“We must aggressively subdue and not passively loiter….. Basking in the satisfaction of a job well done, restfully praising the Lord for the work He’s enabled our hands to do. The completed projects act as gratifying and comfortable footstools for our feet. We are able to say….. “That week of work was good, very good.” [...]
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Are you looking for a book that will aid you in your homemaking and personally explain every detail about homemaking that you could ever imagine? This book I am about to tell you about makes the perfect gift for any homemaker or homemaker in training. I know many women who have bought this book for [...]
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My daughters share a bedroom. It’s a lovely space with khaki-colored walls and equine-inspired decor. It is a place that is distinctly “them,” a blending of two unique individuals. Where many people see a place to sleep, I see a place to practice. A domain all their own where creativity and orderliness can take flight. [...]
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Last time we covered the first two steps in organizing a room in your home, Evaluate and Arrange. You can find that article here. Today, let’s talk about steps three & four: Attack and Change. Let’s reference back to the bathroom. We determined the purpose and then mentally arranged what items should be a part [...]
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Not a pretty picture is it? But this is the stuff we have hanging around behind closed doors, inside our drawers, under our beds, on our shelves, in our cupboards, on our counters, in our freezers, on top of our fridges, and stuffed into our jam-packed closets–junk. I’m reminded of those times when I’ve seen [...]
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My daughter Madison has developed a keen interest in sewing this year, and since two of my sisters are passionate about the art of quilting, her interest has been fueled all the more. We bought Maddy a sewing machine for Christmas and set up an area in her bedroom where she can develop the craft. [...]
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It’s that time of year–January always finds me ready to clean out closets, empty drawers, and get rid of the clutter. Here’s a four step, easy to remember, way to keep your house in order. 1. Evaluate each room 2. Arrange the room 3. Attack the clutter 4. Change the room Step one is to [...]
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Don’t you just love fall? The days getting shorter, the air getting crisper, and a new academic year is stretching before you. For many this change in season signals a new football season. I like to call this time Mentoring Season! This change of season is a perfect time to pencil into your schedule purposeful, [...]
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