I can’t believe February is already over and this is the last week of FJIG moments. If you’ve missed the previous FJIG Collective posts, you can find them here: Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3. I love that this has been such a community event, and am so grateful that Elisabeth has played hostess for us. She and her blog are definitely FJIGs!

February 22nd: A long hot shower when the weather change gives you a migraine.
February 23rd: One of my best friends had a baby, and “Aunt Becca” got to spend some quality time catching up with mommy while cuddling baby.
February 24th: Hopefully the last morning having to swap ice for water for the chickens, since the fancy insulated waterer Mr got me for Christmas finally arrived!
Bonus FJIG: This blog turned 3! My first post was about garden work, so we’re on schedule.
February 25th: Bread making day: They weren’t the prettiest loaves I’ve made, but I love knowing exactly what is in the bread and that it’s super healthy {fresh milled wheat}.
February 26th: Another very rainy day meant crochet time: all the book cover squares are together and ready for the border. I cannot wait to share the final results – it has turned out so fun.
February 27th: Friday Pizza Night: Homemade. Last year I found the best pizza dough recipe, and I’ve been slowly transitioning it into a fresh milled flour recipe. So delicious, and better for us than Domino’s {of which we eat our fair share, because it is also delicious}.
February 28th: The sun finally came out, and I was able to catch up on some chicken chores. Namely, cleaning the coop/box. Thankfully it wasn’t as terrible as anticipated. Also got the Omelet waterer set up, and spent some quality time hanging with the flock.

This month-long “project” has been such a good mental reset during this time of year. When you’re in limbo between Winter and Spring, and the weather is twenty kinds of chaotic, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. Plus, can you believe the difference that missing 2 days can make on a month? Like, seriously. February is struggling, y’all, and she wants her extra days! I joke, but also: 28 days feels so much faster and wilder and unfinished than 30/31.

Have you been looking for JOY and finding all the things you have to be grateful for?
Will you keep doing this throughout the year, or wait until the next community collective? I think I’m going to try and keep it going – even if it won’t be an every day listing to share, but still intentionally finding things to be thankful for and, as ever, that spark JOY and give BEAUTY.