Becki McNeely
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I’m game for that Jacy!
I have absolutely loved this book. I love the sweet friendship and balance among the sisters, the love they have for Marmee, the sweet friendship developing between Laurie and the March family, just everything. I have found myself lost in the story line and love Alcott’s engaging, and simple way of writing. It’s easy to follow, but still pulls you in. I loved when the girls were all sitting around and telling stories of their day, then Marmee turned their discontented situations into lessons through a story for them. I love that approach she took to teaching her girls lessons. I also cried like a blubbering fool when Mr. Laurence gave Beth the little piano that belonged to his granddaughter. The beauty of Beth going to thank him and just curling up in his lap, and how they each comforted different sorrows for each other, him losing his granddaughter and her missing her father (and probably late grandfather as well), just beautiful. Every chapter holds new charm and I love it.
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Thank you for the picture Jordan! I’m definitely a visual learner, Persuasion had my brain tied up in knots this past year until I saw a character map lol. I’m so excited to read this book! I watched the movie with my sisters growing up, but have always wanted to read the book. Can’t wait to jump in this week!
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Reading these posts has me so intrigued! As a former public school teacher as well, I can’t wait to dive in. I have had my book for about a week now, but life has been too crazy to start. I’m afraid that if I don’t ask for accountability on here, things will continue to get in the way and I just won’t jump in at all. So here is my accountability post. Hold me accountable. Please badger me lol. Make sure I read this one in a timely manner from here out friends! 😅
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I LOVE my steam mop. That counts as non-toxic right?? I also love making my own hand soap, detergent, and multi-purpose spray. Not only is it far cheaper, but I love just having the ingredients on hand so I can whip some up whenever the need arises. I’m going to be tinkering with adding some thieves essential oil from Azure to my multi-purpose spray. I love the way your thieves cleaner smells, Jordan!
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I really loved this read too! I couldn’t put it down either Jordan! I blazed through it in an afternoon rest time. I loved seeing the three categories of tithes, offerings, and celebrations detailed out as well.
When he talks about the difference between joy and misery at Christmas in regards to the heart of our giving to others, it reminded me of when I was little. Present opening was slow and peaceful. We didn’t tear through the presents. We distributed the gifts to everyone until each person had a little pile. Then we took turns opening one present each. I remember that even on leaner years, when my parents didn’t get each other gifts, they were so happy just to watch us be excited about our carefully chosen gifts. As a parent now, I can look back at those memories and understand that seeing their children joyful and excited about each present, big or small, was truly the best gift for them.
I loved when he said “true receivers are being equipped to give. You are filled in the meal of communion, and then sent out into the world in order to overflow.” Last year, God blessed us by friends in a time of need. This year, he enabled us to love on others in similar ways. Love this picture of giving and receiving in the area of communion too.
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I never thought of using Bon Ami for toilets! I use it for my kitchen sink all the time. Great idea!
I don’t know if it’s technically non-toxic, but my favorite glass and window cleaner is equal parts wintergreen rubbing alcohol and water in a spray bottle. It smells fresh and cleans with zero streaks!