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M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar with FREE Printable

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar with FREE Printable

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

Love giving handmade gifts from the kitchen? This M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe includes a FREE printable and label! Plus the cookies are divine! *** For more inspiration from some amazing blogging friends, check out the goodies at the end of this post! Do you ever look back in the past and wonder what in the world you… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Ideas, Printables, recipes, Seasonal Projects

What No One Tells You About Self Care

What No One Tells You About Self Care

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

What is self care anyway? These 5 practices could save your life if you’re burned out! Sometimes you stumble into your calling and ministry. Often you choose a path in life but it’s not what you expected or wanted. Other times life happens TO you and you just do the best you can with what you’re given. In the last… Read More

Filed Under: faith, Lifestyle

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Perfect for the Hard to Buy For Mom!

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Perfect for the Hard to Buy For Mom!

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

Ever struggle with finding your mom the perfect present? These Mother’s Day gift ideas are perfect for that hard to buy for favorite mom! Mother’s Day will be celebrated in unique ways around the world this year. Through zoom and Skype calls, FaceTime and lots of selfies. Yes, indeed. This new virus has disrupted every aspect of our lives, from… Read More

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Mother's Day, parenting

Ways to Save Money: 7 Simple Tips to Stretch Your Money!

Ways to Save Money: 7 Simple Tips to Stretch Your Money!

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

7 simple tips for ways to save money on food, clothing and other family expenses including yard sales, thrift stores, bartering and couponing. If you’ve read my blog for very long or stayed around to look at our DIY projects or family recipes you probably know I like to save money wherever and whenever I can.  I learned how to… Read More

Filed Under: frugal living, Lifestyle, money

Coronavirus  Essentials Checklist: Free Printable!

Coronavirus Essentials Checklist: Free Printable!

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

Don’t let anxiety over the latest world crisis effect your own health. Here’s a coronavirus essentials checklist and FREE printable to get you ready! (Two page FREE printable linked below!) Unless you’re living under a rock you’ve recently been barraged with information on the coronavirus.  Coronavirus, you say? Yep, a few weeks ago you probably had never heard of this… Read More

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Printables

25+ Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

25+ Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

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These 25+ Christmas gift ideas for the woman in your life are both inexpensive and creative! Guaranteed to find something for everyone! When I was a little kid the Sears Christmas wish book contained all of my heart’s desires. What in the world was that, you say? It was a hold in your hands, cut pictures out, dare to dream… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, family, Fashion, Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

21+ Best Back To School Teacher Gifts You Can Easily DIY!

21+ Best Back To School Teacher Gifts You Can Easily DIY!

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

With back to school right around the corner, we are featuring 21+ of the best teacher gifts that you can easily DIY with just a few supplies.  Do you have fond memories of your teachers from elementary school? I can’t remember all the details but I remember Mrs. Rudisill. She was a kind, tall woman who was my first grade teacher…. Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Crafts, Gift Ideas

25+ Best Father’s Day Gifts for Hard to Buy For Dads!

25+ Best Father’s Day Gifts for Hard to Buy For Dads!

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

It IS possible to find the best inexpensive Father’s Day gifts for hard to buy for dads! There’s something for everyone here! Is it just me, or are dads hard to buy for? My dad passed away in 2009 (you can read my eulogy here) but I remember he was always hard to buy for. He sold everything from used… Read More

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

How to Help a Grieving Dog

How to Help a Grieving Dog

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

Our pets are like family members and grieve losses just like we do as humans. These 5 tips will teach you how to help a grieving dog recover from that pain. Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurinaONEVisibleDifferences #CollectiveBias It was a very hard day, the day we… Read More

Filed Under: Grief, Lifestyle, sponsored post

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