This week is a unique week for the Savage family. As I shared last week, today, Erica, Anne, and I along with two Hearts at Home team members are traveling to El Salvador with Compassion, International. As you read this we will most likely be en route somewhere along...
When my friend Susan got to the empty nest season of life, she issued me a warning…”Be careful of those young adult years. That’s when your kids have bungee cords attached to them. They leave…they come home…they leave…they come...
Several years ago when our oldest son was a high school senior, my husband and I found out he had skipped school. We kept quiet, deciding that we would let him deal with the natural consequences of the school and once he got in trouble at school, we would administer...
I’ve had the opportunity to go to Poland on two different occasions. The most recent was last spring in a ministry trip I took with my husband. While there, we went to a Holocaust museum and were both profoundly affected.On my first trip to Poland I went with...
When your son or daughter heads off to their first prom, it’s a stark reminder that they are growing up all too fast. Even though we are homeschooling Erica, she was still able to go to prom with her boyfriend, Kendall.Instead of going out to dinner, they asked...
One week from today, two Hearts at Home team members and my two daughters and I will have a unique opportunity. We will be traveling with Compassion, International to the country of El Salvador. For the past few years Hearts at Home has partnered with Compassion,...
What wonderful ideas have been shared during this contest! I’ve been a penny pincher for many, many years and I learned a ton from so many of you! Thank you for participating in this little online moms group that we have! The winner of our random drawing for...
We’re in the last 24 hours of posting your ideas for making ends meet. When you post, don’t forget to include your email address. It just makes it easier for me to contact you if you win the drawing! Today’s hint comes from my friend Teresa. Teresa...
I apologize for my delay in posting. Mark and I and our two youngest kids were in a traffic accident this week. Someone ran a stopsign and broadsided us. We’re all ok, but very sore. Unfortunately our van didn’t fare so well. They had to tow it away and...
Girls, I am loving these great ideas! Today’s suggestion for making ends meet is to plan meals. I find when I plan my meals, I use my food more wisely, and we are tempted to eat out less! I’ve gone through different phases of meal planning. When my kids...
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