New Year Fridge and Pantry Cleanout, No Spend January

                                                                                    Happy New Year! For some reason, this New Years more than any other I feel like I have some real resolve to make some positive changes in the way our family spends money. Don’t get me wrong, we live pretty simply and there are really not a lot of extras around here. But I think [...]

Reflections on 2008, Resolutions for 2009: "All Things Needful"

“But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”–Luke 10:42
Every year, it seems like the mad rush that takes place from November 26 to December 31 makes me overlook the fact that a year is ending. This year, thankfully, has been different. Our [...]