Things I actually use.
This is not a store. It is the running list of things I recommend to my sisters, my friends, and anyone who stands in my kitchen long enough. If it made this page, I use it and I like it. And any money this page may earn goes to my daughter, a missionary in Cambodia.
What I am loving this month
Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream
My sisters recommended this first. Then my chamber girls started talking about it too, completely on their own. When two different circles of women I trust rave about the same little jar, I pay attention. I have been using it, and now I am the one recommending it.
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Window Hummingbird Feeder
This feeder suction-cups right onto the glass, so the hummingbirds come to you. There is something about a hummingbird hovering a foot away while you stand there with your coffee that makes the whole morning slow down. Leak proof, bee proof, and you can refill it without taking it off the window.
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I got this for Dan and honestly expected it to end up in a drawer. He surprised me. He uses it every single time. It clips to the mirror and catches all the beard trimmings, which means the sink stays clean and nobody has to have the sink conversation. A great gift for the man in your life.
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We don't do real technology for our kids, and this is the middle ground that works for us. My 11 year old can call and text us, I can see where they are, and there is an SOS button. No internet, no social media, no endless apps. It gives them a little independence and gives me peace of mind.
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A little steamer and iron in one that heats up in 30 seconds. Wrinkles come out of a dress faster than you can find the hotel iron, which is usually broken anyway. It packs small enough that there is no excuse to leave it home.
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I read everything on my Kindle, usually early in the morning, and I go through more books than I can count. These are the ones that stuck, the ones I still think about and keep bringing up in conversation. Same deal as everything else on this page: anything these links may earn goes to Cambodia.
Unoffendable
Down-to-earth, funny, relatable, and surprisingly convicting. Ironically, it offended me—in the best possible way. It forced me to honestly examine who I had been holding offense against, why I was holding onto it, and why I thought I had the right to. This book challenges you before it changes you.
For the women who find themselves easily offended, carrying hurt longer than they should, or wanting to experience the freedom that comes from letting go.
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Honest, biblical, and deeply convicting. We read it together at one of our very first women’s retreats, and it sparked so many meaningful conversations. Shannon gently exposes the burden of control we were never meant to carry and points readers toward the peace and freedom that come from surrendering to God. It’s one of those books that doesn’t just change the way you think, it changes the way you live.
For the women who are exhausted from trying to control everything—and everyone—around them.
See it on AmazonThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team
This one doesn’t read like a typical leadership book. He teaches through a story, making it easy to see what healthy, and unhealthy, team dynamics actually look like. It’s practical, engaging, and one of my favorite leadership books.
For the women who lead teams or want to become a better leader.
See it on AmazonThe Nightingale
The Nightingale completely captivated me. It’s heartbreaking, inspiring, and beautifully written. I couldn’t stop thinking about the characters long after I finished the book. This is one of those novels that leaves a permanent mark on your heart.
For the women who want a story that will make them feel deeply and remind them what courage really looks like.
See it on AmazonThe Timeless Series
This series is one I couldn’t put down. I am binging every book! What makes it so captivating is the way the main characters literally live in two different time periods—moving between eras and experiencing completely different lives, relationships, and challenges in each one. It’s easy to read, incredibly creative, and the storytelling keeps you turning pages long into the night.
For the women who love historical fiction with a unique twist.
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