Who would think that a $12 shower curtain could make me so, so happy? After several very difficult weeks, I decided to splurge! I know, I really went all out! I did away with the yucky clear plastic shower liner (which I take down, wash in my machine with bleach, and re-hang every few weeks) …
I wanted to share this very cute and easy way to adorn your Thanksgiving table. I have made these for a ladies meeting as well as for our family Thanksgiving celebration. These add a warm, homey touch to your family gathering, but make no mistake, nothing can replace smiling faces of loved ones at the …
I wanted to quickly share a website that looks to be an excellent resource for teaching sewing – even for those of us who *ahem* are not exactly experts behind a sewing machine! {Yes, sadly, that would include yours truly!}I have not purchased this curriculum yet, but after reading a review of these materials in …
I’m still working on saving money here at the Basham hacienda. Before I began taking medication for my PPD, I was really getting hysterical about pinching pennies. I mean, I was really nervous about it! I lost sleep over whether or not my efforts at cooking from scratch would pay off – pun intended. I …
I have been working at trimming the fat from our budget. Most of our budget items are set, but one variable is our grocery budget. After looking it over, I realized it could be less if I made more items from scratch. Someday, I want to have a small garden, and perhaps can some of …
Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. I am a big-time planner, list-maker, and scheduler. I love to organize closets, cabinets, drawers, and even cubby-holes. I like to have a place for everything and everything in its place. I just had my fifth child, and we …
A new website has been introduced to help foster a love and interest in homemaking in young girls and women. To kick off the opening of the site, Raising Homemakers is giving away the Homestead Blessings DVD set. Go on over and check it out here, and don’t forget to enter! You have until June …
Recently, a good friend commented and asked to hear more about the Chore Packs system that I wrote about in a previous post. This system was created by Mrs. Terri Maxwell, a homeschooling mom of eight. She has written a book called Managers of Their Chores in which she explains the importance of chores and how …
During the past two months, I have completed a Bible study on having a meek and quiet spirit – especially regarding homeschooling. I find it so easy to sigh, huff and puff, or even speak angrily to my children when we’re doing school work. I noticed that during the day, there were things that irritated …
I have been chipping away at the meekness Bible study I’ve been working on. I recently completed chapters on organization, anger and dying to self. I found all of these to be relevant in my battle to overcome my lack of meekness. Disorganization steals a meek and quiet spirit by creating unnecessary chaos in our lives. How …
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