I am reading Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker with a group of friends. She talks about Gods call to actually reach the world for Him. Feed the hungry, clothe the naked and serve the poorest among us. The problem that I run into is that the world is so big, I am so small. Inaction happens…
Beginnings come in all types. Some are fresh starts, and some are a fresh wounds, but God has a plan to use both for His glory and your future.
Remodeling sometimes moves you and the kids out of the job site but you don’t have to feel displaced. Make your exile an adventure with these tips.
Animals are curious and will get them selves into messes. Thinking about them before you begin a job will save you and them a great deal of stress. Making arrangements before hand will save you money.
It seems right, that this is the book I am reading while the boys are in drivers ed. It is also appropriate that I tell you I am 2 chapters behind my Proverbs 31 online bible study group. This is my first online study with Proverbs 31, but so far I am enjoying the…
WE LEARNED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND TO BE PRESENT HAHAHAHAHAHhahahahahahaaaa! It was fun. No really, picture the scene for just a moment. We are 17 days from breaking ground on our project. Plans, contracts and coffee mugs covered my large round dining table and the chairs were filled with contractors, electricians, plumbers, an architect and…
#4 It is ok to stand your ground. You are going to have to make sacrifices and compromises like we talked about in tip #3, but following my #1 and #2 tip gives you the confidence to stand your ground. What are the key elements that are going to pull this whole remodel together for…
This year was the best year I have ever had gardening, but it has not always been an activity I have enjoyed. In fact, it was eight years ago that I quit gardening. I was discouraged to the point that I dreaded heading over to the garden I was cooping with a friend. My kids…
A simple spiral note book. It was less than a dollar on clearance but it has saved me far more than any other garden tool. We all know our regular gardening wind down routine. As a matter of fact, tonight I will finish pulling the last of the buggy zucchini plants and the scraggly…
Compromise is not about paying less, or giving in. It is about making sure you achieve the look you want, taking care of the people that are taking care of you, all while staying in budget. Don’t move the line if you don’t have to. Try looking for other ways to solve your problem before you buy your way out.
Taking time out of my crazy life to be creative is not something I have placed value on. There never seems to be enough time in the day for chores let alone for making additional messes. In the last few years I have felt the slump of letting thing that refresh me slide down lower…
2. Create an idea file During our remodel we embarked on a dream that we had actually begun 15 years earlier with a box of scraps. It was full of pages with ideas, wants and likes, before “likes” were a thing. One of my favorite memories of the whole project was the day we pulled…
1. We hired an architect. Old houses have personality. They have character and they have big quirks that can make or break your project. An architect can help you sift through you wants and desires and assess what is possible, practical and what is gong to take too much of your remodeling budget. Ever situation…
If you have a house that is going to need work at any point in time you are going to want to follow this series. My family of 12 just finished sweeping up the last of the dust from our huge whole house renovation. We are not handy. We have never done this before, but…
Tying ourselves with others through talismans, reminders, treasures, or gifts is a way of reinforcing the bond of friendship even though distance may separate.