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Have you ever asked yourself, “where did my money go?”. You just got paid, but your bank account balance says otherwise. Your paycheck was deposited, but expenses quickly eroded it. Month after month you find yourself in the same financial predicament, living paying check to paycheck or not getting ahead. I want to talk about […]
Parent’s Responsibility It doesn’t matter what denomination of Christianity you’re affiliated with; I think we can all agree that it is the parent’s responsibility to teach their children about their faith in an effort that one day, our children will personalize it for themselves and walk in Truth. You can drag your children to church, […]
I recently was reflecting on my Christian walk. The man that I am today compared to the person that I used to be. I thank God that there is such a drastic difference! The Christian walk is a journey in which we strive to become more like Jesus through a process called sanctification. It is […]
“Honey, there’s a hearse that just pulled up to purchase something I sold on Marketplace! Can you come down and meet the guy with me?!” Seriously, I sold a box of radiant barrier that was stored in our shed (insignificant detail) to someone who pulled up in a hearse. My neighbors had to have thought […]
Every Christmas season, American households plan to spend $1,300 shopping for gifts on average. In most cases, spending money, they don’t have to buy roughly $400 worth of presents per child. American culture always seems to find a way to take a nice gesture and grossly blow it out of proportion. Leading me to ask […]
Just as one does an annual spring cleaning, so too is it important to do a winter cleaning. If you think about it, the home becomes a very busy place in the dead of winter. Children and adults alike do less escaping to the outdoors and spend more of their leisure time inside. Naturally, the […]
I am convinced that preparing for the long days of winter can be just as exciting as the first warm breeze of spring. All this month, I want to share what has been on my heart, as well as what has been my routine to tackle even the longest, coldest days of winter. Today, it’s […]
Have you taken a moment to evaluate what you’re opening yourself up to lately? What are you allowing to influence you?Influence is defined as: the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. There are so many things constantly trying to compete for your […]
Why Being Partial is Wrong The simple and straightforward answer is, because God says so. However, let’s define what partiality is and dive into the topic a little further using what the Bible has to say. 11 For God shows no partiality. Romans 2:11 A Quick Side Note The book of James is one of my favorite […]
If you know me either personally or through this median, you have gathered by now that I have had a history of quick, painless labors. It is a unique experience, to say the least, one that I too tell others that I am in disbelief over. This is a lengthy blog, but how can one […]
If you have been following our social media platforms, you already know that I recently became an aunt for the first time. I should say an official aunt, because there are several children in my life who I’ve seemingly adopted as my nieces and nephews. Nevertheless, watching my sister bring a baby into this world […]
The purpose of this post isn’t necessarily for you to cancel your membership but to evaluate if having a Prime membership makes sense for you. Analyzing your spending habits or canceling your membership all together could save you more money annually. If Amazon makes shopping too convenient for you, you could end up buying more […]
Every year, as the midway point approaches, I can’t help but think about the goals that I had set earlier in the year. Evaluating if I’m taking the proper steps to achieving those goals. Identify areas that need some fine tuning and adjustments. Outside of my professional goals that I set annually. There is one […]
I am always amazed at the process of gardening, the effort it takes, and the joy it brings to yield forth fruits and vegetables from seed. I am no expert by any means, but my husband and I do try to do the best to our knowledge when raising up fruits and vegetables. I had […]
It sounds pretty bold to make the statement that bodily exercise is spiritual, but when you begin to dissect the topic, you realize that exercise and spirituality complement each other in the most unique way. We are not talking about exercise in the form of vanity, but rather exercise in response to who made you. […]
Adding in new exercises or workouts can help keep your fitness journey feel fresh and exciting. Here is a list of my favorite exercises, workouts, programs and fitness applications. My hope is that something might help motivate you in your fitness journey. Read about our other fitness posts here. Exercises: The list of exercises are […]
I used to have a gym membership, but I realized that I could save money overtime by investing in my own home gym. Some people need a gym to stay motivated. I understand it isn’t for everyone. It can even be difficult for me at times to sneak away and workout in my home gym. […]
As a mother, I have experienced firsthand the amazing changes your body goes through to nurture and grow another human being. A woman’s body produces miracles. For a body and its entities to tolerate such quick shifts and changes alone points to such a complex design only credited to God Himself. It is simply amazing. […]
An annual fitness challenge gives you something to measure yourself against. Each year competing in a certain competition can help gauge where you are at in your fitness journey. The outcome will tell you year after year if you are maintaining your fitness or if it needs some attention. I think, we have all been […]
Fitting workouts in throughout a week can sometimes be very difficult. I would love to do five, one-hour workouts without any interruptions each week, but it’s not always feasible. Busy schedules, kids, and other responsibilities take priority; I’m sure you can relate. A motto that I’ve come to live by in my fitness journey is: […]
Fitness means different things to different people. The one thing no one can deny is that the state of being healthy has benefits for everyone. Whether you are veteran at staying fit or just getting started, we hope this month inspires you to find an outlet that will produce exactly what you hope to obtain […]
Beyond the basic necessities of providing for a family, there are 4 things that all parents need. All too often I hear of stories of people not having one of these items. Life can throw some series curveballs at times. Having the proper things in place could help ensure you can handle the unexpected. Abby […]
As a mom, specifically a stay-at-home mom, life changes regarding budgeting the very first day you commit to staying home. Never for a moment have a regretted the decision to leave the workforce, but it has come with its challenges. Going from a two-income home to one put a lot of responsibility on my husband, […]
Money doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. I do my best to be a responsible steward of my finances, time, and other resources, especially since my household primarily relies on a single income. I make a conscious effort to stick to a budget, track expenses and build passive income, while also maximizing what […]
Donating has shown to increase overall mood and sense of wellbeing [1]. Helping others is empowering! There is no question that charities make a difference in the world. Charities are able to function because of generous donors. You could help make an impact by contributing to them financially. But, there may be seasons of life […]
