A short but sweet Lil Treasures this week: we are halfway through our quarantine and all my time is going to breaking up sibling fights and setting screen timers. But I would be remiss if I did not at least mention how grateful I am for all of you who show up here: whether you drop in every week, you’re a sporadic commenter, or you lurk in love, what you have built here is nothing short of wonderful. There have been weeks this year when knowing you would be here got me out of bed. So thank you. You never cease to make me laugh or think (sometimes both), and I can always count on you to bring the goods. And if it’s too hard for you one week, someone else is always there to fill in until you’re ready to come back. Thank you for the ways you’ve encouraged me this year: even just watching your conversations with one another is the absolute delight of my heart. Just…thank you.
Okay enough of that. Let’s get to treasures.
🎁 I’m trying to shop locally as much as possible right now in light of the dumpster fire of a year it’s been for everyone - but especially small businesses! Many of you so graciously sent me some excellent recommendations of small businesses that you love in your area or online. This calls for a beautifully organized spreadsheet, just in time for the biggest shopping week of the year. Shop here to support small businesses across the country! And remember that We’ve Got You Club is still active, if you’re looking for a place to give back or stick up a hand!
🎄 My friend Bethany Barr Phillips just came out with a new single called “Heaven & Nature Sing” that is SO BEAUTIFUL and should definitely be added to your Advent season playlist. She also released an Advent Worship Devotional if you’re looking for another great Advent resource!
🕯 Another great Advent choice is Sarah Bessey’s meditations on her newsletter. I’m a subscriber to Sarah’s paid version, and it’s worth every penny. Other Advent resources I love are in previous volumes of the newsletter: just scroll on down!
😍 This video of a complete and total review of all things Zac Efron is the kind of dedication I’m looking for.
Let’s do the tweets!
Let me be clear: I am pro-Diana, but this is just a good tweet:
Have a great weekend, pals! I’ll see you in the comments!
Erin, That job video is a Mood! I missed y'all last week or two (time is a weird construct at this point) but I had to step away for a bit as my 3-ness is very unhealthy in this season and pushing me to be the best at ALL THE THINGS. In this case, the best at commenting and reading all the comments and crafting my own treasures and turds and then feeling like I failure because I cannot do it all, read it all, respond to it all. So in a truly "healthy" reaction I do none of it. What a turd!
Dipping my toe back in today to say hello and dance among your treasures and remind myself that being present when I can how I can (not just here, but everywhere) is better than overwhelming myself to the point of shut down. Much Love, La
Hello, ladies! I’ve been getting the newsletter for a while, but because my job has me on FB & IG all. of. the. time., I haven’t ventured here before today. But we’re quarantined (precautionary) and I NEED people to talk irrelevant nonsense with! (Mainly because I can’t buy any more pillow covers or Christmas gifts!) I need laughter! And nothing does that like Lil Swipes!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the positives of your week/weekend. And am praying over all the turds.
Erin, thanks for curating this community!