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Save Money by Using a Toaster Oven

May 30, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Save Money by Using a Toaster Oven

The humble toaster oven that sits on your kitchen counter could be a great tool to help you save energy and money. Toaster ovens use less wattage than conventional electric ovens and they generally take less time to preheat because of their small size. Additionally, as long as you have a well-insulated toaster oven, it likely will not … [Read more...] about Save Money by Using a Toaster Oven

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Managing Finances Tagged With: cooking tips, frugal living, green living

Overcoming Marital Conflicts That Are Common During Pregnancy

May 28, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Overcoming Marital Conflicts That Are Common During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most wondrous times in a couple’s relationship. Paradoxically, it can be a time riddled with challenges and unique conflicts. My husband and I know from our experience and from what other couples have shared with us that there are some topics that almost inevitably cause some degree of conflict during … [Read more...] about Overcoming Marital Conflicts That Are Common During Pregnancy

Filed Under: Enriching Marriage Tagged With: handling differences, i will, pregnancy

Safe and Effective Spider Control

May 26, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Safe and Effective Spider Control

I can tolerate spiders outdoors because I know they are part of a balanced ecosystem, but it’s another story when they come indoors. We’ve been seeing quite a few—many of which are large—in our home this spring. Commercially available pesticides are a quick and effective way to kill spiders, but they’re not exactly a safe and healthy … [Read more...] about Safe and Effective Spider Control

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: cleaning tips, green living, health and safety

Book Review: Freedom of Simplicity

May 22, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Freedom of Simplicity

In Freedom of Simplicity, Richard J. Foster explores the surprisingly complex topic of simplicity. I’m excited to share about this book because it has had a significant impact on my life. I read it for the first time when I was in college and I’ve read through it at least a couple of times since then. Though many books have helped shape my … [Read more...] about Book Review: Freedom of Simplicity

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Managing Finances, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: book reviews, spiritual growth

Affording Maternity Clothes

May 19, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Affording Maternity Clothes

My frugal sensibilities find it difficult to spend a lot of money on clothes. It comes as no surprise that it’s especially difficult to purchase clothing items that are designed to be worn for the relatively short period of time that comprises pregnancy! Fortunately, I’m visiting a couple of retailers and using a few tricks to try to … [Read more...] about Affording Maternity Clothes

Filed Under: Managing Finances Tagged With: frugal living, pregnancy

Summer 2014 Menu

May 16, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Summer 2014 Menu

Though it has been only two months since I posted my spring menu, we’re already moving on to our summer one. There were lots of tasty dishes on the spring menu, but morning sickness left me unable to consume many of them. Subsequently, I planned our summer menu and we’re enjoying it more successfully. As I’ve shared previously, I … [Read more...] about Summer 2014 Menu

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: menu planning

Defining Simplicity

May 14, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Defining Simplicity

After writing about materialism earlier this week, I’ve been thinking about money and possessions. I’ve also been considering these things because my husband and I are reworking our budget in preparation for our baby that is due in October. When I consider money and possessions, my thoughts often turn to simplicity. Simple living has … [Read more...] about Defining Simplicity

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Managing Finances, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: current events, frugal living, green living, personal finance, spiritual growth

Resisting Materialism

May 12, 2014 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Resisting Materialism

Having a baby is one experience that will open your eyes to how pervasive materialism is in our culture. My husband and I need things for the baby and I need new clothes to accommodate my growing belly. However, as we shop, I sometimes begin confusing my genuine needs with wants. Materialism is a way of thinking that emphasizes material … [Read more...] about Resisting Materialism

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Managing Finances, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: frugal living, personal finance, spiritual growth

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