• Monthly Goals,  Uncategorized

    February Goals – 2014

    How did you do with your goals last month? My evaluation for last month: (January’s Goals) Everything went really well.  I tried a new recipe, memorized a new verse, did daily Bible reading and praying. I missed at least once or twice sending a card, but I did reach out more this month in other ways, for instance, at our nursing home.  I have a card ready to go out this week.  I missed the first “I love you Friday” because I forgot, but the last few Fridays have been really fun picking out a small treat to say, “I love you”.  I know for sure I’ve missed some opportunities…

  • Beauty Tips,  Health,  Thrifty Moms,  Uncategorized

    Natural Cosmetics You Can Make at Home

    When you hear about all the chemicals and toxins that are  in all the products we use for cleaning, it can be doubly shocking to discover that there are also all kinds of toxic chemicals used in products we put on our bodies – especially our faces and lips. To avoid toxins in our cosmetics, we either have to buy organic products which have taken extra caution to keep them out of their products or consider making your own makeup and body products at home. Pin this here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282289033156/ Here’s some ideas for natural cosmetics you can make right at home. (Note: For best results, consider using organic ingredients.) FACIAL…

  • Crafts,  her Christian Newsletter,  Marriage,  Uncategorized

    20 Valentine’s Day Ideas for a Very Vonderful Day – Magazine Issue #02-14

    “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” ~ I Corinthians 13:13 I love Valentine’s Day because it focuses on love and friendship.  When I was a little girl, it simply meant getting more candy…and slipping Valentine’s Day cards into boxes of friends and not-so-friendly friends.  Now, that I’m older I get to select my Hubby each year to dote on that makes me perfectly happy….and of course, for my three sons I usually offer some of their favorite chocolate treats. What about you?  Do you have any special traditions for Valentine’s Day?  Let me hear your plans in the comments section below.…

  • Sales,  Thrifty Moms,  Uncategorized

    Over 1,000 Calendars 75% OFF on Sale Today

    2014 Calendars on Sale Today! I couldn’t resist letting my readers know about this good deal today! I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good deal…and I love Calendars….they make perfect little gifts just to say, “Hey, I’m thinking about you today and I wanted to let you know that I appreciate you.”  Instead of sending a thoughtful card to someone this week, why not send a calendar since you can snag one so cheap today. Browse great selections of SALE Calendars. Shop Animals, Cats, Travel, and so much more for 2014! Click HERE _____________________________________________ *Disclaimer: I’m an affiliate of the company represented in this offer.  This costs…

  • Devotionals,  Spiritual thoughts,  Uncategorized

    Staying Close to the Fire of God [And, Today’s Bible Verse and Song]

    By Writer, Kirk M Last Monday morning the temperature outside was minus 10 degrees with a wind chill of minus 30. Inside, we were comfortably enjoying 68 degree heat.. Suddenly the electricity went out and during the 3 hours it was out, the temperature in the house dropped 15 degrees to 53. 24 hours later, with the furnace running nonstop, the temperature in the house had finally climbed back up to 66 degrees. What happened last week reaffirmed a principle that constitutes one of the most important lessons we should know in this life. It takes a very long time to build something, but it can be torn apart in…