Posted in Homeschooling, Something to Think About...., tagged big family, depression, diet, discipline, Homeschooling, large family, Pearl, prayer, reading, sleep on January 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I thought I’d share with you a bit of advice I gave to a young mother recently. She was at her wits end and crying out for help.
Hello,
I just happened upon your blog. I only have four children; but, I can identify with some of your feelings. Having children is indeed a huge responsibility [...]
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Hello Blog Friends!
I’m so glad you dropped by today. I’ve been busy with many things lately. Today I have to sick children; so, I won’t be spending much time with you.
Here’s my something to think about for today. I’m thinking about opening an Etsy shop. I’ve been making dish clothes, coasters, and some other items. [...]
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Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Proverbs 16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 20:24
Man’s goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way?
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is pure: [...]
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“I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.”
Psalm 119:147
Laura
Happy at Home
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Today’s the day! My oldest is 17. That just doesn’t compute in my little old brain. I think of myself at 17. I was crazy in love with my husband-to-be. I was starting college. I was going to be a professional. I just didn’t know what!
I never in a million years would have believed that [...]
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It’s just not fair! My oldest son is going to be 17 on Saturday! He’s just growing up too fast. I want to hold on to these days together as long as I can. I know that he’ll be on his own in a few years…fewer and fewer years. I think that my prayers for [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged give away on January 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible!
The Prize:
Isn’t it cute?
Go sign up, we can all use something bright and sunny in the kitchen!
http://mywoodenspoon.com/2008/01/01/standmixercontest/
Laura
Happy at Home
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“Spread love everywhere you go:
first of all in your own house.
Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor…
Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.”
~Mother Theresa
God bless!
Laura
Happy at Home
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Posted in Card Making, Thriftiness, tagged cards, cheap, frugal, magazines, recycle, reuse, thrift, thrifty on January 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Hi Friends,
I was using a glue stick today while recycling some cards into new and improved cards. My thrifty tip is an idea that worked great for me. I had a magazine that I didn’t want anymore. Rather than use sheet after sheet of paper to do my gluing on, I did my gluing on [...]
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Posted in Card Making, Something to Think About...., tagged cards, Christmas, friends, letters, love, thank you, Valentine's, writing on January 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Hi Friends,
Christmas is nearly a month past.
Have you finished mailing your thank you notes? I’ve still a few left to finish.
Have you responded to those cards and letters you received at Christmas that you would like to answer?
This is a good time to get those notes sent. It’s also a good time to think about [...]
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