Guys...it looks like the deal is almost done, and we will be closing on our new home this week! It is totally bittersweet because we will once again have a mortgage. At the same time, we will also have five acres again, and my mini farm dreams will hopefully come true! Related: Life During Quarantine … Continue reading So…It Looks Like We are Buying A House
Category: Homemaking
Young Women Think Making Money is More Important than Raising a Family
According to this article in The Federalist, "Significantly more Americans ages 13 to 22 say it's important to buy a home and make 'a lot of money' than to marry, have children, and commit to a faith." What a sad statistic this is. And yet, how can we blame young people for feeling this way, … Continue reading Young Women Think Making Money is More Important than Raising a Family
Learning About Self-Sufficiency
Over the course of my life, I've changed. A lot.I never would have guessed that I would be who I am now. But looking back, I see the fingerprints of the Father all over my life.I have never been very self-sufficient. Growing up, I was totally immersed in the fast food, big box store culture. … Continue reading Learning About Self-Sufficiency
Finding Abundance in Simplicity
We paid off our house last month. I can still hardly believe it. Three years of focused intensity, downgrading, and downsizing have paid off. All glory to God. Before we paid off our mortgage, I wondered what it would feel like. During the past three years, I've embraced a life of simplicity. But would I … Continue reading Finding Abundance in Simplicity
Joy at Home
This month has been full of joy for my family since we have welcomed our newest addition. Looking at his sweet little face makes joy come easy! This month, I've pretty much stayed at home, holding and tending to our newborn. It has been a time of reflection, and I've realized how thankful I am … Continue reading Joy at Home
