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!”
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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”
God\’s Provisions…Blessed to be a Blessing!
As a church family we are going through a series called Surviving the Fiscal Cliff. It has been very enlightening for me personally as well as for my family. There have been a few good conversations amongst us regarding self discipline, provisions, gratefulness and humility. I have been encouraged to check myself and correct theContinue reading “God\’s Provisions…Blessed to be a Blessing!”
A Well Stocked Pantry Offers Peace
Growing up we did not have an abundance of anything. We obtained the necessities to make it for two weeks at a time; we lived from paycheck to paycheck for sure. I did not like running out of things. Not having enough to carry us through made me feel anxious. This encouraged me to beContinue reading “A Well Stocked Pantry Offers Peace”
Counting the Cost…Reestablishing the Bowie Home
Patience is a virtue, one which I am growing in daily as we reestablish our home. Each day brings a greater reality of our loss and the cost thereof. It\’s the little things that we have need of that we seem to miss i.e. dish cloths, beverage coasters, electric pencil sharpener, even a needle andContinue reading “Counting the Cost…Reestablishing the Bowie Home”
Thankful Hearts
With thankful hearts we want to say to all who have prayed for us and demonstrated the love of Christ through their visits and the giving of their time and resources, “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts, each and every one of us. As devastating as the loss of our home is, yourContinue reading “Thankful Hearts”
Quiet Time-The God in Me
I am grateful for my quiet time each morning. Though it is a sacrifice, I get up at 4:45 during the week to spend time with Jesus all by myself; it is then that He speaks to me so clearly. As a home school mom of 8 of our children, I am rarely alone, soContinue reading “Quiet Time-The God in Me”
Like Money in the Bank
On Monday when checking out a few savings blog sites, I saw that CVS was having a 75% clearance on Christmas items, so I decided to check out the sales. Though the After Christmas Sale can be great, I find that I save the most money a week or more after the After Christmas Sale,Continue reading “Like Money in the Bank”
Still Planning
What a day! I have really enjoyed listening to my praise music while working on my computer in my bedroom with my lilac candle and my cup of coffee. But, of course a mother\’s job is never done; I have also…washed clothes, cleaned the kitchen and cooked dinner while watching a little football with myContinue reading “Still Planning”
Sprucing Up Our Home and Our Hearts
Being at home all day, everyday can be drab, especially for the children, so with each season I always put out seasonal decorations and inspirational sayings. The cut framed art pictured here was made with a Christmas card we received and a wood frame from Dollar Tree; isn\’t it darling! Will you help me spruceContinue reading “Sprucing Up Our Home and Our Hearts”
Fruit of Her Hand 