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Should Christians Boycott? Maybe So, Maybe No
It’s that time of year again. That time of year when everyone gets caught up in the avalanche of activities and shopping in celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas. We sacrifice time, effort, and...
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Seven Tips for Surviving Homeschool Meltdowns
As a homeschool mom, nothing puts a damper on my day like a homeschool meltdown. You know what I talking about: tears, tantrums, frustrations. Those moments when you feel like you have to drag your...
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Thanksgiving the Trim Healthy Mama Way
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the colors, scents, and most of all the food. I have always had a traditional Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. This time last year I was feeling kinda...
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New Year, New Healthier You – Trim Healthy Mama Sale
I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions. Many times the resolutions are empty promises. I believe life should be a journey of walking with The Lord daily. We should allow Him to guide our...
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Christmas Break Activities
There are no words to describe how grateful I am that we are on our Christmas vacation. Don’t get me wrong–we love homeschooling, but we are in desperate need of a break! We start school much earlier...
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New Years Resolutions for Our Homeschool
New Years Resolutions for Our Homeschool #homeschool www.ruckusandrubies.com I cannot believe 2015 is coming to an end. It seems the homeschool years fly by faster and faster with each passing year....
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Gingerbread House Alternative
Building gingerbread houses is a favorite tradition at Christmas time. As you may know I have one child with gluten allergy, one with gluten sensitivity, and one with soy allergy. Most gingerbread...
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Encouragement for Your Monday
Well, folks, it’s a Monday. I don’t know about you, but I usually wake up on Monday morning feeling like I need another weekend. It was a busy one. I had a Saturday full of meetings, chores, and...
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Trim Healthy Mama Review
I began my Trim Healthy Mama journey in October of 2013. I purchased this life-changing book at that time not realizing the difference it was going to make in my life: If you are curious and...
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Clemson and Alabama – Why Both Teams are Winners and Why We are the Losers
I have to admit I didn’t watch the game between Clemson and Alabama. I had a lot going on so I was too busy to watch. I have various small projects and ventures working from home, so I was working on...
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Trim Healthy Mama Special Ingredients – Do I Need Them?
Have you ordered your copy of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook yet? It’s on sale right now for $15.49 which is a steal because the regular price is $27.99. The Trim Healthy Mama Plan book is also on...
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10 Parenting Mistakes to Avoid
Parenting is the toughest, but most rewarding job in existence. No other job causes the most physical and emotional stress or reaps the most benefits. Parenting is also the most crucial and important...
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Meatballs and Gravy – Trim Healthy Mama Deep S Fuel Cycle
This week I participated in another fuel cycle. For those of you new to Trim Healthy Mama, a fuel cycle is an occasional week or two within the plan with strict guidelines, that is used to boost your...
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Home Is Where the Heart Is
You’ve heard that old saying: “Home is where the heart is.” It’s so true–your home is wherever you long to be. For encouragement for your heart and home, visit today’s post over at Raising Homemakers!...
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One Essential Craft Tool – Endless Possibilities
Crafting reaps so very many benefits; it’s fun and therapeutic. The most important reason I craft is because I’m frugral (cheap!). You’d be surprised just how much money I can save by making things...
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Valentine’s Decorating on a Budget
After the expense of decorating for Christmas, your budget may be a little tight for Valentine’s Day. Today I thought I’d share some budget Valentine decorations with you. My style is–how would I...
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For the Love of the Church
Recently, a friend of mine commented on the faithfulness of my oldest daughter. She is a full time college student studying youth ministry, works part time, and volunteers in the nursery, choir,...
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Turtle Cheesecake Shake – Trim Healthy Mama S
Milkshakes are something I rarely indulged in before I began eating whole foods. I loved them, but I knew how unhealthy they were and there were extremely expensive. Now I have shakes all of the time....
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20 Valentine’s Day Dates and Gifts on a Budget
Your loved one is so very special to you, and you want to make Valentine’s Day special. Unfortunately, we just had Christmas and your wallet is empty. I know exactly how you feel. My sweet husband and...
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Don’t Let This Election Be Another Joke…
The primaries are quickly approaching, and I don’t know about you but I am getting so tired of the debates and political ads. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for them when they are conducted in a...
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