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Life

How to Find the Friend You’ve Always Wanted

Finding a real, true friend is not something that happens every day. Most of the friends people have are not deep, mature friendships. They are something that would fold at the first sign of trouble. What if you don’t have… Read More

Life

What The Depression Can Teach Us About Contentment With Less

In the 1940’s and 50’s the average square footage of a house for a family was 1100 sq. ft. In 2002 the avg. was 2340 sq. ft. This just goes to show us how blessed we are in this country… Read More

Kitchen

Mom’s Apple Berry Crisp

I make this ALL THE TIME. I love to make it for breakfast when we have a guest saying at our house. It’s great with some bacon on the side, which makes for a great sweet and savory breakfast. This… Read More

Kitchen

Apple Pie Yogurt

This, to me, is a serious comfort food. I used to buy the commercial brand in the store, but decided to make a healthier, less sugary, whole food version at home. I get more for my money this way as… Read More

Home

How to Find Family Time When You’re Too Busy

Quality and quantity time are both equally important when it comes to family relationships. Unfortunately too many families these days just don’t seem to have enough time to spend the kind of quality and quantity time they need for… Read More

Home

Creating a Home Where Your Family Wants to Be

What happened to the good old fashion days when people just stopped by to talk? There was a pie ready in the fridge for unexpected visitors and everyone sat down and talked and laughed. Family played games together when they… Read More

Health + Beauty

Proven Ways to Improve Your Hair Skin and Nails

I have been there… Your brush is full of hair and it just seems to keep coming. The shower drain is full of hair and you feel like if you lose anymore hair you are going to be bald. After… Read More

Health + Beauty

Your Fertility While Nursing (Becoming Fertile or Avoiding It)

Nursing can give you free birth control while you are exclusively nursing your child and on demand. But what if you are desiring a baby sooner than later? Or what if you want to prolong your “free” brith control? Nursing… Read More

Frugality

15 Ways to Waste Less Food

When you are trying to be frugal, wasting good food you had every intention of eating can be a huge bummer. It’s a waste of your money and the blessing that God had given us. We should always be mindful… Read More

Frugality

Inspiration to Actually Start Saving Money (Or to Keep at It)

Do you need to be kicked in the butt to start saving money? I know I do. When I have been spending money like it’s my job and need some inspiration to get back on track, I often look online… Read More