Age Snapshot:
Claire likes to giggle at Daddy’s “So Big” game, suck her thumb and twirl her hair.
Leah likes to watch the ceiling fan, snuggle with her taggie and suck her whole hand.
I love to stare into all those big eyes and smooch all those big cheeks! I am so blessed.
Love,
Jess
{Hi, I’m back. I took an unexpected blogging break. Recovering from a 103 F fever will do that to a person. I added new pages to my navigation bar during my week off. Check them out, Meet Jess and Welcome to Just a Blink.}
Onto the task before me…try to learn about the wisdom found in Proverbs 31, hands on.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
photo credit: anthropologie
Like merchant ships she brings food from a far – basically grocery shopping.
Grocery shopping with 4 kids 5 and under!? Not. going. to. happen. Can you even image the scene? Cart wheels squeaking, breast milk leaking, children fighting, babies crying. Even on a good day, where would I put the food?
Enter online shopping
I am fortunate to have a local service in my community that provides pick-up or delivery service. The small fee I pay for having someone else shop the aisles for me and bring the food to my house, is worth every penny.
Shopping online provides the opportunity to watch my finances. I can easily “put back” items that have put my budget over. I can also stick to my list a lot better when I don’t have the chance to roam to the “other side” of Target. You know what I am talking about…holiday decor, clothes, clearance end caps and toys.
Add extra help
Even the thought of taking all the little ones (in this freezing weather) on a small trip to restock fresh foods or small items can really wear me down. I try to ask for help whenever I need some assistance. I love my friends and family!
The wisdom
Being wise is knowing when to push yourself and knowing when to set your limits. I set my sails to gather food, I just require a crew to help me navigate the way home.
Love,
Jess
I’ll be back with more grocery and meal planning adventures.
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Composing a clear vision for Just a Blink was a treat and a challenge to write. I hope my new sense of direction will unify my posts and create a much homier blog home.
Over the next few months I intend to give Just a Blink a touch of a make over. I am working on getting the cake baked and I’ll turn it over to the skilled designers for the icing. I can’t wait! I am hoping to have the whole blog ship shape for my 2 year blogging anniversary coming up in May.
Thanks,
Jess
Right, I know I am not supposed to love things. But, I do.
Well, at least I like them a whole bunch. Here are few things that fit the bill.
Happy Valentine’s Day Just a Blink readers! I *heart* you and your visits to my blog.
Love,
Jess
Just A Blink journals my ups and downs in creating thrifty home decor, spending time with my family, and finding simplicity. I write about everything from my garage sale addiction to my faith in God.
Read along as time flies!