Archive | August, 2011

Eden’s Homebirth Story

by on Aug 29, 2011 in bellies & babies, news & giveaways

Eden Joy Edmonds “Joyful Delight” August 7, 2011 9:05 pm 7 pounds 14 ounces, 20 3/4 inches We have been blessed with another girl to raise to be a godly young woman for the Lord! I really wanted to have a daughter and companion for my Karis girl, but had fully convinced myself that it [...]

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Money & Mission-Minded Families

by on Aug 26, 2011 in missions & ministry

By monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry. As Christian families, we need God’s perspective on finances, and a vision for how our resources can help to expand His kingdom – especially in tough times. In our family’s living room, a small handcrafted treasure chest displays simple coins from around the world. Most of the [...]

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The Blessings of a Small Home

by on Aug 24, 2011 in building the family, frugal & simple, making a home

Written by monthly contributor, Emily Pastor. I grew up in a large home and assumed that’s what I wanted for my family when I got married.  I often felt a twinge of jealousy when I heard of friends my age purchasing their first house while I had to “settle” with a tiny apartment and loud [...]

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What Man Can Relate to a Stay-at-Home Mom?

by on Aug 22, 2011 in faith & womanhood

by monthly contributer, Natalie Didlake I sat down and made a list of all the rigors of wife- and motherhood I could possibly think of. There are…A LOT! Exhaustion Feeling alone or isolated from the outside world The struggle for regular, healthy rest and refreshment Having too many things to do Grief over your children’s [...]

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Fertility Flower Giveaway!

by on Aug 21, 2011 in bellies & babies, news & giveaways

Fertility Flower is a website that helps couples grow their families or practice natural means of avoiding pregnancy using the sympto-thermal method. It’s very comprehensive, and intuitive. This tool will help you track your fertile stages through temperature charting and other symptoms. Fertility Flower differs from other standard fertility tracking with these features: the attractiveness [...]

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Give Them a Heart for the Fatherless

by on Aug 19, 2011 in missions & ministry

Guest post by Shannon Hazleton from Our Blessed Life. “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27 (ESV) Mamas, do you want the hearts of your children to be closely knit with God’s [...]

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Good Things Come in Squirmy Packages

by on Aug 17, 2011 in bellies & babies, building the family

Guest post by Amanda Bacon from Bacon Bites. Chances are if you have been out in public with more than one child in tow, you have heard comments similar to these: “Wow, you have your hands full!” “My!  You sure are busy!” “I don’t know how you do it!” “You’re brave for bringing them all [...]

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How We Paid Off $25,000 In Debt In 1 Year

by on Aug 15, 2011 in frugal & simple

Written by monthly contributing writer, Kat at Inspired to Action. When my husband and I finished college, we decided to pay off our college loans as fast as humanly possible. We did not want to start our married life off mired in debt, so we embarked on a one year adventure that involved somewhat ridiculous [...]

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Vintage Remedies for Kids giveaway!

by on Aug 13, 2011 in health & nutrition, news & giveaways

Are you looking for help in teaching your preschooler/kindergartner about real food and making healthy lifestyle choices? How about a simple hands-on curriculum that would instruct your youngest learners on what are good natural food items as well as practical knowledge for every day illness preventions? I am excited to introduce you today to Vintage [...]

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5 Simple Up-cycling Ideas to Beautify Your Home

by on Aug 10, 2011 in frugal & simple

Guest post by Victoria Coombs from He Holds Everything. If you’re anything like me there are many things in your home that are not being used but you are having a hard time just getting rid of it! Well, little did you know this is the perfect  place to be! All you need is a [...]

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