“Every rose has it’s thorn…” Great song by the band Poison, also a great truth. Even the best and most beautiful things in life are tainted by pain, decay, and sin. It’s just the way things are. Enjoying a good cookie will cost you calories; picking blackberries will leave you with bloody hands; and glorious […] Read more…
I have some great news…the Money Plants are blooming! And before you all get too excited, I’m not talking about the proverbial money tree. Rather, I’m speaking of a true species of plant called the Money Plant. I was introduced to this most wonderful of God’s plant specimens a few years ago. A wise old […] Read more…
I would venture to guess that the number one reason people shop at yard sales is to find a great bargain. No one expects to pay full price on ANYTHING at a yard sale, whether it’s brand new or not. So when it comes to pricing the merchandise that you have collected for your yard […] Read more…
Sulfates, phenols, petroleum distillates…can anyone guess which common household item is comprised of these lovely sounding chemicals? That would be your typical laundry detergent! There is absolutely nothing old-fashioned, paranoid, or pig-headed about making your own laundry detergent. Rather, I believe it is a very economic and healthy decision to make! If saving money on […] Read more…
Isn’t it just a little ironic that most ant and mosquito poisons out there don’t just kill off the ants and mosquitos, they are hazardous to our children as well?!? So our children are surrounded not only by swarming ants and mosquitos, but also by toxic chemicals and poisons! This thought has bothered me for […] Read more…
I just love being mentored by a knowledgeable person and not having to learn by trial and error…especially when it comes to vegetable gardening! I am so privileged to live next door to a true backyard vegetable gardening guru. My mentor is in his seventies, and has literally been doing this his entire life. In […] Read more…
Would you rather do a lot of work in a short amount of time, or a little bit of work over a long period of time? There’s no right or wrong answer to this question. Given the situation, sometimes cramming is more beneficial, and sometimes slow and steady is how it needs to be done. […] Read more…
Previously, I shared a post on how to get started in the world of cloth diapering. I went over what supplies you need, how much of everything you need, and where to get it. Once you have ordered and received your supplies (two-three dozen diapers in various sizes, two Snappies, and four covers), then you […] Read more…
Some decisions in life require you to break out the ol’ “Pro’s and Con’s List.” Should I take the new job or not? Should we go organic? Should I introduce the kids to Barney?? Sometimes, the pro’s and con’s of a decision are so neck-and-neck that a little nudge is all you need. Allow me […] Read more…
“Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man’s life is but a breath.” Psalm 39:4-5 Make money, save money, and live as […] Read more…