I donate to them, I shop them..... They are FUN (you never know what you will find)! They save us a ton of cash. This past weekend we reali...

I am a summer loving gal that is trying really hard to choose contentment with the cold winter months. So far this year we have been blesse...

I realize that I have slipped into the "magazine/Expert" style of blogging that is oh so very popular. Blogs look so professiona...

My sister is married to a man of Cherokee lineage. So much so that her father in law is named Tonto! How cool is that?? I have no claim ...

I am a summer loving gal. Since it is not summer (and can't be outside enjoying the sunshine) I BAKE! I can not tell you how much I L...

"Give us this day our daily bread" as the Lord's prayer goes. I find that Choosing a Simple Life really does bring me back t...

Fun Thanksgiving ideas for children! Monica, at homespun heart totally rocks. Hop on over and enjoy her creative, fun and frugal ideas for...

Ahh.... I hear it..."that is so sweet". What a nice idea. Actually, NO! Choosing Contentment is not sweet. Rather it is a BA...

We are so blessed to have the opportunity to ELECT our government officials. PLEASE get out there and VOTE!! This year, for the first time ...

Last night my handsome husband shot this BIG, 224 pound, 8 point buck with his bow. God is so good. Yummy meat for the winter and a good h...

Warning: I am very passionate about the following topic! I originally shared this post back in October of 2008, but it totally stands tru...

Is it possible to be both frugal and practice generosity and hospitality?? To stay on budget and still prepare a meal for a friend? YES!!...

Finding TV shows you can watch as a family are hard to find. One of my favorites is the Waltons. We have the DVD set, but I am excited to ...

Fall is here. Whether I want it to be or not . Denial only lasts so long. I am a SUMMER gal and try very hard to enjoy fall and winter. ...

Do you feel like no matter how loud you are your kids never hear you?? I really want my kids to listen to me!! Why don't they?? ahh....