My home decorating goes in waves. Sometimes that's where our creative budget goes, other times, it goes towards building the miniature wardrobes of constantly growing children, or putting in some landscaping. It's on the budget every month in its own little wonderful category, but it usually is one of those flexible categories that helps booster up another where I've gone a little bid overboard for the time. Recently, I've found a few websites that have inspiration enough to browse through when I have the time. Some of them have apps available, and it's fun to scroll through items when nothing else is going on. As with all things material, it gets addictive, so I have to be purposeful in it, or else I will spend all of time consumed with it. Like social media, I take my cues from how my spirit feels. Is this feeding or starving my spirit? Lots of times it starves it, and I find myself a depleted mess of jealousies and comparisons at the end of a long couch-break. Oh that I would … [Read more...]
Back to School Helpers for Homeschoolers too
It is that time of year again. The kids will be going back to school or if you are a homeschooler, school will be beginning soon. I compiled some helpers to make the process easier. Feel free to comment and leave your own tips, links, or ideas! School Supplies Tips and What you will Need: Most schools give a list. However, why wait? It is always best to be one step ahead, so you are not hectic later! Oh, and supplies for home school are pretty much the same as a public or private school. School Supply Shopping Tips: buy in bulk whenever you can take advantage of tax free school supplies day in your area and stock up borrow as much as you can from the library to lower expenses join homeschooling share groups in your area and online Shop at the dollar store. Most of them have a small selection of teacher supplies including maps, awards, stickers, handwriting practice pads etc. You will also most like find paper, pencils and many student supplies. Order as a group if you … [Read more...]
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