A Few More Weeks…

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A few more weeks and life will be a little more normal around here.  I do have a lovely friend working on a marriage series this year and I signed up to be a part of it. I woke up this morning praying over it and my writing with it.  I will be sharing it a little later than planned so I’m sure to get the newest information for all of you.  You’ll see when I share it.  In the {Read More}

A Big Surprise for our Family…

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Just in case a gluten-free diet, an awesome new job, 3 master’s classes, 2 wonderful kids and an amazing husband wasn’t enough…  Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life.  Psalm 143:8

New Year, Big Changes

I have been silent due to a lot of things going on in my heart and life.  I apologize for not letting you know in a short note, but not for the time I took. I try to be transparent on here because I believe that’s what I am to be.  My husband has been supportive and encouraging in my writing ventures.  I often asked him if subjects were ok to share with all of you and he always responded {Read More}

2012 Wrap Up

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This year brought joy, pain and growth.  I am grateful for each of you.  Your emails, comments, likes, shares and private messages let me know that I’m not writing in vain.  It is my desire for Geeky & Sassy to be a place of faith, growth, encouragement, and fun.  Two years ago I would never have imagined that  I would have shared so much with you around the world.  Through these years God has woven His Truths through the words {Read More}

Snapshots of Christmas

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This month has brought healing, anxiety, peace and surprises.  With all of the emotions and feelings flying around I clung to the birth of Jesus.  The birth of our Savior, My Savior.  The One who I would not make it through the day without.  Reminders of His sacrifice for me greets me around every turn in my house.  I wait until New Years Eve to take down the decorations. Here are a few images of the past week…. & the {Read More}

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Removable Chalkboard in Your Kitchen ~ A little DIY for under $12

Contact Paper Chalkboard How To

My boring cupboards needed a pick-me-up and this weekend I pulled out the Chalkboard Contact Paper and covered two doors.  I want to share with you a few tips on how to do this the easiest. I had my cupboard doors off and this worked easily. Clean surface well and allow to dry. Lay contact paper face down and score edge to fit.  Line up the manufacturer’s clean edge with one side of cupboard.  Mark top, bottom and opposite side. {Read More}

One Wintry Night Review & Giveaway

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Have I told you how excited I am to be a Tommy Mommy?  I get to review amazing books for kids and share them with you.  Today I’m sharing Ruth Bell Graham’s One Wintry Night.   The illustrations are gorgeous in this short chapter book that follows a boy lost in a snowstorm and hearing the story of Jesus for the first time.  The entire story from Jesus’ birth through His resurrection.  Although the book is geared for 4-7 year {Read More}

Christmas Challenge ~ Trading Ways

How to Trade

  This year’s Christmas Challenge has been a lot of fun.  I have met amazing people through my site and Instagram.  A month ago I put out a call that I wanted to trade some items I have for American Girl clothing or other items. Within a Day, AdalinesNest responded.  A few messages back and forth and we had traded 4 American Girl Outfits, Bath Salts, a Hand Scrub and a Candle for a leather clutch, and cutting board made {Read More}

How To Rock Dirty Hair

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This post was scheduled for last week, but in light of Connecticut I post-poned.  I feel like any post following that tragedy is too soon, but know that I am still praying and do not take it lightly. As I sit in the coffee shop two teenagers sit down near me and the first thing I hear is a question, “Does my hair look greasy?”  (I promise it’s not my hair that brought that question to mind.  It has been {Read More}