I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
The following post is from Erin of The Humbled Homemaker: How to Furnish a House on Craigslist Nearly three years ago, my family made a cross-continent move from a short ministry stint in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to North Carolina. We arrived at our new home with six suitcases, a jogging stroller, a pack ‘n play,…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: 5 Ways to Update Old Furniture The old furniture is beautiful. Many pieces are sentimental - passed down from generation to generation. Others are rescued from thrift shops, estate sales, and antique shops. The quality and character of the old furniture are amazing. Each piece…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Organization: Removing Rocks or Just Moving Them Around? A number of years ago, I was speaking to a roomful of teenagers on priorities. I shared this story (which originated with Stephen Covey): A university professor was addressing his new group of business students and, to drive…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: 7 Ways to Avoid Using Plastic Wrap Reduce, reuse, recycle has long been the green battle cry to save the earth. With some things, there's really only one option. Plastic wrap, for example. The die-hard environmentalists among you (and I count myself in that number) may…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: My Top 5 Basic Homemade Green Cleaners One of the easiest and cheapest changes you can make on your journey to live a more natural and greener lifestyle is to switch to homemade and non-toxic cleaners. Making cleaners at home can literally cost just pennies and…
I started making these paper hearts last weekend, and my seven-year-old quickly joined in, making them as quickly as I had been and hanging them from the second window in our kitchen. These are so fun and easy; you could use the paper hearts for window decor, garlands, mobiles, and more! Supplies: construction paper scissors…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 5 Simple Chores for Kids to Complete Everyday Hey, look, I get it. Kids and chores don’t always play together very well. Some days, it can be a downright battle to get kids to complete their duties around the house. I have two young children myself…