A Peek Into This Past Week + What I’m Reading, Listening to, and Watching!

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Guess who got her ears pierced?? See a video of her experience here.

Kaitlynn helped Kierstyn and Micah make homemade slime — something Kaitlynn used to love to make! Here’s her favorite recipe.

I made a BIG batch of roasted veggies for salads and to serve with eggs at breakfast! I used parsnips, butternut squash, onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, and potatoes.

Books I Finished This Week

Advent

Words Like Honey: How to Avoid Unintentional Harm, Model Kindness, and Nurture Your Child’s Faith Through What You Say

The Wilds

What I’m Listening To

Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul

What I’m Watching

RIO

Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

When Calls the Heart

In Case You Missed It – Posts From This Week

The 43 Books I Read in 2025 – I finished 43 books in 2025. I have been keeping all of the books on a shelf and it’s been fun to watch them accumulate over the year! See the full list here.

My Top 4 Favorite Reads From 2025 – As I looked through all the books I read in 2025, these four books stood out to me most as ones that impacted me They challenged me, encouraged me, and were the ones I kept coming back to in conversation and recommendations. I share more why I chose each one in the reviews below.

How to Create a Budget Spreadsheet (Using Our Free Download!) – Making a budget doesn’t have to be overwhelming — this step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to take control of your money, plus I’ll show you how to create a budget spreadsheet with a free download to make it easy.

25 Things I’m So Glad I Said Yes to in 2025 – Over the past few weeks, I spent some time reflecting on decisions and choices I made in 2025 that I’m so happy I did! I came up with a list of 25 things I said yes to that ended up being impactful decisions that I look back on the year and realize made a positive difference.

How I Found Food Freedom This Year! – In the summer of 2025, I made a decision that I honestly didn’t expect to have such a big impact. I signed up to meet with a Nourish dietitian because it was covered by insurance! I had no idea how much it was going to change my life!

Why I’m Not Setting Any Goals This Year

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