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Frugal Tip – Bee Sting Ease

Frugal Tip – Bee Sting Ease

With Spring coming up, I wanted to share something we learned last year. Did you know that the main ingredient in Bee Sting Ease is Anbesol (also known as Orajel or oral analgesic gel)? One of our kids got stung at the Renaissance Faire a 

1920s Murder Mystery Event

1920s Murder Mystery Event

Grant & I went to a 1920’s themed Murder Mystery Dinner Event at Franchesco’s over the weekend. It was an Italian mob themed wedding. We had been looking forward to it for months! We saw back at the end of November that tickets would be 

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/1/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/1/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by Lucas. “I am thankful for Ellen because she is so adorable and always ready to give me a hug. And Mama because she likes to cuddle with me. And Logan because he is my brother and he 

Clear Play

Clear Play

We recently got a Clear Play player & service. We have been talking about it for a long time & decided to take the plunge. We have wanted to watch many movies with the kids, like the Marvel movies, but do not appreciate some of 

Being sick…

Being sick…

Well, the influenza hit our house. Feels like it wouldn’t be January/February without it. Sigh. We did all we could, but it cycled through all the kids, one by one. Hit them all the different, some were down for 2 days, some down 5+ days. 

Bible Study Journey & Elijah study

Bible Study Journey & Elijah study

I wanted to share a few more wonderful Bible Study resources. Last year I had the opportunity to be a part of the advance team for a Bible study written by a friend. The study was called Elijah:Lessons on God and Godly Living from One 

Making Bone Broth

Making Bone Broth

Sometimes it’s the little things that make me feel good about being a Mom. 🙂 Last week we were hit hard with some nasty virus & I felt it was time for some restorative bone broth. Instant pot to the rescue! Grant loves the rotisserie 

Setting Yourself Up For Success – Meal Planning

Setting Yourself Up For Success – Meal Planning

Sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. Taking time to plan ahead can help you be successful. Making a meal plan (and a grocery list before you go shopping, for that matter & then sticking to it!!) for the week is a 

Making Homemade Foaming Soap

Making Homemade Foaming Soap

We have been “making” our own soap refills for many years. It’s super easy & cost effective. I buy the Castile soap by the gallon (which lasts forever!) I have found that it works best to fill the soap dispenser about 1/4 of the way 

Weekly Gratitude Post 2/23/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 2/23/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is by Grant. I am thankful for the Word of God. I am thankful for strong Christian men who wrote commentaries about the Word of God, such as A.W. Tozer, C.S. Lewis, Gill, A.W. Pink & Doug Wilson. I try to be