Happy Friday!!!! In honor of a special trip you heard about yesterday, we're going to do a Friday Favorite Five: Disney Edition!!!
1. Craft(s)
I love these cupcakes!! How cute, unfortunately, though, I couldn't find the original link to them. So, these are not my doing... But how cute and simple???
2. Music
This song is so cute!! * sigh *
3. Blog/Other
This website is so awesome! http://family.go.com/ has tons of Disney party ideas and recipes and everything you would ever need to throw the best Disney planning meeting in the world!! hehe
4. Scripture
I don't really have any way to figure this out except to say that Disney's motto is "Where dreams come true" and we know that this is what God says in John 10:10. The only place we can have true satisfaction in life is through Christ and all that he promises us!
5. Quote
This is my new life motto. Stop talking. Start doing.
Thanks for joining us on this Friday! I dedicate this post to all of my friends who have endured all of my ridiculous planning and I also dedicate this to my super awesome guidance counselor, Trish!!!
I made these paper flowers this past week for an upcoming tea party. These are super cute whether you lay them on a table, hang them from the ceiling, or use them as napkin rings! To find a step-by-step tutorial look here.
2. Music
This song is originally by Gotye (you can find the original video here) and this version is by Walk off the Earth. I love the way that they all play the same instrument! It's super cool and unique! We can't get it out of our heads!!! We have multiple versions we like: Pentatonix, The Orchestral Cover, Ingrid Michaelson, Michael Schulte and Max Giesinger, Chad Sugg, and sooo many more!
3. Blog/Other
Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/aplace2gather to stay connected and get notifications whenever we post! Sometimes we even post some extra reading material from other blogs to supplement our personal posts.
4. Scripture
I love this verse, it was referenced during youth group on Wednesday night and it stuck with both me and my mom. I made an I <3 U post about it that you can read here!
I really love these paper medallions. I love the simplicity, the colors, and the fact that it's just paper!!!! Really, decorating your home couldn't be any easier these days!! To find out how to create these little beauties for yourself, head over to here.
2. Music
((sigh)) Harry Connick Jr.
I fell under his spell in the 90's, I had every one of his c.d.'s up to and including "Star Turtle". After that I felt like he and his music changed. Sadly, I ended up selling all of those c.d.'s in a yardsale and I am deeply regretful! I still love his swanky sound, his cheesey lovesongs and that slammin' big band sound that he delivers!! Before Michael Buble' - we had Harry <3
A friend of mine shared this post the other day and I've been sharing it on our facebook page ever since. Need a jumpstart in your approach to parenting, or just need to rekindle that love for your child(ren). You can jump in anytime and be a part of the 10 day parenting challenge. Rachel has links up for each day of the challenge that has already passed. Feel free to join in and share your journey with us!!
4.
Scripture
"I came so that you may have life and have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
This is a wonderful verse. How many of us are just trudging through our days, wondering what it's all for? Jesus came to earth, to save the lost and to give us an abundant life. The things of this world will never give to us what only Jesus can give. Think on that today, seek Him in all things and see if this verse doesn't begin to become clearer<3
Why is it that we feel the need to follow the crowd? And it seems that even in following the crowd some believe that they are searching for uniqueness. If everyone around you is doing the same thing, chances are you are not unique in your approach. We fight so hard to be original, but we're missing it. Do the hard things, go the opposite way of the masses. You'll find freedom there - I'm sure of it!
Thanks so
much for joining us and checking out our favorites for the week! Feel free to share a few of your favorites in the comment box or head over to https://www.facebook.com/aplace2gather!!!
It's a two for one today!!!! I just came across these adorable and super easy ideas!!! Who doesn't have crepe paper laying in the attic somewhere......back in the day they were a staple to every birthday party!! Let's help bring em back in a much more stylish way!!! Gohere andhere for detailed instructions!!
2. Music
Table for Two is a song written by Derek Webb that was inspired by a conversation he had with his friend at a diner. They were both pretty frustrated about being single and just not knowing if they'll ever meet the right person. This song talks about struggling with singleness, but in the big picture, it's really about relinquishing our will and trusting in His.
I came across this blog the other day as I was searching for blogs that were geared toward teenage girls. (No not for me, obviously!!! For the girls in my youth group, as another place to gain encouragement and truth.) The blog isn't geared for that age group, but this specific post was and I loved it!!!
4. Scripture
When He looks at your heart, what does He see? What a reminder to keep our hearts pure and set on Him!!
5. Quote
Okay, so it's a quote based on scripture :) Double bonus!!!!
Thanks so much for joining us and checking out our favorites for the week! And a special thanks to our dear friend, Angie from The Lentil Project for her contributions to today's post (song and scripture)!!
Happy Friday!!!! This edition of Friday's Favorite Five, I am sad to admit, is super last minute and will be written entirely by me, Jessica. So, that may either make you want to finish reading or stop right here.. consider yourself warned! :D
1. Craft
This is more of a recipe than an actual craft, but how cute would these be at a tea party!! Check out the recipe at http://sandrakavital.blogspot.com/. If you can read French, that is. Otherwise you can probably just make simple butter cookies and dip them in chocolate!
2. Music
'You Lie' by The Band Perry is a super catchy song! My dad has always loved this band and my mom and I are just catching onto The Band Perry train! Their whole album is great!!
3. Blog/Other
As this has nothing to do with a blog, it would fall under the category of 'other'! I realllly love this seat, how cool is it?! You can find more information about it here!
4. Scripture
This is really reassuring to remember, as long as we trust in God, things will turn out A-Okay in the end!! This verse isn't saying that we'll land that perfect job or all of our debt will magically vanish, it's saying that we don't have to worry about all of the harms of the world, because we have our God and nobody can take that away from us!
5. Quote
This is really hard to remember sometimes, but oh so necessary!
Thanks for joining us and looking at our favorites for the week!
Happy Friday!!!! We are super excited to be seeing the Hunger Games tonight and thought that in honor of the premier, we would have a Hunger Games Edition of Friday's Favorite Five!! Enjoy!
1. Craft
This website is awesome!! Check it out at everythingetsy.com! I especiall love #19 as I <3 printable anything!!
2. Music
This song is a little eery, but still catchy! Check it out and let me know whether you like it or not! I'm still on the fence...
3. Blog/Other
In case you haven't seen the movie trailer, if that is the case, I really don't know what you'll get out of this post, here is the trailer for The Hunger Games!!!!
4. Scripture
So, if you have read the Hunger Games, you may know that there is no scripture references in it at all. This is a really great article that discusses the relevance between The Hunger Games and The Bible/Christianity. Also, Ephesians 6:10-20 talks about putting on The Armor of God and how we need to protect ourselves against the evil in the world. Both are very interesting and help us to think about The Hunger Games on a more spiritual level!
5. Quote
I love this quote that comes directly from the 1st book! How often do we just want to stand apart and show someone that they don't own us, or maybe you would rather just blend in and not create any waves.
Thanks for joining us and looking at our favorites for the week!
Happy Friday!!!! We hope that this will help kick off your weekend activities. Put a tune in your heart, a craft in your head and scripture on your lips to guide you through each day!!!
1. Craft
I am so excited about this one!!! If you've read Ann Voskamp's "1000 Gifts - A dare to live fully right where you are" then you'll be excited about this too. Not a straight up craft, but a beautiful assortment of items to craft a journal, to craft a smile, to craft joy in someone elses' life.
2. Music
I love this song from Switchfoot. Well, I really love the whole album! Check out 'Hello Hurricane' from Switchfoot if you have the chance. This specific song is great and speaks of the acceptance into God's loving arms. <3
This is a fairly new blog that I love. You get to hear from different bloggers each day that share anything from photography tips to parenting, faith to creativity.
4. Scripture
You may start to see a theme running through our scripture and quotes. If we keep Him in front of everything that we do and think and speak, we'll notice that the trials will start to seem much smaller.
Remember that, friends! No matter how big the hurdle, God's plans for you are bigger!!!! Through Him, you can step over that hurdle and into His perfect peace <3
Thanks for joining us and looking at our favorites for the week!
Dare I say, Hey gatherers!!!!! I know this is your greeting Jessica, but it's just so cute - I can't resist!!! Our apologies for leaving you hanging last Friday - but as you know last week ended in a very hectic and crazy manner.....we hope that you'll forgive us!!! We threw around the idea of having a top ten this week to make up for the loss. But we figured it may be overkill!!!!
Anyway, I don't want to stall you any longer, so without further delay I give you................................................
FRIDAY'S FAVORITE FIVE
Number 1 CRAFT:
These spoke to me right away, since I have somewhat of an endless supply of eggs around here (thanks to my 50 some hens running around the backyard) There are so many things that you can do with eggs, go HERE to check out this any many more ideas!!!
Number 2 MUSIC:
I have nothing against Matt Redman, but I am so sad that I couldn't find this recorded by Shane and Shane. They shared this in worship this past weekend and it blew my socks off! I felt that it spoke to me right where I am after coming through this past year "Standing on this mountaintop looking just how far we've come, knowing that with every step, you were with us" I kid you not, I cried like a snotty three year old, except it wasn't a temper tantrum!!!
Number 3 BLOG/OTHER:
*a report on this post I made the eye make up remover and I'm quite pleased with it!!
This would fall under other: causes. As you may or may not know I've been promoting this water for the past week. Last Wednesday the voting started for the WalMart "Get on the Shelf" contest. HK water is doing pretty well so far, but if you haven't stopped by their website to vote, please do so now www.humankindwater.org it will take you to the voting link, you can vote through the website and texting. Please, encourage your friends to do the same <3
Number 4 SCRIPTURE:
Jessica gave me this verse to share. What a beautiful promise <3
Number 5 RECIPE (I know, I changed it from quote):
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
2 servings
*2/3 bananas sliced & forzen (they work better that way and when they start to go bad you can do a whole bunch of them and throw them in the freezer for when you're ready for your smoothies)
*1/4 cup oats
*1/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup milk
**Put oats in blender and chop until powdery
**Add remaining ingredients and blend until there are no more chunks
**Optional garnish with banana slices
**ENJOY!!!!!
Thanks so much for sticking with us!!! Can I encourage you to leave us a comment. Not that we feel the need to feed our egos, but we are words of affirmation girls and your thoughts mean a ton to us <3 Thanks and God bless!!!
Hey friends,we have a very unique opportunity and we want to share it with you. Some of you may have seen people post about Humankind Water on Facebook. We had the priviledge of meeting TJ, CEO and President of Humankind Water last night at youth group. He came and did a 5 minute presentation for us and told us how we can help change the world.
Have you ever dreamed of being a super hero, or of changing the world? Well friends, it's not just a dream anymore, it's a reality. Here's a quick video that helps explain the problem, the solution and this unique opportunity that we have.
Diarreah, no one should have to die from that. We have a real, tangible way to help change the lives of thousands of people. Imagine that you could save the lives of 10,000 children a day, and all you have to do is vote.
Vote like crazy, starting Wednesday, March 7th and continuing for four weeks. Tell your friends, tell your family, tell strangers!!! We are always looking for ways to make a difference, we always feel small and insignificant in the face of these epidemics. They are too far for us to reach. Not this time!!!
Bottled water, one website, one vote (multiplied), thousands of lives changed. Please, go to www.humankindwater.org to register, you can enter your email for updates and reminders, your mobile number for the same. Go to their youtube channel for a variety of videos on Humankind Water and share them on facebook. Change your picture, your banner, change lives.
Hey gatherers, My mother (Lorraine) and I have decided that every Friday we are going to post a favorite five recap of our week. This will allow us to consistently have something up on our blog for you guys to check out. The categories are as follows:
1. Craft
While this is not an actual 'craft' I've decided to put it under the Craft heading. This website has some super cute printables for planning and other things of the sort! Check them out HERE and get your life organized!
2. Music
I found this song a while back and loved it instantly! 'You and I Both' by Jason Mraz has an extremely catchy tune and the video is...well...interesting to say the least!
3. Blog/Other
Alright, we slacked this week and don't have a favorite blog... oops! But, this is a recipe we found recently for homemade eye makeup remover. While we haven't tried it yet, we're excited to see how it works. We might even post about what we think! :) Oh, I almost forgot, the link for this recipe is HERE!
4. Scripture
A promise from God! :D
5. Quote
<3 Honduras <3
Thanks for joining us and looking at our favorites for the week!
Hey gatherers, My mother (Lorraine) and I have decided that every Friday we are going to post a favorite five recap of our week. This will allow us to consistently have something up on our blog for you guys to check out. The categories are as follows:
1. Craft
This "craft" (A.K.A. smashbook) is a favorite of both my mother and I's. While we don't own a smashbook the idea is really cool and easy to do without purchasing all of the actual products. Find the company HERE.
2. Music
This is a farely popular song and one that took me a little bit of time to warm up to. But I really like the tune and 'soulfulness' that Adele sings with.
3. Blog
This is a blog that I (Jessica) have been following for a little while and love to check up on. My friend, Kristen, first introduced me to A Beautiful Mess. Elsie, the blogger, updates on anything from crafts to clothes, sewing to photography, and much more. Although she wears some things I wouldn't even consider, I love to get inspiration and ideas from her. Check her out!
4. Scripture
For Valentine's Day. :) The simplest of truths is sometimes all we need to motivate and inspire us.
5. Quote
Just something we can reflect on when God calls us to leave our comfort zone and follow him.
Thanks for joining us and looking at our favorites for the week!
Hey gatherers, My mother (Lorraine) and I have decided that every Friday we are going to post a favorite five recap of our week. This will allow us to consistently have something up on our blog for you guys to check out. The categories are as follows:
1. Craft
This one came from my mom (as she is far more crafty than I). It's a really nice and simple heart garland in honor of Valentine's day. Check out the link HERE!
2. Music
I don't know how many people know this, but iTunes puts out somewhere around 4 free songs per week (you can find them on the main itunes screen). This song, I believe, was the indie download from a week or two ago. I really love the melodies and chill vibe that you get from their voices.
3. Blog
Again, another one from my mother. I know that this is one of the blogs that she reads consistently and loves. But, she especially loved the last part of this particular post. Flower Patch Farm Girl along with a couple of other bloggers put together this ezine which consists of letters to people that might otherwise go unloved. Check it out HERE!
4. Scripture
There isn't much more to say about this scripture, other than it is a fantastic guideline to life and how to live like Jesus. This picture is courtesy of http://familybees.blogspot.com/ .
5. Quote
Again, this is a great way to live and it is very simply stated!
Thanks for joining with us for the first of many Friday's Favorite Five!
