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Hi, my name is Melea. Thank you for visiting!
Sharing my journey of taking care of my family and home while doing it in the chaos of life. Maybe what I have learned along the way will encourage you.
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It is time to do Spring Cleaning…Again!
This time of year inspires many of us to want to deep clean our homes. That feeling can come from the transition that happens when…
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Carmelitas for Christmas
As part of my major in college, I received an Early Childhood Education certification and a teaching certificate, and after graduating, I finished my education…
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3 Habits for a Happy Digestive System
*The links below are affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission (without any extra cost to you) if you make a purchase on…
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My Essential Oil Journey
My family and I used to live in a parsonage while Dan was a pastor at a church in Portland. Living there was sometimes a…
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The Rewards and Challenges as a Mother
Challenges As moms, we all have challenges that you have to struggle with on a day to day basis. There are times you feel overwhelmed…
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Tips for staying on budget
The Mouse and the Couch The word budget is a bad word to some people, but it doesn’t have to be. I am not perfect…
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Christmas Coupons
Do you need a fun and inexpensive idea for your family’s stockings? My family and I like to give each other coupons sometimes for Christmas.…
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Volunteering: Giving a Helping Hand
Have you ever thought about volunteering in the community and didn’t know where to start? To be honest, in the past I had not thought…
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My Secret to Surviving the Fall Season
When I was a kid, I dreaded fall. Mainly because it meant going back to school, cooler weather, and the end of summer. Then I…
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