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How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe that Works For You!
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How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe that Works For You!

February 22, 2021

We’ve all been there… looking at the closet, not sure what to wear. Trying on an outfit that just doesn’t feel right and then trying on another. We can stand in front of our clothes and seriously think, “I have nothing to wear.” 

Well, this is not the case when you create a capsule wardrobe! I’ve found that it makes getting dressed everyday seamless (see what I did there?) and that I am much more at ease about going out when I know I have good outfits to wear in my closet. 

But, how do you make a capsule wardrobe? I’m so glad you asked! This post covers the steps you’ll need to follow to build your own functional, capsule wardrobe, with my own experience and advice thrown in. 

What is a Capsule Wardrobe?

Before we get into all the specifics of creating a capsule wardrobe, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page. 

A capsule wardrobe is a collection of clothes and accessories that includes only items considered essential. These wardrobes first appeared in America in the 1940s as a way to purchase your entire wardrobe at once. They were advertised then as a small collection of garments designed to be worn together which harmonized in color and line. I saw an advertisement that noted the whole wardrobe could fit into one suitcase!

I’ve personally seen capsule wardrobes become more popular in the last couple of years as the minimalist movement has also gained popularity. Some wardrobes I’ve seen have as few as 16 items total!

Why a Capsule Wardrobe?

Now you may be wondering why I chose to do a capsule wardrobe. Good question! For me personally, I knew that I would be moving across the world this past January and I wanted to downsize my closet as much as possible. 

I also knew that our move from California to England would bring a big change in the weather. The clothes that I wore all the time in California would simply not be warm enough for England, so I needed to get warmer clothes in my wardrobe as well. 

For those two reasons I saw this as a perfect time to try out a capsule wardrobe and see if I liked it. And, now that I’ve been wearing my wardrobe for the last two months, I can confidently tell you that I LOVE it! 

Having all my clothes match makes it very simple to get dressed everyday. There’s no staring at all my clothes wondering what will go together, I already know that they will go together because they are all in my color palette (more on that later). 

It was also very easy to pack up my capsule wardrobe for our move here. I only have 30 pieces of clothing so it all fit in our suitcases just fine. (See how we packed our suitcases here.)

On a more personal note, I also think that having a capsule wardrobe has made me a better steward of my clothing. Now instead of having clothing in my closet that I don’t use because it doesn’t match or I don’t have the right thing to wear with it, I wear all of my clothing items. And, now that I have clothes I like to wear, I find myself taking better care of them so that they will last longer. I’m also not constantly looking for items to wear so I don’t spend a lot of money on clothing all the time. We can honor the Lord with how we steward our clothes!

I hope you can see how much a capsule wardrobe has helped me! And I think it can do the same for you! If you’re feeling like you have too many clothes and you want to downsize, or maybe you know you spend too much on clothing and you want to stop, a capsule wardrobe is just what you need!

How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

While this is the first time I’ve personally done a capsule wardrobe, I got a lot of information from my mom who has done capsule wardrobes for a while. And my mom got inspiration and information and a few specifics from https://www.theviviennefiles.com/ That website has SO many options for capsule wardrobes and even more detailed instructions if you want to check it out. Be careful though, it can be a black hole and give you too many options. So only look for a little while. Some of the things I share in this post were learned from Janice’s super helpful website.

Preparing Your Capsule Wardrobe | Choosing Your Color Palette

Now, before you head to your closet and throw out a bunch of clothes so that you can buy more, let’s take a step back. 

The first step in creating a capsule wardrobe is choosing your color palette. This was an overwhelming task for me! How will I know what colors I want to wear for the next couple of months? 

There are lots of ways to choose a color palette for your wardrobe. You’ll need a few neutrals and few accent colors. I’ve seen whole capsule wardrobes based on a colorful scarf or inspired by a wallpaper print. 

But, the easiest (and most economic) way I found to find your color palette is to use your own clothes. Yep. You already have a color palette of sorts in your closet, you just have to find it.

So, pull out all your clothes and sort them by color. Then look at the colors you have the most items in and that could possibly be your color palette that you already own. It’s likely that you own a lot of similar colors, those are the colors you are naturally drawn too. And, those are the colors you will most likely want to have in your color palette. Your color palette should not be the rainbow, try to have at least two neutral colors and two accent colors.

This was the method I used to find my own color palette. I pulled out all of my clothes and sorted them by color. I had a lot of colors in my closet, but there were 5 that had the most pieces overall: navy blue, cream, gray, blush pink, and turquoise. Here’s the palette that came to the top:

See how easy that was? These are the colors I’m naturally drawn to and ones that I already own in my closet. This is a win-win situation because not only did I know which colors I liked for my palette, but I also didn’t have to purchase as many clothes cause I already owned these!

Now, if this method of using your own clothes doesn’t work for you, maybe you’ve pulled out all of your clothes and nothing really comes to the top for a color palette, then I suggest you take a look at the website I linked above. She has TONS of capsule wardrobes to look at and I’m sure you will find inspiration there. You might have just one or two pieces that you really LOVE, those could be your inspiration for your entire capsule wardrobe palette. There’s lots of flexibility in choosing your palette.

You could also look at the tones of your complexion and hair to help you pick your color palette. 

Keep in mind that your capsule wardrobe is not going to be what you wear forever. Depending on where you live, your capsule wardrobe will most likely change with the seasons, which is just a couple of months. So, if you pick a palette and then realize you don’t like it as much as you thought, you can change it after a couple months when you prepare for the next season.

So, while there is a lot of flexibility in how you choose your palette and which colors you choose, there should not be flexibility in this next step.

Purging Your Closet | So Your Capsule Wardrobe Will Fit

Now, this may be the hardest part of creating a capsule wardrobe. But it’s also really important to make your capsule wardrobe work! 

Get rid of the clothes that are not in your color palette.

Yikes! That may sound like a lot of clothes and a lot of waste. But if you used the method I outlined above where your own clothes created the palette, you shouldn’t be getting rid of too many clothes. 

This actually made purging my closet VERY easy. I was no longer making decisions about how much I liked certain items, nor did I have to think about the last time I wore something. I simply just had to see if it was in my color palette. Then, when it wasn’t I could put it in the donate pile. And when it was, I could keep it in my wardrobe.

And, by the way, I do suggest you donate your clothing. Or, even better, if you’ve got the time, sign up for Poshmark (use the code, MILKFREE379 for a free $10!), take pictures, and sell your clothing online. You could even use what you make from your old clothes to purchase new items for your capsule wardrobe.

I will say, it was a little bit difficult to get rid of everything that was not in my palette. I had this one black dress that I really liked, but navy blue is my neutral color, so it had to go. But now that I’m a few months into using my capsule wardrobe, I can tell you that it’s definitely worth it! 

You don’t want to keep that one-off item because you most likely won’t wear it. The whole point of a capsule wardrobe is that all the clothes match together and it’s very easy to get dressed everyday. So get rid of whatever garments do not match your chosen color palette. 

If you did not find that many clothes in your closet to make up your palette, then maybe hold on to a few clothes that are not in your palette and get rid of them once you have filled in some of the gaps in your capsule wardrobe.

Fill Your Closet | With Your Capsule Wardrobe!

Now that you’ve purged your closet and removed those items that do not fit into your capsule wardrobe palette, it’s time to fill in any gaps that are left.

You don’t want to totally buy a whole new wardrobe, you’re already using the clothes you have. So just fill in the gaps with pieces you might be missing. Keep the items to as few as possible and see how it goes.

This is another step that provides you with flexibility.

Would you like to only have a certain number of clothes? Maybe 30 garments? Maybe more?

Maybe you’d rather have more clothing and more options but all in the same palette? 

Whatever you choose to do, do it and stick to it. 

Maybe you already have three pairs of jeans that you love, don’t buy more. Focus on tops that will fit with your palette and expand that way. If you have plenty of tops, look for neutral trousers to go with. If your closet is full of dresses in your palette, find a sweater that can go over the top or a pair of slacks and a blouse. Maybe you just need one or two more tops to complete your capsule wardrobe, that’s an easy fix.

I feel like I can’t give too many instructions on how to exactly build your wardrobe piece by piece because it will be different for everyone. This is where I would say that Pinterest comes in handy. Use it for inspiration regarding how many pieces to have in your wardrobe and what your capsule wardrobe should be made up of. Be sure to keep in mind what activities you do on a regular basis when filling your wardrobe. If you are at home all day with kids, go casual. If you work at an office, dress it up. You get the idea.

Here is my winter wardrobe for your inspiration.

And, maybe this goes without saying, but do not count your undergarments or workout clothes in your total count of clothing. They are just part of your wardrobe whether you count or not!

If you’re not sure where to purchase clothing for your wardrobe, I would suggest getting it all second-hand! I have a whole post about shopping at thrift stores that can help you. And, if you’ve never used the Poshmark app (use the code, MILKFREE379 for a free $10!), then you should also check that out. It is easier to be specific on that app because you can directly search for an item whereas if you are in the thrift store you just have to look through what is there. 

I bought all of my clothes for my winter capsule wardrobe second-hand and I’m so happy I did! It saved a lot of money and I love the thrill of the hunt for a specific item in the thrift store.

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune for you to create a capsule wardrobe! Using as many of your own clothes as possible and shopping second-hand will really make it affordable.

Try It Out | Wear Your Capsule Wardrobe

Now that you’ve filled in any gaps so that you have exactly what you need in your wardrobe, it’s time to try it out! 

Go for a couple weeks without buying any clothing. Wear your capsule wardrobe. 

Not only will this give you a chance to see your hard work in action, but it will also solidify your wardrobe as you go. You’ll find out exactly what you are missing and want to add to further complete your wardrobe. And, maybe you won’t miss anything, then you did a good job planning it out!

So do it! Go try it for a couple weeks. Then come back here and tell me how it went! I’d love to know if you enjoyed creating and trying out a capsule wardrobe.

Having a capsule wardrobe has really made my life as a busy mom MUCH easier and I want the same for you, friend. So give it a try. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments.


Related Posts:

My Winter Wardrobe | Navy, Blush, Gray

Dressing Modestly | Theology of Clothing

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    I've recently picked back up the Gospel Primer by I've recently picked back up the Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent and have been reading it every day again... Wow! It's so good! Here's what I read today:

"Boldness is critical. Without boldness, my life story will be one of great deeds left undone, victories left unwon, petitions left unprayed, and timely words unsaid. If I wish to live only a pathetically small portion of the life God has prepared for me, then I need no boldness. But if I want my life to bloom full and loom large for the glory of God, then I must have boldness - and nothing so nourishes boldness in me like the gospel! The gospel gives me boldness first by banishing my greatest fear, the fear of God's eternal wrath. Indeed, Christ bore God's wrath upon Himself, not simply so I could escape that wrath on some future day, but also that I might be released from the daily fear of such wrath as I think ahead to judgment day. Because this fear hinders the ongoing work of God in me, the love of God continually expels this fear (whenever it appears) and nurtures within me a confident eagerness to face God on judgment day. Living in the daily relief of this fear frees me up to continue being perfected in confidence by the love of God, and it also serves to put all other fears, especially the fear of man, into perspective.

Additionally, the more I experience the life-transforming power of the gospel, the more confident I am in speaking it to others, both saved and lost. I know what the gospel can do in people's lives if they would believe the fullness of it, because I see what it is doing in me and in others. Therefore, I have increasing boldness to speak the whole gospel to others, even amid opposition...

Preaching the gospel to myself each day nourishes within me a holy brazenness to believe what God says, enjoy what He offers, and do what He commands. Admittedly, I don't deserve to be a child of God and I don't deserve to be free of sin's guilt and power. I don't deserve the staggering privilege of intimacy with God, nor any other blessing that Christ has purchased for me with His blood. I don't even deserve to be useful to God. But by the grace of God I am what I am and I have what I have."
    Mighty God, I humble myself for faculties misused, Mighty God,
I humble myself for faculties misused,
opportunities neglected,
words ill-advised,
I repent of my folly and inconsiderate ways, 
my broken resolutions, untrue service,
my backsliding steps, 
my vain thoughts.
O bury my sins in the ocean of Jesus' blood
and let no evil result from my fretful temper,
unseemly behaviour, provoking pettiness.
If by unkindness I have wounded or hurt another,
do thou pour in the balm of heavenly consolation;
If I have turned coldly from need, misery, grief,
do not in just anger forsake me;
If I have withheld relief from penury and pain,
do not withhold thy gracious bounty from me,
If I have shunned those who have offended me,
keep open the door of thy heart to my need.

Fill me with an over-flowing ocean of compassion,
the reign of love my motive,
the law of love my rule.

O thou God of all grace, make me more thankful, more humble;
Inspire me with a deep sense of my unworthiness arising from
the depravity of my nature, my omitted duties, 
my unimproved advantages, thy commands violated by me.
With all my calls to gratitude and joy may I remember
that I have reason for sorrow and humiliation;
O give me repentance unto life;
Cement my oneness with my blessed Lord,
that faith may adhere to him more immovably,
that love my entwine itself round him more tightly,
that his spirit may pervade every fibre of my being.
Then send me out to make him known to my fellow-men.
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    Satan first just gave Eve a hint by planting that Satan first just gave Eve a hint by planting that seed of doubt: “Did God really say you shall not eat from any tree of the garden?” That’s exactly what the serpent does with us today. “Did God really say you have to put others before yourself or is a little more ‘me time’ exactly what you need?” “Did God really say you have to submit yourself to your husband even when you don’t feel like it?” “Did God really say you need to discipline your children with humility and kindness or is your raised voice understandable because you’re upset?” 

All it took was that one little question for Eve’s heart to decline from faith, as Calvin puts it. He is describing the fall and how that small seed of doubt planted by the serpent grew into sin. He says, “Eve could previously behold the tree with such sincerity, that no desire to eat of it affected her mind; for the faith she had in the word of God was the best guardian of her heart, and of all her senses. But now, after the heart had declined from faith, and from obedience to the word, she corrupted both herself and all her senses, and depravity was diffused through all parts of her soul as well as her body. It is, therefore, a sign of impious defection, that the woman now judges the tree to be good for food, eagerly delights herself in beholding it, and persuades herself that it is desirable for the sake of acquiring wisdom; whereas before she had passed by it a hundred times with an unmoved and tranquil look.”

Eve went quickly from looking at the tree without a second thought, to desiring it for herself. We see that in her first response where she has already changed what God originally told them not to do in chapter 2. She added that they were not to touch the tree, God never said anything about touching the tree. Do you see how quickly we can be deceived into thinking that God’s ways are not best? 

Read/listen to the full post on Genesis 3 and Eve's deception at the link in my stories.
    We don’t have to look far to find immodesty in o We don’t have to look far to find immodesty in our culture today. Simply switch on the TV, flip through a magazine, or walk through the grocery store, immodesty is everywhere. Our over-sexualized culture celebrates clothes that do not cover and garments that glitter. Clearly, our culture cares about what you wear. The art, music, and literature of today want to empower women by self-expression in scanty clothing. Their message is that it is more inspiring, feminine, and acceptable to show off our bodies than to cover them up, that shame of any sort regarding our physique is not appropriate, and that women should be free to dress however they desire.

The Christian must ask, “does God feel the same way?” “Does God care about what you wear?”

We don’t have to look far to find modesty in the Bible. In the opening chapters of Genesis, we find God as the very first clothing designer. Adam and Eve have just sinned, and they are now ashamed of their nakedness in the garden. They attempt to cover up their shame by stringing leaves together into loincloths (Genesis 3:7). When God later came to the garden and found Adam and Eve, He first addressed their sin, but then addressed their shame.

Genesis 3:21 says, “The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.” Their little loincloths were not sufficient to cover the shame of their sin, so God made them garments, or tunics, to cover up their bodies. This was not because their bodies were imperfect, rather they were exposed. The point of clothing in this passage is to cover up Adam and Eve’s shame, the shame of the first sin. They were naked, utterly exposed, and God gave them dignity by providing proper clothing for their bodies so that they were no longer ashamed.

We are exactly like Adam and Eve, stuck in the shame of sin. It’s not until Jesus stepped into the world and took our place on the cross that it all changed. 
Read the full article on forthegospel.org or click the link in my stories.

Does God Care What Women Wear?
    Yes, God uses snakes. ☺️ The first character m Yes, God uses snakes. ☺️
The first character mentioned in Genesis 3  is none other than the serpent. The text says, “Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made.

Maybe this seems like a small question, but I had never thought about this before. Why did Satan use the serpent instead of any other animal that God had created? The Bible clearly states that the snake or serpent was already cunning and crafty on its own, that’s how God made it.

In John Calvin’s commentary on this verse, he points out that Jesus actually tells the disciples to be “prudent as serpents” in Matthew 10:16. So, we shouldn’t read this first verse of chapter 3 with a negative tone. Rather, Moses is highlighting an aspect of God’s creation in describing the serpent as crafty. And even though it’s Satan who is using the snake in this passage, remember that Moses is actually pretty familiar with God using snakes for His own purposes. We have the first reference to this later in this chapter to God sending someone to “crush the head” of the serpent in Genesis 3:15.

Then in Moses’ personal life God used snakes as well. In Exodus 4 Moses’ staff is turned into a snake to show God’s power to Pharaoh. Then, in Numbers 21, snakes attack the Israelites in judgment from God and Moses is told to make the bronze snake that’s lifted up and when the people look to the bronze snake, they are healed. So, Moses knew from personal experience what snakes were like and it makes sense for him to include this note at the beginning of Genesis 3 about snakes being crafty. 

That bronze serpent that Moses made is actually in the Bible two more times, once during the time of the kings and it’s referred to in the New Testament by John. In 2 Kings 18, Hezekiah has just come onto the throne as king of Judah and it says in verse 4 that “he removed the high places and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the Asherah. He also broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the sons of Israel burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan.” ... Continued in comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️
    This is 27! 🎉 Pictured: 1) stopping to smell t This is 27! 🎉 
Pictured: 1) stopping to smell the roses at the oldest botanic garden in England, 2) finally learning how to do sourdough bread this weekend, 3) learning the laws of cricket as we watch Dada play, 4) drinking lots of water and meat stock (not at the same time 😆), 5) starting a garden with my friends!
Not pictured: the ups and downs of living in a foreign country, the frustrations and joys of training a 4-year-old, seeing God's faithfulness in little and big ways. ❤️
    I started growing a garden! Here in England there I started growing a garden! Here in England there are allotments provided by the city council so that residents can rent a plot and start a garden. I've really wanted to do one on my own, but decided that that would be too much work for just one person (who doesn't know much about gardening, mind you), so I have joined a couple of friends to work on a full-size plot together. It's about the size of a tennis court! We have already worked hard in the last weeks to get some plants planted for this year so that we can hopefully harvest some veggies at the end of this season. It has been a lot of fun and an excellent way to get outside more! Aletheia enjoys playing while we are planting, digging, and caring for our garden.
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As you can imagine working in the garden is already teaching me a lot, I didn't know much about gardening other than helping my family when I was a child. But it is also teaching me a lot about the Christian life. Isn't it kind of the Lord to provide hobbies that also show us about Him? Working outside day by day in the garden has made me think so much about this word: cultivation.
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Cultivation is a lot of hard work. You have to dig down deep, ruffle up the ground, and pull out all of the weeds and trash and old plants that are in there so that you can grow new ones. Isn't that a good picture of when you become a Christian? The Lord breaks up the rough ground in your heart, starts removing the junk and sin, and plants the fruit of the Spirit within you. All the digging has also made me think, what am I cultivating in my life? Am I cultivating the fruit of the Spirit? Obviously, they are called the fruit of the Spirit because it is God who works in us, but God does call us to "work out our own salvation" and to "walk worthy of the calling to which we are called." That means there's work for us to do as well!
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Making Bible reading a habit is just one way that we can cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in our own lives. That's why I have a brand-new Bible reading plan for you to join me in this summer: Psalms of the Summer 2022! Get it at the link in my bio (and stories). Today, June 1st, is the first day, so let's dig into Scripture together! 
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    Two little lines.  . Two little lines and I kne Two little lines. 

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Two little lines and I knew,
Knew that in me was a little one: you.
Knew that the rest of my life would be different,
My time would go elsewhere, my choices would be rent.
There'd be laughter and joy, but also blood, sweat and tears,
Trials and triumphs over the years.

But how could I know in that moment of time,
How God would use those two little lines?
I didn't know that this life inside me,
Would humble me quick and force me to see,
That God is the one who gives strength to the weary,
He is the one who knows what each one will be.
He's had a plan straight from the start,
To mold and make His children have His heart.
Each part of our lives, even pregnancy, 
is planned by our Lord. Don't you agree?

When I first saw those lines I may have had doubts,
But Psalm 139 ushered them out.
Beautifully formed in the womb by God, 
This little baby was made to laud.
Honor and glory to God on the throne,
For this little one who made me her home.
I'm so grateful to Him for this journey of mine,
Though at times it's been hard and serpentine,
Each step has been worth it, I cannot deny.
And it all began with those two little lines.

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13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb.   14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.   15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.   16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.   (Psalm 139:13-16, ESV)
    Let's talk about Lilacs. See this gate? It's the o Let's talk about Lilacs.
See this gate? It's the one I pull my bike and trailer out of multiple times a day. Each time, the flag that sticks up from my trailer catches on at least one of those slightly over-hanging branches. Now, I moved into my house last July and that bush was only green, I had no idea what it was. Every day since then I've hit it and tugged my bike flag past it just wondering why it's there, why no one has trimmed it back, and why does it have to get in my way as I head outside... Pretty annoyed with it, honestly!
Well, I felt pretty stupid about my on pettiness when one day last week, all these beautiful purple blooms opened up and now I smell the wonderful scent of lilacs each and every time I pull my bike and trailer past. This whole time I was frustrated and upset about one of the most beautiful things being in my way. Now I'm so thankful it's there for me to enjoy.
Obviously, I would NOT describe bumping into a lilac bush as a hard thing or a trial but it did make me think...
We go through hard things in life and then remember them afterward with sorrow or pain. But then God being the compassionate and merciful God that He is redeems those hard things and teaches us something new. Then we can look back and be thankful for what He's done in our lives and enjoy the gifts He's given through difficulty. This must be part of why Peter encourages us to "count it all joy" when we fall into various trials. He knew they would result in "praise, glory, and honor" to Jesus Christ our Lord.
    This is me, wandering through a 16th-century cathe This is me, wandering through a 16th-century cathedral finding where the light seeps through the stained glass windows. Maybe you're new and wondering how I got here...
1. Married the man of my dreams 7 years ago after meeting in college.
2. Worked full time for Joni and Friends while my new husband was in seminary.
3. Stopped working to stay at home with my new-born daughter after 3 years.
4. Started learning SO much as a new mom that I had to write about it in blog form.
5. My husband finished seminary and got accepted into Oxford University's doctorate program... Was not sure it would work out due to the vid.
6. Amazingly, the Lord saw fit for us to move to England and live here for a few years.
7. Now we run in any and every little chapel or big cathedral we pass... Most are breathtaking, not all have as much stained glass as this one though. 😉
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I am so thankful for all the adventures we've had so far here in England. And I'm thankful to share some of it with you all in these little squares on IG. I always seek to share what I'm learning, struggling with, and discovering about God and His Word (theology), Bible study, and motherhood. We have had many visitors to our little corner of England lately so I've been busy playing tour guide. I'm looking forward to a more normal week this week and getting back into our routine of school and housework.
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 What are you looking forward to this week? Let me know in a comment! Thanks for being here. ❤️
    I love being a mom, but sometimes I love getting t I love being a mom, but sometimes I love getting to watch him be a dad even more. ❤️
    Man, this Spurgeon devotional cut to the quick and Man, this Spurgeon devotional cut to the quick and stepped on my toes. How often do I take sin lightly in my words? Actions? Thoughts? Swipe through to read it all! ❤️
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#spurgeonquotes #spurgeon #devotional #graceupongrace
    “Mothering can seem an isolated occupation unrel “Mothering can seem an isolated occupation unrelated to anything beyond the immediate needs of the family, but there is no more natural way for a mother to influence her world for Christ than through her own children. We will touch few lives with more intensity than the children God has placed in our homes.” – Jean Fleming

Mamas, your home is your mission field. Want to make a difference in the world? Be at home with your children and raise them in God’s ways. I remember being a teenager and longing to go overseas as a missionary. I even took classes in college to learn how to teach English as a second language. Then I got married and later had a baby. So… I’d be stuck at home from now on? Yes, but from now on my home IS my mission field. And how convenient that I don’t have to fly on a plane, eat different food, or take Malaria medication in order to serve there. I simply have to wake up in the morning and say, “Here I am, Lord, on the mission field you’ve stuck me in, use me!”

I simply loved this piece of art at the Ashmolean museum. Here’s a mama impacting her world one baby cuddle at a time. ❤️

#Christianmotherhood #christianparenting #sahm #motheringforchrist #motherhoodquotes
    God graciously created male and female from the sa God graciously created male and female from the same origin. That makes women and men equals. They’re both created specially by God, formed by Him, and formed for a special purpose: to be together.

God also graciously gave us specific roles for both male and female to possess and live out. Because they were created equally, Adam could see himself in Eve, hence the line “bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh.” And because Eve was created out of Adam, she could willingly submit to him knowing that they were created equally by God. Calvin pointed out that if man and woman were created from two separate origins, there would be strife and contention because they would start off pitted against each other. And then Calvin went on to say, “Something was taken from Adam, in order that he might embrace, with greater benevolence, a part of himself.” God graciously created man and woman to have the same origin so that they could live together in harmony.

What are your thoughts?

#genesisstudy #genesis2 #biblestudy #creation #theologymatters
    Remember from Genesis 1 that as God created the ea Remember from Genesis 1 that as God created the earth, He looked back over what He had created and saw that it was good. This is stated multiple times: “God saw that it was good, God saw that it was good, God saw that it was good.”

Then we come to Genesis 2:18 and what do we read? “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.’”

This is called a malediction. You’re probably familiar with a benediction, where you get blessed at the end of the church service. But when God said, “It is not good.” That is a bad saying, or a recognition of something bad. So the very first thing in the Bible that receives a bad saying or a malediction from God is human loneliness.

Now we all want to be alone sometimes. And I especially think of moms with young children when it comes to wanting peace and quiet and aloneness. But that is not what God is saying is bad here in Genesis 2:18. What He declares to be “not good” is that Adam doesn’t have anyone like him with which to live.

The rest of the Genesis chapter 2 tells us how God graciously created woman to be the perfect helpmate to man. New blog and podcast linked in my stories.

#genesis #Genesis2 #bookbybook #theologyforeverymom
    Here I am standing in my kitchen full of groceries Here I am standing in my kitchen full of groceries. And here are my top 5 tips for you to get some time in the Bible today:
1. Pull out the alarm clock and wake up before your family. It's hard, but worth it.
2. Pull out your Bible and let it fall open on either the dining room table or your kitchen counter. It'll most likely fall to Psalms where you can easily read a chapter in 1-2 minutes.
3. Pull out the pencils, crayons, and paper and read a chapter to your kids while they color. 🖍️
4. Pick a Bible verse to memorize with your kids and teach them hand motions. Maybe the fruit of the Spirit? Maybe Ephesians 1? Go for it!
5. Pull out your smartphone and download the Bible.is app, now you can listen to Scripture being read to you while you wash dishes or put the groceries away like me. 🙌
I find that Bible reading often doesn't happen because I haven't trained myself to think that even a little bit of the Word each day is better than nothing for it's the Bible that is "living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." I definitely need it throughout my day! 
What's your go-to way to get the Bible in your day? Leave a comment to let me know!
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#biblestudy #proverbs31mom #motheringforchrist #christianmotherhood
    If you ever feel scatter brained and wonder what y If you ever feel scatter brained and wonder what you are going to make for dinner, you need to go through my stories today! Meal planning has really saved me so much time as a mom/homemaker. It also helps me to stay in our budget. Speaking of budgets, this is not my table, it's from Blenheim Palace. 😉 Blog post linked in stories.
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#homemakingtips #wearehomemakers #homemaker #mealplanning #proverbs31mom
    Someone at church on Sunday asked me what my job w Someone at church on Sunday asked me what my job was and when I said that I stay home with my daughter full time she said excitedly, "Ooh! That is the dream job!" I was surprised by her comment, but she's definitely right! Being at home to nurture my daughter and care for our family is definitely my dream job. And I'm so blessed to share what I'm learning with you all here on IG. ❤️ Some of my favorite things about being a SAHM are:
-waking up with my toddler next to me.
-making breakfast with her on the counter.
-reading through the Bible together and answering her questions.
-trying out new gluten-free recipes.
-fixing her hair into braids.
-cleaning the bathroom together.
-no rush to be places or to work on time, my work is right in front of me all day.
What's your favorite thing about being a SAHM/homemaker? Let me know in a comment! 😘
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#sahm #stayathomemom #traditionalmom #traditionalwife
    Have you read the whole Bible? What about the whol Have you read the whole Bible? What about the whole Bible in a year? What about reading the whole Bible in just one month?! Well, I was able to get through the whole Bible last month and I have to tell you all about it. 

This past month of January, I took up a challenge to read the whole Bible in one month. To be honest, I didn’t plan to do this and jumped in rather spontaneously. But now that I’ve come through to the end of the month and the end of the Bible reading, I am very thankful I got to give it a try. 

Reading through the Bible in a month (or about 30 days) was very different than how I’ve read my Bible before which helped me learn a lot, and I think if you were to challenge yourself to read the whole Bible in 30 days, you’d learn a lot too. So today I’m sharing 4 lessons that I learned by personally reading the Bible in about one month. New blog and podcast linked in my stories.
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#biblestudy #biblereading #biblereadingplan #deeplyrooted #womenintheword
    I love them. But that is only because of God's lov I love them. But that is only because of God's love for me. First John 4:19 says, "We love because He first loved us."
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