Counting the cost of the unexpected expense means having the right plant that you will work so you can set aside the money you will need. There always seems to be an UNEXPECTED expense that pops up and messes with the budget that I have painstakingly put together. Last month, it was an emergency room…
Making money with online writing allows me to schedule around my family so that I can work and still be fully present with them And yes, this is actually possible. Not only is it possible to make money writing online, but to focus on topics that I prefer and enjoy instead of just writing for…
Using what you have is the first rule of savings. That’s the motto I’ve been trying to follow for the last few years. I make gifts from things we have around the house and yard. I repurpose furniture, wood scraps, and other random items into something new and useful. I feel that being creative and…
Be the Proverbs 31 Woman There was a brief moment in my life when I thought I might want to be like the Proverbs 31 woman. Her husband praised her to his friends, and her family declared how great she was. I have a great imagination, so I could picture in my mind the parade…
Sometimes, doing the things you should do looks better on the to-do list than they do in application. Yesterday was crazy around our house. Laundry day is normally a little chaotic, but this one was exceptionally so. I was determined to get everything done at all costs. It surprised me when I actually accomplished most…
You can get it done – no matter what your IT might be. The key is knowing where to focus to find your way to get it done. There is no way that I can get everything done on my to-do list in the amount of daylight that is available to me. If you saw…
Finding fun can mean moving through the door to the brilliant outside. Despite our dependence on electronics to entertain and engage, there are other places to find fun for the family. Finding Fun Without Electricity Our electricity was out all day yesterday. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds. There were no electronics to play…
Budget plans are the beginning, but you have to be intentional with money if you are going to make a difference in the bottom line. There is no way around it. You can write down as many budgets as you want. Graphs and charts can cover every wall. If you don’t keep up with what…
Dealing with procrastination requires facing the moment instead of trusting that tomorrow will make it happen. The Truth of Dealing with Procrastination Yesterday was a LONG day. The last thing I wanted to do when I got home was wash dishes. Okay, doing dishes is ALWAYS the last thing on my wish list, no matter…
When bad things happen, many people will wonder why God is putting them through it. In my study this morning I found myself drawn to Psalm 72:18 which reminds us that God only does wondrous things. So why do some suffer and others don’t? I think each of us has struggles in our lives that…