Showing posts with label Bible Study. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bible Study. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Stuff Happens, So Eat Cupcakes...And Read Your Bible.

Sometimes, stuff happens.
I'm walking up to my front door from work today, trip over a weird spot in the sidewalk and watch as my keys and phone go flying into the air. A nasty cracking sound is all I need to hear...I knew my phone was toast.  I pick it up to see the top left side of the screen completely shattered. I guess the only positive thing is that the entire screen isn't cracked, just partially. And it stills works. BUT STILL.
So I did the only thing I knew to do. I made cupcakes. Diet cupcakes to be exact! I'm sure some of you have seen this, but for those of you who haven't...I must share! I found (on Pinterest of course) different blogs on the MANY different variations you can make.
Basically, you take 1 box of cake mix or brownies + 10oz of any diet soda + 2 egg whites. That's it, there is no need for the oil, water, and eggs called for on the box!  I have seen some blogs use 1 cake mix and 1 whole can of soda (12oz), but I think the egg whites really help to make the cake/brownies rise. The best part is that diet soda and 2 egg whites are 0 points! So you just calculate the points for the dry mix :) The possibilities are endless (chocolate cake & cherry coke zero, white cake mix & diet cream soda, etc)...tonight I made this combo:
Peach Citrus Fresca + Strawberry Cake Mix
Depending on how many points you want to hit, add Fat Free or Light Cool Whip...or crack your phone screen and go for the real icing! Depends on how your day went really.   

Here are some other things that make me feel better when my day isn't so great:
I lovelovelove this new blanket I bought, it's ridiculously soft and the perfect companion for when you just need a nap. Sometimes, a nap is the only answer for a difficult day. (Or cupcakes)

Nespresso maker = lifesaver. Lattes, Cappuccinos, etc. Mhmm


And last but not least...every Thursday I meet with my Meemaw, some aunts, and some girl cousins to have a bible study/book study together. The women in my family are amazing, I am truly blessed to have such great role models in my life. This week is the 3rd week of us doing "What Happens When Women Say Yes to God".  I hope to grow and strengthen my ability to be a good wife to my husband, a great future mother to my children and a strong follower of my Creator.  Eating, laughing, learning, and praying with these women keep me sane, challenges me to be better, and gives me hope for each new day.

Prayers and blessings to everyone-- eat cupcakes and read your Bible!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Bibles and Brownies

It has been a pretty fab week.  We had my best friends baby shower this past Saturday and it was so ridiculously adorable. 
Rubber ducky theme!

punch made by yours truly!

Monday I started my first day at my new job. Working part time at SLP has been going great so far! It beats the pants off of working retail any day...

Tuesday I was very brave and I chopped my hair off. I have had long hair for as long as I can remember (and my sweet husband was supportive of this change....but I know he wants it back already). But hey, its summer and I'm lovin' it!!!

And tonight we had our last chapter of the ladies Bible study that my Meemaw hosts at her house. Gathering together with my mom, aunts and cousins to talk about how to be Godly wives to our husbands has been eye-opening and extremely rewarding. I can't lie to you though...there was some information that NONE of us wanted to hear. It was pretty ridic at times. But a lot of it was stuff that we needed to hear. I unfortunately missed a few nights because of spring semester night classes...but I can't wait to start our next book! I am so very blessed to have these women around me. And my mom brings brownies, so win-win.
My Meemaw and her words of wisdom <3