“Say WHAT?” We usually don’t say that aloud, but our minds and hearts are racing with all kinds of defensive reactions. An acquaintance or family member said something in passing, and we sit and wonder what they meant. Why would she say something so hurtful? Why did he make that comment? We are, perhaps, seeking to understand. But we may…
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Yes, it’s almost winter right now–not most people’s idea of a great gardening time. Even for those of us living in the South, the growing season has mostly come to a halt. A potential edible landscape–“foodscape,” as some say–is probably more of a springtime thought than a wintertime dream. However, right now is the time for planning and getting the…
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Guest post written by Paul Moore from Woodwork Boss. Paul has collected several different ideas from around the web for how to repurpose furniture that has been broken/worn out instead of just throwing it away. We are always excited to see new ideas for living frugally! Before you throw away an old favorite chair or a worn wood desk, think…
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After you have a baby, you quickly realize that one of your biggest expenses is DIAPERS. You may find out, as I did, that your baby doesn’t use just the so-called typical 7-8 diapers a day. For the first few months of life, your sweet, innocent baby could easily burn through hundreds of dollars in diapers and wipes. There are…
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Secondary meaning of the word ‘mission’: a building (or group of buildings) used by a Christian mission. It’s so easy to slip into our easy comfortable ways. Daily routines, the same old same old. But what if we looked at our normal lives with new eyes? What if God chose each person who lives in our neighborhood? What if our coworkers…
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