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The Power of Improvisation – More or Less

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So I’ve been feelin’ pretty crafty lately…and my newest fascination is vinyl wall transfers (better late to the party than never, right?!) LOL

The Frugal Frannie in me couldn’t pass up the “bless our home” sign sporting the big red markdown sticker – OVER 50% off…SCORE! Imagine my horrific chagrin when I discovered – after watching a YouTube tutorial on proper application techniques, following the directions, and being ready to create my amateur masterpiece – the sign in the container did NOT match the package. It said, “less our home.”

In this harvest season, I am focused on setting an atmosphere of abundance and gratitude, so this incomplete sale item posed a philosophical quandary. Determined to make it work, I took the flourish that was to go at the bottom of the phrase, turned it sideways, and posited, “If I can make that curlicue look like the letter B and place it properly, I may be able to pull this off without a comprehension faux pas.”

So whaddya think – did I succeed in making lemonade from the lemons I was handed in that tightly sealed and unpreviewable container?

I think my improvisation is another lovely (& budget-friendly) addition to my Laundry Room spruce-up…works for me!😉👍🏼

What little things are bringing you joy this week? I’d love for you to drop me a comment to share…

“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

(Nehemiah 8:10)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Prepping for Success

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Twas the night before breakfast…

This is what my healthy breakfast looks like at 10pm the prior night. When I DON’T plan ahead, I may fall into the trap of convenience (that looks a lot like leftover from lunch tater tots and ketchup, or whatever I can grab quickly between meetings). Then I’m grouchy and hangry because I unwisely picked something that neither satisfied nor adequately nourished me. Can you relate?😏

Advance preparation helps set us up for success. What are some healthy habits YOU can’t afford to skip? Drop me a comment! #BetterEveryDay #WorkInProgress #SuccessIsMyChoice

“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.”

(Exodus 23:20)

“So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God.”

(II Chronicles 27:6)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Scarcity, Enough, or Plenty?

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More than enough…LOL

Am I the only one who knew this amount of peanut butter was MORE than sufficient for (at LEAST) another sandwich?!?🤣 I CAN’T be the only one! LOL

Seriously, in 20 years of marriage, some of my biggest gasps (& protests!) have come from my wonderful hubby throwing out something I still deemed as having potential use. Obviously, I’m the only resident who sees the value (necessity) in scraping the bottom (& sides!) of the peanut butter jar…or has the patience to do so.😜

Too many times in the past, I’ve talked myself outta stuff that I KNOW would add joy & delight because I thought:

🚫 I don’t really NEED it (but it’s reasonable, I work hard to handle my bizness, & it’s a nice treat/reward)

🚫 I can come back & get it later (later never comes)

🚫 I’m being frugal & responsible (TRUTH? I was being CHEAP and dealing with ⚠️TOXIC☢ money mindset emotional baggage & fear of lack)

🔆 Today, I choose JOY! Life, peace, delight, and abundance…YES to ALL of that – and then some! GOD is my Provider; He owns the cattle on 1,000 hills – & that’s a LOTTA beef!🐄🐂🐃🤣

Being frugal with wisdom and good stewardship is a positive quality. But when it becomes restrictive to the point of near-debilitation and you’re not enjoying life, it’s time for some reflection and self-evaluation.🤔 IJS…I know from experience!😯 I’m praying for you to embrace and walk in the abundant life Christ died for us to have.😇 Blessings, Kayren 

#LiveRichly #SimplePleasures #JoyfulMoments #WorkInProgress #SelfCareIsNOTselfish

“Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.”

(Psalm 65:4)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

My Big Pink Toe

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Y’all know about me and math <side eye>…but I have a new equation:

Insult + Injury = Grace & Mercy

Check out my latest podcast episode to learn how slight calamity brought me to the mathematical conclusion that insult added to injury can lead us to obtaining God’s grace and mercy. Enjoy a few laughs at my expense and drop me a comment! Blessings, Kayren

Podcast Episode: https://anchor.fm/kayren-cathcart/episodes/My-Big-Pink-Toe-e17sf60

“14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

(Hebrews 4:14-16)

“3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

(Isaiah 53:3-5)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart