Benefits: Blessed with Being Self Sufficient
I have been asked many times to share the many benefits that I have been blessed with by becoming self sufficient. I must first say it has only been by the help of my Lord. I do not know where…
50+ Things You Need in Your Vehicle!
I learned to “Be Prepared” in Girl Scouts. Over the years, I’ve become quite adept at having what I, and others, need–in my vehicle (or purse!) I wanted to share a list of things in my vehicle to inspire you.…
5 Ways To Save Money Every Month
Living off a single income as a family of 6 has been very challenging at times. In the beginning we had to quickly make drastic changes to our lifestyle in order to support our family. In my opinion, it has…
5 Reasons to Choose an Inexpensive Bridesmaid Dress
So you reach the phase of life when all your friends are getting married. It’s definitely an exciting time, but it can be quite costly when you are asked to be a bridesmaid multiple times. I have been in six…
The Truth About Holistic Cleansing
The word holistic can be pretty vague. You know it’s a good word … you know it’s healthy … you know it has something to do with, well, everything. But you’re not 100% clear. Cleansing, on the other hand, is…
Closet organization
Do you find it hard to keep your closet neat and organized? I certainly do – actually I did. After my closet declutter I had a lot less clothes to handle. While the smaller number of clothes to organize certainly…
To KonMari or not to KonMari
After I had started my decluttering journey, I came across Marie Kondo’s book The life-changing magic of tidying. It’s quite a popular book and I enjoyed reading it. Overall, I like her idea of decluttering and living with less. I…
9 Things that Put the “Mother” in Motherhood
Ah, Mother’s Day. That wonderful time when we must be delighted with garish corsages and spilled food because that’s what mothers do. We give our brain cells, our skin cells, our hearts, our energy, and then feel guilty for ever…
Our experience with baby-led weaning
I’ve been wanting to publish this post for weeks now, but it never felt comprehensive enough, so I didn’t. Well, it’s definitely comprehensive now. If I didn’t cover something you’re interested in, leave a comment below. So, the executive summary…
8 Common Beginner Sewing Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
If you’re new to sewing, complications and frustrations are bound to happen. However, I find that all beginner sewers tend to make the same or very similar mistakes. Sewing is a fun and exciting endeavor, mistakes included, but creating garments…
