Whether it’s an incoming storm, natural disaster or just a flaky power grid that needs repairs, there are times when you’ll experience regular blackouts and this can be an incredibly stressful period of time. To help you prepare for power outages so that you can keep on living your life – even in the dark, […]
How to Build a Home You’ll Love For Years
Home ownership is a step that everyone works towards. That doesn’t mean everyone wants the same thing. While most people will want to buy, you could want to build a home to live in. It’s easy to see why, as it offers more than a few benefits. Some of the more notable of these are: […]
Stretching Each Dollar And Saving Money To The Max With Faith
Our large family has been through some lean times and God taught me many things. I want to share some of these ideas on stretching each dollar in a hard season. Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships include, but […]
Addressing The Problem Of Your Empty Attic Renovation
Attic renovation is an undeniably appealing home addition. For as little as $10,000, this option can provide you with a whole new room, which conveniently happens to span the length of your house. There are a few other ways to add so much space, and so much value, for so little work. But what happens […]
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Recipe
It’s that time of year again! Don’t you just LOVE Valentine’s Day! We homeschool and do so many fun things for Valentine’s Day. A large group of homeschool families meets at a local bowling alley that opens up paid bowling (with a large group discount) for a special Valentine’s Day party where the kids of […]
3 Home Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Follow
Homeownership is a major responsibility. It takes a lot of time and effort, and you’ll need to put the time into actually looking after your house. As much as you’ll already know this, it can still feel a little overwhelming. There’ll just be so much to do. That doesn’t mean you can’t make it easier. […]
Homeschool Lesson Planners
There are many homeschool lesson planners out there. Which one is best for you? Do you need one? If your homeschool lesson curriculum is a “hodgepodge,” meaning you use materials from more than one company, you need a lesson planner book. If you homeschool one curriculum from the same company, I would recommend buying their […]
5 Smart Ways to Declutter and Organize Your Home for Maximum Efficiency
When it comes to your home, it’s easy to collect a lot of clutter that ends up making your spaces feel cramped or small. Anything that you can do to help declutter and organize your space for maximum efficiency is helpful for a busy household. There are some easy steps that can be taken in […]
Add Value By Improving Your Home’s Exterior
There’s nothing quite like pulling into your driveway and seeing your home looking so sharp that even the neighbors do a double-take. We often focus on the interior—kitchen remodels, bathroom upgrades, and endless rummaging through paint swatches—while the outside of the house stands by patiently, waving tiny little flags that say, “Hey, remember me?” If […]