A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to […]
Archives for April 2014
Saturday Sips: How to clean summertime fun hands
April 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Winter is in the rear view mirror, and spring and summertime activities have begun to whisper their beguiling invitations to you. Let’s go camping again. Remember those crackling wood campfires, toasting those yummy marshmallows, and sleeping under the stars? Time to gather the fishing gear. Being on the water is so restful and peaceful! Get […]
How to be happier: be generous
April 21, 2014 By 6 Comments
I believe that happiness eludes folks for a variety of reasons. I think one of the biggest, though, is not understanding one of the basic secrets of how to be happier: be generous. While that may sound like a strange path to happiness, studies confirm what I call the generosity effect. When you are feeling […]
Being grateful for unanswered prayers
April 14, 2014 By 10 Comments
We all have unanswered prayers, although we may each know them by different names. They are the desires of our heart, things we wish for so deeply and are so sure that we want. Sometimes, the door slams so hard in our face on these hopes that it feels we will never even get close. […]
Saturday Sips: 2 Must-Have DIY Refinishing Products
April 12, 2014 By 3 Comments
Since I wrote this past week about finding Free and Nearly Free Treasures, I thought I’d share two must-have DIY refinishing products. Refinishing is fun, frugal, and rewarding, especially if you are referring to taking a piece of furniture with lots of surface ugly and revealing the gem below. First, though, you’ve got to be open to seeing the beauty […]
Beyond yard sales: How to find Free and Nearly Free treasures!
April 7, 2014 By
Ah, spring. That season when the heart quickens and thoughts turn to love yard sales! Yes, my dear frugal friends, you know what I am talking about. Your family recognizes that starry eyed look of longing as you imagine the bargains awaiting your rescue. Well, that and the sudden u-turns worthy of a stunt driver […]
Saturday Sips: Take your marriage from good to great!
April 5, 2014 By 4 Comments
Here are some helpful resources to take your marriage from good to great!
