When you hide scripture in your heart it often pops out at the right times. Have you ever noticed how often Jesus says to those who are asking him something “it is written.” When the devil tempts him, Jesus replies, “it is written”, when the Pharisees accuse him he says “is it not written,” when…
A Crazy Thing Happened On the Way to The Offering Plate
A little boy in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed around the offering plates. When they came near his pew, the boy said loudly, “Don’t pay for me, Daddy, I’m under five.” Pin This Post for Later! Why Do Christians Take an Offering In the old testament, the Jews were under Mosaic…
5 Reasons Why You Already Know How to Be Your Own Boss
Be your own boss. Sounds good huh? It is good, really good, most days. As I send my kids off to school I have a plan, not to get distracted. To create! All day! At the end of the day, I want to feel like a famous painter, writer, dancer, or producer leaving their studio…
One Pot Meals for Thanksgiving Week Guests
Thanksgiving is not just one meal when entertaining out of town holiday guests. The family time that Thanksgiving provides often last 3-7 days. Delicious, ‘prepare ahead’, one pot meals are essential. Try a few of these recipes this week–be sure to make a double batch to freeze and serve. Having soup on the stove or…
Best Gifts for Vintage Camper Lovers
I fell in love with vintage campers 5 years ago. The 1968 Sorrento Scotty luxury model made me a vintage camper lover, I even carried a picture of it in my purse for a while! lots of windows! Great lines and small enough to back-country camp. Well, finding one was another story. Hard to find and…
10 Reasons Why You Should Walk Away From Your Kids Halloween Candy Bag
I caught my husband in the Halloween Candy Bag early this morning and threatened to tell to the kids. I was even prepared to take a picture for evidence. In fact, what they don’t realize is that he has already pulled out his favorite candies from their “trick-or-treat” bags stashing them away in the freezer….
Best Night to Day Last-Minute Mom’s Gift Guide
This Last-minute Mom’s Gift Guide is for you, whether you are a last-minute shopper or the mom you are shopping for is a last minute person. Simple rest to dressed clothing options and tools for getting things done quickly and comfortably. As a work from home mom, I want to go from rest to dressed…
Fun Ways to Get Rid of Halloween Candy (without just eating it all)
Need fun, effective ways to get rid of Halloween Candy this fall. Try these tear free solutions with your little goblins. It was a crazy 4-day candy free-for-all for the Joyous Family. Candy piled on candy in our home. All 4 of us were becoming tired and cranky. Friday: An afternoon stroll down main street…
How to Create Positive Work At Home Priorities
Setting my work at home priorities often competes with my housework that keeps the family running smoothly. “You are not my priority today,” I said to the pile of laundry that sat staring at me from the corner of the bedroom. “I am going to walk away now,” I said out loud to the empty…
How to Make Easy Ooozzing Pumpkins for Halloween
Got your pumpkin all carved but it needs a little something. Humm, how about an oozing pumpkin with neon green, or pink or even purple slim bubbling out of its mouth. Green goo sliding out of you pumpkin’s mouth for Halloween trick-or-treaters is so easy! The simplest way uses house hold ingredients that are safe…