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Frugal, Practical Stocking Stuffers for Kids

December 9, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Frugal, Practical Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Last week we looked at ideas for low-cost, useful stocking stuffers for adults. Now let’s look at some for the kiddos on our lists! Though I have identified a couple of toy items, I tried to minimize my focus on these because most little ones already have plenty. Stocking stuffer ideas for kids Snack containers. I initially saw these … [Read more...] about Frugal, Practical Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Filed Under: Strengthening Family Tagged With: holidays

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping

December 6, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping

I absolutely love wrapping gifts! There’s something about lovely wrapping paper and shiny bows that sparks creativity in me. I’ve become increasingly aware that wrapping gifts in traditional gift wrap and using disposable bows isn’t particularly beneficial to the environment. Fortunately, I’ve discovered several creative, eco-friendly … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: green living, holidays

Frugal, Practical Stocking Stuffers for Adults

December 4, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Frugal, Practical Stocking Stuffers for Adults

Stocking stuffers are one of life’s little pleasures. There is something delightful about pulling gifts from a bulging stocking, especially when you discover that the meaningfulness of a gift is masked by its small size. As I’ve noted before, I want to give my loved ones meaningful gifts, not “junk” that I resort to because I don’t know … [Read more...] about Frugal, Practical Stocking Stuffers for Adults

Filed Under: Strengthening Family Tagged With: holidays

Maple-Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake

December 2, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Maple-Glazed Pear Upside Down Cake

I don’t know why I’d not previously considered combining pears, maple syrup, and spice cake, but I’m sure glad I thought of it last week! In order to make my idea come to life, I augmented a spice cake recipe that I found on allrecipes.com (you can see the original, pear- and maple-free recipe here). Ingredients 2 pears (firm enough that … [Read more...] about Maple-Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Winter 2013 Menu

November 29, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Winter 2013 Menu

Brrrrrr! Cold temperatures have set in and Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to start using this year’s winter menu. As you may recall, I periodically develop monthly menus. We use each for 3 consecutive months before moving on to a new one (read more on why I plan monthly menus here). We only include dinner selections … [Read more...] about Winter 2013 Menu

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: menu planning

Cultivating Thankfulness

November 25, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Cultivating Thankfulness

Even when we have many blessings in our lives, it’s sometimes hard to give thanks. Difficult situations can sit before our eyes like the lenses in glasses, influencing how we see everything in our lives. The Bible teaches that we should give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). This means we should be thankful even in the … [Read more...] about Cultivating Thankfulness

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually Tagged With: spiritual growth

Navigating the Nutrition Maze: Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Fruits and Vegetables?

November 21, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Fresh Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables

It’s clear that fruits and vegetables are key components of a nutritious diet. What’s not so clear is what impact various forms of preservation have on the nutrients in these foods. Are there significant differences in the nutritional content of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables? If the answer to this question is yes, then … [Read more...] about Navigating the Nutrition Maze: Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Fruits and Vegetables?

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: health and safety

Why and How to Take a Goal Planning Retreat with Your Spouse

November 19, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Why and How to Take a Goal Planning Retreat

Throughout the year my husband and I look forward to the winter weekend when we will get away and set goals for the coming year. While goal setting might not be at the top of most couples’ lists of activities to do while on a getaway, we find it to be incredibly meaningful. Last week I explained why we find it beneficial to set goals as … [Read more...] about Why and How to Take a Goal Planning Retreat with Your Spouse

Filed Under: Enriching Marriage Tagged With: i will, organized living

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