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I stared at my home one last time as I fluffed the pillows on the couch, anxiously waiting. My social worker was ten minutes late for my home study and my nerves were extremely frayed. I had so many worries and mixed thoughts. Was this a space that a child could call home? Did my home give a warm and inviting feel? I tucked in the kitchen chair when I saw her car come up the street. Smiling, I greeted her and proceeded to show her my ... read more
Okay, hear me out. I am not the crazy Christmas lady I used to be. I promise. If you asked me a few years ago when I had my tree up....well....needless to say my husband at the time was never happy with my thoughts on decorating for Christmas... Buddy The Elf Excited GIF from Buddytheelf GIFs But I digress. My Christmas crazy side has calmed down and I no longer decorate for Christmas before the appropriate time. (Other than the ... read more
We all have "stuff" that keeps accumulating, don't we? I know it can be hard, and even overwhelming, to de-clutter but YOU CAN DO IT! De-cluttering takes time and patience, and it is not a race. Just because your friend or a blogger you follow is able to donate several large trash bags worth of items after just one weekend doesn't mean you have to. ... read more
"Well, I'm tired and so weary, but I must go along till the Lord comes and calls me away. Where the morning's so bright, and the Lamb is the light, and the night, night is as fair as the day." -Peace in the Valley For those of you who are weary, and tired; for those of you who want to make a difference in your homes and to your families as a homemaker, but don't know how to get it all done, this post is for you. ... read more
Scrolling through Pinterest is now a daily activity of the average homemaker in America. Around 42 million women have Pinterest accounts and are actively scrolling through pins on a daily basis. (source) From recipes, to craft ideas, to home decor and parenting, Pinterest has been a online hub for women for quite a few years. And for the last few years, Pinterest has become a place of online competition for women. From Pinterest hacks, to ... read more