Sav's Everyday Magic

Need an idea for a wedding gift? Here's one I found online that I just had to do. It's the Can of Dates!

Step 1: Write/Type date ideas and fold.

Step 2: Decorate a can, and insert folded dates.


See! Easy peasy! (I am going to slip in a gift card to a restaurant). :)

The past couple of days, I've been visiting a local gym. I realized very quickly that I had no workout clothes, so a friend of the family and I went to a Ross department store down the road (<3 this store!!!). I was hoping for some more colorful stuff, but hey, beggars can't be choosers right. However, I did find some SUPER comfy nike shorts and shirts for only $10 each! It's really hard to beat that. I mean, NIKE!!!

And wow. I'm not one to just go out and buy something because I <3 it. I have to know it's going to be put to good use — I mean like YEARS of good use. But today... I made an exception...

Ah, the magic of scrumptious frozen yogurt sliding down your throat — that's right, SWEET FROG! This magical place of sugary yet healthy goodness has quickly become a favorite family hangout. With so many flavors to choose from, and the option to mix scores of toppings, you can't go wrong with this stuff! My favorite part about frozen yogurt is that, unlike ice cream, it causes you to feel refreshed by the time you get to the bottom of the cup instead of feeling like a bloated, beached whale.

I tried to snap some pics of my sisters and me, but most just ended up blurry, or in this case, completely retarded...

For example...

Ah, this one didn't turn out too bad.

Got this recipe from Pinterest. I was so excited to make a usually fattening recipe in a healthy way. The end result was a delicious enchilada with very few calories! My sister and dad and I gobbled them up! (My mom and other sister aren't huge tomato fans).

The original recipe is from SkinnyTaste. Enjoy, baby! And let the magic of healthy cooking fill your tummy!

I have found that nothing makes life more magical than finding ways to serve God. This past Sunday the Lord allowed me the opportunity to start a backyard Bible club in a neighborhood nearby. I was so thankful to have people from my church willing to help out.

Setting up before the kids show

 Four kids showed up, and boy was I thankful for each of them! They were so attentive and fun to be around!

Listening to the rules of a game

The kids had so much fun, they wanted to bring their friends next week! I am just praying that we will be able to reach these kids for Christ if they have not yet accepted Him as their Savior.

Having a BLAST playing Ships and Sailors

Lord, use me to make more magic in my community!

Know what's magical? Exploring the Coosa River in Wetumpka, AL with my family. We made our first stop at a kayak drop off point near the Coosa Dam. The scenery was gorgeous, and we even got to see some cool wildlife... er, wild-death?

Sun-bleached alligator gar... I wanted to take it home with me! :( After exploring the rocky shores awhile, we headed to Goldstar Park and had a relaxing picnic in the shade of some gorgeous cedar trees along the river. We walked the dog, sang some songs to my ukulele, and read books. We finished our awesome day off at a local frozen yogurt shop, then my dad made some killer baby back ribs on the grill for dinner! THIS is everyday magic.

I saw this idea on pinterest the other day and just HAD to try it myself. My sister and I had a good time making them and enjoying the awesome magical glow they put out. It only lasted a day, but I've heard that if you put water in the jar, it will last longer.