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The Perfect Christian Graduation Gift to Celebrate Your Grad. Adulting Ain’t Easy offers tips, tricks, how-to lists, fun stories, and sound wisdom to those entering this new life stage. Adulting Ain’t Easy serves up lighthearted wisdom, addressing real-life topics such as rejection, trusting God’s plan, loneliness, how to handle change, and so many more that come with living as a 20-something. This book will help those entering adulthood to use their newfound freedom to become the best versions of themselves.

In You Got This: 90 Devotions to Equip and Empower Hardworking Women, owner and designer of Sweet Water Decor, Melissa Horvath, shares 90 daily devotions to equip and encourage hard-working women.Find daily reminders of God's grace and empowerment so you can live boldly and with purpose.

How can women keep up with life's demands without forgetting who God created them to be? It's easy for us to get wrapped up in all that we do and then forget who God created us to be. Whether we're working hard inside the home, outside the home, or both, we all need encouragement and grace to meet the demands life puts on us.

This 90-day devotional journey is the dose of inspiration you need to help you de-stress and refocus by recognizing how blessed you really are as a daughter of God. Each devotion begins with a Scripture passage followed by an inspirational message to invigorate you in your work, your life, and your faith. Each daily entry ends with engaging questions to help you apply the spiritual and practical principles as you partner with God to boldly live each day empowered and equipped by Him. You Got This will help you to:

• Tap into God's strength
• Develop a healthy view of success and failure
• Learn to accept yourself as God's unique creation designed for a unique purpose

This encouraging devotional is the perfect gift for Christian women for birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, New Year’s, graduation, other special occasions, or simply as a ‘thinking of you’ gift. You Got This will help you find your strength in God’s strength. It’s time to start living confidently as the unique creation God intended you to be.

Enjoy the calming peace of a tranquil beach as you bask in God's love. The Beach is Calling features 90 beach-themed devotions to help you find rest and relaxation in the midst of your busy life.

Sometimes in life, the waves of doubt are crashing all around you, or it feels like a storm is overwhelming your faith, but God is there to provide a safe haven, no matter where you are. Whether you live on the beach or wish you did, these uplifting daily devotionals will transport you to a place where you can find refuge in your Father's love. In The Beach is Calling, you'll find daily encouragement to release your fears, worries, and concerns while resting in God's loving care. Each devotion features:

• A Scripture verse to start your day with truth from God's Word
• An inspiring beachy devotional to remind you of God's closeness
• A closing prayer to guide you to rest in God's faithfulness and to receive His peace

The Beach is Calling makes an excellent gift for the beach lover or anyone who needs a moment of rest and calm. This refreshing journey to the beach will assure you that God cares deeply about helping you find rest amid life's chaos. It's perfect for summer reading, or anytime you want to escape to the beach.

Acquiring a home is an exciting and challenging time! This backpack- and purse-sized guided notebook will make planning easier for the new homeowner on the go! Concise fill-in lists and charts enable you to compile the essential information you need to stay organized as you get ready for your home. Gather all the details here -- from your real estate agent to your attorney, from utilities and community info to plumbers, electricians, remodeling plans, and beyond. Includes graph paper and forms for planning room details, as well as checklists for routine maintenance. Convenient inside back cover pocket for business cards, receipts, etc. Elastic band closure attached to the back cover keeps your place or keeps your planner closed. Durable hardcover binding. Lightweight organizer measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high. 144 pages.

How do I change a tire? What should I put on a resume? How do I unclog a toilet? What can I make to eat? How do I open a bank account? Meet your guide to all the skills you never learned in school! From laundry and kitchen hacks, to navigating health insurance and healthy relationships, this book is full of tips to help you face a crazy world head-on. Master the kitchen, make some money, deal with stress, and more! Encourages independence and problem-solving. Chapters are organized by category for easy access. Comes with a handy inner pocket that expands to hold notes, documents, and other essential flat items. An elastic closure is built in to secure your book or keep your place. Durable hardcover binding. A perfect gift for recent grads! Book measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high. 160 pages.

''Are we taking the stairs or the alligator?'' ''Fog is clouds that have fallen down.'' ''You make me smile all over my face.'' Kids are unpredictable, hilarious, imaginative, and tend to grow up way too fast. This keepsake journal is for their almost-too-brilliant moments: the parts of their lives you want to capture and remember forever (or help them remember when they're older). Prompts on each page guide allow you to jot down who said or did what, and where and when it happened. Reach for this book whenever your kids discover something new about the world, when they do something funny, or when they say something profound. Your family motto may be ''never a dull moment,'' and this journal will help capture for posterity all the moments that shine. Smooth-finish paper takes pen beautifully. Paper is acid-free and of archival quality. A handy inside back cover pocket holds notes,

Prayers to Share (Shareable Messages of Encouragement with a Prayer, Scripture, and Inspirational Quote). Be Still & Know 100 Pass-Along Notes by Cleere Cherry.

Surprising your child with an encouraging note can turn their whole day around. Prayers to Share: 100 Empowering Notes for Kids provides 100 tear-out notes, each including a prayer, Scripture, and a loving, just-so-you-know affirmation statement. With space on the back to write a personal note, parents, grandparents (or anyone wanting to influence the next generation) can throw these in a lunch box, slide them in a dresser drawer, tape them to the bathroom mirror, hide them in a backpack, or sneak them in a gym bag. And just think: with each note, you’ll be planting little seeds of faith as your kiddos will start to see the amazing power of prayer unfold in front of their very eyes.

Item Dimensions: 5/8″ x 4 1/2″ x 6 5/8″. (Shareable Messages of Encouragement with a Prayer, Scripture, and 'Just So-You-Know' Affirmations)

This invaluable prompted journal will help you articulate, prioritize, plan for, and accomplish your ''bucket list'' dreams and intentions, both large and small! Use the main section to write the before and after details of 65 trips and experiences. Smaller sections are dedicated to books to read, movies and shows to see, food and drink, good works to do, and things to learn or achieve. Adventures await! Handsome black hardcover binding is stamped with gold foil. Thick, smooth-finish pages support pen or pencil. Acid-free, archival-quality 120 gsm paper helps preserve your entries. A handy inside back cover pocket holds notes, bucket list mementos, and more. The elastic closure keeps it all together. Durable binding, Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high. 160 pages.

Chronicle a parent's story and family history details before it's too late! Use this book as a conversation guide between parent and adult child to record fading memories, or fill out yourself, or ask your parent to do so. Tips on recording a life story include providing memory cues, such as perusing old photos together or visiting a hometown. Attractive keepsake volume is organized into eight sections filled with interactive prompts around the themes of back stories, milestone moments, everyday life, celebrations, reflections, advice, and such relevant facts as family medical history and life wishes. 120 gsm paper is acid-free and of archival quality. Thick, smooth-finish pages takes pen beautifully. A handy pocket inside the back cover holds notes, mementos, and more. An elastic closure secures your keepsake book. Durable hardcover binding. Book measur

Life is full of chances for happiness, and this journal will help guide you to them! The brain, when left to its own devices, clings to negative experiences and brushes aside positive ones. By devoting 5 minutes each day to positivity, you'll train your mind to focus in on the good stuff. These pages will help you revel in your happy moments, avoid catastrophizing about the bad stuff, and pursue more of what brings you joy. Premium 120 gsm paper takes pen or pencil beautifully. Paper is acid free and of archival quality. Inviting full-color interior. Journal comes with a ribbon marker to keep your place. Durable hardcover binding. Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high. 160 pages.

Prayers to Share: For Tough Times & Tough People 100 Encouraging Notes (Shareable Messages of Encouragement with a Prayer, Scripture, and Inspirational Quote)

Know someone going through a tough time? Do you feel like you just don’t know what to say or do to offer comfort and encouragement? One small, encouraging note could be exactly what they need to get through the day.

Prayers to Share gives you 100 opportunities to point the people in your life to God’s unfailing love and indescribable peace through a beautiful hand written note designed by hand lettering expert Katy Fults of Katygirl Designs. Each hope filled pass-along note offers just the right sentiments to touch the hearts of those who are struggling, reminding them of where their true strength lies.

Each of the 100 tear-out cards offers a meaningful heart felt prayer, a comforting promise in Scripture, and an inspirational quote. Sharing hope, comfort, and strength with the people you care about has never been so easy with these special notes ­– just tear and share a prayer.

Explore the heart of American democracy with this comprehensive keepsake volume! Handsome gift book brings together the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, known together as the Founding Documents. Additionally, the volume includes Amendments 11 through 27. A concise and engaging Introduction illuminates the vital texts that formed the blueprint for a new republic, documents that have shaped the United States for 250 years. Elegant presentation: Beautiful hardcover gift edition is embossed and embellished with hand-selected gold foil accents, including cover medallions of wreath-encircled eagles. Each turn of the page is accentuated by gilded-gold edges that catch the light. Preserving history: Printed on premium acid-free archival-quality paper for longevity. Designed for portability:

Compact volume measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high. 80 pages encapsulate the essence of America

Treasure two essential legacies of history: Beautiful keepsake volume combines George Washington's 110 timeless rules for etiquette, and his seminal first inaugural address as the nation's leader. The instructions for living, transcribed by Washington in his youth, reflect the moral compass and societal norms that shaped his journey through life and leadership, at home, in the battlefield, and in the presidency. Elegant gift edition features embossed covers with hand-selected gold foil decorations. Each turn of the page is accentuated by gilded-gold edges that catch the light. Preserving history: Printed on premium acid-free archival-quality paper for longevity. Designed for portability: Compact volume measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high. 56 pages encapsulate the essence of Washington's principles for living. An indispensable addition to any personal or professional library. George Washington (173

50 Devos for Teachers features offers you encouragement and support, reminding you that who you are and what you do does make a difference—now and in eternity. The perfect uplifting gift for the teacher in your life, this devotional encourages educators as they work to accomplish one of the hardest, most meaningful jobs that exists.

Do you know what an amazing impact you're making in the lives of your students? It's true! You are making a huge difference every single day (even on the days it doesn't feel like it). You are shaping the next generation academically, emotionally, and socially, and that can be incredibly challenging, often exhausting, and sometimes discouraging. But it's all worthwhile when you see their faces light up with comprehension, isn't it?

Each daily entry in 50 Devos for Teachers features:

• Scriptures to nurture your soul
• Devotional stories to uplift your heart
• Prayers that help you draw strength from God

This devotional the perfect encouraging gift for the teacher in your life for National Teacher Appreciation Day, an end-of-year 'thank you' present, or simply as a 'thinking of you' gift that reminds them their hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.

50 Devos for Teachers is here to remind you of those beautiful moments when you can clearly see the impact you are making now and for eternity. You are never alone, you are making a difference, students will remember you for years to come, and most importantly, this world's future is better because you are investing in it.

This hilarious and adorable collection of cats highlights the quirky behaviors of your favorite furry friends. They leave dead animals on your doorstep. They intentionally knock everything off of your countertops. They leave scratch marks on your nice furniture and attack your calf muscles. They sleep on your laptop when you're using it. They somehow get hair on every single article of clothing you own, and then some. They are the epitome of sass and poise. But behind that aloof personality and penetrating stare are the wonderful cats we all love. 

This book chronicles the baffling behavior and ever-changing attitudes of these fuzzy felines with 50 comical photographs and illustrations. From cats who think they're mountain lions to the ones who are plotting to take over the world, the temperaments of these grumpy and (somewhat) affectionate animals will be recognized by cat lovers everywhere. Whether you have a cat who is capable of incredible feats of acrobatics, or one who makes a habit of crashing straight into walls (or one who does both just a few minutes apart), this book captures the secret inner workings of your cat's brain. Purr-fect for crazy cat parents and anyone else who is owned by a cat, these lovable, playful, ridiculous, and slightly unhinged cats will have all readers laughing.

In the long and winding road of life, true friendship brings a light step to the journey. And in this wise and witty tribute to good friends, bright minds from all walks of life share their insights about the power of two. Keep this small volume in your desk, bag, or backpack for a little lift at work or on the go. Vibrantly illustrated throughout. Mini book comes with a 24K gold-plated charm on a ribbon bookmark. Keep the charm on the ribbon or wear it on your own bracelet or necklace. Full color hardcover book with dust jacket. Mini book measures just 3-1/4'' wide x 4'' high. 80 pages. Tiny book also makes a delightful gift.