The word schedule sounds like such an awful word. Most times, when the word schedule comes out of someone's mouth we think of a time jail, barring us from having freedoms in our day, and steering us towards a timer that goes off every hour. And while that can be true for many people on a schedule, in reality, it doesn't have to be that way. Having a schedule in your day, compared to a routine, is not better or worse, but is just a tool that you ... read more

Back when I was in college (in 2008) there was a growing trend of environmental responsibility.  Plastic water bottles were being banned, composting was cool, cloth grocery bags were available at every major store, and there was a surge of products marketed as eco-friendly.  As Christians, we should be concerned about how we leave the Earth for future generations.  After all, The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those ... read more

I like routine.  Things are the same, they are predictable, and routine helps my day go by smoothly.  For me, routine is preferable over a schedule because I don't really like being micromanaged, even by myself! Some homemakers find themselves much more productive if they can write out a schedule for each day.  Their schedule might account for every minute of the day, and include many detailed tasks, which helps them stay focused on their ... read more