Wordless Wednesday~~Desperate for Blueberries!

Blessings,

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"
1 Corinthians 10:31

Happy Memorial Day!

Blessings,



"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"
1 Corinthians 10:31

Frigal Living~~Toys For A Large Family

We have been asked in the past (especially around the holidays) how we buy toys for our children, and what we do buy for them.  The answer is simply~we don't buy much for toys for our family.

We have a wonderful thrift store near our house.  A lot of what we buy comes from there.  Last summer our youngest daughter was in need of a new bike as she was outgrowing hers.  We didn't run and get her the shiniest, flashiest new bike at the store.  We watched each week at the thrift store and we found a great bike for her for $5.  She loves it because it is pink and princess.  We love it because it was only $5!  It took some patience on our part, but for us it was worth it.

Sweetcheeks on her "new" bike last fall.

We bought a Little Tykes car for Sunshine~also at the thrift store~for $5.  This was the best $5 we've spent.  We have always wanted one of these cars for our kiddo's, but didn't want to spend the money on getting a new one.  When we saw this at the store, we were excited to finally bring one home for our kids.  We have truly been blessed to see how much fun he has with this toy.

Sunshine with his "new" car!

We visit the thrift store often, and so have bought Barbies, puzzles, board games, Lego's, sandbox toys, cars, and so much more from there.  Most of it is in really great shape, if not almost new condition.  Another great part is that when our kiddo's outgrow or don't use the toys anymore, we donate it right back to the thrift store (although I'm pretty sure that Sunshine will drive the wheels right off the Little Tykes car!).

As I think about it now, our kids really only get "new" toys for their birthdays or Christmas~and it's usually from family members.  This "thrifting" lifestyle is how our kids are growing up, and it is great to see them get excited about a new~to~them toy for just a couple of bucks.  It also is great because they can buy their own toys if they get some money.

So...our kids have plenty of toys to play with (sometimes too many!), and we don't break the bank getting them! 

Blessings,

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"
1 Corinthians 10:31

Look What The Cat Dragged In~~Wordless Wednesday!

YUCK!!

Blessings,


"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"
1 Corinthians 10:31

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY~April 16, 2012
Outside my window... Wet and windy.  It's been like that since Saturday night.  We are thankful that we have been spared what the central states are going through with tornado's.
I am thinking...about next year's curriculum for the kiddo's.
From the learning room...Sweetcheeks is doing mostly review with lots of cut and paste (which she loves!).  Sport is finishing up his geometry chapter in math, learning more about the Psalms, the circulatory system, George Washington, and lots of practice on spelling!
I am thankful for...my messy house!  If I have a grateful heart, I won't mind the floor that needs to be vacuumed, or the toys all over, or the messy fingerprints on the windows.  I'm thankful for the family who lives here and makes those messes!
From the kitchen...I'm embarrassed to say "I don't know"!  I didn't get to the grocery store this weekend, and won't be making it there today either, so it is a pantry pulling meal for supper~~I'll be pulling things out of the pantry to make a meal.  It's a good way to clean out the pantry and save money also!
I am wearing...jean skirt and black short~sleeved shirt
I am creating...some blankets for our local hospital
I am going...to make some final plans this week about subject choices for next year!
I am reading... Bible~going through the New testament in 90 days with our church
I am praying...for our church family, for wisdom and discernment in many area's of life
I am hearing...nothing but the wind outside
Around the house...couple of loads of laundry, and getting the house in order after a crazy weekend!
One of my favorite things...flowers coming up and displaying pretty new colors after a dull winter
A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschool co~op tomorrow afternoon, but that is about all as we are trying to cut back on outside appointments so we can catch up on school work. 
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Our girls

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Have a great week!

Blessings,

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"
1 Corinthians 10:31