Category Archives: Cleaning/Organizing

A Moneyless (or less-money) Lifestyle

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Rina

In my last post, I mentioned a book I’ve been reading: Moneyless Manifesto by Mark Boyle.  Written by a man who lived completely without money for at least two and a half years (as I wrote in my last post, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleaning/Organizing, Cooking... not so much, Daybook, Farm & Garden, Frugal Fridays, Homemaking, Miscellaneous, Parenting, PERSONAL, Stewardship | 3 Comments

Link: Young Mothers Don’t Need God, They Need Help

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Rina

I read a wonderful article today that I wanted to share… Desperate Housewives–No Laughing Matter: Why Young Mothers Don’t Need God, They Need Help I used to joke all the time about the Proverbs 31 woman.  I used to say, … Continue reading →

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I’m not an organized person… but I play one on my blog

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Rina

About a year ago (back before the baby, and the chickens, and the goats, and the cow and I was writing posts like this and this and this), a lady who reads my blog praised me on being “so organized.”  … Continue reading →

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Moving Cows

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Rina

I recently came across a blog that has inspired me and blessed me in ways I can’t even describe.  Jon and I stayed up late last night as I read excerpts to him, and we talked about the future, and … Continue reading →

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Babies Don’t Keep

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Rina

I occasionally get criticized for the condition of my house, or my van, because it’s usually a mess.  Not a little mess, but a bread-crumbs-ground-into-the-floor-of-the-car-house-hasn’t-been-dusted-and-windows-haven’t-been-washed-in-over-a-year kind of mess.  And I get it.  The people who criticize me for those things … Continue reading →

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WFMW – how we manage our family of 8

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Rina

(“Manage” might be a little too hopeful a word.  “How I keep from spending all my time in a corner of the room, banging my head against the wall” might be a more appropriate title.  Sometimes the answer is simple: … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes – Creating a play room and revamping the school room… and everything else!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Rina

— 1 — For years, I’ve been looking forward to building my own home.  I’ve drawn up plans, made lists of ideas, and poured over books on the subject.  Our space just HASN’T been working for us, and I’ve been … Continue reading →

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WFMW – Getting It ALL Done!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Rina

“I don’t think your lazy.  I think a lot of what you call laziness is you feeling overwhelmed.” This week, I made some phone calls that I’ve been putting off – literally – for years and others that I’ve been … Continue reading →

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A Whole Different Level of Friendship

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Rina

“Friends are the people you let in to see the mess of your life.. and love you anyway.” That statement (or one similar) has been rolling around in my head a lot, lately.  I’m not sure if I heard it … Continue reading →

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Those Poor Torah-Observant Rednecks need a Microwave!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Rina

We got the most awesome gift in the mail today!  Check it out!!! To understand just how great this gift is, you have to know the whole story, which is why my husband Jon is posting today… . I suppose … Continue reading →

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