Him First

One of my favorite readings in the devotional, Jesus Calling, speaks to the commandment of loving God with all of our heart, soul, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5). It reads as this: "Stay Ever So Close to Me, and you will not deviate from the path I have prepared for you. This is the most efficient way to stay on track; it is also the most enjoyable way."  These words are such a comfort and blessing in so many ways. Not only are we not alone in this life, but as believers, we have Jesus right by our side in all seasons. Loving the Lord with all of our heart, soul, and strength and staying close to Him during all of our days is so crucial to our spiritual life. There is truly nothing else that will satisfy or make us happier than putting Jesus first- always. Plus, it pleases Him so much when we do this, that is all that He wants for us- to be glued to His side!This has been on my mind more than ever this holiday season, because there are a lot of things this time of year that work to pull our attention away from Him. Of course these things are wonderful gifts from Him- special time with friends and family, festive parties, gift giving and receiving, cooking comfort food, giving back in the community, and decorating our homes for Christmas. All of these things are amazing and so joyful, as long as we keep Him before everything else and keep Him in everything that we do, thus giving all glory and praise to Him.We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below + links are below to shop the look + book, xo.

THE OUTFIT:

hat (c/o) | sweater | pants | boots | sunnies + similar

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Gifts For The Nieces

This gift guide is for the aunties of nieces out there! Being an aunt is one of the biggest blessings and I am so thrilled to have a precious little niece to love on and spoil this holiday season and always. :) Below are gifts that we are loving right now for the lovely little ladies in your life. If you have a niece that you adore, we would love to hear from you in the comments about gifts that you are planning to get her. Also, don't forget to check out our other gift guides, here. xo

ONE: tent | TWO: bow | THREE: onesie

FOUR: blocks | FIVE: moccasins | SIX: book | SEVEN: cat doll

Shop these + more adorable girly gifts...

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December Thoughts

Oh, December. What a magical time of year! From cozy clothes, to comfort cooking, Christmas decor, extra time spent with family, and shorter days and longer nights, this time of year is without a doubt so special and always one that we look forward to each year.In one way this time of year is so busy between holiday parties, gift shopping, family plans and everything else, but in another way this season is also marked by rest, relaxation, peace, and reflection. We pray that this year we prioritize time to rest in order to focus on the reason for joy this time of year.Similar to our note about Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we believe that there is a way to exist in the "busy" without getting caught up in it. When we do this, we will have a peace that lifts us up above the chaos. We also hope that we stay close to loved ones this time of year and lean on friends and family, for that is what this time of year is designed for- rejoicing in Him with those that we love!Sometimes the holidays can be difficult if you are experiencing a challenging season personally, and if that is the case, we are praying diligently for you and know that the Lord is wrapping his arms extra close around you with His great comfort, love, and peace.There is a song that we are totally obsessed with right now on Hillsong Worship's holiday album, The Peace Project, called Seasons. It is linked to Spotify there and I highly recommend listening to it. It has been on repeat lately!! It is also on our LSK Worship Playlist that we are constantly adding songs to. Here are lyrics from Seasons that we absolutely love--

I can see the promiseI can see the futureYou’re the God of seasonsI’m just in the winterIf all I know of harvestIs that it’s worth my patienceThen if You’re not done workingGod I’m not done waiting

We hope that this month is a wonderful one for you and we look forward to spending it with you here on the blog! With love, xo.

THE OUTFIT (c/o Nordstrom):

dress | top|  booties

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Gifts For The Guys

Scroll down for links for simple yet thoughtful gifts for the guys in your life! Husbands, dads, brothers, or cousins would all love these gifts. Well, maybe save the boxer briefs for your hubby, but you get the point :) What gifts do you plan on giving the guys in your life? We would love to hear thoughts! xo

ONE: coffee book via phaidon TWO: cashmere scarf via everlane

THREE: charger cable via native union  FOUR: wifi enable video doorbell via ring

FIVE: boxer briefs via calvin klein  SIX: cashmere beanie via abercrombie

SEVEN: dopp kit via hobo

MORE GIFTS: 

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Gifts For The Healthy One

This gift list is for the girls (+ some gifts for guys) who love yoga, running, being active, healthy eating, detoxing, mindfulness, rest, fueling their bodies with goodness, and generally taking good care of themselves in order to feel their absolute best. We are big believers in healthy living here at LSK, so it felt natural to round-up some of our favorite things for you fellow health-nuts out there! We are extra obsessed with Lanston leggings for yoga, lounging, running, and errand-running, too. They are so comfortable, chic, and high-quality We have long been fans of moon dusts from moon juice to add to smoothies and morning coffee, plus the glass water bottle from life factory is a daily must-have to stay hydrated and avoid drinking out of plastic. FlipBelt is a genius brand, as their running band is designed to sit at your waist and hold your phone, credit card, and key while you run, hike, or explore outside, without budging whatsoever. Those are just a few favorites, but scroll down for the links to everything on our healthy and active list, xo.

ONE: workout leggings via lanston sport | TWO: spirit dust via moon juice

THREE: wellness pills via goop wellness | FOUR: glass water bottle via life factory

FIVE: running belt via flipBelt | SIX: matcha powder via rishi tea

SEVEN: mindful tank via alo yoga EIGHT: moon yoga/meditation mat via goop

NINE: detox bars via sakara | TEN: active sneaks via nike

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The Recipe For The Cinnamon Rolls

Happy Monday, friends! What better way to kick off the Monday after a holiday weekend than with a delicious recipe??? After many comments and messages to my + Jase's Instagram Stories, I realized that I just HAD to share the recipe for the cinnamon rolls! All credit goes to The Stay At Home Chef- this is her recipe and I am so thankful that I discovered it. As Jase mentioned on stories, we don't do the icing part because we like it better without, but totally do what works for you. I also make a few other swaps- I use ghee instead of butter, water instead of milk, and turbinado sugar instead of regular sugar. If you didn't catch these rolls over on IG stories this weekend, let me catch you up real quick...they are AMAZING. Ha, I seriously cannot gush about them enough. They are the epitome of comfort food, especially during this holiday season as a special weekend breakfast. If you give the recipe a try, be sure to come back here and let me know your thoughts in the comments! xoimage via Pinterest 

Easy Dressing With Tommy Hilfiger

Jase and I were so honored to host Runway of Dreams in NYC this summer. The annual gala celebrates members of the fashion industry and the differently-abled community who support the mission to make fashion accessible for all people, no matter their ability. This opened my eyes to what is brewing in the fashion world, and I was amazed that they were partnering with Tommy Hilfiger to create an adaptive line.I love that there is an initiative towards making zippers and buttons so simple and accessible! After losing my left hand a few years ago, I have to say, the high-waisted, multiple-button jeans are my obsession yet equally my nightmare ha! I have had to yell for my husband in a public restroom to help me button them up.Providing ways to make getting dressed as simple as possible is so important for individuals who are differently-abled. It makes me so thrilled that Tommy Hilfiger realizes this and is making a difference!Also, the adaptive styles are still so chic in the casual-cool way that Tommy Hilfiger is known for when it comes to design. I love all of the items that I own from the line and am thankful that they are easy to wear while still being on-trend.The best news ever: the Tommy Hilfiger Fall/Winter 2017 Adaptive Clothing Collection is out and available to shop! It is equally classic and beautiful. Check it out here, and spread the word to anyone you feel this could benefit.

SHOP THE LOOKS:

LOOK ONE: tan pants | tee | jacket

LOOK TWO: denim skirt | tee

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Clean Beauty Gifts For Her

Happy Wednesday, friends! We hope that you are as excited for gift guide season as we are...eeek! If you missed it, we shared fashionable gifts for her earlier this week, so be sure to check that out. Today's gift guide is for the girl who loves all things clean and beautiful. We are so excited to round-up gifts from some of our favorite beauty brands: goop, juice beauty, rms beauty, kosas, and more, including Lo's dry shampoo brand, Stranded, of course! Giving clean beauty products to the girl who is passionate about beauty products made with safe ingredients is seriously such a thoughtful gift. Also, don't be alarmed, but yes- the above featured image is of deodorant. Who knew that deodorant could be such a chic gift! Primally Pure's deodorant is the real deal- totally pure and totally effective. Again, the perfect gift for the girl that is crazy about clean products. Check out our beauty gift guide below and get links to shop below that, xo.

ONE: goop parfum | TWO: juice beauty mascara | THREE: kosas lip color

FOUR: clarisonic brush | FIVE: rms bronzer | SIX: cocokind lip moisturizer stick

SEVEN: true botanicals mask | EIGHT: stranded dry shampoo | NINE: little barn apothecary body oil

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The Week Of Family, Cooking, and Shopping

This week is definitely the week of family, cooking, and shopping. It is such a special time of year, but it can also be crazy busy. We are praying over all of us that we cling to calmness and not let the crazy-busy make us crazy! It is easy to get caught up in all of the pressure of hosting perfectly, cooking perfectly, decorating perfectly, shopping perfectly and everything else. However, rejoice, because we can say goodbye to all of the false perfect goals because they just aren't true. What is true is that this week is full of fun opportunities to be with loved ones, cook and eat delicious meals together, and do some gift shopping. Above all else though, we are called to give thanks abundantly this week. So, instead of getting caught up in the crazy, let's exist in the crazy (and even enjoy it) while standing firm in thankfulness with a gracious heart and a spirit of calmness, love, and joy. With that being said, we are of course going to list out a few sales that we are looking forward to (the ones that we know of so far!) + recipes that are on our want-to-cook list this week and weekend. Scroll down for more, xo.

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SALES ON OUR RADAR (c/o Glamour.com) 

Alo Yoga- up to 60% off sale + 25% off full-priced items, starting Friday

Shopbop- 20% off $200 orders, 25% off $500 orders, 30% off $800 orders, starts today

Janessa Leone- 30% off hats from Friday-Monday

Hobo- 20% off full-priced styles on Friday

Krewe- 60% off frames from the 22nd-27th

Loft- 50% off everything on Friday

Anine Bing- selects boots & bags are 50% from the 24th-27th

Reformation- 30% off from Friday-Monday

Bella Dahl- 25% off site-wide on Friday

Fossil- 30% off everything from the 22nd-26th

Schutz- up to 40% off select shoes on Friday

RECIPES ON OUR LIST

this sweet potato chili from cookie + kate

chicken & turmeric soup from camille styles

roasted carrot hummus from goop

pumpkin porridge from in my bowl

flourless pumpkin cookies from chelsea's messy apron

crescent wrapped brie app from food network

white chicken chili from gimme some oven

pumpkin soup from bread & wine

garlic butter mushroom risotto from pinch of yum

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