Soiree Day-Independence Day Treats!

Well Father's Day is over and time to move on to the next holiday.  Firecracker Day, as Lil Hunkie calls it! Not sure of our plans this year but I did find some pretty fun treats that I might have to make for the kids!

Enjoy!

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Kaboom Kakes by Hungry Happenings

Fourth of July Dessert Fruit Pops by Baker's Royale

Red, White, and Blue Smores by First Home...Love Life

Patriotic Marshmallow Popcorn Sparklers by Dash Recipes

Red, White, and Blue Jewel Cake by Diamonds for Dessert

Bald Eagle Pears by Dash Recipes

Aren't all of these fun? I've never had a Jewel Cake before but it's so simply pretty! And how about those eagles? So creative!

What's your favorite treats for Independence Day?

Happy Soiree Day!

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Welcome lovelies!

Guess what? It's official! We are going to the beach!! This will be our first family vacation since having Lil' Hunkie.  We will be driving for about 9 hours so if any of you have any travel tips regarding kids let me hear them!! We're excited!

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Soiree Day-Father's Day Gift Ideas

So I was folding Hunkie's laundry and came across one of his favorite tshirts.  It's so favored that both armpits have holes.  I brought this to his attention and was immediately met with a "don't you even think about getting rid of that tshirt!" look.  Uh huh.  So he hinted at getting him a new one for Father's day.  That and some peace and quiet. Well! 

Here's some gift ideas I found including what kind of new shirt I'd get him!

DR Harris Safety Razor at West Coast Shaving

Razor MD Shave Kit at West Coast Shaving

Steak Branding Iron at Gifts.com

Black Ceramic Mason Jar Mug at Gifts.com

Peterbilt Tshirt at Ebay

Hunkie has to stay clean shaven for his job and he's been using the classic safety razors.  I thought the Popeye kit was fun!!  I've always thought branding irons were a unique gift. And how about a sophisticated guy mason jar! And then instead of the slightly cheesy #1 Dad tshirt....you know the kind at Walmart?.....get dad a tshirt of his favorite vehicle brand or favorite band or in our case favorite big rig. 

What's on your Father's Day gift idea list?

Happy Tuesday!

Vintage Gwen Chapel-30 Words Book Review

{Instagrammed the day I started 30 Words!}

I have another book review today! 

Some how or another I stumbled upon Jarrid Wilson and his 30 Words Book on Instagram. More than likely it was because I was looking through the She Reads Truth hashtag. Yes I am a hashtag creeper! 

What else is a hashtag for? 

30 Words is a devotion that takes a word about God and our relationship with Him and studies it out for a day.  So there's 30 different words, scriptures and Jarrid's take on the daily word. I loved this concept.  It's concise. I like devotions as opposed to 'self help' Christian books....I know they are good for you but it's hard for me to stay with it and finish it out.  With 30 Words, because Jarrid shared his insights, I kinda felt like I was reading one of those 'self helps'. I'm ready for another 30 Words actually!  

Here's one of my favorite quotes.....

 "Satan will try and distract you the second God's truth starts to attract you."-Jarrid Wilson

image courtesy of 30wordsbook.com

So if  you are in the market for a new devotion I highly recommend this one! I bought the ebook because I didn't want to wait for it to come in the mail!

And if you're in the market to follow inspiring people then follow Jarrid. Even though he is very much geared towards ministering to his generation...which I think is outstanding and so very much needed....he still is a minister and is addressing some tough issues. 

Find his book here and find him here.

Happy Saturday!!!

Father's Day Mantle

I finally got my mantle changed to Father's Day.  Just like for Mother's Day I gathered things around the house.  Snapshots of Hunkie, Lil' Hunkie and grandpas and trucks and antique keys.

Both my husband and father in law love big trucks.  The first vacation Hunkie and I took we stumbled upon an old Peterbilt that we had to stop and photograph.  So I added that pic and some trucks from Lil' Hunkie's bookcase.  Finished it off with the printable I made!

Happy Thursday!!

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Hope you're have a great week so far! I'm so excited.....we've been talking about taking Lil' Hunkie to the beach!  I've always wanted just to lounge at the beach...doesn't that sound heavenly!?
 We'll see if it pans out! Ahem....I just might be praying extra that it does! Ha!
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#SheReadsTruth's 1 Year Anniversary!

Hey lovelies!!

Got a little something different today!

In honor of #SheReadsTruth's 1 year anniversary I joined their link up party and made a vlog!

Woowee! 

I really tried to get this posted before now but I'm not familiar with video stuff at all! I made the video on my cell phone and boy was it difficult getting it from phone to computer! And it's funny to me that you have to download to upload! Ha!

So bare with me as I was nervous and can't even tell you how many times I hit the stop button!

If you are searching for a way to help  you read the bible everyday then I encourage you to check out #SheReadsTruth!! A new plan just started! 

Have a Happy Day!