The holidays should be a time of great joy and peace. It is a time to reconnect with friends and family. It is too easy…
When I got married, like many young women, I was “showered” with many gifts to help with setting up my kitchen and home. I was…
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They don’t live in houses but instead carry their houses with them. They don’t shop at malls, clip coupons, or wear the latest fashions. They don’t possess…
The Quest for the Precious Farmers have been extolled throughout history for the fine character qualities they possess: dedication, perseverance, insight, devotion, the ability to…
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Years ago, I, like many college students, spent a lot of time in cafes and coffee shops as I pursued my degree. I soon found…
Begin You Winter Preparedness Routine So You Can Enjoy the Fun Winter Offers “Walking in a Winter Wonderland…” What images that brings to mind! Images…
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The Bible says, “For everything there is a season, and time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to…
The freedom of going off-grid is very appealing to a lot of us, but when the rubber hits the road, there are several tasks that…
It got me thinking after I had been to one of the “Retire Wealthy” meetings, and had listened to speaker after speaker telling us we…