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Monday Q&A

Can you believe it’s already Monday?! I can’t believe it’s already the middle of June. I need time to slow down because the summer is already going by too fast haha!

I put a question box on IG stories last week asking for any questions and so today I’m going to answer those!

Will you adopt again?

This is a question either we or our family get a lot haha! And the answer is yes. We really hope to adopt again and it’s something I think about a lot. I wish it were easier for us when it comes to giving Harrison a sibling, but that’s just not how our lives are.

What does your husband do for a living?

He works for a company that produces carbon fiber. I had no idea how many things are made out of carbon fiber–golf clubs, Corvettes, and Boeing is their biggest customer.

If you didn’t teach, what would you want to do?

I’m living my dream right now being a stay at home mom! But I was actually talking to my friend Emily the other day about this and I think I’d like to go into marketing. So many job opportunties are so different now since I was in college!

Favorite pair of jeans?

This is my favorite pair I’ve ever owned and I’m going to order a second pair before school starts!

Favorite vacation place?

I feel like Rosemary Beach is such an idyllic town, so we’re headed back down there next week! We are actually staying at The Pearl this time instead of a carriage house like we did last time and I can’t wait! I also love Yosemite and want to take Dustin one day.

What skincare do you use?

I’m going to be doing a post about it soon!! I’ve been using something since Christmas and it’s really given me great results.

Last book you read that you really enjoyed?

I actually just finished another Kristin Hannah book and LOVED IT! I cried a lot at the end though, so fair warning 🙂 It’s a beautiful story about friends who love, accept, and know each other’s flaws and are best friends through it all.

How many times a day do you tell Harrison you love him? (LOL from my sister!)

A MILLION!!!

Ask Sarah Vol. 2

Hi friends!!  I hope y’all are having a great week so far 🙂  Last night Dustin had a softball game for our church so we didn’t get in until late and he had to work today, so I know he’s dragging–and I just got a little extra sleep haha!

I asked last Friday for questions for a Q&A post and if you want to see my last one, click here!

How do you do your hair when it’s straight?
I blow dry it straight, use this straightener, and then I use a pick to tease it.  I tease the back of my crown first and spray it with this hair spray, and then tease each side and spray.  Then I use my pick to lightly smooth out my hair and give it a final spray!


If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your days, what would it be?

This was such a fun question, but my answer isn’t too fun haha!!  I have two outfits I would choose from…

 My first choice would be something super comfortable–leggings, an old college t-shirt, and the most comfortable sweatshirt ever!  Oh, and can’t forget my favorite slippers that I wear 24/7.



Or if I had to wear “real” clothes, then I would choose something similar to this outfit–a Matilda Jane shirt (made from the best fabric!) and white jeans with my favorite sandals.  If you’re looking for white jeans that aren’t see through, these are the best ones I’ve found so far–they are thicker but not so thick that they’re hot.



Do you have a Bible reading plan or do you use a specific devotional?
There are a few things I like to do when I read and study my Bible.  I like just reading through a book of the Bible and using my commentary at the bottom of my pages to deepen my study.  I also like using Warren Weirsbe books when I’m studying certain books of the Bible.  Then for something quick, I like using the She Reads Truth app on my phone.  I REALLY like using She Reads Truth during advent season because their studies are always so great.



What does Dustin do for his job?
Dustin works for a big company that is contracted out to Boeing (airplanes).  They contract out to other big corporations, but Boeing is their biggest.


And then Dustin submitted these questions…😂😂
How do you always look so beautiful?  Also, how did you get such a good looking man for a husband?
1. My husband has to think I always look beautiful since he’s married to me.
2. I guess my beauty hooked him 😜

Ask Sarah Vol. 1

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Happy Wednesday, y’all!


aka Happy Friday for me because I took off work tomorrow and everyone is off Friday!  Another reason why I’m so happy?  The high for today 55 degrees, so don’t mind me while I wear a sweater, scarf, and boots #basic

Last night on IG stories I asked for blog content ideas because I am lacking creativity for the month of November.  I had SO many responses and wonderful ideas that I was blown away!  I jotted all of those down for the next few weeks until December (so check back tomorrow for a fun December blog announcement!)

One reader suggested a Q&A and I thought that would be perfect since I’ve never done it before!  I’m answering some of the questions I got on IG, so if you have any others, comment below or send me an email (saraheshaneyfelt@gmail.com) for my next post!
sweater on sale! | jeans same brand | necklace

How do you prioritize furnishing your home?
This was such a good/hard question because I’m still furnishing our home!  I plan on dedicating a whole blog post to it this month, but my advice so far is to focus on your main pieces first–and I always make sure those are quality pieces which are more costly.  Then work my way to smaller pieces.  For example, with my dining room I got the table and chairs first, then curtains, and next I’ll purchase wall art.

Best winter soup you make?
I actually just made a soup last night that was new to Dustin and I.  I made Shay’s Taco Tortellini Soup and it was good!  I did make a few changes though.  I used ground turkey instead of beef and I accidentally forgot to buy frozen corn, so we didn’t have it in our soup.  But I felt like it was okay because we saved that starch since the tortellini was one!

What led to your decision to become a teacher?  How did you decide what you wanted to teach/which grade?
I laughed when I read this question because my answer will be so different than most teachers!  First of all, my mom is a teacher so I grew up saying that I DID NOT want to be a teacher when I got older.  I mean, parents would call our house during dinner or at bedtime asking stuff like, “Can I send a check for lunch money?” or really dumb questions that could have waited until the next day at school.  It wasn’t until my sophomore year of college that I really felt like I was supposed to be a teacher.  I chose English because reading has always been a passion of mine.  I now teach 7th grade English in my hometown, and it wasn’t my first choice BUT I really am so glad it’s what I teach now because I enjoy that age group and I work with really great teachers!

Christmas gifts for teachers?
In the 7 years I’ve been teaching, I’ve gotten a wide variety of gifts.  Some really really useful and some stereotypical #1 teacher gifts.  But in my opinion, the best gifts are gift cards!  I once got a $5 Starbucks gift card (jr high kids have 7 teachers…eek!) tucked in a bag of candy.  It was a cute presentation and bought me almost 2 drinks, so I really appreciated that!  Obviously, I never expect gifts of any sort from my students, but I’m always so surprised when I get anything!

Best face mask?
I’m still working my way through the face mask box my friend got me for my birthday, but so far this Boscia mask has been my favorite!  It’s not a peel off one, but my face felt super clean after washing it off!

How do you stay upbeat/positive while going through fertility treatments?
I’m really glad a sweet reader asked me this question because I think it’s so important!  Infertility is so hard, y’all.  And fertility medicines are rough on your body and your emotions.  I hope that I appear good-spirited, positive, and upbeat to everyone because honestly I am 95% of the time.  But I do have my sad days or moments where I cry or have to deal with envy.  How do I stay so positive?  I could not do it without my faith in Jesus.  I’ve learned so much during these 26 months of infertility, and my biggest lesson is that my joy isn’t found in a baby or a pregnancy because those are temporary things.  My joy is found in Jesus.  If we find our joy in anything other than the Lord, we’ll be disappointed and unhappy.  I keep this verse in my purse and taped to my computer at school to remind me where my trust is kept:
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts you.  Trust in the Lord God forever, for the Lord is an everlasting rock.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 ESV


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