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Tips for Instagram growth: Take that break. The algorithm says no but your soul needs a yes. 🤍 I’m not one that’s anti social media, but I am pro soul care. Saying no to mindlessly scrolling means saying yes to more face-to-face relationships. Saying yes to hours of “keeping up” means saying no to something else on the other side of the screen. It’s everything the experts say not to do, but often times a social media break is needed to keep things in perspective. 20 years from now, will Instagram exist? Maybe, maybe not. 20 years from now will I have my family and friends? Lord willing, yes. Aren’t those relationships worth investing in with fewer distractions? Friends, it is hard to set boundaries but coming back from a break has shown me the necessity of it. How we let this space control us is a choice we make every day. Don’t let others tell you what “success” looks like if you know it’s going to damage yourself and those around you. You’re worth more than that, and your family is worth more than that. 🤍 So want Instagram growth? Take a break. Refresh and find rest in your heart, soul and mind. That’s the place where inspiration is born. Go there often and don’t neglect it. When inspiration is overflowing, content will naturally follow. Content that is true to you and your passions. That’s authentic growth. Will your engagement drop? Followers unfollow? Posts get buried when you come back? Most likely yes. But will you feel healthier? Most likely yes. That’s what’s most important. Let’s be people who encourage soul health over temporary gratification. Let’s be people who find contentment in slowing down! When was the last time you took a break and slowed down?

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! Ours looked a little different this year as both boys were sick with the flu. They’re still recovering, but getting better🙌🏻 Doesn’t it feel like Christmas came and went so fast this year? . . I’m not quite ready to take everything down, but it looks so bare once the holiday decorations are gone. There are simple ways to keep the warmth of Christmas for the remaining winter season. Here are some ideas: ✔️incorporate fresh winter greenery & berries ✔️cozy blankets & pillows ✔️extra decorative candles ✔️pine cones ✔️any other pieces/ accessories that reflect the winter season (like this snowflake pillow) ✔️Winter scented candles/ diffused oils . . How do you decorate for winter and combat the “bare house” look after Christmas? . . . . . . . #entrywaydecor #winterdecor #cozy #cozyhome #neutraldecor #simplecozynest #cottagefarmhouse #homeblogger #modernfarmhouse #ringinginthenewyear #farmhousecharm #vintagefarmhouse #woodsandwhites #americanfarmhousestyle #fixerupperstyle #mycountryhome

I remember as a little girl, I’d ask if I could wrap everyone’s gifts 😂 I actually love it... so if anyone needs gifts wrapped 🙋🏼‍♀️ . . Do you wait to wrap gifts until the night before Christmas? Or do you like to get ahead? 🎁 . . . . . #giftwrapping #giftwrappingideas #christmasgifts #presentwrapping #tjmaxxfinds #mytargetstyle #simplecozynest #cottagefarmhouse #cottagestyle #cottagesandbungalows #thecottagejournal #countrylivingmag #mycountryhome #americanfarmhousestyle #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #cottonstemhearts🎄

Going full on elf mode for #cottonstemsweatercontest today! 💚❤️ Who else is playing along? . This is the 10th year I’ve worn this thing, and it’s still going strong. The outfit is never complete without my ornament earrings. You could say the future of this account might be in fashion 😉😂 . . . . . . #uglychristmassweater #christmasfashion #uglysweaterparty @cottonstem @creekgrown @the_rusticpallet @ourfauxfarmhouse @maddy_gutierrez_ @arrowsandbow

What’s a treasured Christmas item in your home? 🌟 . One of ours is this nativity. It was made by my husband’s grandpa. He’s no longer with us on this side of heaven, instead he gets to celebrate Christmas with Jesus Himself. That must be one big birthday party😉 It’ll be so special to pass it down to our boys one day. . I’d love to hear about some special pieces you have in the comments below👇🏻 . . . . . #heirloom #nativity #christmasdecor #vintagechristmas #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #beckycunninghamloves #mycozychristmashome #thefarmhousemovement #christmasdecorating #handmadechristmas #nativityset #mycountryhome #thecottagejournal #cottagesandbungalows

What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon? . . We’re cozied up right here after a morning of projects 🎄Happy Saturday! . . . . . . #livingroomdecor #christmastree #cozychristmas #cottagechristmas #farmhousechristmas #weekendmood #vintagechristmas #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #christmasdecor #neutraldecor #targetstyle #mybirchlane #facebookmarketplace #magnolia #thecottagejournal #cottagesandbungalows #bhghowiholiday #simplefarmhousetouches #hobbylobby #rentaldecor #vintageporchloveschristmas #beckycunninghamloves #cottonstemhearts🎄

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