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Christmas Tour

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I made a snowball tree from a wrought iron votive holder to dress up my front step.
My front door displays a winter friendly decoration. Check out my wreath tutorial.

Well, that’s all for now. I hope you enjoyed your tour. I think I’ll be playing around with Christmas decor and projects well through the [...]

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Ryan Prays

Hating God
While driving in the car with the kids one day Ry and I had the following conversation:
Ry: I hate God.
Messy Jessy: thinking…..biting tongue…..praying….
Ry: I hate Him because I can never see Him.
Messy Jessy: Ry I can’t make you love God and I can’t make you see Him. But, if you ask Him, He’ll show [...]

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Nature Box & Mini Fall Trees

Nature Box

Cut a hole in the top lid of a shoe box. We have a flip top kid’s size shoe box for our nature box.
Cover box with butcher paper (brown craft paper or a grocery bag). Use a bit of tape and wrap the paper on the box like a gift. Wrap the lid and [...]

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Welcome to Just a Blink

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Hi! My name is Jess.

When I'm 90 I'll probably feel like my whole life was just a blink. Even my early 30's it feels like life is speeding by.

Just A Blink gives me a place to jot down all that makes my life full. I write about thrifty home decor, family life, and finding simplicity.

My posts cover everything from my garage sale addiction to how I live my faith.

Thanks for reading along. Watch as time flies, it'll be fun!