His Mercy is New

Soap Nuts {say what?}

Healthy Living· Household Stuff· The Frugal Life

Have you ever heard of such a thing as soap nuts? I had not either until recently as I have been perusing blogs for ideas on frugality, DIY, chickens, gardening...and I came across this post. (I have really been enjoying her blog, by the way!) I've already tried homemade laundry detergent in the past, with great success. I have been waiting to run out of detergent to try my homemade recipe with Dr. Bronner's soap.  But, when I saw these soap nuts I had to give them a try! (I tried this ... Read More about Soap Nuts {say what?}

Project Life Tuesday: Baby Boy edition!!

Project Life

Well, I know that you've never heard me say this before, so I'll be sure and mention it: I LOVE PROJECT LIFE. ha!! I've had the brand new BABY BOY edition for a few weeks now but it was a gift so I couldn't share it with you!! We were blessed to go to a baby shower over the weekend for my brother and his wife, so I gave them their gift and now I can show you!! {Oh and how exciting it this?!? I'm going to be an AUNT again in APRIL and again in SEPTEMBER!! Woo-hoo!!} The cards in this ... Read More about Project Life Tuesday: Baby Boy edition!!

The Start of Lent {books, links & resources}

Books I'm Reading· Lent and Easter

edited repost from 2012. This year I am, once again, keeping it simple. Isn't that what Lent should be all about anyway? For my own personal reading I have already started Abundant Simplicity which is absolutely wonderful and completely appropriate for Lent, as well as meeting me where I am on this journey to simplicity and contentment! I want to finish reading and begin implementing many of the suggested ideas at the end of each chapter. With much prayer as well.  I have also ordered this book ... Read More about The Start of Lent {books, links & resources}

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