HELP THEM HAVE A MEANINGFUL EASTER

Easter is just a couple weeks away. Everywhere our children look they see chocolate bunnies, yellow chicks, eggs, candy, and all the glitz that draws their attention. We need to help our children understand what Easter is truly about. We need to make Easter meaningful.

Here are a few ways you can make Easter meaningful for your family this year.

Read books that share the true meaning of Easter and Jesus. A few books we love are Twas the Season of Lent, Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story, The Easter Story, and I Am. And of course, read the story of the crucifixion and resurrection from the Bible.

Resurrection Eggs. This dozen of eggs is a fun, interactive way to go through the true meaning of Easter. Each egg has a token to symbolize something of Easter inside, such as a donkey like Jesus rode on or coins to represent when Judas sold Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. The eggs come with a teaching booklet to help guide you along.

Resurrection Garden. A resurrection garden is a wonderful way to teach about Jesus and incorporate nature. My friend Sarah Geringer gives a step by step guide to creating a resurrection garden HERE.

Choose their Easter basket treats wisely. It can be easy to stuff their baskets full of candy and toys. Instead, fill their basket with a new children's Bible, Write the Word Journals for Kids, crayons or colored pencils, stickers, one sweet treat (one treat is okay, fun even), and a small stuffed animal (perfect for a Bible reading buddy). If you have teens, you can still create a meaningful basket, just use a new Bible, Write the Word Journal, faith stickers, cute pen, and a sweet treat. I share more about a meaningful Easter basket and have a giveaway HERE.

Wear Holy Pals PJs. Holy Pals PJs are pajamas with meaning. Each pair of pajamas is not only soft and made with incredible and lasting quality, but the also have cute pictures of the true meaning of Easter and have a Scripture reference of the Easter story sewn on the sleeve. Each night as your child gets ready for bed, you can read the Scripture reference on the pajamas and discuss what Easter means. And as they wake up on Easter morning, you have a beautiful reminder right there of what the day is all about. Our family loves Holy Pals PJs because they super cozy but more importantly, they are a wonderful reminder of the Word of God. You can shop Holy Pals PJS HERE. Use code JENIFER10 for 10% off.

Let's make this year the year we help our kids grow in Jesus and learn the truth of what Easter means.

SPRING TENT SALE

Company that loves Jesus.

Company that cares about people.

Company that wants you to succeed.

Company that helps you build an intentional life.

That is the kind of company Cultivate What Matters is! Cultivate What Matters literally helps us cultivate what is important in our lived. I have been a fan, supporter, and shopper at Cultivate for years now and love this company.

Today Cultivate What Matters is launching their Spring Tent Sale and you don't want to miss it!

You can get discounts of 25% off and even more on some products. 25% off Write the Word Journals, tending tape, and more. 50% off candles, stickers, and more. This sale really is big!

Here are some of my favorite products in the sale:

Write the Word journals. I love Write the Word journals and use them daily. Each journal has a theme and the preselected Scriptures fall in line with the theme. The journals help you to slow down and linger as you write out Scripture. Personally, writing it out in my own handwriting helps me to really let it sink into my heart.

Stickers. I love using stickers in my Powersheets, Write the Word journals, and my planner. They add a fun pop to each page.

Tumblers. These tumblers are adorable! These 24 ounce tumblers come in two 2022 Cultivate patterns and are perfect for sipping on water throughout the day or even grabbing a nice glass of sweet tea or lemonade!

Accessory pouches. These pouches are perfect for holding all the things! I use these pouches for clean facemasks, highlighters, colored pencils, makeup, and more. Another great thing about these pouches is the elastic band, makes it easy to attach to your Bible, planner, or Powersheets!

Tote Bag. This tote bag is amazing! It is the perfect size for holding all the things. Use it for your Bible study supplies, a pool bag, gym bag, purse, anything!

It's never too late to get started cultivating good things. Shop the Spring Tent Sale and grab everything you need to make this a great year. Just click the banner below.

WRITE THE WORD

Studies show that when you write something in your own handwriting your brain is able to process the information better and you increase the chances of the information being stored for later. So applying this train of thought to the Bible, when we write out Scripture in our own handwriting, we are helping our brain to process and store what we read and write.

Cultivate What Matters helps us use this theory to write out Scripture with their beautiful Write the Word journals. I've personally been using Write the Word journals for several years now and absolutely love them! The journals make a beautiful addition to my morning quiet time. They also make a wonderful tool to throw in your purse and work through on your lunch break, while waiting at the doctor's office, or while sitting at the park with your kids.

Write the Word journals are hard bound with vegan leather covering, a ribbon bookmark, beautiful gold foil detail, 70 preselected Scripture based on the journal theme, 4 Scripture art pages with journal prompts, and undated so you can start whenever. Each journal page has a place to write the date, a place to record something you are thankful for, a Scripture reference and space to write the Scripture out, a place to journal thoughts or a prayer, and a space to write out a word or thought to focus on for the day.

You can get a Write the Word journal for whatever situation you are facing or whatever area you want to grow in. Here is a list of journals:

Cultivate Contentment
Cultivate Confidence
Cultivate Forgiveness
Cultivate Joy
Cultivate Renewal
Cultivate Hope
Cultivate Faith
Cultivate Prayer
Refresh Your Mind
Wisdom
Fruit of the Spirit
Garden
Choose Your Own Scripture
Psalm Collection - 5 volume set
Write the Word for Kids
Write the Word Kids Adventure

Want a fun bundle? They have you covered! Get the Write the Word Starter Bundle which comes with a Write the Word journal of your choice and the faith sticker pack to add pops of color to your journal. Or my favorite bundle, the Custom Write the Word Bundle which lets you pick three journals. This bundle is perfect for stocking up your own shelf or gifting to a couple friends!

Write the Word journals make perfect gifts! I gifted these journals to my three adult daughters with cute pens and they love them! Know a young adult headed off to college? Get a Write the Word journal and tuck gift cards to Walmart, Target, and Starbucks inside. Know a new mama? Get a small basket and add her favorite chocolate, a candle, and a Write the Word journal. Know a school teacher heading back to school? Get a cute bag and add teacher school supplies and a Write the Word journal.

Write the Word journals are restocked today so be sure to pick up your favorites because they will go fast! To order your journal, click the banner below or HERE.

WRITE THE WORD, PSALM

If you've been around here awhile, you know how much I love Write the Word journals. These beautiful journals are a daily part of my quiet time. I have also given journals to my adult daughters and gifted them to others, that is how much I love them!

There is something powerful about writing something down in your own messy handwriting. It is like you are etching it into your heart and mind. Many people, me included, learn better when they write something out instead of just reading it. That is what Write the Word journals do. They help you write out God's Word as you etch it into your heart and mind.

Cultivate What Matters just launched new Write the Word journals in a brand new collection: Psalm! The Psalm collection is broken down into five different journals. Psalm chapters 1-41, chapters 42-82, chapters 83-118, chapter 119, and chapters 120-150. 

Each journal has beautiful gold foil detail on the cover. The covers of the Psalm collection are slightly different from the regular Write the Word journals, while the cover is very strong and thick, it is not the board covered in vegan leather. Inside is a two page spread for each day that includes a place to put the date, something you are thankful for, a preselected verse from the chapters in Psalm, space to write out the verse, a space to write out thoughts or a prayer, and finally a space to write a word or thought for the day. At the back you will also find four Scripture cards to punch out. These are perfect for keeping in your wallet or on a mirror so that you will see them often! 

You can order each journal on its own, or my favorite way is to order the bundle of all five! When you order the bundle, you save $31 and qualify for free shipping! The bundle is definitely worth it! Please keep in mind this is a presale and journals will ship in mid-July.

Another difference with the Psalm collection and regular Write the Word journals is there isn't a ribbon page marker. But that's ok! Cultivate What Matters has beautiful magnetic page markers that match perfectly! You can also get the faith sticker pack to add pops of color to your journal pages.

I love using Write the Word journals and I know you will too!

To order your Write the Word Psalm journals, click the banner below!

WRITE THE WORD

I have been using Write the Word journals from Cultivate What Matters for a few years now. I can honestly say these journals have transformed my quiet time. As a busy wife, mom, and minister, I found myself rushing through my quiet time. Reading just to get it done because I knew I needed to read the Bible. But Write the Word journals have helped me to slow down and linger in the Word as I get Scripture into my heart.

My Write the Word process is simple, but has helped me grow in God. I begin by writing the date at the top and then something I am thankful for. Then I open my Bible to the Scripture prompt. Before reading or writing, I say a brief prayer asking God to speak to me. Next, I read the Scripture prompt and then I write out the verses. On the following page is space to write something "on my heart." I use this space to write something I learned as I read and then a brief prayer. Finally, I write a word to focus on for the day.

I thought I would share three things that I love about Write the Word journals. First, I love that they can be done anywhere, any time. Waiting in a doctor's office, waiting in the car pick up line at school, on lunch break at your desk, sitting on the porch swing, laying in bed, you really can do Write the Word journals anywhere, any time. The second thing I love is how a sturdy they are. These journals are hardback covered with a soft vegan leather. They are strong to hold up to whatever comes your way. Toss it in your purse or diaper bag, no worries! Spill coffee on the cover, wipes right off. Tears streaming down your face as you write, it won't bleed through. And the third thing I love is the legacy they leave. Because the journals are made so well, they will last for many, many years to come. Our children, grandchildren, and maybe even our great-grandchildren will one day read our Write the Word journals and see that we were women who read, studied, and wrote God's Word. What a beautiful legacy to leave!

Cultivate What Matters is launching three brand new Write the Word journals today! Write the Word Cultivate Wisdom, Write the Word Refresh Your Mind, and Write the Word for Kids Adventure are adding to the Write the Word Collection along with a brand new faith sticker pack.

I am so excited to use the Wisdom and Renew Your Mind journals! And the stickers are such a beautiful touch of color and fun to each journal entry.

If you are looking to refresh your faith, Write the Word journals are incredible tools to help you do just that. The journals also make beautiful gifts. My favorite deal is the Your Favorites Bundle! Get the new sticker packet, Wisdom, Renew Your Mind, and pick a third journal of your choice. This is a great way to save money and add a few journals to your shelf.

To shop Write the Word journals, click HERE or the banner below.

WRITE THE WORD WEDNESDAY

My word for 2021 is rooted, I want to become deeply rooted in Jesus. To me, this means cultivating a more passionate and consistent prayer life, reading the Bible more, studying the Bible, striving to obey God, and exercising my faith in Him. One of tools I am using is a Write the Word journal from Cultivate What Matters.

I have been using Write the Word journals off and on for a couple of years now. In the past ten or so months I have been using my journals daily. Write the Word journals help me to do more than just read the Bible; they help me to slow down and linger. I read the given Scripture, then write in out in my own messy handwriting, think about it, and finally I pray over it. This practice has blessed me and transformed my quiet time.

With my 2021 word being rooted, I started 2021 using Write the Word Cultivate Faith: Grow Roots in the Word. I am loving this journal! To me, there is something so special and refreshing with starting the Bible from the beginning on January 1st. Going through the Woman to Woman Bible reading plan, that is what we are doing. Cultivate Faith takes it even further. It starts in Genesis and goes through the basics, getting back to the roots of faith. It helps me to not only read the Bible, but write it out. This practice helps me to really think about what I am reading and get it into my heart.

Today's Write the Word Scripture was Genesis 17:7. This verse was God confirming His promise to Abraham that He would be Abraham's God and his descendant's God. As I read and wrote this verse out, I thought of how God always keeps His promises. We can trust Him because He never lies and never backs down from His promises. I am so thankful for that!

Do you need a special Write the Word journal to write out Scripture? Of course not! Grab any journal or notebook! For me, I love having something that is "special." Write the Word journals are hardback covered with a soft vegan leather and super thick paper. They are strong and sturdy to hold up to whatever life throws my way. The thick pages save it from bleed through with pen, markers, highlighters, and even tears! And my favorite part, because they are so well made, they will last for many, many years to come, which means I am leaving a legacy for my kids and grandkids to one day read through.

Write the Word journals come in Cultivate Faith, Cultivate Contentment, Cultivate Forgiveness, Cultivate Hope, Cultivate Joy, Cultivate Renewal, and a blank journal for you to choose your own theme and Scriptures. To purchase a Write the Word journal, click HERE or the banner below.

Will you join me for Write the Word Wednesday? If you are using a Write the Word journal, which edition? If you are choosing your own verses to write out, what did you write today? Share in the comments and let's cheer each other on!

CULTIVATE WHAT MATTERS EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

One of my favorite small businesses is having some incredible early black Friday deals you will love! Cultivate What Matters is the company that makes the Powersheets Goal Planner and Write the Word Journals that I use daily and love. Lara Casey and the Cultivate team have a heart and passion for helping women cultivate what is really important in their own lives and have created tools to help us to just that.

The Powersheets Goal Planner is the absolute best tool for learning what is important to you, setting realistic goals, setting actions steps toward those goals, and celebrating progress. I've been a Powersheets user for three years now and will definitely be a user for life. Powersheets helped me stay on task this year with regular, every day goals and big picture goals.

The Write the Word Journals are beautiful journals that help you with Bible reading. It is proven that when we write something in our own messy handwriting, it helps what we are writing to root down into our heart. So why not write the Word!? The Write the Word Journals have a space to record the date (or something about your day), something you are thankful for, a Scripture prompt to look up and write, a space to write what is on your heart, and a space to write a word to focus on for the day. I love using the Write the Word Journals in my daily quiet time.

So many accessories! Cultivate What Matters also offers a ton of beautiful coordinating accessories you will love. Stickers, markers, washi tape, accessory pouches, journals, and more!

Early Black Friday Deals

Cultivate What Matters black Friday deal starts today, November 24th and runs until November 30th. You can get 25% off everything (excluding bundles and the Powersheets Goal Planner), free shipping on all orders over $100, and a free gift with purchases over $75! So you can order your Powersheets Goal Planner at full price, a Write the Word Journal and some fun accessories for 25% off, get free shipping, and get a free gift! Or grab a few Write the Word Journals and some faith sticker books to create some beautiful gifts for 25% off! There are so many options!

To shop the Cultivate What Matters Early Black Friday sale, click HERE!

WRITE THE WORD {GIVEAWAY}

In this very electronic age, I find there is so much power in writing something in your own handwriting. I can put a reminder in my cellphone, but I seem more likely to remember it if I actually take the time to write something down. It feels more committed to memory, sinking down into my heart, as I put pen to paper.

For this reason, I absolutely love Write the Word Journals from Cultivate What Matters! These journals are stunning and they are the perfect tool to help you get into the Word. Write the Word Journals are simple, no fluff, but lead us into a deeper time with God. All you need is your Bible, a pen, and a Write the Word Journal!

Write the Word Journals are wonderful for digging deep, but they are also perfect for the busy woman on the go. The journals are strong and durable which make them perfect to toss into your purse to do on your lunch break at work, waiting at the doctor's office, or waiting on your kid at sports practice.

Each journal has:
•66 selected scriptures throughout 145 pages
•Gold-foiled cover with gold-foil details throughout
•Easy-to-clean vegan leather
•Four gorgeous art pages throughout featuring gold foil scripture artwork and a special journaling prompt
•Satin bookmark to hold your place
•Measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches with high-quality, thick paper

They currently offer nine Write the Word Journals:
•Write the Word Bible Journal - NEW - this journal is blank so that you can choose your own Scriptures
•Write the Word Cultivate Confidence - NEW
•Write the Word Cultivate Joy
•Write the Word Cultivate Hope
•Write the Word Cultivate Faith
•Write the Word Cultivate Renewal
•Write the Word Cultivate Contentment
•Write the Word Cultivate Forgiveness
•Write the Word for Kids

Here is how I use a Write the Word Journal

I currently use my CSB Study Bible for Women, Write the Word Cultivate Confidence, a cute matching pen (I am slightly obsessed with matching things!), and the Cultivate Faith Stickers. I begin by praying, asking God to help my heart and eyes to be open to receive what He has for me through His Word. Then I open the journal and write the date and something I am thankful for, these prompts are in each journal. Then I open my Bible to the given Scripture and read it carefully. After I have read it completely, I write the verse in the given space.

Next, I write down a thought or revelation from that verse. Then I write out a brief prayer, saying it aloud as I write, asking God to help me remember and apply the verse to my day or situation. Then I write my focus for the day. Sometimes it comes from the given verses, sometimes it does not. And finally, I add a sticker or two (or three!) for a cute pop of color.

I have used my Write the Word journals as my "main" quiet time each morning and I have used them as a Spiritual "pick me up" in mid-afternoon. There is no wrong way or time. The goal is to just get into the Bible and write out Scriptures.

Cultivating and growing in my faith and my walk with God is important to me, it should be important to all believers. It is always one of my most important goals. I even put Write the Word as one of my action items in my Powersheets. This helps me to have a visual to see that reminds me to get into the Bible.

If you are looking to start reading the Bible, need to renew your faith, or just want to try something new, give a Write the Word Journal a try. You will love it as you cultivate what really matters.

To celebrate the new Write the Word Journals, we are giving away a Cultivate What Matters 6 Month Powersheets Goal Planner! My Powersheets have become a vital part of my day and helping me grow and cultivate what's important to me. To enter to win, complete each task in the rafflecopter below!

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To purchase Write the Word Journals, Powersheets, or fun accessories, click the banner below.

JENIFER'S GIFT GUIDE

Today I want to share some of my favorite products with you. All of these items would make wonderful Christmas gifts! Many of these shops are offering incredible Black Friday deals, some have even started early!

{in}Courage Devotional Bible - The (in)Courage Devotional Bible is one of my favorite Bibles! With 312 devotions by 122 (in)Courage community writers, 10 distinct thematic reading plans, 66 book introductions connecting each book of the Bible to the whole biblical narrative, stories of courage from 50 women of the Bible, journaling space,and more, women are going to love this Bible. There are 5 cover options including a special edition Candace Cameron Bure designed cover. To order the (in)Courage Devotional Bible, click HERE.

Write the Word Journal - Does growing in your faith feel complicated? It doesn't have to! Write the Word journals have helped of women find a simpler way to dive into God's Word and grow their faith. Each journal has a theme such as the garden, worship, fruit of the Spirit, contentment, joy, hope, faith, renewal, prayer, and forgiveness. The journals have a Scripture prompt, then you simply write the Word! There is something very powerful about writing out Scripture in your own handwriting. These journals make great gifts women wanting to grow their faith. There are even Write the Word journals for kids! To order Write the Word journals, click HERE.

Powersheets - Do you know someone who loves goal setting? Or maybe someone who really doesn't, but wants to work on it? The Powersheets are the perfect gift! Powersheets help you learn what matters most to you, what you really want to cultivate in your life, then helps you plan out your goals. Powersheets teach you that little by little progress is far better than perfection. Powersheets are perfect for women in all seasons of life. To order Powersheets, click HERE.

Simplified Planner - The Simplified Planner is a wonderful gift for any woman! This planner comes in a weekly or daily edition, each edition has 6 covers to choose from. Each planner has simplified prep work, simplicity tips, and much more. Plus, there are matching accessories such as mini notebooks, pens, bookmarkers, and more. To order a Simplified Planner, click HERE.

Quiet Time Companion - The Quiet Time Companion is a wonderful gift for any woman who loves to journal her way through her quiet time. This journal offers not only daily quiet time pages, but also sermon note pages, prayer request pages, prayer lists, and a Bible reading plan. To order the Quiet Time Companion, click HERE.

Highlighters & More - The Daily Grace Co has the perfect highlighters for your Bible! These gel highlighters do not bleed through thin Bible pages. The highlighters say pray, abide, reflect, praise, believe, and dwell. Plus, there are scented highlighters, pens, coffee mugs, Bible studies, jewelry, and so much more. Use code THANKFUL to get 30% of everything at The Daily Grace Co! To order from The Daily Grace Co, click HERE.

Cozy Pom Pom Throw - This is seriously the softest blanket ever! 50x60 inches, this Pottery Barn blanket is the perfect blanket for snuggling on the couch with a good book or movie. It comes in 7 beautiful colors and can be monogrammed. To order the Cozy Pom Pom Throw, click HERE.

Echo Show 5 - We love our Echo Show 5! This Alexa device does so much. Our family loves music and has music playing constantly. Before, this meant we were changing cds every hour or so, listening to commercials on the radio, or draining our phone batteries. Now, we just say, "Alexa, play praise and worship music" or whatever we may be in the mood for. I can also listen to podcasts! We can ask the weather; traffic reports; listen to audio books; set alarms or timers; add to a shopping list; quiz yourself on state capitals, sport facts, presidents, or other interesting info; look up recipes; and so much more. I also love the sunrise feature! When you set an alarm, fifteen minutes before the alarm is set to go off, the screen slowly brightens with sunrise colors. There is also a camera (this feature can be shut off for privacy) so you can drop in from another device or your phone to check on the kids or chat with the family. The Echo Show 5 is a wonderful gift that anyone will love. To purchase, click HERE.

FabFitFun - FabFitFun is a subscription box that any woman will love! You get eight to ten full size, high end products, for only $50! Gift an entire box, gift the entire year of boxes (four boxes each year), or split up the box and have eight different gifts! Used code WINTERFUN to save $10 on your box. Order before December 1st and use code DOUBLEUP to get a free mini box with an additional 4 mystery products. To order FabFitFun, click HERE.

Loopy Case - Loopy cell phone cases are the only cases I will ever use! They have tons of cases and their cases come with a finger loop. Help your loved ones keep a hold of their phone and stop the drop with Loopy! To order a Loopy, click HERE.

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