Fruitofherhand

Buy a Longaberger basket…bless the Bowies!

As a result of our recent house fire we lost a lot of our belongings. Over the years I accumulated several Longaberger baskets and wanted to replace them because I found them to be very useful and durable, able to withstand the activities of our busy household. The cost to replace them was huge andContinue reading “Buy a Longaberger basket…bless the Bowies!”

Thank the Lord for Thursdays!

I am sitting here on Friday afternoon thanking God for the date I had with my husband last night…dinner by candle light! I can not say that our marriage has been without frustrations and disappointments nor can I say that there haven\’t been times when I have wanted to give up. What I can sayContinue reading “Thank the Lord for Thursdays!”

We Walk by Faith

The need to reconstruct our home has presented us with an opportunity to expand our home to accommodate our growing (in stature) family. As a homeschooling family of ten, consisting of seven growing boys who are at home most of everyday, we have need of more space in our house. When considering this opportunity,Continue reading “We Walk by Faith”

Reflecting on His Favor

This has been an emotional couple of weeks for me, personally and I am amazed at the goodness and favor of the Lord. My faith has increased due to the tragedy of this fire; I have sought the Lord in a different way for I was at a loss and didn\’t even know how toContinue reading “Reflecting on His Favor”

God’s Mercy and Love for the Bowie Babies

“The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” Psalm 116: 5-6 It is because of His mercy that we areContinue reading “God’s Mercy and Love for the Bowie Babies”

His Goodness

There was 54 boxes of textile items gathered from our home after the fire. Though that is not a lot of stuff for a family of eleven, I felt it was a lot for me to embark upon by myself. I remember the day the cleaners came to bring me what I thought would beContinue reading “His Goodness”

Coupons + Sales Ads = Great Savings!

I have found that I get the greatest savings when I shop using the sales ads each week and match my coupons to those particular items. My goal is to pay no more that $1 per item on my grocery list, except of course for meat and produce. Using this method I have spent lessContinue reading “Coupons + Sales Ads = Great Savings!”

Recollect…Resolve and Replenish

It has been two and a half months since the fire took place in our home and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are so many aspects to getting reestablished; obtaining the necessary items to do life was our first tasks and we are grateful that those immediate needs have been met. Then, thereContinue reading “Recollect…Resolve and Replenish”

Using Coupons…Saving a Salary!

Clearance and coupons, what a great combination! When out on my shopping trips the past few weeks I have been purposely taking time to browse the store aisles for clearance items that I can match with the coupons that I have in my coupon box for a greater savings. Now, more that ever it isContinue reading “Using Coupons…Saving a Salary!”

Except the Lord Build the House

Many have asked where we are with regards to having our home rebuild, well, it has been through the demolition process where they remove all the damaged and destroyed materials including walls, ceilings, flooring etc. For us, since more than 2/3 of our home was ruined by fire, water and or smoke, the demolition consistedContinue reading “Except the Lord Build the House”