Category Greatful Moments

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<span;>Hi there — I’m so glad God led you to this little corner of the internet. Greatful Moments was born out of a simple desire: to share life honestly, encourage other families, and point everything back to faith.
<span;><span;>Here you’ll find real reviews I’d share with a friend, recipes that actually make it to our dinner table, crafts and art projects the kids will beg to do again, and devotionals for the moments when you need a little extra grace. Whether you’re a seasoned mama or just figuring it all out one day at a time — you belong here.
<span;>Every season, every struggle, every small joy — it’s all a Blessed Moment.
<span;>With love & faith
<span;>Glenda, David & Charlie Cates

With love & faith

Glenda, David & Charlie Cates

Greatful Moments

Sunday Reading Feature: Dollar Tree Book Club Kit Review

This week I’m sharing a closer look at the Dollar Tree Book Club Kit, something I picked up as a simple, budget-friendly way to add a little structure and fun to reading time. Now that I’ve actually opened it and gone through everything, it feels less like a “kit” and more like a light reading companion set. It’s not complicated or overwhelming, and that’s part of what makes it interesting. It’s designed to sit alongside whatever you’re already reading and give you a loose framework for thinking about the story in a more intentional way. Inside the kit, there are themed prompts and simple reading discussion-style elements that guide you through reflecting on a book without making it feel like work. It’s very straightforward—more about encouraging conversation and personal reaction than anything formal or academic. What I noticed most after laying everything out is how flexible it actually is. It doesn’t lock you into one type of book or one style of reading. You can pair it with something light, something emotional, or something more dramatic, and it still works the same way. It adapts to your reading style instead of trying to change it. Seeing it fully opened also makes it feel more useful than it first seemed. It’s the kind of thing that works best when it’s sitting on a table with a book already open next to it, not something stored away. It naturally invites you to slow down a bit and actually think about what you’re reading as you go. From a value perspective, it still holds up as a simple, low-cost add-on that makes reading feel more intentional without adding pressure. It’s not trying to be a full system—it’s just a small tool that supports whatever reading habits you already have. Overall, after opening it and seeing everything included, it feels like a practical little reading companion that works best when you’re actively in a book and want a bit more structure around your thoughts without turning it into homework.

This week I’m sharing something a little different from my usual reading posts: Dollar Tree Book Club Kit. I found to enhance my reading experience on a budget. Now, that I’ve examined my kits I can’t wait to purchase these…

Glenda C.
May 17, 2026

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Sunday Reading Feature: A Woman’s Place (Cover Impression)

I can’t wait for David to get paid this week or for a job to come in on the blog because I’m looking ahead to my purchasing my next read, A Woman’s Place by Danielle Steel. Should I go to…

Glenda C.
May 17, 2026

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Sunday Reading Update: The Portrait A Novel

A while back I purchased The Portrait to take on our road trip when takin Charlie to Hobart to visit Mikayla. I couldn’t get into the book on the trip and switched to a different book. But I’ve been trying…

Glenda C.
May 17, 2026