Category: Home Life
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5 Quick Tips To Save Time and Money Grocery Shopping
I have always been a saver by nature. As a kid I made deals with my parents to earn money, like when we had peach trees and I earned money picking the peaches for them. I didn’t like picking them because the peach fuzz irritated my arms like crazy, but hey, I was getting paid,…
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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 school for the day, and the kids were off playing or watching something. Today, with a job outside the home, I still don’t have much time, but I have learned…
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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 can feel like wandering in the wilderness. You can go back and read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. On the Move Again We moved back to Washington State…
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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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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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Tips for Organizing Your Belongings with Containers!
One of my favorite stores to visit is the Container Store. A fond memory I have is a date my husband, Dan, planned in downtown Portland, Oregon. We ate a tasty meal at PF Changs, explored Powells Bookstore, discovered an amazing chocolate cafe (I can’t recall the name) where I had drinking chocolate for the…
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Simple Steps to Free Your Home of Clutter
I have my own home business, but I do not have an office. My designated office space is located in our kitchen, which I have turned into a space where I enjoy working. There is a sentimental element with where I work because my “desk” is a table that used to belong to my grandparents,…
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The Clogged Drain
Unclogging your own drain: what could go wrong? Recently, as I ventured into the kitchen after dinner, I happened to look down at the sink as water began rising up from the drain. I called my husband, Dan, into the room to take a look, and he quickly turned off the running dishwasher. We stood…
Oil and Shine 