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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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My Favorite Easter Cake
When I was growing up, my mom would make a bunny cake for Easter. I would look forward to helping her decorate the cake every…
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3 Cleaning Tips to Start Today
When my kids were younger, I didn’t have a lot of time to clean the house. I usually cleaned when we were done with home…
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Your Top Three Tasks
Finding your top 3 tasks and scheduling them. Plus a free printable for recording your tasks.
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Almost Dairy Free Living
Grilled cheese and tomato soup, fettuccine Alfredo, milk, and ice cream– these are foods I loved to eat or drink, but I always regretted my…
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Finding Contentment in the Wilderness – Part 3
I wrote parts 1 and 2 of a 3 part blog a couple weeks ago about money and life not happening how you envision, which…
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How to Have an Among Us Family Night
Looking for a creative family night for your teens or college age kids? Our family has been doing family nights for many years now, and…
Oil and Shine 