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Hold the Onions, Please!
Have you ever overheard someone ordering food at a restaurant with a request to “Hold the onions, please.” Have you wondered if they were simply being difficult or picky, just because they can’t stand the taste of onions? Have you… Continue reading
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What is Beauty?
(My eighth grader did an essay from a chapter in Essays On Religion, Science, and Society by Herman Bavinck. It seemed appropriate to post here because beauty is certainly a common grace.) If Herman Bavinck was a philosopher, then… Continue reading
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No Little Jesus
Have you been given “a little Jesus?” Or, has anyone shared “a little Jesus” with you? I’m talking about the mini figurines of Jesus that are all being spread around. It’s been a popular trend to pass them out for… Continue reading
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Travel: Minivan or Car Topper?
Have you observed the growing number of people using car toppers for extra storage space in their vehicles? Are you considering purchasing a car topper yourself? Would you like some personal experience information about them? If so, look no further!… Continue reading
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How to Organize Keepsakes
Are you a sentimental person? Does nearly every item in your home hold precious memories? Do you like to keep everything and have trouble throwing most anything away? If this sounds like you, I have three steps to help you.… Continue reading
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How to Teach with Confidence
Are you afraid of public speaking? Does the idea of teaching a group scare you? Do you feel unqualified or ill equipped? Please let me share a method that helped me to overcome similar fears. Several years ago, I participated… Continue reading
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How to Declutter Your House Fast
In our materialistic society, it is hard for even the most determined minimalist to keep from accumulating clutter. Materialism aside, the ever changes stages of life are another challenge for collecting stuff. If we are not constantly evaluating our current… Continue reading
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The Best Homemade/DIY Gift that is Everyone’s Favorite Present
This gift can be enjoyed over and over. It is perfect for gifting teenagers and adults. I have gifted it to friends who are challenging to give gifts to and are blessed with everything that they need. The gift is… Continue reading
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Lesson Planning in Reverse
Sounds strange, right? It is technically recording rather than planning, but I think you can recognize how similar the two things are to each other. If you love lesson planning and hate keeping records, then this may not be your… Continue reading
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Chicken Hobbyists and Favorite Chicken Items
Who knew keeping chickens could be a hobby? Not me. My husband and I joined the homesteading/prepper craze in a limited way after the 2020 crisis. When our family decided to raise chickens, we entered a whole new world of… Continue reading
Common Graces 