No.340: The Wednesday Five #05

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To listen does not mean, or even imply, that you agree with someone.  It simply means you accept the legitimacy of the other person’s point of view and that you might have something to learn from it.  It also means that you embrace the possibility that there might be multiple truths and understanding them all might lead to a larger truth.  Good listeners know understanding is not binary.  It’s not that you have it or you don’t.  Your understanding can always be improved.  – from You’re Not Listening, page 88 

I like to have two books going at the same time, one fiction and one non-fiction.  For my non-fiction choice, I’m reading You’re Not Listening, but I can’t seem to make up my mind on a novel!  Top contenders right now are Ordinary Grace and Behold the Dreamers.  So many good books, so little time.

THREE WEBSITES THAT ARE HELPING ME BE A BETTER HOMEMAKER

• Faith and Flour // I just came across this Youtube channel and have only watched her weekly cleaning routine video so far, but I was already taking notes about cleaning “tools” and techniques.  
• Sweet & Simple Home // I’ve mentioned this Youtube channel before, but she is just the sweetest and I’m always inspired by the way she views her home.
• Clean Mama // I just re-subscribed to this blog…I think I read hers awhile back and then probably got overwhelmed…but I’m back and ready to learn!

• A local farm’s CSA program // participating in this is on my 100 Little Things list, so I’m starting to do the research & calculate the cost
• Walmart Grocery // I always keep this open and add things throughout the week as we use them up
• A video series on the Holy Spirit // I’m thinking about going through these videos next month
• Valentine cards on etsy // so many cute options!  I’ll be sharing some of my favorites in my Five Reasons post for February

Since this is No Spend January, I’ve been jotting down the things that fall into the middle of need vs. want: they aren’t immediate needs, but probably should be purchased sooner than later.

• an outdoor broom
• two new hand towels for the downstairs bathroom
• a coffee maker: ours is leaving more and more grounds in the coffee, which is always a fun surprise to find in your mug
• shower curtain liner for the boys’ bathroom
• I Love Lucy DVDs: Amazon took the free episodes off of Prime Video and my kids were so sad!  I’m going to see if I can find them for cheap on Second Spin.