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How to Overcome Facebook Envy (and be the Envy of All Your Facebook Friends)

So there I sat, hoping that the report I’d heard the night before that the government is watching all of us through our webcams isn’t tru...

This is Harder Than I Thought...

“This is harder than I thought, harder than I thought it’d be, Harder than I thought, taking every part of me…. This is what love feels...

Turning Summer Chores into Water War Memories

“It’s too hot!” “There’s nothing to do, I’m bored!” “Why can’t chores be more fun?” These are just a few of the comments that Moms all ov...

It's Tomato Time!!! How to Preserve Tomatoes, Spaghetti Sauce, & Tomato Juice

It’s tomato season! Fruit and vegetable stands are filled with ripe, juicy tomatoes just waiting to be enjoyed. For our family, this ...

Peach Palooza

It’s that time of year again! At farmer’s markets, orchards, and even roadside stands, fruits and vegetables are available in abundanc...

Throw a Vegetable Freezing Party

Do you want to come to a “Freezing Party?” “YES!!!!” my friend replied with absolute enthusiasm. She was so excited about the prospect ...

Leftovers

Another common question that many people ask when they are first learning to live on a budget is, "What do you do with any money that is ...

The Best Pickles on the Planet (or at least in my little world)

It was a very strange experience. The event was planned for Sunday morning after church. The Girl’s Ministry Class that I teach was ...

Taking Back the Yard One Plant at a Time

Do you have parts of your yard that seem to have outgrown their space? Are your landscaped areas looking crowded and out of control? Do y...

Cooking Up an Awesome Summer Picnic

It wasn't that long ago that I hosted my very first outdoor picnic. It started out when we invited just one family, and then it blosso...

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