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My Couponing Crisis

A Whole New World After having our son and becoming a full-time homemaker, I was introduced to and became increasingly passionate about saving money (which often translated into couponing). If I was no longer bringing money into our household, I could certainly control how much was going out. (Photo Credit) I was AMAZED that by…

What Makes it a Good Book?

I love literature. I am far from an expert on the topic; however, I do love reading and the richness that comes from a “good book.” But, really, what does that mean? Doesn’t it drive you nuts when someone raves about “good book” and then you read it and it is terrible?! What were they thinking? What…

A Branch and King…

That is actually not the beginning of a joke :) My memory verse this week is, Jeremiah 23:5-6 and prompts me to think of the Lord as my Righteous Branch, King and Savior. What most struck me in these verses is the {juxtaposition} of Christ’s descriptions as “Branch” and “King;” the Lord first declares that he will “raise…

Women of the Word (WOW): 4.4.11

For the last couple week’s I’ve been working on Titus 2:11-14 {Blessed Hope and Savior}, it is time to dig into some new scripture – The Lord certainly is an {incredible author} – His Book is jam-packed with Good stuff… In this week’s verses, once again the Lord is our Savior, but it also identifies Him as a Righteous…

Lovin’ me a Party!

I noticed a few blogs I follow joining in the 2011 Ultimate Blog Party; I was intrigued and then could not resist… The past couple weeks have been trying, I am {definitely} in the mood to introduce myself, meet you and have a seriously good time! Milk and Honey Living is a new blog (in the process of being designed)…

Transformation in Pain

 This past week has been transformative. Personal loss and the ensuing emotion played a substantial role; it was the process and aftermath that insisted on transformation. Life experiences, pain or suffering call us to 1.) transform our thinking and 2.) grow more into the likeness of Christ. One thing is certain (and has been made abundantly…

Women of the Word (WOW): 3.21.11

Last week I memorized John 14:26-27 (God is my COUNSELOR). This week, I am walking with God as my Blessed Hope and Savior! Hope is to look forward with desire, trust and confidence and feel something that is desired may happen. I tend to bite my tongue when people say “I have hope in Jesus that such-and-such…

Purposeful Posts

This week was unbelievably beautiful – physically and emotionally! Daylight Savings time encouraged the sun to stick around a little longer each day, the weather was in the 50’s and the sun was mostly shinning. After surviving what seemed like the eternal winter, to see a small bunch of green stems and white buds blooming out of the dirt…

Hot Spot #2 – Check!

This week’s Project: Simplify Hot Spot was: PAPER CLUTTER (an area that seems to be perpetually taunting me from virtually every surface area, drawer, box and bag). I love that our TV sits on a nice, big dresser because it has 12 drawers to stow away Max’s toys, games, a changing station, etc. However, it also seems…

St. Patrick’s Day: {Craft Time}

On Tuesday, Max and I embarked on our first crafting adventure! We made a St. Patrick’s Day Cards with his handprint to send to Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts and Uncles! Here is what we used:  glue stick scissors ink pad & pen printed shamrock pictures colored scrapbooking paper or cardstock envelopes (still left over from our wedding…