More Unused Toiletries and Samples
A couple of years ago I was using a lot of coupons and requesting free samples whenever I got the chance. It was well worth the effort because we managed to pay off all of our debt (student loans), not including our mortgage. Quite a few of those samples were never used (surprise, surprise). The
Category: Removing Clutter
Donating Necklaces I Don’t Wear
I have a hanger in our bedroom where I put all of my necklaces. While I was looking around for items I could part with I saw the necklaces and realized there were quite a few hanging there that I never wear anymore. It’s time to pass those along to someone who will appreciate them.
Category: Removing Clutter
Cleaning out the Clothes Closet
Quite a few years ago (before my son was born) I learned how to sew and quilt. In my closet I have a large basket full of old fabric and also old clothes that I thought I might one day use to make something new. At this point I think it’s time to let some
Category: Removing Clutter
Getting Rid of Old Containers
This past year I’ve been saving glass containers to use for leftovers so we really don’t need or use our old plastic containers. We kept the plastic containers for our son to play with in the sink and the bathtub but it was definitely time to get rid of some of them. Day 6: Shampoo
Category: Removing Clutter
Making Room on the Bookshelves
I’m an avid reader who finds it hard to believe that it’s actually possible to have too many books. However, I do like to make room for new books so I try to give away books that I know I won’t read again. I also found a few more items from the bathroom and some
Category: Removing Clutter
Clearing Out Old and Expired Items
These first few days have been easy so far since I’ve found quite a few items that were very old and/or expired and should have been tossed long ago. Day 1: Expired toiletries and bug spray, hair accessories and nail care items I don’t use, and old makeup case Day 2: Old phone, coffee
Category: Removing Clutter
28 Days of Removing Clutter
For my first 28 day experiment in 2014 I will be focusing on removing clutter from our home. I’m not one to hold onto stuff but it seems like it accumulates anyway unless I’m very intentional about selling, giving, or throwing away the excess. Ever since my son was born we’ve been intentional about keeping
Category: Removing Clutter
Week 4 Review
My goal this week was to ask God to direct my desires towards His will for me and my son. This week I didn’t pray every day about homeschooling. My prayers have been more filled with gratitude. Since it was Christmas this past week my focus has been on God sending his only son, Jesus, to
Category: Focused Prayer
Do Not Be Afraid
I’m struck by the consistency with which the angels tell us to not be afraid. Even my son has picked up on this and whenever we get to a story in the Bible where an angel appears he says “Do not be afraid”. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I
Category: Focused Prayer
Trusting God With the Details
Lately when I try to pray about homeschooling my mind almost immediately begins to question how I can do it. What will I do about work? How will I manage our schedule? What curriculum should we use for math? Yes, I’ve actually thought about that last question. Sigh. Today the Holy Spirit convicted me that
Category: Focused Prayer