Three Months Cable Free...And Loving It!

My husband and I just made the realization that it has been three months since we got rid of cable completely, and purchased a Boxee Box.  We hardly even noticed it was gone!  We do still have Netflix (and yes, the Canadian version), and we can stream pretty much any show or movie through boxee.  We can also play videos, some apps, and picture slideshows from my ipad and Darren's iphone.  It was a little investment, but with the cost of cable, to has more than paid for itself, and is now starting to save us money.  Since having Jaelyn, we haven't watched much tv anyway, but when we get a chance, we like to watch a whole tv series.  We've just started watching Fringe :)

Not a great picture, but look how small it is :)

As a side note on Boxee Box...it is not for those unfamiliar with technology...if you are not good with using the internet/computer, then it may not be right for you.  But if you are interested in saving money, you should check it out!

Wordless Wednesday - January 2, 2013

New Stonz Booties (they have Canadian flags on them, but you can't see them)
Maybe she will keep these ones on...

The Blessings Jar

When I saw this idea going around Facebook and Pinterest this last week, I knew it was something I wanted my family to do...and what better day to begin than New Year's Day.  We now have our very own "Blessings Jar", where we will record our blessings throughout this coming year, and read them together as a family next New Year's Eve - giving thanks to God for all He has done.

Being budget conscious, I used a jar I already owned, and found a printable online by Googling "Blessings Jar" and selecting images.  I found a perfect "Count Your Blessings" printable, and I added the words "and Good Times Jar!", and taped it to the jar.  I cut up strips of scrapbook paper that I already owned that matched my decor, and placed it in a prominent place in our house.

I am excited to see how God will bless our little family this coming year, and I am excited about how this process will help us to be more thankful and content in whatever circumstance God leads us through.

Happy New Year!

1 Chronicles 16:34 (NLT)

³⁴ Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
    His faithful love endures forever.

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  Our "Blessings Jar"