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We’re thinking about contentment, friends, and I find myself both challenged and inspired by thoughts like these. Do you have a favorite quotation or maxim about contentedness? Please share!
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I write uplifting women’s fiction woven with threads of faith, grace, and Southern hospitality. My blog is where I share a glimpse of my life, and I hope you’ll find the thoughts here encouraging!

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“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Ephesians 2:8-9

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Midweek Mäksē... look at those goals crossed off already, and it’s only Wednesday afternoon! AND with a whole sick day’s worth of cancellations Monday. 💪 (And side note: do you ever plan something for dinner and spend the whole day excited about cooking it?! I am so excited to try this new recipe in my @instantpotofficial 😁 (watch, probably none of the other Nebels will like it 🤣 #momlife)

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This quarter, I committed to taking each of my kids out for one-on-one time. Oh, sure we frequently get little moments alone here and there... errands or appointments or someone randomly wakes up early and comes downstairs for snuggles... but I wanted to make plans for something special and fun, just the two of us.

A few years ago, I bought season tickets to our town’s Broadway tour series because there were several kid-friendly shows coming; that season each kid attended one show with me (and Chris came to the remaining shows 😉). Last year, Owensboro had an awesome run of shows that came through, but fewer were right for my kids’ ages and stages. And without the easy planning of tickets for everyone, I honestly didn’t give a lot of thought to creating other outings instead.

This year, when I started goal setting in my @makse.life I knew I wanted to recapture and build on the feeling of special nights out with my children. We only have so many years with them at home, and while there is a whole lot of good parenting to be done in the daily routine, there is something enduring about the memories made in the special experiences. So, with three kids, I decided on once per quarter per kid: a special date with me, doing something they’d really enjoy.
Last month, Susannah and I went out for shopping and ice cream; last night, Abigail and I went to “Finding Neverland” at the @riverparkcenter. We had so much fun (and I bought her the soundtrack during intermission; my little singer can’t hardly wait to start memorizing the songs!) 😁 And next month, it’ll be Jonas’s turn.

My heart is so full—not just from these great experiences with my kids, but from seeing how helpful #makselife has already been in helping me articulate my values and then prioritize and be intentional about living out what I say is most important to me. And y’all, it’s only February!🙃
#makingmemories #goalsetting #prioritizefamilytime #momlife #maksetribe #findingneverland #musicaltheaterisgoodforthesoul #teachyourchildrenwell #play #weownthenight #wereallmadeofstars #livebythehook #somethingaboutthisnight #neverland

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Too wet to enjoy a walk in the neighborhood, but the temperature feels great and the birds are chirping, so I’m going to take a nice little walk right here. #proform #treadmillwalking #gentlemovement #moveyourbodybecauseitfeelsgood #notbecauseitneedstoshrink

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The dude’s math teacher all 3 years of middle school, “Mr. G,” had a beloved habit of nicknaming all his students. Very early in 6th grade, Mr. G dubbed Jonas “Jimmy,” aka “Jimmy Neutron,” because of his awesome hair. As a 9th grader, Jonas is growing his hair out and tonight he was cracking himself up by making it stand on end. His true Jimmy nature on display! I’ll have to show Mr. G next week when I volunteer in the school office.😝

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This week in my @makse.life —trying something new with my @knockoutprintshop stickers that match the #makselife goal colors: I laid flags and writing dots (paired with skinny washi) to block off time, but didn’t set exactly what I’m going to DO.

So I’ve got two spots blocked for fun/recreation (orange) and four for health/fitness (blue) and three for work/writing (red). I have a hunch that this method will remind me to use that time on those days for those goals— but will also give me some built-in flexibility (do I feel like taking a walk? riding my indoor bike? putting on a Pilates video?). #weeklyspread #maksetribe #maksevertical #knockoutprintshop #makselifeplanner #plannercommunity #plannermoms #writermoms #organizeme

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interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both (So see, he warms up my cold feet better than a heating pad, and I give him the bottom half of my blankie plus also treatos and ear rubs. We are symbiotically in love.) #weimaranersofinstagram

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