My Family is Not a Democracy
We do not run our family as a democracy. We respect each other and listen to everyone's thoughts and opinions, but the final decision is not based on majority. Sometimes the majority is wrong. This is why I married a man who is after God's heart and listens to His...
Don’t Call Me Shy!
According to Wikipedia, "The primary defining characteristic of shyness is a largely ego-driven fear of what other people will think of a person's behavior, which results in the person becoming scared of doing or saying what he or she wants to, out of fear of negative...
Word on Wednesday: Working for the Lord
For this week's look into the Word on Wednesday, I chose a verse about working. When your husband only gets a handful of days off each year, you have to learn to appreciate the value of hard work an find blessings within it. The fact that I, as a mother, haven't had a...
How to Spend Less Money: 1 Simple Tip
Here's a simple thing that stops me from spending money I don't have: I have a list of things I want to buy. If I see something I like, I write it down (often in detail with place and price). It allows me to recognize the desire to have that item, but I haven't...
Book Review: Blogger Behave
Title: Blogger Behave Author: Laura Booz Publication Date: October 23, 2011 Price: $4.99 Place Acquired: Homemaking Bundle About the author: When Laura was younger, she dreamt of buying an old Volvo, filling it with gas, and traveling across the country. Who could...
Word on Wednesday: Reminder to Love
My husband and I have been reading "The Love Dare Day by Day: A Year of Devotions for Couples" in the evenings after the children are asleep. Not every night, but we've just started and we're trying to make it a new habit. Anyway, the first week is about love. Asking...