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Probably my favorite date ever came shortly after our second child’s birth.  Mom had come from two states away to help, and she encouraged us to take a date while she was there. I dressed up in my ($9 K-mart … Continue reading →

I am one of those people to whom words mean things, I see things more black and white, and I tend to think people actually say what they mean. But I am learning that they don’t always say what they … Continue reading →

light love friends and family animals joy this house warmth indoor plumbing food God’s provision fresh air sunshine chocolate mountains youth group for kids homemade bread milk hot soup quilts encouragement online Bible studies sermon podcasts music colors computers clothes … Continue reading →

Cleaning—ugh, it never ends, right?  But think of all the calories you burn—cleaning day is a great excuse for chocolate cake after!  Besides rewarding yourself with cake, here are some ideas that might help. Start from the top down. Dust … Continue reading →

We love audio dramas. I used to save washing dishes for after the kids’ bedtime (and play with them or do something fun instead) and then in the quiet of the late evening, do dishes while listening to The Chronicles … Continue reading →

Video tour of the house:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRhksJI28Aw Dry climate (If you follow many other ideas, you can still do well for a dry house even in a wet climate, I believe.) Ground built up higher before building Ground around sloped away … Continue reading →

Once again I am coming back from a blogging break with a “bang” and a deep subject, but it’s what is on my mind. Unprocessed grief can result in many things. These are some.  Please note:  in several of these … Continue reading →

5/1/2017 update, adding ideas from people in the Mold Avoiders group.  🙂  I wrote this from the perspective of trying to find a new rental or house to purchase. But these might help find hidden mold in a current residence, … Continue reading →