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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

Gen Xers Need to Plan Now for a Cozy Retirement

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When people think of the word retirement, I am certain that the word cozy is not one of the first things that comes to mind. And yet that is the approach we are taking here. If we are making choices to create a cozy life of peace, understanding, joy, beauty, and faith now, then it also should carry over into our money and retirement planning.I know from reader surveys I've done, that the majority of people who read here regularly are Gen Xers (born between 1965 - 1980, give or take a few years on either side). There are quite a few Baby … [Read more...] about Gen Xers Need to Plan Now for a Cozy Retirement

Life is Too Short for Ugly Stuff

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This was originally posted June 25, 2005. I'm reposting it today because I think it is still true. I hope it inspires you to beautify your life.Last weekend my husband and I went shopping in a number of small local businesses in my parents' hometown. We enjoy going through unique shops because it feeds the artist soul in each of us. We don't have to purchase anything - it is enough just to look at the design, the fabrics, the packaging, etc. It really does refresh us!While we were surrounded by so many beautiful things, it drove home to … [Read more...] about Life is Too Short for Ugly Stuff

The Devil’s Burdens and the Faith Heritage I Give My Child

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This is originally from January 1, 2011. I'm reposting it today, over eight years later. When I wrote it, Caroline was not yet four and a half. She will be thirteen in ten days. We have wandered in the desert quite a bit during that time regarding churches and such. But God gives me glimpses of how He is working in her life, even in ways I haven't prayed about specifically. That gives me such encouragement.I've been contemplating this from Streams in the Desert: "There remaineth, therefore, a rest to the people of God" (Heb. 4:9).The … [Read more...] about The Devil’s Burdens and the Faith Heritage I Give My Child

Writing and Creating in an Entitled, Outrage Culture

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I realize it is going to be challenging to write this post without coming off like a total jerk. But I'm going to try.And I also want to apologize to the people who sent really kind emails and haven't received a reply. I simply wasn't in the mood to write emails this weekend. But I truly appreciated them. Some of them made me laugh out loud. Some of them brought tears to my eyes. So thank you and a reply will come eventually.You see, there are all kinds of things that happen in a blogger's life that no one knows about. Some of them you … [Read more...] about Writing and Creating in an Entitled, Outrage Culture

Living by the Seasons and Homeschooling in the Summer

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When David was downsized out of his corporate job many years ago, one of our goals was to structure our work life in such a way that we would be freer in the autumn. It is our favorite time of the year and we wanted to travel and enjoy all the unique aspects of the fall season. It also seems to me that creation shows us that autumn should move us into a period of slowing down and preparing for winter and the relative rest it should bring.As is often the case in life, things didn't work out exactly the way we envisioned. David ended up … [Read more...] about Living by the Seasons and Homeschooling in the Summer

Sallie’s Miscellany (September 3, 2019)

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Sallie’s Miscellany features links, ideas, books, printables, products, and deals. Today's version is a mostly video version. I hope you enjoy a bit of a change of pace!Please remember the inclusion of a link is not an endorsement of the content, author, and/or website. Peace If you can't go to a cozy coffee shop today, you can bring the music to your little corner of the world.Understanding There are a lot of INFJs who read and subscribe to my site.However.WARNING AND DISCLAIMER: If you are an INFJ, do not start watching … [Read more...] about Sallie’s Miscellany (September 3, 2019)

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