Monthly Archives: August 2013

Feeling Like a Rich Person on a Normal Budget

Posted on August 16, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Years ago, when my sister brought home prospective husband material to the family, she mentioned that the potential son-in-law liked butter on his bread. My mother was horrified. “Do you realize how much more expensive butter is than margarine?” she … Continue reading →

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How to Encourage Your Child to Read

Posted on August 15, 2013 by This Woman Writes

For two years, we lived as a family of six in a renovated barn while we built our house. Available living space was somewhat under 1200 square feet, with a chunk of that devoted to the Norwegian Artist’s office — … Continue reading →

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How to — Not — Evangelize

Posted on August 14, 2013 by This Woman Writes

I drive a Honda Fit. It’s a great little car, and more than once random strangers have approached me and asked about gas mileage, maneuverability, and cost; I show them how the back seats go up and down to create … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Yukon Gold “French Fries”

Posted on August 13, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Who doesn’t love French Fries? But who doesn’t also know that they don’t really qualify as the day’s vegetable — I mean, soaked in grease and dripping with calories. But fast food doesn’t have to be bad food, and Yukon … Continue reading →

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Excellence, Not Perfection

Posted on August 13, 2013 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the free e-mail newsletter of Steve Henderson Fine Art: Steve Says: “I like to think that Santa is really really good at what he does, but he doesn’t worry about perfection. If there is a … Continue reading →

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Affordable Back to School Shopping

Posted on August 9, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Every month of the year demands its big chunks of spending — December has Christmas, April taxes, July hamburger and briquettes. August ushers us into the new school year, and whether or not the clothing from last year fits, its … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Homeschool?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Why do you homeschool? It’s a good question to ask, because why you do it in the first place will ultimately determine how you go about it. Years ago, we lived in a town where there were a lot of … Continue reading →

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Do Christians Use the F-Word?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by This Woman Writes

I thought the title might get your attention, and in answer to the question, which actually should look more like this: Can you use the F-Word and still be a Christian? I’d say, I sure hope so, or I’m toast, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mock Pesto Garden Green Sauce over Ravioli

Posted on August 6, 2013 by This Woman Writes

When I say that this sauce is green, I mean that it’s green — kale, collards, basil, oregano, and rosemary bumble and jumble together to make a mock pesto that tastes phenomenal over pasta, in this case, ravioli. It doesn’t hurt that … Continue reading →

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Conquering Your Learning Curve

Posted on August 5, 2013 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the free weekly newsletter of Steve Henderson Fine Art Steve Says: “Last week we talked about getting frustrated (Frustration is Crucial). This week let’s talk about your learning curve. “We’ve all seen those bell-shaped curve diagrams, … Continue reading →