My Word of the Year

[image] Hi, {NAME}! I chose [SLOW as my word of the year in 2018]( and committed to practically walk that out by: - [working on being a better listener]( (being “slow to speak”) - [slowing my pace of life to make space for more relationships]( (committing to [open our home up every single week]( for hospitality) - [taking Wednesday’s offline as a SLOW Day]( (being unplugged and off social media) - [not reading any self-help books]( (that would make me feel like I needed to be doing more) This word impacted me and changed me in ways I never envisioned. [image]( By the way, people always ask me where I got this hoodie. It’s just [$19.99 on Amazon](! [Get the link here.]( I re-kindled my love for getting caught up in great stories (and I fell in love with [listening to fiction on audio book through the free Libby app](!). I discovered that I survive just fine without being on social media for a day (but I do really miss getting to chat with everyone who [follows me on Instagram](!) I also learned that it’s often more stressful for the business than restful for me to take a whole day off in the middle of the week (because I have to work so hard to gear up for it and then usually have so much to do to recover from it). I’m trying a daily mini Sabbath idea in 2019 based upon what l learned. I’ve become a lot more aware of how much I don’t listen well to those closest to me… and how often I interrupt or shut them down. I’ve been working very intentionally at being much more slow to speak and am excited at the progress I’ve made this year. It’s changed how I approach communication with Jesse, the kids, my team, and those closest to me in a very positive way. Finally — and probably most importantly — I’ve invested so much in relationships and people this year and it has been the biggest gift to my soul! Opening up our doors used to scare me a lot; [now it’s become pretty second nature to me](. And my big heart goal of developing a few new authentic and very close friendships has come true this year as a result! I’m so grateful for the work God has done in my heart this year — and I’m so excited about 2019 and the word I’ve chosen. More on that soon! What are some of your big lessons or takeaways from 2018? I’d love to hear! Hit reply and tell me! In Case You Missed It: - [How I Broke Free From Legalism]( - [I Accidentally Went Over the Grocery Budget]( - [We Paid Cash: An RV]( Some Great Deals From This Past Week: [image]( Amazon still has this [Jane Austen The Complete Novels Audiobook Set for just $0.82]( right now when you choose the Buy with 1-click option! This complete novels set includes the audio recordings of Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, The Watsons, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Lady Susan, Persuasion, and Love and Friendship and more. [image]( New PINCHme members can sign up for a [FREE sample of Ricola Herbal Immunity Gummies]( right now! [image]( In addition, New PINCHme members can currently sign up for a [FREE sample of Native Natural Deodorant](! [image]( Want an Instant Pot but can’t afford the price tag? Try this frugal alternative! Amazon has this [TaoTronics 6-Quart 10-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker for just $44.99 shipped]( when you use coupon code RJP3YTL4 at checkout. This is a LOW price for this and it gets really great reviews! This deal is valid through December 25th, while supplies last. [image]( Amazon has these [AmazonBasics Reusable Silicone Baking Cups (Pack of 12) for only $3.37]( right now! This is a huge price drop and the lowest price ever on record! These would make a great stocking stuffer idea! [image]( Need some last minute Christmas lights for your tree, home decor, or DIY projects? Amazon has these [LED 33-Foot Waterproof String Lights for just $5.99 shipped]( when you use coupon code P2TBCTHJ at checkout. These are for indoor or outdoor use, have 10 levels of adjustable brightness, and have 8 flashing modes for a twinkle effect. They also come with a remote. [image]( Amazon is currently offering a [FREE $5 Amazon credit with the purchase of $25 worth of Starbucks eGift Cards](! Just use coupon code SBUX to get this deal. The credit should be automatically applied to your Amazon account to use right away! This is a great way to snag a last-minute gift idea, plus get a credit towards another gift purchased from Amazon! Promotional credit is valid through February 15, 2019. Have a wonderful weekend! -Crystal P.S. Did you hear that I’m bringing back [my popular live Morning Shows in 2019](? I’m hopping onto Instagram Live every week day morning between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. You can [watch the morning shows I did this past week here](. If you’re not following me on Instagram, you’ll want to [follow me here](. [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Money Saving Mom, LLC 2020 Fieldstone Parkway, Ste. 900 #313 Franklin, Tennessee 37069 United States