Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday Talk Host Features: Becky



Welcome back for Tuesday Talk!
Today we are going to get to know co-host Becky at byBMG better.




Describe yourself in 3 words: 


Creative, Thrifty, Reliable


What are five of your favorite things? 

My family, sweets, pattern mixing, summer, and blogging :)

What is a motto you live by?

It's not a motto necessarily, but I rest in Jeremiah 29:11."For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I rest knowing the Lord is in control.

What makes you feel beautiful inside and out?

My boys - their hugs, kisses, and appreciation just makes me feel good. Being a wife and mom isn't easy, but looking at all we've accomplished and the people we are, it just makes me feel good. 

What would your one piece of blogging advice be for our readers?

I wrote a post a while back called Dear Amateur Blogger. I'd ask that they read that, and I would tell them that what they write matters. 

What is your favorite book in the Bible, and why?

I really like the book of Ruth. It's such a wonderful story and I read it at a time in my life where I was going through a lot of waiting. It really spoke to me during that time.

 What is your favorite meal?

Mine would probably be Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza with a diet Dr. Pepper. We'd have a side of strawberries and we'd have cake and ice cream for dessert.

Dear reader, what is your favorite meal? 
Answer in the comments below!

Don't forget to check out a few of Becky's favorite posts too!




Now on to the link-up! 

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Last week the most viewed post was from Full Hands Full Heart

 Becky at BYBMG | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram
Stephanie at Wife Mommy Me | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram
Christina at Waltzing In Beauty | Pinterest | Instagram
Michelle at Grammie Time | Pinterest | Instagram 
Whitney at Polka Dotty Place | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram  

We love connecting with you!


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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Our Love Story Blog Hop - Reader Features

Thank you to all who joined us for the Our Love Story Blog Hop last week.

It has been such fun reading so many love stories and creative ways to show and celebrate love.
Everyone's love story is their own unique, beautiful fairy tale.
It doesn't feel right to pick favorites.
So instead, I'm sharing some of my favorite love themed posts from last week's link-up.


Craft

Chasin' Mason : Penguin Valentine's with M&M candies

by Chasin' Mason

Recipe

 Pinterest Cherry Squares

by Mommy Wants Coffee

Style

5 Swoon-Worthy Outfits Perfect for Valentine's Day pink casual inspiration tulle chambray blanket scarf bows

by Bows and Clothes

Housekeeping

 It's so sad when those pretty bouquets only last a few days! These are awesome chemist tips to extend the life of your fresh cut blooms! on chemistrycachet.com

by Chemistry Cachet

Reflection

What My Interracial Marriage Has Taught Me About Racial Harmony

by Of the Hearth

Faith

If you Google "love yourself" you'll find a plethora of thoughts on the subject. But what if there's more to it. What if God's way looks different.

by Counting My Blessings

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by Sweet Little Ones

You can check out the co-hosts' posts here!


Beth at Our Pretty Little Girls  //  Becky at BYBMG
Jessica at Sweet Little Ones  //  Emily at Raising Barnes
Stephanie at Wife Mommy Me  //  Stasia at Our Life on a Budget
Sarah at Abiding In Grace  //  Ruthie at Rear. Release. Regroup.
Laura at Life Is Beautiful  //  Christina at Waltzing In Beauty
Michelle at Grammie Time  //  Tina at Go Big or Go Home
Whitney at Polka Dotty Place

And then come back and link up any post of your choice for Tuesday Talk this week!
Your lovely posts will be shared on our thirteen blogs and we would love it if you would return the favor and link back to us (you can grab the button above). 
By linking back you'll have the opportunity to be featured in our feature posts and pinterest board here!





 Becky at BYBMG | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram









Michelle at Grammie Time | Pinterest | Instagram 

Whitney at Polka Dotty Place | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram


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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The Blanket - Love Story Blog Hop

A blanket!
A blanket was the perfect gift.

It was always so cold in his apartment.
Each time I visited, I would come home with a new sweater, sweatshirt, or shirt that I had forgotten to return before I left.
After a few visits, I came with the added bonus of clean laundry.
It made perfect sense to give him something useful that also spoke to the joke between us.
  After consulting a close friend to confirm that brown zebra print was indeed neutral enough for an animal loving male, I left the store in triumph that I had navigated the treacheries of a first Christmas in a dating relationship just over a month old.

 We were good friends first
and that friendship became so much more.
I wanted something that said,
I know you,
you know me,
this could be something special,
but we will wait and see.

 A few years later and we were busy planning our wedding.
Incorporating our families through traditions to honor our roots was important to us.
Unfortunately, most of our ancestors left their traditions behind in the "old country."
So we were left researching some traditions we could make our own.

 It wasn't just our immigrant ancestors that distanced themselves from their pasts.
My Cherokee heritage was something left behind in every way,
except for the knowledge of the Cherokee blood in our veins.
Blood of which we are very proud.

 The most notable Cherokee wedding tradition found was one that involved a blanket.
At the end of the ceremony,
a blanket representing the family line was wrapped over the shoulders of the bride and groom.
Just as the one blanket enveloped them,
the bride and groom were united as one family.

 In the end we did not use this tradition in our wedding ceremony, 
but it unintentionally showed up in our engagement photos.

Photos courtesy of Dustin & Corynn Wedding Photography.









This Christmas as we snuggled under that blanket from the very beginning,
I opened a gift from my husband
that on the surface may have seemed lackluster,
but contained the depth of what marriage truly is.

Check out the other girls' posts for our Valentine's Blog Hop!

Beth at Our Pretty Little Girls  //  Becky at BYBMG
Jessica at Sweet Little Ones  //  Emily at Raising Barnes
Stephanie at Wife Mommy Me  //  Stasia at Our Life on a Budget
Sarah at Abiding In Grace  //  Ruthie at Rear. Release. Regroup.
Laura at Life Is Beautiful  //  Christina at Waltzing In Beauty
Michelle at Grammie Time  //  Tina at Go Big or Go Home
Whitney at Polka Dotty Place

And then link up your love related post to Tuesday Talk!

Your lovely posts will be shared on our thirteen blogs and we would love it if you would return the favor and link back to us (you can grab the button above). 
By linking back you'll have the opportunity to be featured in our feature posts and pinterest board here!

 Becky at BYBMG | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram
Michelle at Grammie Time | Pinterest | Instagram 
Whitney at Polka Dotty Place | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram
 
 
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

With Grit & Grace - A new monthly goals link-up!

Welcome to With Grit & Grace  – a monthly goal link-up focused on supporting each other as we work towards our goals! Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. EST to share your goals and progress for the week, month, or year. We are all about building a positive community; please remember to read, comment, and share the posts of others – and let them know you found them at With Grit & Grace!



Callie of Through Clouded Glass | Christina of Waltzing in Beauty
Emily of Morning Motivated Mom | Keri of Living in this Season

We are thrilled to have you join us for our first With Grit & Grace link-up!
February Goals:
 
- Prepare freezer meals
- Hospital tour and baby plan
- Paint Guest Room
- Clean each room so all that is necessary is maintenance until Baby
- Print, frame, and hang a wedding photo
- Choose a book and read before bed
- Say the Serenity Prayer each day
- Board Game Night

In keeping with my resolution to live 2016 in serenity, 
 my focus is to share the top priorities on my to do list.
Next month, we'll be back to recap our progress
and share where we're heading in March.
 
I hope you join us!
Hugs,
Christina

Just a reminder…
  • All forms of goal posts are welcome. They can be for a specific area in your life, or your general goals for the day, week, month, or year. We love to hear updates on your progress, too.
  • Make sure to use the URL specific to your post and not your blog’s home page.
  • Link back to With Grit & Grace with our button or link in your post or party page.
  • Comment on the post prior to yours in the link-up. Support others through comments and shares – don’t forget to tell them you found them at With Grit & Grace.
  • By linking up, you give us permission to feature an image on our blog and social media. Proper credit and links will be given.
  • Join in on social media with: #withgritandgrace.
  • We want to support you! Please follow your hosts in some way.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Currently - February

It is February!

 I love February.

 January is the let down after the holidays.
Then February comes.
The sun is no longer setting before you get home from work.
The sky tends to be less gloomy.
There are red and pink glitter hearts in the store...
How can you not smile?

 I suppose some of my love for February is tainted by the fact it is the month in which I was born, but I also love that it hosts the birthdays of so many family members.
There is always something to celebrate in February.
Including the birthday of this little blog.

 Happy three years Waltzing in Beauty!

 Here's what else we've been up to currently: 

 Sending...

 thank yous.

We have received so many sweet gifts for Baby.
I am trying to keep up and get the thank you cards out in a timely manner.

Eating...

 from a simple rotation of recipes.

I am trying to keep the menu to tried and true recipes that I can prepare ahead and possibly freeze to add to our meal stockpile for when Baby arrives.

 The meal plan consists of:

 Crock pot Chicken Pot Pie
One Pot Chicken Pasta
Grilled Chicken & Veggies
Chili
Hamburgers
Stuffed Peppers
Enchilada Casserole

 I have some recipe posts to write!

Dreaming...

 of our finished nursery.

The walls are painted and some furniture has moved into the room.
The finishing touches, however, probably won't happen until after Baby's birth.
We went with a neutral grey-blue.
It looks grey in the picture, but in person it is a very light grey-blue.
I am really happy with the current state and cannot wait to find out if we will be adding some feminine or masculine touches to the room.

Smelling...

 paint.

The search for the guest room's makeover color is marking the walls.

Hearting...

 our new monthly link-up!

 
Join Callie, Emily, Keri and I tomorrow for our first With Grace & Grit link-up!
We are so excited to walk with you on your journey to reaching your goals!

 Linking up with Currently and Tuesday Talk.
 
Don't forget, next week we'll be celebrating Valentine's Day!
Join us and share your Love Story themed post (or any other post you'd like)!

 
On to Tuesday Talk!

Waltzing In Beauty

Most Viewed:
 We had a three-way tie last week!

One Pot Lasagna Soup
by Jenn at Going the Distance 

 Because Marriage Matters
by Whitney at Come Home for Comfort

5 Reasons We Don't Give Money to Charities
by Ashley at Mommy Wants Coffee 

 Make sure to congratulate the ladies
and link up your post for the week!
Your lovely posts will be shared on our thirteen blogs and we would love it if you would return the favor and link back to us (you can grab the button above). 
By linking back you'll have the opportunity to be featured in our feature posts and pinterest board here!


 Becky at BYBMG | Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram
Michelle at Grammie Time | Pinterest | Instagram 

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