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15 Fun & Romantic at Home Date Night Ideas
We needed some date night ideas. My husband and I love spending quality time together, but going out for date nights can get expensive. Between the cost of dinner, entertainment, and even a babysitter if needed, it all adds up quickly. To make sure we still prioritize our time together without breaking the budget, I put together a list of fun and romantic date nights we can enjoy at home. Movie Night The tried-and-true movie night. We all have probably done it, more than once at that. So, try to spice it up. Get some snacks like you would get at the actual movie theater, candy, popcorn, and pop. Turn…
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Why We Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day (And That’s Okay)
Valentine’s Day is a big deal for a lot of people. It’s the day to celebrate love, romance, and grand gestures. But for my husband and me? It’s just another day. That’s right—we don’t do Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure exactly when I decided I wasn’t a fan of the holiday, but it was long before I met my husband. I never made a big deal out of it growing up, and I don’t recall my parents doing so either. Apparently, my husband felt the same way—or maybe he was just relieved he didn’t have to remember another special date! So why don’t we celebrate? Here are a few reasons:…
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5 Practical Budgeting Tips to Bring Peace and Purpose to Your Finances
Creating and sticking to a budget might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. A well-planned budget is more than just numbers on paper—it’s a tool that brings peace, freedom, and intentionality to your finances. As women striving to manage our homes, families, and spiritual lives, having control over our money can lift a huge burden and help us focus on what truly matters. Here are five practical budgeting tips to help you take control of your finances and create a sense of peace in your daily life. 1. Start with a Clear Vision for Your Money Before diving into numbers, take a moment to pray and reflect on…
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Yearly Goal Planning Made Simple: Tips for Success and Focus
It is the start of a new year and that means goal planning! Are you a goal setter? I am! Although I had to find a new way to go about my goal setting. I never seemed to actually achieve my goals once I set them or I may only achieve one. I like to write things down. I have tried to “write” things in a note app on my phone, but it is not the same as writing it on paper. I have always written my goals down, so that was not the problem. I am going to explain my way of goal planning and why it works. Towards…
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How to Choose Your Word of the Year
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions—never really have. Maybe back in my teens I threw out the usual, like “lose weight” or “eat healthy,” but they never stuck. A few years ago, I came across the idea of a “word of the year,” which intrigued me. Instead of resolutions that fade by February, you choose a word to guide and inspire you throughout the year. Did I pick one right away? Nope. Not until the end of 2019, when I decided to try it for 2020—and even chose two words: one for my personal life and one for my business. Overachiever much? My personal word was “Joy,” a choice rooted…
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From Faith to Fulfillment: The Story Behind Encouraged by Grace and Its Mission
We all get overwhelmed with things. Big things, little things, many things. From family to friends to keeping up with everyday life. Cleaning, cooking, work, bills, sports, church, other activities. Where is the time for us? We as women are almost always putting someone else before ourselves. I’m here to help you make time for yourself. You deserve it! I’ve got lots of tools to help you get more organized with your household and everyday responsibilities that you can have time for yourself. During your me time, I want you to relax and do whatever brings you peace and joy. Don’t worry if every day that’s something different. Some days…
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7 Meaningful Christmas Traditions We Love
Christmas, a joyous time of year! At least it is for me. Yes, there are times when things may seem overwhelming. When that happens, I sit down on my couch and admire my tree, my Grandma’s Christmas village and all the rest of my decorations. It calms me and brings a peace to my heart. I love all things Christmas, especially Christmas traditions! I have read and heard about many people’s Christmas traditions. Sometimes I am like why did we never do that, we should start! I wanted to share with you some of our most meaningful Christmas traditions. Passing on Family Decorations: My Grandma always put up a Christmas…
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How to Make a Home Binder Part 2
Welcome back to the second part of How to Make a Home Binder. If you missed the first part be sure to check it out here. You will want to decide what is going in your home binder before you actually put it together. Today we are going to be putting it together. It may take a few hours to a few days to get it all completed. It depends on how much stuff you have on hand and how much time you have to put towards it. You may need to break it down and do it a section at a time, whatever works best for you! To start…
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How to Make a Home Binder
I have always wanted a home binder. I thought it would help me be organized and have a tidy house. Problem is I didn’t exactly know how to use a home binder or what it was even for. I just liked that it looked like things were organized in a binder. I love binders and I like organization. So you see why I needed a home binder!?! The more research I put into a home binder, the more I learned about them and that they can vary drastically. Here is what I found can be kept in a home binder. Home School Stuff School Stuff Home Inventory Contacts/Address Book Emergency…
