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Why I Still use Paypal
When David and I were just getting started in life, things looked a whole lot different than they do today. When Charlie was just a year old I was just beginning my business, learning as I went, and every dollar mattered. Bills came through the mail, receipts ended up tucked into envelopes or kitchen drawers, and if someone owed you money, you either waited for a check to arrive or met them somewhere in town to collect it. There wasn’t an app for everything, and honestly, I don’t remember feeling like I was constantly tempted to spend money I didn’t have. Fast forward to today, and just about everything we…
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The Day God Showed Me Ten Lessons Instead of One: Reflections from My Front Porch
Front Porch Teachings- Real life. Real faith. Real lessons from everyday porch moments. I am excited to share a new series on TheMommiesReviews.com called Front Porch Teachings is an ongoing series on The Mommies Reviews where I share true stories from my family’s everyday life. Every article begins with a personal story before transitioning into the lesson God taught me through that experience. Some days are joyful. Some days are difficult. Every day has something to teach us if we’re willing to look for God’s hand along the way. Post 1: As a wife, mom, business owner and friend as well as a sister there are days when I have…
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Nostalgia in a Bag: Old-Fashioned Candy and Simple Sweet Memories
I’ve always loved candy and Chocolate Candy was my favorite but I also enjoy hard candy like Brach’s from my childhood. My favorite back then was butterscotch candy, or lemon drops which was also my dad’s favorite too. I remember those little moments so clearly — the sound of a wrapper being unrolled, and the way we’d sit and enjoy something simple without thinking much of it, just sharing something sweet together. As I got older, my taste shifted a bit. I started enjoying Werther’s Originals, and for a long time those were the ones I reached for most. But I also never stopped loving cinnamon candy, especially those old…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
