Save Money & Slay Debt
I remember like it was yesterday. Sitting around my grandparents’ dining room table, on a Christmas dinner food high, adorned with my 1980s big bangs and jelly bracelets, twelve year old me eagerly awaited the moment we all knew was coming. As the currency shaped envelopes were passed around the oval to the grateful recipients, each dreamed of just what they could do with the cash enclosed. Clumsily and quickly,
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As I glance at the nativity scene, everything looks so perfect. Perfectly measured corners in the stable. Animals silently placed with care facing the newborn King. Mary sweetly glancing down at her babe. Joseph caught in the wonder of the moment equidistant from Mary and the manger. An angel motionless and with an . . . well angelic . . . smile upon its face. Shepherds mute and spaced evenly
This Christmas, we wish for you . . . Deep inexplicable joy in the midst of grief, for so many this season is difficult. Sweet contentment with the things you already possess, for you have much more than you lack. Moments of blessing with your family that you choose to savor, for they are truly the best gift. The discovery of Hope in the places you least expect, for there
Saving time = saving money. Whenever you can skip a step while still cooking at home, you will end up saving money. For me this comes in the simple steps of always having water waiting to be brewed in the coffee pot, using my crockpot, or pre-filling pots with water on nights when we’ll have pasta. Freezer meals and dishes you can make the night before also keep the “what
When I speak at MOPS groups, I rarely eat before I speak. I am terrified that I will burp all through the talk. However, one particular speaking engagement, I couldn’t resist the sweet smell of this recipe! It was absolutely delicious. Lady Jennifer was so sweet to share the recipe with me and I’m happy to bring it to you, too. Ingredients: 1 Cup of Brown Sugar (I use a
NO LONGER VALID. Look for JC Penney Coupons on their site. That’s where I find them. 🙂 Doing some last minute shopping this weekend? This coupon might be helpful. It’s not as wonderful as those $10/$10 ones you get in the mail sometimes but every little bit counts this time of the year. JCPenney is offering a $10/$25 printable coupon good for in store use now through 12/21/13. There is
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