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Living in the Moment: A Real Life View

by on Apr 29, 2011 in faith & womanhood, making a home

I am here today to take you on a little photo tour of our home in everyday real life. I am here as a simple wife, mother, and homemaker striving to live and treasure each and every moment. I am learning to grasp and seek out the treasured gifts in each day as they fly [...]

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The Best (and Most Overlooked) Way to Prepare Our Home for Guests

by on Apr 11, 2011 in making a home, missions & ministry

Written by monthly contributing writer, Kat. We run around the house frantically cleaning, tidying, organizing and decorating. We hide things in closets, stuff them under beds and mask all our imperfections so our guests will feel comfortable in our austere house. And we miss the point. Perfection Is Not The Point The goal of hospitality [...]

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DECORISMS: Spring is Here!

by on Mar 15, 2011 in making a home

Here is some inspiration for decorating your home for spring, by my lovely sister, Christa Taylor.

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Simple Moving Tips

by on Mar 04, 2011 in frugal & simple, making a home

Since our recent move, I have received numerous requests for any simple moving tips I might have to share. Yes! I certainly learned a lot through the process and learned the best tip (#3) from a dear friend who had moved some 30 times! I knew she properly had it down and were worth taking [...]

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Developing a Simple Schedule & Routine

by on Jan 26, 2011 in making a home

Photo Credit Routine…it is a beautiful word. Children thrive on it. Mommy’s fill satisfied and organized when they have it. And Daddy’s get all the benefits of a peaceful home upon their arrival when it’s in place. At least that’s what we strive for. Perfectionism is not the goal…but rather a good structure through which [...]

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Jesus: The Lord of Order

by on Jan 24, 2011 in making a home

Photo Credit Written by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake. Oh, how I love to organize! How about you? Whether you love it or dread it, we all have to do it. Which means we all have to decide what to organize, when to organize it, and what to let go. Which means we all need a [...]

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Understanding the Heart of Order

by on Jan 12, 2011 in making a home

Photo Credit Genesis chapter 1 begins with a beautiful picture of the creation of the world. We see our God as a God of order. He fashioned this world in six days, with structure, order and purposeful preparation. He did not create the lights for day and night (day 4) without first separating light and [...]

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Frugal & Natural Christmas Decor

by on Nov 30, 2010 in frugal & simple, making a home, natural & green

This post is written by contributing writer, Michele Augur. Decorating with found items is both frugal and beautiful! As we bring in items found on walks, our family savors the scents and colors of the season. I honestly don’t spend a lot of time decorating (and I’m certainly not trained in floral design!), but it [...]

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Let Your Work be Your Worship

by on Oct 08, 2010 in faith & womanhood, making a home

Photo Credit I was overwhelmed with my assignment today – my mothering and homemaking. My little ones have been bickering like crazy fighting over toys, food, and whatever else with piercing screams. I forgot to turn on my dishwasher, leaving me with a kitchen full of dirty dishes. A Realtor calls to show the house [...]

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Decorisms: Seasonal & Simple Decor Inspiration

by on Sep 29, 2010 in making a home

Do you desire to make your home a sweet and refreshing place for your family? Do you want inspiration for simple home decor ideas that you could do with basic supplies around your house? I am blessed to welcome my sweet sister, Christa, to our panel of monthly contributing writers. She will be contributing ideas [...]

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