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Thrift Store Decor

September 30, 2020September 29, 2020 / KarenS. / 2 Comments

"I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living." ~ John D. Rockefeller What's your decorating style . . . Thrift Shop! A couple weeks ago, I posted here about some of our Thrift Store finds and plans. We make it a weekly appointment to check out the thrift shops - not always the same … Continue reading Thrift Store Decor

Life Goes On

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020 / KarenS. / 1 Comment

Photo by Akil Mazumder on Pexels.com While we had to take a moment out of our regular life, for the crackpot warning yesterday . . . life does go on. Today is Mabon or the autumnal equinox. See my IG account (to the right and scroll down) for a list of things to do today … Continue reading Life Goes On

Financial Fitness

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 / KarenS. / 1 Comment

"Financial fitness is not a pipe dream or a state of mind. It's a reality if you are willing to pursue it and embrace it." ~ Will Robinson Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Bills. Debts. Payments. Interest rates. Cash flow. Income. Expenses. Student loans. Bank loans. Credit cards. Taxes. Those words have the ability to … Continue reading Financial Fitness

Thrift Store Finds

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 / KarenS. / 3 Comments

"Thrift is not an affair of the pocket, but an affair of character." ~ S. W. Strauss Photo by Tim Mossholder on Pexels.com I was raised on thrift stores, I'm raising my kids on thrift stores. Thrift stores. Consignment shops. Garage sales. Craigslist. Freecycle. Not that we don't also shop off-the-rack for new items, but … Continue reading Thrift Store Finds

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"My favorite fall or winter lunch is big steaming bowls of soup." ~ Ina Garten It is September, yes? Time to get out the fall decor, and colors and . . . menu. I love potato soup as a basic, comforting bowl of warmth. It reheats well and tastes delicious. When your child has just … Continue reading Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Sacred Smoke

August 17, 2020August 21, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Smoke of air and fire and earth, cleanse and bless this home and hearth. Drive away all harm and fear, only good may enter here." ~ Home Blessing There are some days when you just want a fresh start, a reset if you may . . . an opportunity to clear the air, refresh your … Continue reading Sacred Smoke

How Do You Reward Yourself

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Self-care has become a new priority - the revelation that it's perfectly permissible to listen to your body and do what it needs." ~ Frances Ryan Young Living Premium Starter Kit Yesterday, I mentioned my love of my Young Living Oils and promised I would explain the concept of Essential Rewards. If you are curious … Continue reading How Do You Reward Yourself

Chicken Ranch Enchiladas

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope he likes enchiladas, because that's what he's getting." ~ Jack Hardy Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One of the recipe sites I frequent is one of those wonderful ones, where you select the number of servings you wish to make and it automatically … Continue reading Chicken Ranch Enchiladas

Zuppa Toscano (Tuscan Soup)

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020 / KarenS. / 3 Comments

"To feel safe and warm on a cold, wet night, all you really need is soup." ~ Laurie Colwin The idea of Italian sausage and kale in a soup was not appealing to me.  Not at all.  But after seeing mention of it several times in the same day, I figured . . . eh.  … Continue reading Zuppa Toscano (Tuscan Soup)

So Much To Do, So Little Time

February 11, 2020February 9, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem.  We all have twenty-four hour days." ~ Zig Ziglar If I had a penny for every time I've been told, "I don't know how you get so much done!" -- I'd be a very rich woman!  It's really not rocket science, it's just planning. One … Continue reading So Much To Do, So Little Time

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