Today is a birthday gift to me, although it’s not my birthday. (My own special day is September 13, so in case you missed it, you’re a little late in sending a card. Cash gifts of course, are still welcome with no penalty.) No, today is the anniversary of my wife’s birth. On that day–uh,…
Category Archives: Keepers at Home
Household Tips and Dollar Stretcher
Here are a few household tips that have been passed along to me over time from one person or another. I cannot say I have tried all of them, but I have tried a few, and plan on testing out more. These should help your dollar stretch a little further and give you some practical…
Fun Ideas for Valentines Day
Valentines Day is not a major holiday, but it is a fun time to express your love in extra ways to your family.When I was growing up, we did not have a lot of extra money, so expensive gifts were not a part of Valentine’s Day, but Mom made it special in many ways, and…
HOME for the Holidays
“It was the policy of the good old gentleman to make his children feel that home was the happiest place in the world; and I value this delicious home-feeling as one of the choicest gifts a parent could bestow.” excerpt from “Christmas Eve” by Washington Irving When I read this line from “Christmas Eve”, I…
Prayer and Chores
What do you think about while doing your chores around the house each day? Here’s an idea! Associate your chores with something to pray about. For instance, a while back I decided that each time I vacuumed my living room, I would pray for my neighbors who I am burdened for to know Christ. So,…
