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Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies

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Hello fall. It's nice to see you again. October has begun! Let's bring on all things pumpkin! So how about some cinnamon pumpkin cookies? They're soft and taste like fall itself. Here's what you'll need: Butter Sugar Brown sugar Eggs Pumpkin Flour Nutmeg Cinnamon Ginger Baking Soda Salt Cinnamon Bun Icing Begin by creaming together the sugars and butter. You can use the traditional method of bowl and spoon or use a standing mixer. Slowly add in the eggs and pumpkin while stirring. Mix well. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining dry Continue Reading

Currently {Vol. 6}

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I haven't wrote a Currently post in a bit, so here it goes! Here's what I've been up to currently ... Thinking about: How God provides. And speaks. How He takes care of us. I'm the type of person who loves having control, who needs it. I hate situations where I don't know what to expect because it means I have absolutely no control. I get scared of the what ifs and the unknowns. Uncertainty is not my friend. And I feel like there's a quite a bit of uncertainty in my life right now. But God loves me and takes care of me. He's got this in His hands. My whole future, all the what Continue Reading

Ways to Sleep Better + A Bedtime Prayer

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When my husband was gone for a month of training, I spent a lot of time with family in other states. But the days I did spend at home alone, I had the hardest time sleeping. It wasn't just that I missed my husband laying next to me, it was also the fear of having no one to protect me. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever felt so much fear before -- which was silly because I was safe in my locked house. I honestly believe Satan was throwing his flaming arrows toward me (Ephesians 6:16) to prevent me from receiving God's peace and getting a good night's sleep. Fortunately, I had many ways to help me Continue Reading

Facebook Party Giveaway Winners

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Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Facebook party, participated, and entered the giveaways. It was my first time doing a Facebook party, so I learned things that went well and things to improve for next time. I appreciate those of you who support my blog so much. And now what you've all been waiting for ... The WINNERS! $10 Starbucks Gift Card Logan Fry Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dating Game Traci Reed The 5 Love Languages Book Logan Fry "Awaken the Dawn" CD Kari Spelbring Felt Leaf Headband Cara Heavenridge Jesus Calling Kids Calendar Brittany Altman Johnson Congrats Continue Reading

Felt Leaf Headband Giveaway

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Thanks to Kariana from Ana Mae Design for sponsoring this giveaway! Kariana, a cake-loving Hoosier, loves making adorable headbands for her business that started in 2013. I seriously love some of her designs and cannot wait to give some of the beautiful headbands to my nieces. Today, Kariana is giving away a handmade Trendy Fall Leaf Headband in orange, red, crimson and brown -- talk about fall colors! The headband has gold embroidery details and can be custom sized. a Rafflecopter giveaway This giveaway is hosted by Seeing Sunshine. View my full disclosure policy here. For more Continue Reading

Jesus Calling Kids Calendar Giveaway

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  Thanks to Bree at The Imperfect Vessel for sponsoring this giveaway! Bree, a West Virginian 30-something, is a recovering perfectionist who writes to empower women to see beyond their imperfections and come to realize their fullest potential in Christ. The Imperfect Vessel is all about faith, fitness, and focus. Bree also just started a seasonal book study on her blog! Today, Bree is giving away a Jesus Calling 365 Day Perpetual Calendar for Kids that includes encouraging daily devotionals. The calendar includes full-text Scripture and Scripture references for kids to look up on Continue Reading

“Awaken the Dawn” Album Giveaway

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Thanks to Amanda for Bless Your Heart and Home for sponsoring the giveaway! Amanda, a Mississippi stay-at-home mama, has a passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Bless Your Heart and Home is about sharing the gospel of Christ with all women. She hopes her readers will find encouragement for how gospel-living plays out in the Christian woman's life. She shares her favorite recipes, explores homemaking tips, encourages readers in doctrine and family living, while also offering examples from her own life of God's goodness and mercy. Today, Amanda is giving away a copy of "Awaken the Dawn" by Continue Reading

The 5 Love Languages Giveaway

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One of the best books I’ve read for strengthening our marriage (and actually many relationships) is The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. a Rafflecopter giveaway This giveaway is sponsored by Seeing Sunshine. View my full disclosure policy here. Continue Reading

Chicken Soup for the Soul book Giveaway

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dating Game is a book with 101 stories about looking for love and finding fairy tale romance. It includes stories from men and women about the ups and downs of dating including my own story of my first date with my husband. a Rafflecopter giveaway This giveaway is sponsored by Seeing Sunshine. View my full disclosure policy here. Continue Reading

Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway

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Welcome to the first giveaway in my first Facebook party on the first day of fall!  My favorite warm drink in the fall is hot apple cider. But maybe you are one of those pumpkin spice latte kind of people! No matter what your drink of choice ... here's your chance to enter to win a $10 Starbucks Gift Card! a Rafflecopter giveaway This giveaway is hosted by Seeing Sunshine. View my full disclosure policy here. Continue Reading

Thankful Thursday 0918

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How's your week been so far? Are you struggling? Counting down the hours until the weekend? Just remember to look for the sunshine, count your blessings,  and remind yourself all you have to be thankful for. That's what I'm doing today! Here are five things I'm thankful for this week. 1. For family and friendships that can handle distance and time. Last weekend I visited family that I haven't seen in years and I talked to some friends who hadn't talked to in months. Isn't it nice when you have those people that you don't need to talk to every single day or week to stay close to. The people Continue Reading

Save the Date: It’s Party Time!

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Guess what ya’ll! Something new and exciting is about to happen at Seeing Sunshine. Bust out the confetti! I’m throwing a party! A Facebook party! Yes, put on your party hats! What’s a Facebook party? It’s where all you party animals get into your comfy pj’s, grab a snack (I recommend something sweet) and join me on your computers to interact with each other and win some prizes. That’s my kind of party! The party will be Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. EST. That’s the first day of fall! Yes, we are celebrating my favorite season! If you are still not too sure what I’m talking about, let me Continue Reading

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