5 Tips to Organize Your Garage

The garage has become the “catch-all” space in the home, where all sorts of piles end up. It has become a weatherproof attached storage space. I get it; we need storage. Even if we are not keepers of everything, we may need practical storage. There is no one size for organizing; every household has different

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Why having FEWER options is GOOD!

Technology is advancing rapidly, and we are now presented with more options at a rapid pace. The more options we encounter, the more complex our choice-making can become. There are fascinating case studies on the psychology and paradox of choice and how our satisfaction levels are diluted when presented with more options. There are some

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The Art of Narration

Narration comes naturally to us; what is the first thing we do when we come home? We share what happened in our day. Education is no more than an applied philosophy. One of the hallmarks of a Charlotte Mason education is the art of Narration. This prepares the child to think independently and determine the

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Frugal Habits

What does it mean to live frugally? Like most, I once thought living frugally meant depriving yourself of things. This could not be further from the truth. Living frugally means controlling your finances by forming good daily habits; it is simply about living well while spending less. It is also a tool to reach financial

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Minimalist Packing Tips

2016, I traveled abroad, and I vividly remember overpacking and wheeling oversized bags through unpaved streets, thinking there had to be an easier way. A few decades later, married with a family, I quickly adapted to the new call of life. Things need to be simplified to run smoothly. Applying some minimalist principles is just

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Book of Mottos 003

Unless I am convicted by scripture and plain reason, I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other. My conscience is captive to the word of God. I cannot, and I will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I

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The Image-Based Culture

Once upon a time, humanity lived without cameras, television, and social media. We also lived without all the age-defying products and surgeries. Are we genuinely progressing with all these new technologies the modern world has brought? When new technological advances are made, there is something to celebrate: the overwhelming knowledge humans have to create! The

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Reading: a learned discipline

We are 87 days away from nominating the 47th president of the United States of America! What an exciting time; it will shape our country for generations! But have we done our due diligence in considering the nominees? We have moved entirely to the online platform as our designated place for public discourse. Though it

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Nutritious Literature VS Twaddle

We recently read this excellent book with our 6-year-old daughter, The Emperor’s New Clothes, by Ned Bustard. It was filled with suspense, drama, and morale. She enjoyed it; we enjoyed it! She read it several times, unpacking more of the story every time. The story goes something like this. There was an emperor who loved

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