Welcome to my weekly Slow Day post, inspired by Monica from The Homespun Heart. My Word for 2018 is Slow and, in the spirit of that word, I’m taking one day each week (Wednesday) off — I’ll be unplugged and offline and plan to move at a slower pace, take time to do things that refresh me, and just really focus on being present and savoring the moment.
Each Saturday, I’ll be sharing a photographic peek into my Slow Day — and I’ll let the pictures almost 100% speak for themselves, instead of giving many explanations. Enjoy a little peek into our lives!
My morning started on the treadmill — like usual!
These girls… always being crazy together! They have so many inside jokes and I just love it!
After Discipleship Group, I worked on moving projects and listened to this episode of the The Chalene Show.
Then, I went and picked Silas up from school and we went on a little Starbucks date.
Next, I picked the girls up and we headed over to the new house to unload and unpack some things.
And then Kaitlynn and I made charcoal facial masks while we watched the Olympics!
Anna says
Have to ask how you liked the charcoal facial masks? I have two daughters around your daughter’s ages. Was thinking of buying some charcoal facial scrub for my oldest (sometimes she will get some annoying blackheads on her nose). Have used the Biore strips but they didn’t really help. If the charcoal worked well maybe you could do a DIY post about it (would love that). Thanks!!!
Jennifer Maynard says
Have you tried Witch Hazel with Rose for her? I saw it on a blog and got some for my daughter. It helps so much with acne!
Anna says
Have not tried Witch Hazel with Rose but will look into that also – thanks Jennifer!
Heather says
I would love to hear more about the masks too! It looks like a fun activity that’s also pampering 🙂
Crystal Paine says
It was just Charcoal and glue. She found the recipe online. And it worked really well!
Crystal Paine says
Thank you!
Diane says
Your new living room is beautiful! The colors look so peaceful.
Crystal Paine says
Thank you!
Ruth says
Your daughter looks so cute in her school uniform. I wore one years ago to private school. I have great memories of those years.
Crystal Paine says
Thanks so much! She loves the uniform!
Alanna @ Work Online Sites says
The house definitely has a great look!
Crystal Paine says
Thank you so much!
Margaret says
Yes, the new house does look lovely!
Crystal Paine says
Thanks so much!
JC says
Three kids and white couches!! Clearly, they are past the toddler stage. 🙂 Love the furniture.
Crystal Paine says
It’s our formal living room — the bonus room/basement has the furniture that the kids can hang out on! 🙂
Alli says
Why are you still hanging on to the box that says “Baby and Maternity”? Is this some sort of announcement!!!??? LOL!
Crystal Paine says
No, not an announcement — I only realized that tub still had an old label on in *after* I took the picture and got ready to post it. I almost posted something about it to say that… but I figured no one would notice it!! It’s actually memorabilia stuff that just got put in a tub with an old label on it. I took the label off after I saw it in the picture!
(It’s so funny what I don’t notice and then notice when I take a picture and get ready to post it! 😉
Ebene says
Agreed. It looks like a magazine picture.
Amy M. says
Looks like a good day. 🙂 The new house is looking great!!
Crystal Paine says
Thank you!
Jen says
I don’t comment usually. I look forward to these posts about your Slow Day and a Peek into Your Week. I love hearing about your family. Thank you for sharing with us.
Crystal Paine says
Thanks so much for your encouragement!