Everyone Needs a Pick-me-up :-)

Despite Tuesday's election results, there is still much to rejoice and laugh about and it seems like a bit of light heartedness is necessary. ALSO, please keep in mind: while we may have a President who does not respect the inherent dignity and value of human life or marriage and seems to think the totality of a woman’s care is getting free birth control, just to name a few, we serve a much greater Leader—the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who said to Peter (rock), “…you are Peter, and upon this rock I shall build my church, and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it.” (Matt 16:18—emphasis mine) I'll stick with Jesus and "the rock" anyday!

I love this hymn, sung here by Ike Ndolo--"How Can I Keep From Singing? The chorus:

"No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that rock I'm clinging. Since love is lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?"
 

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Pick me ups, Prego Style:

From Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby’s First Year:

 

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Wise/amusing/honest words from Money Secrets of the Amish…a book I loved and would highly suggest to anyone looking to cut back, become more self-sufficient, and live simply.

 

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Moving Pictures:

I am wildly obsessed with packing. I love to do it and am quite good at making things fit perfectly into small spaces (Maybe that will help with childbirth???…..let’s all laugh together at that one). As a testimony, here are a couple pictures of my car in the early stages of our move:

 
 Photo 1- Backseat of car: 1 long entryway table, 3 side tables, pillows, 3 boxes, odds and ends. In the front seat, not pictured, there was a vacuum, 2 boxes, and all my travel goodies (like food/purse, etc)

Photo 2- Trunk of car: 2 suitcases, 4 boxes, a brown woven chest thing that we keep blankets in, random bags filled with various things to take up every possible inch of space. 

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According to the MyFitnessPal app, I will be gone soon, as shown in the below picture. I track my nutrition/exercise stats on most days to make sure I’m not eating too much sugar and getting enough protein, iron, and fiber. When you’re finished for the day, it gives you a “prognosis” for the future 5 weeks and what you’d weigh if you stayed on the same track. I have been lying to MyFitnessPal because there’s no way to program in that I’m pregnant, but oh well. It’s been glitching a lot lately, but this is the best so far.

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Last, but not least, something that’s actually useful. Found a recipe online today for a homemade windshield de-icer/door defreezer, thought I’d pass it along. 

Windshield: Fill spray bottle with 1 part 70%+ alcohol, 2 parts room temp water, and 1 tsp dish detergent. Shake to blend. Spray on windshield and windows at night. If you forget to spray at night, you can also spray in the morning and the ice will melt.

Doors: Spray rubber door seal with cooking spray and rub in with a paper towel.

Could it get any cheaper/simpler than that? I bet most of you already have all that stuff at home!Stole the “recipe” from: http://thekrazycouponlady.com/at-home/ice-ice-baby-diy-de-icing-options/