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

Did you know that the average American woman owns around 27 pairs of shoes. Yep, you heard me right, 27. While the average American man owns about 12. Who in the world needs that many shoes?! I sure don't, and I'm pretty sure you don't either! (source) American's in general are considered greedy by the rest of the world, always needing to have the best of everything, the most expensive toys and the top brands. It is because of this that we are ... read more