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From Instagram: Seventeen years, seven months and eleven days ago, we had our first date at a Rainforest Cafe, and we never miss a chance to go back!

This weekend we’re in Knoxville, Tennessee with Sean’s dad and sister, staying in a beautiful log cabin on a lake, which seems like a good way to relax after the busyness of 5 days at Disney World! I’ve gotten a few questions about my best Disney tips, so I’ll be sharing those—and maybe some thoughts about road tripping as a family—this coming week.

I’ve really enjoyed this trip, and I’m thankful for the unexpected progress we made in weaning Lucas (who was still nursing every 2 hours around the clock when we left but now only nurses at night!), but I can’t wait to get home and begin celebrating advent and Christmas in a more focused way!

What I’m reading: The Bean Trees: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver

What I’m thinking about:

{Follow my personal Facebook feed for the things I’m thinking about and talking about all week!}

Perspective for the holidays

• A Simple Holiday Starts With This | No Sidebar

• The White Envelope | Becoming Minimalist

• Your simple, ethical holiday gift guide | The Art of Simple

• 3 Easy Ways to Give Back During the Holidays | The Humbled Homemaker

Balancing out the sweet treats

• 12 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in December | New Leaf Wellness

• 11 Superfoods to Boost Your Immune System | Whole New Mom

A little of this and a little of that

• Learning how to think (really) | Modern Mrs. Darcy

• Is Instagram listening in on you? | Deidra Riggs

• On Parenting and Politics and Clearing Everything From My Kid’s Room | Logan Wolfram

Have a great weekend!

P.S. Have you gotten your Very Merry Gift Certificate Bundle? Hurry before they’re gone!