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I remember all the excitement leading up to the purchase of my first home with my husband. We spent the summer months leading up to our October wedding looking at dozens of properties in various cities, but couldn't quite find the one. Our wish list wasn't over the top, but it was specific (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, large yard, no carpet, rural property). The plan was to purchase a home one month before ... read more
When I was thinking up my post for this month I knew I wanted to talk about Jesus' words in Matthew 9:37. It's a verse that is often quoted around Thanksgiving, but how many of us actually know what it means, or how to apply it to our lives? Then (Jesus) said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." -Matthew 9:37 Let's have some context first; Jesus had been walking through towns preaching and ... read more
Today I want to talk about a hot topic among bloggers, Pinterest-ers, and homemakers: organizing. You may often read about people who have their whole entire home organized so that every single shoe and hair pin have a place to go. While that is commendable, how realistic is that? It is my goal to share real, doable tips and tricks to help your homemaking, so that's why I am sharing three easy ways to organize your home. Organizing is ... 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