Plan to Enjoy updates

I have had so much time to think lately. And I keep running back around to the question "Is what you're doing taking you where you want to go?" And there were a few things that ended up being no they were not. And some were yes and no. Plan to Enjoy has fallen into that yes and no category. No earning money while sharing about our meals is not taking me where I want to go in my life. So I've stopped charging. Yes, you read that right, you can get a weekly email with meal ideas for free. I love sharing what we're eating or have eaten. So go over to the Plan to Enjoy page and sign yourself up! Within that, I've also turned off the Instagram and Facebook business page for Plan to Enjoy. For the moment, there still is a Facebook group that goes through monthly themes.

I also discovered that there will no longer be a Tyndale Blog Network this year. They're moving towards their reader program. Which for me means, no more access to free books to review. I'm sure there will be an odd one here and there but they won't be nearly as regular and they will be books that I have run across on my own and share with you.

I have also decided to start a bible study focused on marriage. If you're interested in joining me in that endeavor, just shoot me an email or leave a comment below.

There's other stuff, too. I'm sure that I'll be sharing about them as the year goes by. Things that fall into the yes category. That are taking me where I want to go.

What about you? Are you doing what's needed to take you where you want to go?

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