This would be particularly perfect for those of us who can’t quite get our cards out by Dec. 25 but might just be able to get them in the mail in time to ring in the new year!

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And did you know that Minted also carries beautiful linens like this Foil Pressed Table Runner?

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And of course, you can always find an awesome assortment of photo card options like this super cute round chalkboard card.

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Are you ready to enter to win?
a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Have a fabulous weekend and we’ll meet you back here on Monday when we’ll be sharing some Christmas in the kitchen.

Here’s a sneak peek!

vintage scale with christmas house atthepicketfence.com

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  1. Kristin says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    I like the chalkboard snowflake

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  2. Shelley says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Love these cards! Great designs!

    Reply
  3. Linda says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    What a great little shop! I hadn’t heard of this before so I enjoyed looking through their FB site. Thanks for introducing us.

    Reply
  4. Jill says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Love these ideas. I never get tired of looking at Christmas decor!

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Great shop!

    Reply
  6. Amanda Buccieri says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    I love the Heart Snapshot Mix!

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  7. Heather King says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Cards or labels

    Reply
  8. April V says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    I would get the SC Love Foil Art & the Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art!

    Reply
  9. Mel says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    Precious stuff!!

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  10. Nancy H says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    Great giveaway…. I would love to win the table runner!

    Reply
  11. CWirth says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Oooohh! What a cute shop! I love the ornaments & the chalkboard card! Thanks for highlighting a new-to-me shop!

    Reply
  12. Jean from Georgia says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Love the round chalkboard card. Great ideas on this site.

    Reply
  13. Mary @ 120 Spring Street says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Fabulous giveaway – thanks!

    Reply
  14. Susanne says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    The cards are so unique. I love your blog. Thank you for the giveaway.

    Reply
  15. Elisa says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Love the Glaze card, would love to help my sister purchase cards. Also love their wall art!

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  16. Alison says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    I love the chalkboard card. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  17. Martha Franks says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    I keep hearing about new companies. This one sounds like a winner! Would love to win the giveaway!

    Reply
  18. Pam says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I LOVE Minted. Would love to win this giveaway!

    Reply
  19. Sherry says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    I love the vintage glass and snowflake ornaments. I want to change my tree in our living room and these would be perfect. So many wonderful things so it would be hard to choose.

    Reply
  20. Kathy Milliken says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I love the Christmas prints! Especially the deer!

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  21. Terry Town says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Love the old ornaments, I have some of my mothers and love putting them everywhere.

    Reply
  22. Katherines Corner says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    I like everything! Their design challenge looks like a fun thing to participate in too. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. Hugs

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  23. MaryK says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Wow! Minted is a great site with beautiful cards and items! I would buy the foiled cards! Thanks so much! Happy Holidays!

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  24. Terry Porter says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Love the Minibook Christmas cards!

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  25. MD says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    I would buy “Grace in the Wind” if I were to win this give-away! 🙂

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  26. sarah says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    I love it all! Hope I win!

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  27. jules s says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    I would purchase a planner. And then some paper goods for a party

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  28. jan says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Christmas cards

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  29. lesley says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    I have really been wanting the matching Floral Mix day planner, notebook and address book

    Reply
  30. Jackie Brown says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Omg I love Minted! ( and yes we just meet lol) If I won I buy a few different things and of course share the love. Their notepads and daily planners seem to be a perfect christmas gift for more than one on my list. I would def keep a few for myself! Thank you for the chance

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  31. Mo says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    It is always fun when you discover something new! This is the first I have seen about this shop but surely not the last! Thanks for the tip!!

    Reply
  32. Teri says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    I’d buy that table runner you featured.

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  33. PENNY SITTEN says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    LOVED LOVED LOVED The Art!!!

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  34. denise low says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    The photo art and christmas cards. Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  35. Debra C says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I like the Anemone Monogram print for my grand daughter.

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  36. Whitney says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    I love the library card.

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  37. Kimberly Bruhn says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I love the photo alphabet prints they made…be cute to spell out our last name!

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  38. Esther Thurman says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Love the Nordic Noel Gold Foil-Presses Ornaments. They are so light and airy. Thanks for the giveaway, and have a Happy Holiday Season.

    Reply
  39. Sonja Loyd says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Vintage Metallic Glass Ornaments,they are so pretty! and Menus,and photo cards and Lots more for the kids!

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  40. Darla Bunyan says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Love the year in review cards! Thanks for the chance-I love minted!

    Reply
  41. heather says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    One item I would buy is the printed flowers day planner.

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  42. Kristin Bergthold says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I had no idea they had ornaments, and those metallic vintagey looking ones are gorgeous!!

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  43. Shannon says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the vintage library card year in review!!!

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  44. Jessica Beard says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I like the Glaze Christmas cards!

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  45. merry z. says

    November 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I love the vintage library card for Christmas news. It’s the cutest thing!

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  46. Mia White says

    November 29, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    DEFINITELY Christmas cards, WITH their custom recipient addressing, for the win. Awesome-sauce.

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  47. Heidi says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    I’m loving the Winter Brush Christmas cards! They’re so classy!

    Reply
  48. Kim says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    I love the photo cards – esp the round ornament style!

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  49. Kris McCulloch says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Love the Holiday Library “update” card! What a fun way to briefly tell what has gone on during the year with the family. (Could also use it as an insert to a regular Christmas Card). Very creative!

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  50. Dawna says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    I love the Christmas cards…especially the “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas” cards with the stats of a new baby!! I am having a new baby around Christmas and this would be a perfect way to send out the announcement to our family and friends!!! 🙂

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  51. JoeyfromSC says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    They have SO many great things! I LOVE the vintage library year in review card!!

    I also love the vintage reindeer party decor items! Thank you for the chance to win!

    Joey J.

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  52. Debbie S. says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I would love to purchase all the necessary items for the baby shower I will be having for my grandchild due May 30, 2015!! Thank you for this opportunity.

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  53. debby messner says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    I really like the little mini books. Also the tag like year in review. Such nice things offered.

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  54. Julie says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    I like the heart art prints
    thanks for the giveaway

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  55. Liz C. says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    I love the day planners and stationary!!!

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  56. Patricia C. says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    I would love to purchase our holiday cards from Minted. I have my eye on the woodland wreath holiday ornament card designed by kristie kern. I tried to take pictures for the card today and it was a disaster. My two year old kept running away with the props and my 5 month old wouldn’t smile for the camera.

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  57. Kaye Killgore says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    I love the year in review library card.

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  58. Liz says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    i would buy wedding invitations

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  59. Kristen says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    I’d get the Shauna Stripe Business Cards.

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  60. angela bradley says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    anything foil pressed. I love the gold holiday items.

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  61. Paula D says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing an amazing site! Love the vintage ornaments along with the foiled printed paper table runners. Great prices too!

    Reply
  62. Lyka Walton says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    I would buy baby announcements and maybe a print of two for the nursery! I’m expecting the day after Christmas 🙂

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  63. Sherry Fram says

    November 29, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    One of the Holiday Typography arts.

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  64. M.Clark says

    November 29, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    If I win I’ll get some stationery, notebooks, thank you cards, and business cards.

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  65. Pamela says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    Super cute library card greeting. Can’t wait to see your Christmas kitchen 🙂

    Reply
  66. Lauren says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    I’d buy an art print or maybe some fabric! 🙂

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  67. John Hutchens says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    I would get some of the vintage metallic ornaments

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  68. Laura says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I would buy Christmas cards! Love their designs!

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  69. Gina says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I love Minted – I would start with holiday cards for sure.

    Reply
  70. Lesly says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    I love the sparkling be merry holiday ornament cards. They are my favorite and perfect for my family

    Reply
  71. MARTHA says

    November 30, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    I like the MEANDER Limited Edition Art Print….

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  72. Madeline says

    November 30, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I’d choose the Multi-Colored Merry holiday cards.

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  73. Linda Bertetta says

    November 30, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    I love minted! I would try out the mini book Christmas cards~!

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  74. Alison P. says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    I would buy the Hap-Happiest holiday card!

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  75. gina says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    I love the decorations.

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  76. Lisa S. says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    I would choose the Vintage Metallic Glass Ornaments

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  77. miranda says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    I love the foil cards

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  78. gary says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    I would buy Christmas cards

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  79. Lindsey says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Minted!

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  80. Melanie C. says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Linens? Really? That’s perfect! Minted is the best!

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  81. Debra Beeuwsaert says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    i LOVE THE ORNAMENTS.

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  82. April T. says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    I ordered our Christmas card from Minted last year and they were the BEST quality. I loved how they turned out, and would love to be able to order from them again this year!

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  83. Steph Mackler says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Its our first year celebrating Christmas as a new family – we got married on October 4th! Our wedding photos came in and would love to send any of the gold foil pressed cards, possibly ‘aglow.’ Love minted!

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  84. Laura C says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    I would buy the aglow Christmas cards.

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  85. Debbie says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Love the Christmas cards and your blog as well.

    Reply
  86. Stephanie says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    I love this heart print: https://www.minted.com/product/foil-stamped-photo-art/MIN-XYG-GCF/heart-snapshot-mix?ccId=332295&org=title

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  87. Anne N says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I like the Aglow photo cards. https://www.minted.com/product/holiday-photo-cards/MIN-AH6-HYC/aglow?ccId=288107&agI=0&org=title

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  88. Stormie says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I love the Heart Snapshot! I would have photos of my three girls and hang it in their room!
    SISTERS1

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  89. valerie sobus says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    i know christmas is coming fast but i don’t think i’d use it for a holiday card (unless there was an expiration date and i had to use it before then) . but my baby boy is coming in january and i would LOVE to get some of minted’s postcard birth announcments! 😀

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  90. angela bradley says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    always love to get good art prints. but everything looks great. its hard to say. merry Christmas everyone.

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  91. Renee Richardson says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I would love to get the “Most Wonderful Time” foil stamped wall art. Thanks for the incredible giveaway and Happy Holidays 🙂

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  92. Sharla Johnston says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    I love the vintage ornaments, snow gold foil pressed table runners and gold dot confetti and more! So many cute things!

    Reply
  93. Vera K says

    December 4, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    I would probably have some fun calendars made.

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  94. Crissie Woolard says

    December 4, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    I WOULD GET THE wordsmith Christmas photo cards!! THERE IS SO SO MUCH I LOVE!! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE

    Reply
  95. Matt says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    I would buy christmas cards

    Reply
  96. tammigirl says

    December 4, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    I adore the brightly shining foil-pressed holiday cards

    Reply
  97. Sharla says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    I would buy the vintage ornaments, gold foil dot table confetti, and the snow gold foil runner!

    Reply
  98. Annette says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    I’d buy new decorations for my tree – decorations like Vintage Metallic
    GLASS ORNAMENTS.

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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