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I recently agreed to write a weekly column for The Christian Home. Mrs. White at The Legacy of Home started the carnival a few months ago. When she asked for volunteers for dedicated columnists, I...
View ArticleThoughts on Food
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. I John 2:16 Many years ago I heard a sermon that pointed...
View ArticleWindow Shopping
In last week’s issue of The Christian Home, I talked about I John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is...
View ArticleKeeping Up Appearances
In my last two columns for The Christian Home, I’ve talked about the lust of the flesh and its relation to our food budgets, and the lust of the eyes and how to avoid buying by not looking. This week...
View ArticleTo Coupon or Not to Coupon
That is the question… Coupons are one of first things that come to mind as a way to save money. But do they really save you that much money? My answer is… It depends. In today’s bad economic climate,...
View ArticleReducing Monthly Payments
One of the budgeting methods that my husband and I have found helpful over the years is to look everything we purchase through the lens of the monthly payment. The goal is to minimize the amount of...
View ArticleMoney Secrets of the Amish by Lorilee Craker
It seems that the Amish lifestyle is a hot topic these days. In our fast-paced, modern society, we miss what the Amish have: family, community, and simplicity. But although there is a trend towards...
View ArticleThe Real “Cost” of Convenience Foods
As a frugal homeschool mom, I’m not supposed to use any convenience foods. I should be growing most of my own food, right? Or I could be some sort of extreme couponer and then it would be OK to buy...
View ArticleTrusting God for Our Needs
I had the post all written in my mind. I was going to write about how wonderful children’s consignment sales are. I’ve written about them before, and they have been a key part of our living on one...
View ArticleSmall Blessings
Yesterday I posted about my insanely busy week. One of the things that I didn’t mention in that post was the weather turned cool on Friday. Thankfully, I knew the weather forecast ahead of time. But I...
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