Frugal Friday

Last weekend we took a trip to our favorite thrift store. We like to go every few months or so to stock up on things.We buy nearly all of our children's clothes second hand. One reason is obviously because it is frugal, lol. With four boys in a row, it just makes financial sense to save money where you can. Then, if a pair of pants gets a hole in a knee, or a shirt ends up with a stain that I can't get out, it isn't such a big deal.We have a second...

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Learning Scripture

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 3:15Is there anything more precious than hearing the Word of God come out of children's tiny little mouths? I love to hear their enthusiasm in learning Scripture verses!As part of their Bible curriculum, each week we focus on a Bible story, and memorize a corresponding verse. We also do a coloring...

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Wordless Wednesday

Is there anything that warms the heart as much as seeing your children playing happily and sweetly together?Lo...

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Simple Woman's Day Book

Outside my window...bright cheery sunshine!I am thinking... wow this new blend of coffee is delicious!From the learning rooms... new memory verse reward chart and flashcards, and the boys are ever so excited!I am thankful for... knowing how blessed we truly are.From the kitchen...I need to make wheat crackers and apple breakfast bars this afternoon.I am wearing..a pink skirt with tiny blue flowers, a white shirt, and soft blue cardigan, oh and a...

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Busy Monday!

Mondays always seem to be a bit busy in our household...it just always seems that there is much to be done!This morning, I made bread while the boys played at the kitchen table. They love to sit at the table and talk and sing with me as I am working in the kitchen. I really cherish these times...it seems like we have the best conversations over making bread!Later, we made a batch of laundry detergent. The house smelled so wonderful between the bread,...

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Frugal Friday

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Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for so many things this wonderful Thursday morning.I am thankful for my home, and for the freedom to make my home the perfect home for me. I love visiting other people's homes and seeing the different ways they choose to decorate and run their homes. It is so neat to see different people's personalities expressed in the colors they use and the way they decorate. You can tell so much about priorities and what they love, just by being...

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Simple Woman's Day Book

Outside my window... I'm watching a pair of cardinals. I love seeing them! I know most people are fascinated with the bright red males, but I really think the females are just so beautiful in their own, sweet way.I am thinking... I just might take a nap today. I cannot believe how tired I am...From the learning rooms... lots of discussion about the difference between "questions" and just saying something.I am thankful for...I am looking around my...

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Frugal Friday- Home Haircuts

During this time of economic downturn, so may people are looking for ways to cut expenses. One thing we do that save us quite a bit of money each month is home haircuts.I have been cutting the boys', and my husband's hair for several years now. It all started for a totally different reason than cost though...Jacob used to be terrified of getting his hair cut. The last time we went to have it down, the lady ended up cutting his ear because he just...

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Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for my oldest son, Jacob. He has become my little right hand man...He's always right there, wanting to help me with something. He loves the early afternoons when his brothers take a nap, and he gets to work on things with me.Lately his favorite thing to help with is working in the kitchen. He loves to help me when I bake. He is learning so much that it baffles my mind! The other day, we were making bread and I told him, "We need...

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Our Bin System for Toys

"Systems" work well for our family. I suppose they work well for most large(ish) families, although I think they'd work well no matter what our family size. This isn't a new system for us, but rather us returning to a familiar method that worked well for us in the past...(I wish I knew why we abandon things that work well...)Toys have become a bit of an issue lately...More and more often the boys are making a bigger mess than they can clean up without...

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Proverbs 31:19

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff." This verse refers to the ancient method of spinning from before the spinning wheel. The virtuous wife was well skilled in providing her family with clothing. In modern times such skills have become a lost art-something seen primarily as done by choice as a hobby. Why would a lady bother with making clothes for her family when it is so simple to go out and buy them? So few...

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Wordless Wednesday

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