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Finding Contentment in the Wilderness – Part 2
I wrote Part 1 of a 3 part blog a couple weeks ago about money and life not happening how you envision, which can feel like wandering in the wilderness.You can go back and read Part 1 here. Washington State We moved in with my parents, and we thought we would be there for a…
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What is a New Goal You Have This Month?
I prefer making smaller goals as opposed to resolutions. Sometimes goals turn into something longer and sometimes they don’t. I have a confession to make. Last year I had a goal to file once a week for fifteen minutes, and I did not follow through on it. Why? I think it is because I dislike…
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Donkeys, Wise Men and a Stone Manger
The first year my husband and I were married I was excited to spend our first Christmas together. I couldn’t wait to decorate our house, especially with the new nativity scene we were given for our wedding. Each fragile figure was carefully taken out of the box and placed in the perfect location. As I…
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Finding Contentment in the Wilderness – Part 1
Going through money struggles can feel like wandering in the wilderness. Our time in the “wilderness” taught me perseverance, patience, and contentment. My goal is to be an encouragement to others and they could learn from the situations we faced. I will share over a few posts what we went through and how God brought…
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Halloween Family Night Ideas
It was a dark and stormy night; eerie music was heard coming from the dining room. I gathered my courage and ventured out into the hallway, determined to finish our quest. As I boldly took one step in front of the other, I screamed when I saw a shadowy figure creeping slowly towards me… One…
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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 struggle. The house we lived in was old and I still wonder if our many colds/allergies were because of it. After living there a couple years, my daughter and I…
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Helpful Ideas to Get You Through Your Homeschool Year
It is that time of year again when kids are starting a new school year. I am a homeschool mom who recently “retired” after teaching my three kids for sixteen years. Soon they will all be going off to college. I will miss homeschooling, but it wasn’t always easy. We had our ups and downs,…
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6 Tips for Organizing Clothes and Accessories
My room was messy a lot of the time growing up. Mostly there were clothes all over the place. When I was little, I loved getting clothes out and trying on different outfits, I just didn’t like putting them away when I was done. This carried over into my teen years. I would try to…
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Natural Solutions to Keep Insects from Invading Your Territory
Natural solutions to keep insects from invading your territory!
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Family Time Ideas in the Great Outdoors
My family and I have tried to go on a few hikes. They have been memorable for different reasons. Two years ago I had the inspiration to go hiking. My dear husband looked online and found a place about an hour away. We all jumped in the car and headed to our destination. On our…
Oil and Shine 