‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!

— John Newton

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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

    Travel: Minivan or Car Topper?
  • 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

    How to Organize Keepsakes
  • 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

    How to Teach with Confidence
  • 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

    How to Declutter Your House Fast
  • 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

    The Best Homemade/DIY Gift that is Everyone’s Favorite Present
  • 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

    Lesson Planning in Reverse
  • 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

    Chicken Hobbyists and Favorite Chicken Items
  • Favorite Card Games

    I may actually like playing cards more than playing board games. That’s saying a lot! I think it is because of the balance of strategy and chance involved.  I enjoy many of the classics which use a regular deck of… Continue reading

    Favorite Card Games
  • Favorite Board Games

    One of my favorite activities is to play board games. I have enjoyed playing them from a young age, and I may be a bit competitive! Growing up, I had a good friend who also enjoyed playing games, and, as… Continue reading

    Favorite Board Games
  • Favorite Books

    We own a lot of books -I mean a real lot! My husband is a pastor; enough said. We homeschool; enough said. We love reading; enough said! As you might imagine, we have all kinds of books. Even though the… Continue reading

    Favorite Books