Better Than We Deserve

This is a major subject shift from my last post. (Thanks for all your kindness and support, by the way. I was so overwhelmed this weekend wi...

Honestly, this experience was part of my decline in blogging.  I had to shut the world off. I had to create a space of faith.  I had to hid...

Quick post continuing with the Moms By Heart Stockpile Challenge . Here's a quick recap: use your clipped coupons, store deals, and cl...

Over at Moms By Heart they are always a buzz with great deals, free finds, and other tips in running a smooth, frugal household.  Right now ...

You may remember my happy bob that switched up my hair after a long streak of long hair It was a great change, and I loved playing w...

Several years ago I discovered setting a goal for how many books I could read in a year sort of pushed me to read more than usual.  While I ...

This is a funny title, because I am a descendant of a Swedish grandmother, so I should be a pro on Swedish treats. I am not. This is not eve...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all in blogland. Found this cute layout on ETSY and for a few bucks I bough...

Last night I headed out to finish up some Christmas shopping with my 13 year old son, and we decided to see "The Life of Pi".  ...

Whether or not you missed me, I missed you.  This time of year I am usually making a blog book to print. I am usually re-reading all my p...

Stopping in for a post that others can reference easily- I have had a few people ask for details about our girl's camp this year- and it...