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Lindsey is a lifestyle blogger based in Albuquerque, NM. She has a passion for God, people, food and fashion. She started Sparrows + Lily to openly share the raw & real parts of life with the goal of encouraging others.

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We’ve finally given in to the dance craze! It ma We’ve finally given in to the dance craze! It made us laugh so hard and we were SO sore and covered with rug burns the next day after trying this literally 40 times. 😂⠀ ⠀ Having fun with your spouse is so important, friends! Sometimes we forget how crucial it is to build a real friendship with one another.⠀ ⠀ There are many ways that we can do this, so I’m sharing 5 habits of happy couples who make friendship a priority:⠀ ⠀ 🌱 1. They have strong friendships with other couples & share openly and honestly with those people.⠀ ⠀ 🌱 2. They assume the best about one another.⠀ ⠀ 🌱 3. They don’t believe intimacy begins in the bedroom as a married couple. Small intimacies like holding hands, kissing throughout the day and making one another laugh are crucial for strengthening your intimacy.⠀ ⠀ 🌱 4. They choose activities and dates that allow them to laugh together, communicate well and create unique experiences and memories as a couple. ⠀ ⠀ 🌱 5. They don’t keep secrets from one another. ⠀ ⠀ We love marriage, but it isn’t always easy! Maintaining our friendship is so helpful, and our first and most crucial step is always ensuring that we are both consistently in the Word and placing God above ourselves and one another. ⠀ ⠀ 💬 What is one thing that always strengthens the friendship in your relationship? 🧡👇🏼 [P.S. Ignore the lyrics 😂 This was the song for the plank challenge.]
Say it louder for the mommas in the back. 👏🏼 Say it louder for the mommas in the back. 👏🏼 ⠀ ⠀ I wanted to post this reminder for parents who are all likely facing a new style of parenting in their lives right now. You can still love your kids to the ends of the earth while also wanting to be alone. Don’t allow mom guilt to consume you on top of everything else going on in the world. There isn’t any way to be a perfect parent, but there are a million ways to be a good one. And if you care enough to have mom guilt, you are likely already doing a great job. ♥️ ⠀ ⠀ Stay strong, mommas. I see you. I see the hard work you’re doing and the endless love and energy you’re pouring out. Remember that God loves you through the thick and thin of it all! ♥️
Sometimes we just need practical encouragement to Sometimes we just need practical encouragement to get through the day. I want to share a few things that have given me a sense of peace and rest during this isolation process. ⠀ ⠀ 🌿 Acceptance. My husband always says, “It is what it is” and that has been the mindset I’ve made the decision to have during this time. The Bible warns us against complaining because it creates destruction and tears down. Have you noticed that the more you complain or “vent”, the more you stoke the fire of frustration, anxiety or discontentment? ⠀ ⠀ In every season of life, some things just have to be. Wake up every day, accept this for what it is, rely on God’s word and make the best of it. ⠀ ⠀ 🌿 Jesus never called you to be perfect. He called you to acknowledge your weakness. Don’t be too hard on yourself if school is proving to be too difficult or you break your schedule. The best you can do is your best and the rest is His.⠀ ⠀ 🌿 Be mindful of others in your home. Remember that you aren’t the only one dealing with confusion right now. If you have little ones, remember that your children may communicate with a variety of emotions or with a desire to be with you more often. Rather than responding with frustration or annoyance, let us strive to be compassionate and “hear” what they are trying to say. Also, check in on your spouse and your friends and family regularly.⠀ ⠀ 🌿 Be intentional with your time. We may not ever have such a large time of forced rest or the opportunity to help and serve ever again. How can you love and support your neighbors from a distance? Are you being intentional with the time you have with your children right now? The Lord is mindful of us. How are we being mindful of others?⠀ ⠀ What is a perspective shift or mindset that you have had that is helping you through this time in history? Share + Encourage others this morning. 👇🏼🖤
How is everyone doing? I’m really curious. We ar How is everyone doing? I’m really curious. We are on day 12 and I have been feeling super joyful and upbeat, but today was a harder day. I feel lethargic and I miss my friends and family and getting work done from home with two littles and no break is hard. I’ve been grumpy and short-tempered and not super pleasant to be around. 🙈⠀ ⠀ I reached out to some friends to ask for prayer because I want to minister to my family during this time and be a light to them. I feel like I’ve seen so much beauty and growth in this mandated rest time - and I don’t want to let my mind get the best of me. ⠀ ⠀ Tonight I am going to go to bed super early so that I can be intentional and mindful with the time I have tomorrow with my family and start over again! I’m so thankful that His mercies are new every morning. ⠀ ⠀ So how are you guys? ⠀ ⠀ Are you:⠀ ⠀ A. Anxious and fearful about what might be on the news tomorrow?⠀ B. Happy/peaceful and enjoying the slowness of this season?⠀ C. Worried about finances/family health/small businesses? ⠀ D. Feeling lonely or missing people close to you?⠀ ⠀ Please let me know and I will specifically pray for you tonight before I go to sleep! 🧡 ⠀ ⠀ I am also so thankful for @hellofresh on nights like tonight when the last thing I want to do is cook! Jesse is helping out like a champ 🙌🏼 and the ingredients are all fresh, pre-packaged and healthy so we have that to rely upon in the midst of this craziness!⠀ ⠀ Use my code @LMAESTAS10 to get 10 free meals off of your first month of @hellofresh. (Purchase required.) If you’re avoiding the grocery store like us, this is a great option for you. #hellofreshpartner #sponsored. ⠀ ⠀ Love you guys! We are in this together!
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