There's something I've been reminding myself of lately...
Just because I like something doesn't mean I need to have it.
Maybe it's a beautifully decorated home on Instagram, a friend with a gorgeous new kitchen, the perfect outfit in a store window, someone with flawless skin, a great marriage, a trip of a lifetime, or the most delicious loaf of sourdough bread. It's perfectly acceptable to notice those things and think, That's beautiful. or That's amazing.
Then... move on with your day.
We don't have to turn every moment of admiration into a shopping list, a home project, or a reason to feel like we're failing. We can genuinely appreciate what someone else has without believing we need the same thing to be happy.
Contentment grows when we learn to separate admiring from acquiring.
The next time you see something you love, try simply enjoying it for what it is. Celebrate the person who has it, be thankful that beauty and talent exist in the world, and then come home to the life you've been given without allowing yourself to feel less-than for not having whatever it was that you admired.
Something to think about this week... What's something you've learned to admire without feeling the need to acquire?
simple food.
If you love chocolate and peanut butter as much as our family does, you'll love this super-easy chocolate peanut butter pie.
It's a perfect cold treat for a hot summer day (chilled or frozen)!
Note: This was James' requested "birthday cake"... like father, like son! 😜
Want to lighten your load a bit, create more space, enjoy more time, and have more energy? It starts by honestly evaluating the true cost of your stuff.
If you've never considered this before, I'll show you how!
Joyful James: We celebrated this happy-go-lucky boy's 11th birthday with all his favorite things -- gifts, games, desserts with grandparents, lots of sugar, and shoe shopping.
Life is good when you are happy all the time, and this boy is more-than happy... he's joyful... and he's been our "Joyful James" from the day he was born!
House Hushing: I've long used the phrase "hushing the house" to describe the nightly ritual we use to reset our home after a long day of living and ready it for the day ahead. Hushing the house is one of my favorite routines (especially in the winter when I can turn on all my tiny lamps).
If you love the idea of creating a more peaceful home by hushing your house, you can read my blog post... and you can pre-order Myquillyn Smith's newest book, "House Hushing". I've enjoyed her other books, so I'm personally looking forward to reading this one too!
Fun Game (no batteries, chargers, lights, or noise!): James loves logic puzzles and games that require thinking. Dave and I are happy to stock our game cabinet... as long as the games don't require batteries or charging cords, and don't have tiny pieces, lights, or make noise.
We gave James this rope untangling puzzle for his birthday. It meets all our criteria for games, and so far, it's a hit! It's also very small and portable -- great for summer road trips!
our weekly menu:
SUNDAY = Sub sandwiches, chips, raw veggies, fruit
MONDAY = Orange Chicken, Green Bean Chicken, Rice, Fruit
TUESDAY = Pizza buffet for James' birthday
WEDNESDAY = Boursin Tomato Pasta, salad, fruit, bread
THURSDAY = Tatertot Casserole, bread, fruit, applesauce
FRIDAY = Grilled chicken, baked sweet potatoes, steamed veggies, fruit
SATURDAY = Charcuterie board, popcorn, fun desserts, drinks, and snacks for movie night
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