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Food Waste is Not Always Failure: Christian Homemaking
Ladies, Every time I scrape food into the trash, I cringe at the wasted food. If it’s one thing that makes me feel like a total failure as a wife running a home, it’s food waste. I am so aware of the blessing of having food. I never want to waste it. But that is it right there. It is important to manage your household well, but it is entirely a different matter to be weighed down by the expectation to never waste food. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and…
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5 Tips to the Best Paint Color: Blue Kitchen Makeover Before & After
Welcome to my kitchen! Ladies, My rental house kitchen was trying to be a cheerful and chic “French blue”, but the dusty grey undertone of the before wall color was holding it hostage from its goal! I was off to buy paint, yet again. As a rental kitchen, I was not pouring money into anything else, so I needed to enhance what was here: black and grey granite countertop, light green tile backsplash, cream white cabinets, and warm “wood” vinyl plank floors. While I show you the before and after kitchen makeover, here are some unique tips on how to choose a paint color that I came up with after…
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In the Garden : Seasons of life depicted by the Rose
I walked through the warm misty morning air over the brick courtyard to see the roses glistening in the dew. I was instantly mesmerized by the shimmering water on the rose. A mere droplet of water on a petal captivated my soul in worship to my Creator of glory in such small things. The color was as satiating as a meal for hunger. Describing it as “coral” or “pink” hardly conveyed the nuanced ombré of the lavender tint on the outer most horizon of the petal’s curve. The delicate veins and furl of the petal shown in the iridescent dew making the color seem to glow. I stood immersed in…
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My Classy & Feminine Style Makeover : Before & After
Ladies, I have always enjoyed fashion and dressing up, but there was a phase of my life where I was in survival mode, moving all the time, living an outdoor gritty life, and frankly confused about what to even wear. The fashion world changes their minds about what is in style so often and as I grew into an older woman, I stopped caring what the fashion industry pushed. I wore workout clothes every day and while it was comfortable, I did not feel put together. I wanted to enjoy fashion again. I wanted to look feminine and classy. There were years of my life that I dressed almost exclusively…
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How to Dress Better Everyday: Declutter Your Wardrobe
“Would you buy this right now?” This is the question that will change whether you think what you wear is good quality, stylish, or even flattering on you. Ladies, Have you ever asked yourself if you would buy your own clothes if you saw them at a shop or online for sale? Would you reach out and pull them from the rack to admire them or linger on their photograph online? Would they catch your eye? Plain and simple: Would you pay money to purchase them right now? Moreover, would you even think they looked in good condition? Are there loose seams or buttons? Threads hanging? Is it faded or…
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Cold Weather Wardrobe Basics for Country Living: Leggings, Boots & Sweaters Outfits
Ladies, Welcome to my stylish corner of the countryside. One thing that I have always noticed about fashion is that it is not normally discussed with the stance that things will be worn for the outdoors, cold temperatures, mud, ticks, rain or wind. How about farming, gardening, or housework? I love finding the fashion that handles real life and the nitty gritty of the outdoors while nurturing our feminine senses. The fashion industry often declares things out of style but “out of style” is relative to what you need something to do. For being outdoors in harsh weather, walking through tall grass, mud and rocks, with the potential of running…
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How to Dress Comfortable in STYLE 10 Tips
Ladies, Soft silky stretch knit fabrics, plushy soft fabrics, elastic waistbands, stretch denim, the list goes on of the luxuries we have in current fashion options. In the current day, fashion overflows with beautiful cuts and fabrics all in comfortable to wear manner. It is a sad irony that it is in this age that women choose to wear sweatpants or gym clothes as their daywear as though anything else will hinder their comfort. Our clothing is a way that we carry ourselves with grace throughout the day. Taking off wrinkly shapeless pajamas, lounge wear, and gym wear, and putting on something nice, communicates a lost etiquette. It looks like…
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How to Dress Classy Feminine for Fall: Short Skirts & Leggings
A Classic Fashion Formula Ladies, cold weather can make one feel hulky and pajama-y. I grew up in cold weather and so take it from me, it can be done in a beautiful way and still keep you warm. Leggings & Skirts There are two vital pieces for a classy and feminine cold weather wardrobe: fleece lined leggings and skirts. I love the midi length skirt but today I am featuring another favorite paired with leggings, the short skirt. Especially if you are feeling bulky or want something simple but feminine, a shorter sheath style skirt is a good lightweight option instead of something flowy or long. If you like…
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Classic Fall Fashion for Home & Garden : Plaid Wool Skirt, Leggings & Boots
The home and garden are workplaces as much as places of rest. So our wardrobe must be for our work at home, which means looking as put together as feeling comfortable! Every fall I would receive a Lands End catalog in the mailbox and page through every look over and over analyzing my favorite pieces. The classic lines and sturdy fabrics made the approaching Autumn feel even more Autumnal. I deliberated over all of the coats, cardigans and plaid skirts finally circling the few for which I would place an order. Catalogs are a thing of the past now, replaced with scrolling and online ordering complete with delightfully fast shipping.…
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My Thrift Shopping Strategy & Etiquette
Some thrift shops can be relaxing but they can also be like Black Friday. Thrift shopping is often what I refer to as “combat shopping”. People are there to get deals and sometimes they are not going to give you space or be polite about it! They may step into your “zone” and start going through things right next to you when they see you have grabbed a lot of good items. They are not concerned with saying “excuse me” or “sorry”. I have had people take items off of my shopping cart when my back is turned to it! I have had people stare at items in my hand…
