Hallstrom Heart & Home

Hallstrom Heart & Home

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When I was pregnant with twins I began to feel the Lord stir my heart to start this blog.  I wasn't sure how that would look or what He would have me write about,

but I have enjoyed the journey and listening to the Holy Spirit speak on what to say.  I pray that you leave more encouraged than when you arrived.

Hallstrom Heart & Home

Welcome to the blog

woman with her Bible on a bed with a coffee cup, woman's summer style and outfit
By Jessica Hallstrom 21 Nov, 2023
After surrendering my life to Christ, I spent much time in prayer receiving the Lord's forgiveness for the things I had done wrong. That's the life of a believer. As we become sanctified, as we grow in Christ, we face the sins we have committed and receive forgiveness for them, and then let them go. We recognize the true gift and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross to completely absolve us of our mistakes! The Lord wants us to be set free from every sin and chain that would threaten our present and future. So, if there is a particular instance that is recurring over and over, perhaps this will encourage you to let it go once and for all!
small bathroom makeover, powder room bathroom decor, decorating small spaces
By Jessica Hallstrom 01 Nov, 2023
We moved into our new home almost a year ago and I finally got around to re-doing the small powder room on our main level. It took me awhile to get to it, but I'm so pleased with the end result.
waiting on the Lord, breakthroughs, miracles, praying
By Jessica Hallstrom 10 Oct, 2023
We spend a significant amount of our journey with the Lord waiting on Him. Waiting for miracles, waiting for Him to show up, waiting for Him to move mountains, waiting for our promises! So, it's obviously an important part of our faith journey. But why does waiting hurt so much? Why is it so hard? I think the Hebrew word for wait can teach us a lot about why waiting hurts so much!
By Jessica Hallstrom 03 Oct, 2023
Do you struggle to hear the Lord's voice? Have you wished to know what He's saying to you? Perhaps your imagination is blocking His voice! There's a reason there are so many scriptures that tell us to keep our mind fixed on Christ. It's because we need to! True peace, true holiness, true joy, comes from keeping our whole body in the Word. There's no other way to have lasting peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control! Jesus is the only answer to every problem. The devil is after our mind. If we keep our eyes focused on Jesus and our mind in the Word, Satan won't have a foothold into our lives.

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Faith

woman with her Bible on a bed with a coffee cup, woman's summer style and outfit
By Jessica Hallstrom 21 Nov, 2023
After surrendering my life to Christ, I spent much time in prayer receiving the Lord's forgiveness for the things I had done wrong. That's the life of a believer. As we become sanctified, as we grow in Christ, we face the sins we have committed and receive forgiveness for them, and then let them go. We recognize the true gift and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross to completely absolve us of our mistakes! The Lord wants us to be set free from every sin and chain that would threaten our present and future. So, if there is a particular instance that is recurring over and over, perhaps this will encourage you to let it go once and for all!
waiting on the Lord, breakthroughs, miracles, praying
By Jessica Hallstrom 10 Oct, 2023
We spend a significant amount of our journey with the Lord waiting on Him. Waiting for miracles, waiting for Him to show up, waiting for Him to move mountains, waiting for our promises! So, it's obviously an important part of our faith journey. But why does waiting hurt so much? Why is it so hard? I think the Hebrew word for wait can teach us a lot about why waiting hurts so much!
By Jessica Hallstrom 03 Oct, 2023
Do you struggle to hear the Lord's voice? Have you wished to know what He's saying to you? Perhaps your imagination is blocking His voice! There's a reason there are so many scriptures that tell us to keep our mind fixed on Christ. It's because we need to! True peace, true holiness, true joy, comes from keeping our whole body in the Word. There's no other way to have lasting peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control! Jesus is the only answer to every problem. The devil is after our mind. If we keep our eyes focused on Jesus and our mind in the Word, Satan won't have a foothold into our lives.
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Family

Mount Rainier, Seattle, Travel, Mount Baker, Mount Adams, Snoqualmie falls, Washington state, Puget
By Jessica Hallstrom 08 Aug, 2023
If you're headed to Seattle to see the city, the Space Needle, the Great Wheel or just to enjoy a football game downtown, don't forget to take in some of the surrounding areas as well! Washington has some of the best hiking in the country. Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount Adams, and Mount Saint Helens all have wonderful views and picturesque hikes near the peaks. The Puget Sound has stunning views with mountains rising from distant islands. And if you head a bit further East you'll find an idyllic town called Leavenworth. Washington State is a great place to vacation with your family or by yourself!
Elsa themed party, Frozen birthday party, birthday decorations, cake, balloons, gift bags, ideas
By Jessica Hallstrom 30 Mar, 2023
This year Skylar realized what birthdays mean and how special they can be. She was so excited to turn 5! And her request for her birthday was that she wanted to dress up as Elsa and be with all of her friends. Oh, and to eat lots of cake and to open many presents.
A week in Maui, Hawaii
By Jessica Hallstrom 27 Nov, 2022
Mikael and I had a chance to spend a week in Maui away from the kids, our first big vacation since having children. We loved snorkeling, hiking, taking in a Luau, driving the Road to Hana, and spending some much needed time relaxing. It was perfect.
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Choose today to believe that the promises the Lord spoke to you will come to pass. 
He is faithful to His word

- Jessica hallstrom

Prayer

By Jessica Hallstrom 03 Oct, 2023
Do you struggle to hear the Lord's voice? Have you wished to know what He's saying to you? Perhaps your imagination is blocking His voice! There's a reason there are so many scriptures that tell us to keep our mind fixed on Christ. It's because we need to! True peace, true holiness, true joy, comes from keeping our whole body in the Word. There's no other way to have lasting peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control! Jesus is the only answer to every problem. The devil is after our mind. If we keep our eyes focused on Jesus and our mind in the Word, Satan won't have a foothold into our lives.
do not grow weary of doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up
By Jessica Hallstrom 14 Sep, 2023
Galatians 6:9 sits in my current reading page in my Bible, and every morning I open up the Word and read this promise again, "Keep me from growing weary Lord. Guard my steps as today I choose to do good, for at the proper time (karios) I know I will reap a harvest if I do not give in." Today as I was reading these words the Holy Spirit asked me, "What does 'do not give up' mean?" I immediately went to look it up, and my heart quickened within me when I realized what it said.
blue suitcase sitting by the door with a hat and purse, the Lord says get ready to go!
By Jessica Hallstrom 26 Jul, 2023
Last night I had a dream which I believe speaks to where some of us are today. In my dream I was in my room, sitting on the floor. In front of me was a suitcase, and I had piles of clothing and toiletries all around me. I was taking my time deciding what to bring with me, and not paying any attention to the actual time. Suddenly my husband came in and said, "I ordered the Uber! We have to be ready in 16 minutes!"
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Children

Elsa themed party, Frozen birthday party, birthday decorations, cake, balloons, gift bags, ideas
By Jessica Hallstrom 30 Mar, 2023
This year Skylar realized what birthdays mean and how special they can be. She was so excited to turn 5! And her request for her birthday was that she wanted to dress up as Elsa and be with all of her friends. Oh, and to eat lots of cake and to open many presents.
By Jessica Hallstrom 31 Oct, 2022
It's not every year that we have family pictures taken, but this past year we managed to get it done. We scheduled our family pictures...
babies at the beach, beach vacation, what to bring to the beach with kids
By Jessica Hallstrom 18 Jan, 2022
If you're headed to the water, I hope this list helps you out. We love vacationing to the ocean and lake with our kids. My husband and I grew up in Minnesota where everything is #lakelife. We are so used to living near lakes that we crave to be near the water. We literally can't go 6 months without heading back to the beach.
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Diy & Décor

small bathroom makeover, powder room bathroom decor, decorating small spaces
By Jessica Hallstrom 01 Nov, 2023
We moved into our new home almost a year ago and I finally got around to re-doing the small powder room on our main level. It took me awhile to get to it, but I'm so pleased with the end result.
diy chalk paint makeover for a table and chairs
By Jessica Hallstrom 01 Dec, 2021
I love the way our Chalk Paint Little Kid's Table Makeover turned out, and I love how nice it looks in the playroom. If you're revamping a piece of furniture, give this technique a try!
By Jessica Hallstrom 10 Sep, 2021
I transformed that old trunk into a a darling toy box for my daughter’s room. She loves how it holds all of her dress up clothes!
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Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Travel

Mount Rainier, Seattle, Travel, Mount Baker, Mount Adams, Snoqualmie falls, Washington state, Puget
By Jessica Hallstrom 08 Aug, 2023
If you're headed to Seattle to see the city, the Space Needle, the Great Wheel or just to enjoy a football game downtown, don't forget to take in some of the surrounding areas as well! Washington has some of the best hiking in the country. Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount Adams, and Mount Saint Helens all have wonderful views and picturesque hikes near the peaks. The Puget Sound has stunning views with mountains rising from distant islands. And if you head a bit further East you'll find an idyllic town called Leavenworth. Washington State is a great place to vacation with your family or by yourself!
A week in Maui, Hawaii
By Jessica Hallstrom 27 Nov, 2022
Mikael and I had a chance to spend a week in Maui away from the kids, our first big vacation since having children. We loved snorkeling, hiking, taking in a Luau, driving the Road to Hana, and spending some much needed time relaxing. It was perfect.
By Jessica Hallstrom 07 Nov, 2022
We started our Hawaiian trip driving the Road to Hana, and it was an unbelievable experience. I highly recommend taking a day or two to explore this side of Maui!
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