5 Things I'm Loving Right Now!

So this is my first official link up on this blog! I've done link ups in the past on a different blog and always, always enjoyed them because people give such fun prompts or directions for a post which makes for easy, breezy, fun writing!  Perfect for a Monday!  So without further ado, I give you 5 things I'm loving right now which is linking back to Julie's blog.

5. "Live Simply" 
This has been my mantra lately.  It is so easy to find ways to be discontent.  I love to cook, clean, decorate and organize but these things aren't my daily reality.  Especially the decorating because that requires more funding than I have.  So when I find myself feeling edgy and unable to do a project or in want of a second car when I know we can't afford that right now, I remind myself, "live simply," and think about how people have made due for generations without spending loads of money at a time to accomplish everything they want to be accomplishing... you know?  And one day when I have some money put aside, I will order this from Etsy and hang it front and center in my home!

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2.  All this cute Patriot door decor.
I've never been one to decorate much for any holiday aside from Christmas (mostly due to not having the resources), but this year I'm just in love with all these beautiful, Patriotic wreaths.  I wish I had had more time to construct one for our door!  Next year it's a must!

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3. This idea of writing journals to give to your children one day.  
I heard this idea as a teenager in regards to keeping a journal to give to your future husband and loved the idea.  I started one when I was seventeen and presented it to Josh when we got married.  It was full of little letters here and there and prayers I had written over him at different times as well as my hopes and dreams.  The same thing would be great for kids and I'd love to get started soon since they're already almost 2 and 8 months!

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4. Bloom! 
It seems like everyone is already reading Kelle's blog (if you're not, you should check it out - it's beautiful and inspiring).  I've read since Nella's birth story was published which happened to be when I was pregnant with J.  I think every Mom-to-be worries about every little thing that could go wrong but her honesty in her struggle really helped ease my own worries and fears.  Now I'm reading her memoir and am over half way through.  It is funny, emotional, and inspiring.

5. Weight Watchers, and more importantly, my Weight Watchers support group!  
I've mentioned before that I'm on WW (see my about me).  I started in December and have lost 28lbs.  It feels so, so good.  I love the program and the meetings, but most of all I love the community of women I've met on Twitter who have helped inspire me, hold me accountable, and encourage me every step of the way.  You can find me on Twitter here (@mynestinstincts).  Feel free to join us if you're on Weight Watchers and need encouragement!  Our hashtag is #wwladies (or go here) and we'd love to help you and be helped by you!

Thanks again, Julie, for such a fun posting prompt! :)

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