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"The Simple Things" Tag

I warned y'all I liked tags.
 So, as my second post, I'm doing a very amazing, encouraging tag that was left open! Without further ado, here it is:


Instructions:

Link back to the person who started the tag and thank them.
    ✔ Thanks, SawyerMarie! I'm not sure if you started it, but you revived it, as you said.
Link back to the person who tagged you and thank them.
    ✔ Thanks again, SawyerMarie! 😁 You left it open, so I snatched it up!
Use the graphic below.
    ✔ Look up! Ain't it pretty?
List 5 simple things that make you happy (with pictures).
    ✔
Tag 3 people.
    ✔
Remind everyone to be joyful with the little things!
    ✔

#1. Dandelions! They might just be common wildflowers, but they're so pretty! And, even if you try to keep them away, they don't give up (some people call this being a weed, I call it perseverance 😁). 
[image from Unsplash]

#2. Creative Silhouette Book Covers. I love a well-done book cover - especially when it's on an indie book. It just makes me so happy to see an indie book with a professional-looking cover! But, back to what I was talking about. 😊 Some of my favorite book covers are silhouettes or outlines of some form...like these!

[images from Goodreads]


#3. Crammed Bookshelves. I just love it when a bookshelf is packed full of good books! I have several small places I keep my books, but here's a pic of my favorite shelf (where I keep some of the books I've read and enjoyed):




#4. This Color!! Besides being my new favorite color, this is also a source of debate in our house...I'm convinced that it's somehow a shade of blue, but my dad says it's clearly green. I'm just going to call it teal. 😊



#5. Handwritten Fonts. I really like fonts in general, but handwritten fonts are the best!

[image made on Canva]

And I tag...
    Katja
    Caitlyn
    Martha
    And anyone else who wants to do it!

So, there you have it. Five simple things that make me happy. They might all seem silly, but that doesn't mean they are. This reminds me of a Bible verse that I love: 
“Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important.” - 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 NLT
Just because something is simple doesn't mean that isn't important. So, go and enjoy the simple things!


What are some of your favorite "simple things"?

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  1. JoveyJul 24, 2020, 2:54:00 PM

    I love this post so much! I agree there are very few things better than a full bookshelf ! 😊

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    1. Abby ElissaJul 24, 2020, 2:57:00 PM

      Aww, I'm glad!! Yes, full bookshelves are just amazing. 😃

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  2. Caitlyn O'BrienJul 24, 2020, 3:31:00 PM

    Thanks for tagging me!!

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  3. EllenJul 24, 2020, 3:44:00 PM

    Fantabulous post!!! Just reading about your five simple things made me feel happy too. 😊
    Thanks for sharing!! 💜

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    1. Abby ElissaJul 24, 2020, 4:30:00 PM

      Aww, hearing you say that just made me so happy! 💙 Thank you!!

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  4. Katja L.Jul 25, 2020, 12:25:00 PM

    I've actually already done it, or something like it... https://littleblossomsforjesus.blogspot.com/2020/03/10-things-tag.html But thanks for thinking of me! I enjoyed this post :)

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    1. Abby ElissaJul 25, 2020, 1:32:00 PM

      Ah, okay! Now I need to go read that post! 😃
      I'm glad you enjoyed it! 💙

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  5. SawyerMarieJul 25, 2020, 3:16:00 PM

    This is amazing Abby! I love seeing everyones favorite simple things. <3
    Thanks for the kind words!

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  6. AnonymousAug 5, 2020, 10:04:00 AM

    Yes!! Crammed bookshelves! Those covers are so pretty!

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  7. Lauren ComptonAug 9, 2020, 9:14:00 PM

    Lovely tag, Abby!! :D It's such a good reminder to appreciate them many blessings that God puts all around us! And I love book covers with silhouettes on them too (like the Baker Family Adventures series!) I think I'll do this tag on my blog too!! ;)

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    1. Abby ElissaAug 9, 2020, 9:31:00 PM

      💙 Thanks for dropping this comment!!! 💙 Yes...there are so many little things that we tend to miss! And those book covers tend to be the best...💙💙💙
      Yes, please do!!!! Looking forward to reading it!

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