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Simplifying Baby Gear

by on Aug 13, 2008 in bellies & babies, frugal & simple

While expecting the arrival of our first little one, I was quite overwhelmed by all the fun gadgets that were available for her entertainment. Everything from a jumperoo, exersaucers, play mats, toys for the car seat, toys for the swing, etc. I had a neighbor friend that received most of these for her little girl [...]

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Simplifying in the Bedroom

by on Aug 06, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

This post is a continuation of my simplifying tips series around the house. The more I think about it, this is more of a series on being able to organize in small spaces! As we live in a small condo, this has been my journey since the beginning of our marriage, as this is our [...]

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Simplifying in the Bathroom

by on Jul 15, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home, natural & green

On the counter: toothbrush holder, toothpaste dispenser, soap dispenser – that’s all! Welcome back for further simplifying tips for every room of your house…last week, we discussed the kitchen, and today, we enter the bathroom! Normally this room is piled high with various body, hair and facial products. I have been there! Items that just [...]

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Simplifying the Kitchen

by on Jul 08, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

While viewing a wedding registry awhile back, I was overwhelmed by the list of so titled “kitchen gadgets” that this couple had on their registry. It was six pages of gadgets! How many gadgets do you really need? The materialistic nature of our society is pulling us in the direction that we need every new [...]

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Simplifying Our Priorities

by on Jul 02, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

Jen writes: How on earth do you find the time to fit it all in? How do you enjoy your family, clean your home, cook such enormously nutritious meals, research everything, blog, etc., etc. I just can’t imagine how you do it without burning out. I can barely keep up with the basics, and I [...]

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Frugal & Fun Wedding Gift Baskets

by on Jun 27, 2008 in frugal & simple, missions & ministry

It’s wedding season, and we had several to attend this year! What a joy and delight to rejoice with others in the celebration of their union, especially when it is Christ centered. We attended a wedding this past weekend, and have another in a few weeks time. My sister-in-law, Larissa, has the gift of creativity [...]

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Developing A Monthly Menu Plan

by on Jun 24, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

Welcome back for the continuation on our series discussing the importance and how-to’s of simplifying your life. So far we have talked about the reason for it all, living simply in order to give generously of our time and resources, simplifying by communing, planning, slowing down and finally simplifying the schedule. I have found that [...]

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Tips for Eating Nutritionally on A Budget

by on Jun 19, 2008 in frugal & simple, natural & green

I must confess…I don’t have it all figured out. I wish I did. I wish I could provide you with ten simple steps to eat nutritionally and organically on a budget. But no…month by month, it seems like it just doesn’t quite work out as I had hoped. My $300 budget has often resulted in [...]

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Simplifying the Schedule

by on Jun 18, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

Continuing on in our steps to simplifying series… Making a simple schedule can sure help things run a little more smoothly (as long as you first submit it all to the Lord’s will, as I have been learning this week)! And who of us wouldn’t ask for that? My simplifying starts by a weekly evaluation [...]

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Simplifying by Slowing Down

by on Jun 11, 2008 in building the family, frugal & simple, making a home

Welcome back for the continuation on our series discussing the importance and how-to’s of simplifying your lives in order to be better fit for the Lord’s use. So far we have talked about the reason for it all, living simply in order to give generously of our time and resources, simplifying by communing, & planning. [...]

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