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Trophy Child {book review}

I just finished reading a book this week that is so very relevant for parents in today’s culture. It is calledTrophy Child: Saving Parents from Performance, Preparing Children for Something Greater Than Themselves. {I know, quite the title…but the part that has stuck with me is TROPHY CHILD.} The author of this book, Ted Cunningham, is the senior pastor at…
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Sunday evening thankfulness & contentment

Books I'm Reading· contentment· Gift List

My heart has been so, so full of thoughts on simplicity, contentment and gratitude. I finished the book, Almost Amish, and am almost finished now with The Dirty Life. I have a post coming later this week discussing both. 🙂 But these books, as well as my word of the year have stirred up these topics in my heart and mind….
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Desperate {book review}

Books I'm Reading· BookSneeze· Parenting· Reviews

“I just can’t be a mom today.” Raise your hand if you have ever muttered these words… Me, too. So, when I saw the description – actually, when I saw the title of this next book, I knew I needed to read it. There have been so many desperate moments in my motherhood journey… So, I was very excited when…
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10 Ways to Use Dr. Bronner’s Soap

Healthy Living· Household Stuff· Recipes· The Frugal Life

{affiliate links used. thank you for supporting this blog.} I’m on a quest to find out what store bought cleaners & hygiene products I can make on my own! Cheaper! No chemicals! Yay! Over the past few months, I have experimented and tried lots of different things. Some I can share with you. Some I will not. LOL! The ways…
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My Plate Wall

Household Stuff

{my thrift store plate wall} So, I know I’m a little behind the times, but I have recently added a plate wall to our dining area and I absolutely love.it!!! The absolute best part!?!? I got all the plates at 3 different thrift stores and spent less than $15 on a whole new look for my kitchen and dining area!!…
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