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Cozy Homemaking Weekly Goals No. 2

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I chose this artwork because I think it demonstrates what a lot of us probably think. Homemaking is important, but never let it get in the way of sneaking in a few pages of a book while you rest during the day! LOL!So last week was an almost total fail for me with my three goals. I already confessed that in the Friday Follow-up. But I'm not giving up. I'm going to make the same three goals again this week but I'm not going to write out the details again:Home inventory Christmas inventory to start planning Inventory my specific … [Read more...] about Cozy Homemaking Weekly Goals No. 2

Hitherto – Streams in the Desert

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"Hitherto hath the Lord helped us" (I Sam. 7:12).The word "hitherto" seems like a hand pointing in the direction of the past. Twenty years or seventy, and yet "hitherto hath the Lord helped us!" Through poverty, through wealth, through sickness, through health; at home, abroad, on the land, on the sea; in honor, in dishonor, in perplexity, in joy, in trial, in triumph, in prayer, in temptation--"hitherto hath the Lord helped!"We delight to look down a long avenue of trees. It is delightful to gaze from one end of the long vista, a sort … [Read more...] about Hitherto – Streams in the Desert

Cozy Homemaking Weekly Goals No. 1 – Friday Follow-up

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So before anyone else feels badly about how they might have done with their Cozy Homemaking Weekly Goals No. 1, let me be right up front.Goal 1 - Fail Goal 2 - Partial fail Goal 3 - FailI even failed to get this post up this morning.All I managed to accomplish was to print off my Cozy Christmas Planner pages. That's it.The week took on a life of its own. Caroline's laptop died with a small pop sound Wednesday night (which is a rather big deal in her world), but we didn't realize it had actually happened until Thursday … [Read more...] about Cozy Homemaking Weekly Goals No. 1 – Friday Follow-up

Relaxed Homeschooling in Seventh Grade

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Last year I wrote about relaxed homeschooling in middle school. I shared our plans for not just last year but the middle school years in general. It was interesting to go back and read it just now to see what worked out and what didn't. We're still relaxed homeschoolers in seventh grade. I would still describe our approach as: parent-influenced, interest-led, collaborative relaxed homeschooling that borders on (but isn’t quite) unschooling. With lots of art supplies.I always feel a bit hesitant when I write these kinds of posts about our … [Read more...] about Relaxed Homeschooling in Seventh Grade

Cozy Homemaking Weekly Goals No. 1

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So it's Monday and I'm planning my week out. I wondered if anyone else is interested in setting a few reasonable homemaking goals on Mondays and sharing results on Fridays? I know that I could use some inspiration and accountability from other women as I create a cozy home. Could you?I say reasonable goals because it's easy to look at the week ahead and want to do so many things, but I know I can't. I can, however, focus on three homemaking goals (beyond the normal laundry, meals, etc.) and feel good about accomplishing those things rather … [Read more...] about Cozy Homemaking Weekly Goals No. 1

Ordering the Stops – Streams in the Desert

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"In waiting, I waited, for the Lord" (Ps. 40:1, margin).Waiting is much more difficult than walking. Waiting requires patience, and patience is a rare virtue. It is fine to know that God builds hedges around His people--when the hedge is looked at from the viewpoint of protection. But when the hedge is kept around one until it grows so high that he cannot see over the top, and wonders whether he is ever to get out of the little sphere of influence and service in which he is pent up, it is hard for him sometimes to understand why he may not … [Read more...] about Ordering the Stops – Streams in the Desert

A Jumbly Post on a Rainy Saturday Night in October

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It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Yes, the past couple of weeks have been such a roller coaster as you can probably tell by the lack of much new content here. I thought about it every day. Many days I was working behind the scenes. Some days I just didn't have it in me mentally to sit down and write here. Anyhoo.So this is just kind of one of those dump it all out type posts with no real structure and little editing. If you are looking for something meaty or profound, you're going to have to lower your expectations. LOL. … [Read more...] about A Jumbly Post on a Rainy Saturday Night in October

Free Harvest Word Search

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Fall is the time we bring in the richness from the fields and trees. This free harvest word search featuring words related to farming and harvesting will help you celebrate the season with your children as part of your learning at home.Word searches are a helpful and low-key way to practice vocabulary and spelling. They are also great for reinforcing visual skills. Word searches can be a valuable and fun activity for your early and middle elementary aged learners. So use this free harvest word search and enjoy! Free Harvest Word … [Read more...] about Free Harvest Word Search

Why is Generation X Struggling to Save for Retirement?

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Almost daily there are new articles explaining that Gen X isn't saving enough for retirement. The financial elites and professionals lament how terrible this is and remind Gen Xers that they need to try harder because every year that passes things get more dire.Do they really think Gen Xers aren't keenly aware that they are in trouble regarding their retirement?There is a reason why Gen X is in trouble and it isn't because they buy a coffee at Starbucks every so often or take their kids on a cheap family vacation once every few … [Read more...] about Why is Generation X Struggling to Save for Retirement?

Free Harvest Party Word Search for Kids

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Are you getting ready for a harvest party this fall? If so, I have just the thing for you! This free harvest party word search for kids can be a fun part of your family's autumn activities. The word search is for lower to middle elementary aged kids. It is easy to read, includes highly relevant harvest party themed words, and is colorful enough to be fun but not overwhelming. Not only are word searches fun, but they also help children develop important reading and processing skills.Free Harvest Party Word Search The harvest party word … [Read more...] about Free Harvest Party Word Search for Kids

How Many Gen Xers Are Making $100,000 a Year?

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We all like to think that the experts know what they are talking about and are operating from a foundation of solid and realistic information. However, that is not often the case. Here is an example of where traditional retirement planning articles tend to go off the rails for families who make a modest income.In an attempt to push their narrative, financial writers run the numbers on people who are not representative of the majority of people in this country. I've discovered this is the case when said writers offer advice to Gen Xers about … [Read more...] about How Many Gen Xers Are Making $100,000 a Year?

Free Pumpkins Word Search

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It's October and that means one thing to parents of small children - pumpkins! It's time to read about them, cook with them, find them in the pumpkin patch, decorate with them, and more. This free pumpkins word search can be a fun part of your pumpkin activities.The free word search for lower to middle elementary aged kids is easy to read, includes highly relevant pumpkin themed words, and is colorful enough to be fun but not overwhelming. Word searches are fun, but also help children practice and reinforce practical learning skills. Free … [Read more...] about Free Pumpkins Word Search

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