Building a home, building people, building the Kingdom--this is the profound task we've been called to--commanded and privileged to do! Rebekah Merckle is fantastic at revealing the enormous scope of what it means to be a woman who glorifies the Lord in her calling, making everything better, and using all the gifts and opportunities he's given ...
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June 5, 2023 8:15 pm | 
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Simple Ways to Make Money Doing What You Already Do Prices are rising but incomes are not. That's a reality for just about everyone I know. So if you're like us, you need some creative ideas to stretch your dollar if you are trying to maintain some semblance of life as you've always known it. Why ...
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A few months ago, our family began a different way of eating. Most of you have probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet (again, not really a diet, but way of eating.) It's doctor recommended for heart health, losing weight and overall health benefits. So far we are enjoying this way of eating. To be fair, we ...
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Prosperity equals advantage. Do you believe that? I am fascinated with the irony of this mentality most Americans hold dear. Maybe even more so since I hear often, as a mother of nine, about "affording all those children." All of us believe, somewhere deep within, that to prosper financially puts us at an advantage. And in many ways ...
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August 23, 2018 9:00 pm | Comments (26)
Girls, you may remember a while back when I posted about my new business on Amazon--Avalee Natural Skin Care now, White and Lea. I'm getting incredibly amazing feedback from customers (I'll post just a few below) who are seeing real results in their skin. As in, fewer lines and wrinkles and a brighter face! Well for Christmas, I've ...
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I wanted to let you know about a new business I've just started and am just tickled about! Bamboo & Burlap is the way to send your favorite people (including yourself!) a personalized cutting board--I'll ship them a one-of-a-kind, charming gift! It's becoming really popular with realtors or anyone who routinely buys gifts for their clients. A useful, personalized cutting ...
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It can be tricky keeping kids busy doing productive things in the summer (if you're off from school), especially with the lure of the Internet. I offer you some tips: My favorite inspiration for productivity is using summer to prepare for Christmas by making homemade gifts. Over the years, this has saved us thousands of dollars. One ...
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I personally love to come across a cheap and easy meal (I'm partial to the one or two dish kind), especially here in my late pregnancy where simplifying life is important. Last night we cooked up this meal (although the picture isn't mine--we forgot, but it's close to what it looked like). It took me ...
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I pray you all are enjoying this blessed season of Advent, anticipating the celebration of Christ's birth and enjoying making memories with friends and family. We, too, are seeking to find the beauty and joy in the simplicity of living--things like savoring the smell of cinnamon and deliberating soaking up moments of two-year-old sweetness, that ...
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When my daughter got married, we used two large, canvas curtains for decoration. The cheapest solution was a painter's drop cloth. (Harbor Freight (on line) was the cheapest place I found them, and right now, they're on sale for $16.49 for a 9 x 12 piece.) Also, I googled for a coupon code and found this one for ...
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