Saturday Suggestions

 

Happy Saturday, friends! I have some fun (and even a funNY) find for you today. I hope you enjoy exploring these links!

ONE. 

I told you earlier this week that Ryan and I are determined to become more intentional about our rest on Sundays. I also told you that while I know it’s highly controversial about whether or not resting includes a break from technology, at this point, we don’t feel a conviction to turn off screens on Sundays. One of our favorite things is to watch funny video clips that make us giggle. (Or Tim Hawkins sketches…though you gotta be careful about those. We watched one where he picked on a phrase, and don’t you just know it, I heard it IN CHURCH the next week and laughed so hard at the most inappropriate time!!) Ryan sent me this clip a few days ago, and it made me laugh because THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO US!!!!! This is the kind of belly-laugh rest I enjoy.

TWO. 

Remember when I told you about the ultimate world cruise that sets sail later this year? It really is fascinating to read all about it, so if you want to learn more, you can visit this page! You can see the full itinerary, check out a map that shows the route, and see pictures from the ports of call along the way! And I’m curious (if you take a look at it) which place(s) would be your favorite to see in real life!

THREE.

I haven’t tried this one yet, so I can’t vouch for how tasty it might (or might not) be, but I found a recipe for a healthy version of Arby’sJamocha shake. I can assure you the real thing is not healthy from any angle. I really do want to try this one so I can see if the taste even remotely resembles the original. If you try it first, let me know!

FOUR. 

This is the link to the workouts Ryan and I landed on for thisyear. I learned about them because a fashion blogger I follow on Instagram shared at the end of 2022 that she had been doing them for a year and really enjoyed them and had seen marked improvement in her strength. (She was thin to start with, so she didn’t need to work out to lose weight, but she wanted to become stronger and healthier.) As you know, I’ve been desperate to find a workout program I actually enjoy, so we decided to go for this one. It’s free on YouTube, and there are multiple programs. We are currently working our way through Epic I. I love it that she doesn’t talk during the workouts and there are preview videos during each rest to show you what move is coming next. Ryan can use heavier weights to make his workout appropriately difficult for him, and I can modify as needed if something is too hard for me. We can work out at home on our own time, and we’re both already seeing slow changes!

FIVE. 

Even though I don’t think I’ve found my secret gift (yet), I do enjoy exploring different ideas. Not long ago, I watched some videos about learning to play the harp, because that has, for many years, been a talent I have thought I’d thoroughly enjoy. I don’t know that it’s something that I could successfully do, but I had fun watching some of the explanation videos on this YouTube channel – as well as some of the clips of the YouTuber playing the harp at events. She is quite talented! (Can we also just pause to appreciate her accent??)

SIX. 

I told you about some of the fun we had on our dates this month. Most of ours revolved around food, rather than adventure, and that’s mostly because that’s what we had time for this month. We do love taking part in more creative dates when we have the time and resources, and this list has several fun ideas on it!! If you’re in a date-night rut, try looking for an idea here! (Also fun ideas for just hanging out with friends, if that suits you better.)

Have a great week, friends!