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Hey everyone! Happy Friday! 

Just wanted to share with you some random things from the week!

I found this Thanksgiving Scripture writing plan that I started yesterday. I love writing out scripture, and I think that actual writing (and Bible reading) is becoming very rare, so it's a good practice. 
Who wants to join me? You can download the file here.


So the other day I got super adventurous and bought a butternut squash! I had no clue what to do with it, but after researching on Pinterest, I decided to roast it. It was a pain to peel and chop it, but I do have to say, it was pretty good! Not amazing or anything, but definitely tolerable. Nothing like potatoes, but...hey, at least I tried something new, right? 
Do you like butternut squash?
I told my sister to make sure she took some pics of Celeste in her Halloween costume last weekend, and when she sent me this one I just about died. She's the cutest little Snow White I ever saw! ;)  Just look at that sweet little face.

I just got this new flavor of protein in the mail this week, and I can't wait to try it. Hopefully it tastes as good as it sounds! 


The weather this past week has been amazing. It's been in the 70s and sunny all week, and I'm loving it! If only it would last...

Last weekend I made chicken soup for the first time, and I don't know why I never did this sooner! It's sooo easy. All I did was use 4 chicken breasts, a bunch of seasonings(minced garlic, onion powder, cayenne, salt, pepper), and then just added LOTS of veggies. I used Italian veggie mix, peas, carrots and corn mix, green beans, and cauliflower. 

Let it cook for about 8 hours, shredding the chicken when it's ready. It's SO good, and a great way for me to get vegetables in without having to choke them down! This is definitely going to be a staple in my food prep from here on out.

Lastly, here are some articles I've read lately. Good stuff!

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