Surviving Life’s Ups and Downs

Yes, we are back FINALLY!

For those of you that don’t know-May was a very hard month for us.  We had a few highs and a lot of lows.

This post wont have any crafts, decorating or thrifty ideas; instead it will be very personal and share the changes that are coming to the blog as our life changes (hopefully in a BIG way).

The good news is, I got to know our insurance company and their support team better than I ever wanted between the fire in March and the car accident at the end of May (don’t worry besides bruises and aches everyone is ok).

Both of these occurrences were actually blessings in disguise.

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15 Unusual Uses for a Pampered Chef Pan Scraper

15 Unusual Uses for a Pampered Chef Pan Scraper (besides cleaning dishes)

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Handpainted Stepping Stone How-to

Want to create a one of a kind gift for a parent, friend or yourself?

This hand-painted stepping stone is perfect!

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30+ Ways We Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle, these are words every home should use whenever possible for a multitude of reasons, including helping the environment and saving money.

I come from a long line of frugal women.

Long before “Going Green” was “in”, my family was reducing, reusing and recycling.

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Handpainted Wooden Easter Egg Bunny How To w/video

Adorable Handpainted Wooden Easter Egg Bunny How-To w/Video

Supplies Needed:

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I am Thankful for Creation

In the beginning God CREATED the heavens and the Earth

Genesis 1:1 KJV

I am thankful that He created and He gave us, as humans, the ability to dream and create as well.

I am Thankful for Creation

He didn’t create us as earthworms, to spend all day in the dirt-taking shelter where we can, getting stepped on by things MUCH larger than us, being eaten by birds, shriveling in the sun or drowning in the rain.

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