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Is Homeschool Right for My Family?

Today we have more options than ever before when it comes to finding the best education for our children. Charter schools are being built all over the nation, private schools have gained in popularity over the years, and home school is becoming less of a frightening thought and more of a “thing to do.” But far from being a fad that will go out of style, this alternative is gaining long-term support, and more and more families are choosing this method of schooling for their own families. But how do you make the right choice for your children? I suggest … Continue reading →

My Financial Sacrifices Are Worth It!

Today my daughter told me that she wanted to be a doctor in space. She wants to be the doctor to the astronauts. When I asked her why, she told me that it was so she could have lots of money. I thought this was a strange concept for a five-year-old to be talking about. I asked her what she meant. She told me that she wanted to have more money than I did. I asked her what she meant. She told me that sometimes she wanted to get treats at the grocery store, and I had told her we … Continue reading →

One of Our Tough Choices

There is no magic formula for getting out of debt, and many times there are tough choices to be made. In the end, it is all worth it, since the sacrifices can lead to greater good down the road. But still, when you are in the middle of the hard choices, and the last thing that you want to do is make them, life can be full of anxiety. We have one such choice we are facing right now. My daughter is a competitive figure skater. This is a sport that requires a bit of money to maintain. Although she … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: April 14th Through April 20th

The week in review is a great way to catch up on all of the great frugal articles that we feature each week, here all in one place. You’ll learn how to conserve your resources, saving, and sometimes even making, money. Be sure to read every blog post to stretch your dollar as far as it can go! April 14th Frugal Living Week in Review: April 7th Through April 13th This past week it has been all about maximizing your savings and keeping as much of your hard earned money working for you. Check out these great articles for the … Continue reading →

7 Tips for Christian Parenting

In my last blog I looked at the way, despite a similar upbringing, children showed different personality traits and interests. But is it possible for characteristics to be attributed to environment and upbringing? Below are seven things consistent in our parenting and the results. 1. From the time our children were young, my husband and I prayed for them and with them. We prayed for their safety but also for their commitment to Jesus and their spiritual growth. They both made commitments to Christ at an early age and then grew in that faith. To help with this, we read … Continue reading →

Children, Finances and Your Choices

One of the most difficult aspects when it comes to being a parent and your finances are the trade-offs that you will have to make. It can be difficult because you want to provide the best opportunities for your children, and in some instances that can involve a lot of money. Additionally you may feel torn because you are not giving your children the quality of time that you feel they deserve. Your career choice may also be affected by your decision to have a family. You may choose to take a less competitive job so that you can spend … Continue reading →

A Lesson On Faith

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Things were getting a little sticky for our family in the fall of 2004. I had quit my job to stay home full-time with our first child and we were living in a house we could no longer afford without my income. We were living in Wisconsin at the time and knew that it was time for us to move on. Some things had transpired in our church which showed us that God no longer wanted us there. Our primary goal at the time was to pay off our school debt, and how could we do that when we were … Continue reading →

Put a fork in me….

I’m done. I threw in the towel. Elvis left the building and the fat lady has sung. I quit. I never thought I would utter those words (or type them for that matter). While I am not proud of being a quitter…it just feels right this time. Allow me to rewind a few months. I used to be a direct sales Director with a large downline team. Each month my paycheck and my business continued to grow. Much like Andre Agassiz and Michael Jordan, I quit in my prime – only I left for a very different reason. It was … Continue reading →

Who Is “Keeper At Home”?

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Some of you might be thinking, “KeeperAtHome, that’s an odd handle…” When I was debating about what name I wanted to represent me as I write for Families, the Lord laid Titus 2:5 on my heart. It exhorts young women to be, “…discreet, chaste, keepers at home…” Also, in Titus 5:14 the Bible says, “I will therefore that the younger women…guide the house…” From before I was married until my son was nine months old I worked in the professional world. I had a supervisory position in a health care facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. I found my job … Continue reading →