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What’s Blooming with You?

seeds on a tree branch.
Maple tree seeds or “helicopters” as my kids call them.

What are you up to this weekend? Our neighborhood is having an outdoor potluck. We’re looking forward to seeing some faces we haven’t seen in a while and meeting some new folks who have recently moved to our street. Here are some things I’ve been wanting to share so grab your iced latte and let’s chat.

Brent and I watched this oldie last night for our stay at home date night. Still as good as ever.

Have you ever wanted to bake homemade Oreos? I heart Claire.

I heard about this new Jesus film. Looks really well done.

In 2019 was establish an after-dinner routine that included all family members. It has transformed our kitchen clean-up.

This is a cute flower craft that mothers would love. Hint, hint.

We made a raised garden bed just for cut flowers. I can’t wait to watch them grow.

Have you heard this song? It’s been meaningful to me recently.

I always love seeing the fashion of the Oscars. Regina King’s light blue dress was stunning and I really liked Questlove’s gold crocs.

I started reading this book by Christy Nockels. I’m liking it so far.

I’m smiling looking at this soap.

One of our neighbors passed away recently. This line in his obituary inspired me, “He understood that giving does not have to be overly organized, when you have open communication with God, you consult with Him then you get busy.”

Summer will be here soon. Here’s a free summer fun list to print off and fill out.

This is an awesome site that tells of people’s most urgent needs around the planet both physical and spiritual. Check it out.

If you’re located in Nashville and are looking for fresh organic cut flowers to give to a special mother in your life check out The Wish Farm. So many beautiful blooms!

Have a wonderful weekend!

You may also like this chat from last May or Kid’s Closet Organization.

If you purchase from a link on this blog a small percentage of the sale may come back to me. You are never charged more for the product. It’s a way to keep this site going and I’m very selective about the things I list. It’s mostly things we already own and love or things I think you would enjoy. Thank you for reading!

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Posted on 04/30/2021 by Franci. This entry was posted in Thrive and tagged chatting with friends, coffee chat, good stuff to read, great links, movie, recipe, round up. Bookmark the permalink.
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