6 suggestions to make friends as an adult
6 suggestions to make friends as an adult We are made for community and relationship. So why do so many adults have difficulty making good friends?
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Making friends doesn’t have to be so hard
Making friends doesn’t have to be so hard One common challenge is the frustration in finding true friends. Authentic relationships. My friend Ally King from The Modern Mary knows that it takes a bit of effort to create that circle. But it is so attainable! She has graciously hopped over to share some AWESOME and practical…
Meet Christa
Welcome, I’m Christa. If you need encouragement finding joy in your everyday, ordinary life? This is a place to find hope. I’ll help you to live on purpose, and embrace every delight and challenge of what some consider mundane in our home, faith, and family. As a perspective advocate, I’ll be your mentor as you…
Living paycheck to paycheck? Finding hope when you’re broke
Living paycheck to paycheck? Finding hope when you’re broke Are you strapped financially, and drained from living paycheck to paycheck? That has always been us too. A change is happening for the first time, which gives us hope for a small tool to combat debt and unforeseen medical costs. But, money really can’t buy happiness. Not…
Frugal living tips for homemakers
She confidently trusts the Lord to take care of her (and her family)- Psalm 111:7 Calvin Coolidge was quoted during the shortages of World War I saying “Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do (or do without)“. Depression-era families were experienced in being resourceful, and we can be too with thoughtful frugal…
15 Things I don’t buy anymore and the freedom of enough
15 Things I don’t buy anymore Our family lifestyle has changed to reflect on things I don’t buy anymore…because the last few years? Well, inflation has reminded us all of the ways to tighten our budgets and make the most of our money. Our adult lives have been financially bound by a single income, making…
Being broke gives money a hold over you
Being broke gives money a hold over you Being broke is complex, affecting us in ways we don’t even see. It started innocently, I guess. Trying to tuck away a few extra dollars here, a ten-dollar bill there.
Vintage Recipes- A casserole of ham (and potatoes) 1942
Vintage Recipes Homemakers of the past had plenty of helpful routines and tricks that modern homemakers can benefit from. And, they had recipes. Hmmm. Are they still delicious today, with taste buds accustomed to fast food and convenience foods? I have a passion for collecting retro magazines and cookbooks, and am excited to share these…
5 tips to save money grocery shopping when money is tight
save money grocery shopping In 2023, food prices increased by 5.8 percent. Food-at-home prices increased by 5.0 percent, while food-away-from-home prices increased by 7.1 percent —USDA Phew, supposedly inflation is “cooling” but people are still struggling to make ends meet. It leaves you wondering how to stretch a dollar. I have ___ tips for…
Feeling lonely? 5 ways to break out of the funk
Feeling lonely? 5 ways to break out of the funk Friend 1 is the life of every party. She is constantly on the go, very busy, and seems to be the popular person in town! Loved by everyone, and for good reason. She is an amazing and beautiful person. In the nights though, she has…