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Shopping online this weekend? Snag this look for under $35 right now. http://liketk.it/2Pq8M #liketkit @liketoknow.it
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Today I wanted to wipe my hands and be done with e

Today I wanted to wipe my hands and be done with everything. You know?
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Instead, I worked out. I went for a run, did an 18-set workout, then went to visit a friend.
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The thing is, I am exhausted. I’m emotionally and physically drained from being in this perpetual reactionary-mode for what seems like 2 straight years. One crisis after another, after another. And just when we have a few weeks of peace, another bomb goes off. Sigh.
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Looking to God’s word I find a lot of reminders to “let go” because let’s face it, some of us just try to fix and control EVERYTHING. 🙈 I have a hard time standing back as a witness to injustice, neglect and evil. It makes me crazy to simply look the other way and often keeps me up at night.
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Did I ever tell you guys about the food-box program my friends and I ran back in college? We did it all ourselves for almost two years, until each and everyone of us reached burnout. We visited the kids and communities far more often than the weekly food drops, to mentor kids, cook with some of the single moms, and in our naivety, even gave cash from our already low bank accounts. Many times I have looked back at this time to realize how unwise many of us were to wipe ourselves out, enable parents who would only use the cash for drugs or alcohol and then forget our names before the next visit... I often wonder how much of an impact we made.
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Which brings me back to 2020. How much of my worrying and waning energy are simply enabling others toward their own destruction? “Let go and let God” is a beautiful saying that comes to mind: Instead of trying to step in and be all things to everyone, why not step back and allow God to do His work in their lives? I certainly don’t want to step on HIS toes. 🤪
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“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!”
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Anyhow, not sure who needed to hear this, but hope it blesses you!
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PS Gotta shoutout my good friend Allie of @annreverejewelry who made this stunning gemstone necklace for me!

Havana ooooh na na an 🎶 #DressedForIt Hat and b

Havana ooooh na na an 🎶 #DressedForIt Hat and bag are vintage, but I linked up similar styles. These high waisted linen pants are a @targetstyle find! Linked them and my top which is only $5 💌✨
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http://liketk.it/2PgiG #liketkit @liketoknow.it
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Another day at home here in Oregon. Did you know t

Another day at home here in Oregon. Did you know that almost all of the 50 states are reopening, while a few are still closed and a handful are doing “regional reopening” aka not reopening the entire state?
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What is the current status of your state? #quarantinelife
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📸: @michellepearl #portlandblogger

Finally got my hands on these super high waisted @

Finally got my hands on these super high waisted @blanqigirls leggings. These are made for new mamas to shape and hold in the whole torso area, but I love how high they fit for everyday wear! Anyone else obsessed with a true high wait fit? #blanqigirls #lavendascloset #portlandblogger

Summer whites. My top and trousers are from @targe

Summer whites. My top and trousers are from @targetstyle with vintage and luxury accessories for the ultimate hi/low styling. #GucciBelt http://liketk.it/2P0wy #liketkit @liketoknow.it
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Me, facing 2020 head on. 👀 _ When it rains, it

Me, facing 2020 head on. 👀
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When it rains, it pours
No ship? Bring oars.
Cause sink or swim,
We’re all in 🚢
“This together”. 🙄
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But for reals, can’t wait for this to be a long-distance memory that we tell the grandkids about. 🙈 #notapoet #revolveme

Don’t know about you, but my roots are about 3 i

Don’t know about you, but my roots are about 3 inches too long for comfort 😰🤪 (Headbands are a girls quarantine best friend.)
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Also, linked up my favorite white peasant tops for ya, these shorts and belt. Did you know that I have a #GucciSizing guide on the blog for those of you buying a GG for the first time? Just type it into the search bar. 😉 http://liketk.it/2OQH2 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #revolvearoundthehouse #revolveambassador

No joke, I bought these sunglasses at the grocery

No joke, I bought these sunglasses at the grocery outlet for $3.99 🙈 Anyone else a major bargain hunter? I also found this satin slip dress at 1/8th the price of its designer version.

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Linked up this exact dress, (comes in 4 colors) plus some splurges for ya if you want that bias cut. Headband is only $9.99 too! http://liketk.it/2OO7O #liketkit @liketoknow.it #targetstyle #ltkfashion #ltkunder50

Anyone else now calling Target their FAVORITE stor

Anyone else now calling Target their FAVORITE store? Been living in cozies like this these past few months, because A: COMFORT and B: STILL CUTE 🤪 #revolvearoundthehouse
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Get this exact look (with a quick screenshot) to your #LikeToKnowIt account or email. Just make sure you’re following me. 💌 The shorts are designer and still in stock, but I linked up similar styles as well- under $70! http://liketk.it/2OMSe #liketkit @liketoknow.it
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This is kind of embarrassing, but I have to admit

This is kind of embarrassing, but I have to admit that I totally googled “how to be a good step-mom” at least once before Luke & I signed our marriage license. 🙈 Like anything truly valuable, however, I soon realized that the only answer to that was time;
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Time spent teaching, listening, playing and ultimately loving these tiny hearts one day at a time. You don’t do it for the rewards, which is no different with any child 🤪 but the rewards are really quite beautiful. Step-moms get to be that extra love, that extra example, the cherry on top if you will. My hope is that Gods light shines through the cracks created by divorce just as they did with Ella, my eldest, with her own caring and kind step-mom. We get to offer healing, safety and comfort in the midst of brokenness and confusion, just as Christ offers us. What better opportunity to model the grace and love we receive each and everyday?
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Anyhow, I had the most special Mother’s Day this year and all three of these girls showered me with cards and gifts and laughter... I am so grateful and proud! Cheers to all the years and memories to come. 😊🥂✨ #mothersday
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