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Best Health Sharing Plans in 2021

5/19/2021

For the Financial Freedom Workshop, we are going to take a look at reducing health insurance cost in your budget. One way you could reduce costs, is with a Christian Health Sharing Plan. This is when Christians pay toward one another's medical bills. In our comparison, we will look at:

Monthly Payment
Deductibles
Total Annual Cost

How to Lose 10, 20, or 30 Pounds in 10 Weeks!

5/19/2021

In Charm School, we give you a personalized Beauty Step plan that shows you how to lose 10, 20, or 30 pounds in 10-weeks! It's your choice:

10 pound loss (1 lb. per week)
20 pound loss (2 lbs. per week)
30 pound loss (3 lbs. per week)

For those of you who don't need to lose weight, we give you a healthy eating guide, but let's take a look at what the general plan would be for your goal.

Decorating the Front Porch | 5 Minute Series

5/14/2021

> Free Printable <

Decorating the Front Porch doesn't have to take long - just 5 minutes.
Before you begin ...

DO clear the space.
DO clean the space.
DO have the decor handy (suggestions below).

DON'T forget to print Welcome Home Chalkboard Sign before starting. It's apart of my new Chalkboard Sign Printables, but this one is a free gift.

Okay, let's get moving.

Vintage Wardrobe Sewing Challenge: The Basic Suit Jacket {Part I}

5/13/2021

The Vintage Wardrobe Sewing Challenge is underway and I am finding that just 1 item per month is doable for me. You are welcome to jump in anytime or just follow along for color coordinated wardrobe ideas.

Today, I'm excited to present Part I - The Basic Suit Jacket. Let's talk about:

A Little "Snag"
Patterns & Plans
The Basic Jacket
The Proper Fit
What's Next

I hope you'll get some tips that really help!

How to File Self-Employed Taxes - Fast! (Budget Tip)

5/13/2021

I'm sharing a quick Budget Tip today. I've been filing my own taxes for our self-employed business for years using Turbo Tax, and I highly recommend their online system. Why?

Affordable! Get 20% Off and Earn $25
Easy! It walks you through the process step-by-step with simple questions.
Fast! It guides you to get all the tax breaks with helps along the way.

Plus, if you have a EZ File, it's free!

Skinny Chicken Taco Soup {Recipe Card}

5/11/2021

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is a great quick & easy crockpot recipe! It features:

Crockpot
Low sugar & sodium* (star)
Low fat (heart)
8 Servings @ 362 calories
MyPoints Plus - 9

See Nutrition Facts below and use it with my $35 Meal Plan + Grocery List #2.

Skinny Meatloaf Bake {Recipe Card}

5/11/2021

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny Chickpeas Pasta Dish Recipe is an all-in-one, quick & easy classic weeknight recipe! It features:

Roaster (one dish)
Low sugar & sodium (star)
Low fat (heart)
6 Servings @ 347 calories
MyPoints Plus - 8

See Nutrition Facts below and use it with my $35 Meal Plan + Grocery List #2.

Skinny Chickpeas Pasta Dish {Recipe Card}

5/11/2021

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny Chickpeas Pasta Dish Recipe is the perfect quick & easy weeknight recipe for pasta lovers! It features:

Skillet
Low sugar & sodium (star)
Low fat (heart)
8 Servings @ 336 calories
MyPoints Plus - 8

See Nutrition Facts below and use it with my $35 Meal Plan + Grocery List #2.

Skinny Shrimp Stir Fry {Recipe Card}

5/11/2021

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe is a quick & easy weeknight recipe! It features:

Skillet
Low sugar (star)
Low fat (heart)
6 Servings @ 471 calories
MyPoints Plus - 11

See Nutrition Facts below or see how to use it in my $35 Meal Plan + Grocery List - Week 2!

New! Scripture Word Art Printable

5/10/2021

New in the Shop

Do you like word art? I'm in love with adding scripture to my home. It's a great way to memorize God's word and be encouraged! You can use a:

frame - hang on a wall
clothes pin - clip to twine
magnet - on the fridge
tape - on the chalkboard

or even have it printed on canvas! When I looked through my Scripture Cards, I was encouraged by Hebrews 11: 1: -"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Here's how to use it.

$35 Meal Plan + Grocery List {Week 2}

5/10/2021

Weeknight dinners are planned! What's included in $35 Meal Plan & Grocery List?

4 Dinner Recipes (1 Crockpot)
Grocery List
Diabetic Friendly (star)
Heart Healthy (heart)
500 calories or less
Nutrition Facts
MyPoints Plus
$35 budget goal for these 4 meals

Serve your family quick & easy weeknight dinners in 3 steps:

Step 1: Meal Plan + Recipe Cards
Step 2: Grocery List
Step 3: Finish Up

Watercolor Floral Bouquet I Printable

5/4/2021

I have a new printable in the shop. It's called Watercolor Floral Bouquet I. How do you use floral prints? Here's a few ideas! You can:

frame - alone or pair with word art
canvas - alone or pair with word art
clothes pin - hang with set of 3
magnet - add to chalkboard

Daily House Cleaning Routine in 3 Simple Steps!

5/3/2021

Today, I'm sharing how to complete our Daily House Cleaning Routine in 3 Simple Steps (it takes just 1 hour).

Step 1: Daily Tasks
Step 2: Weekly Task
Step 3: Monthly Task

Grab the free printable, then post the Homekeeping Calendar with checklist to your fridge and check-off each morning.

Here's what you'll do . . .

> FREE PRINTABLE <

$35 Meal Plan + Grocery List {Week 1}

4/30/2021

Weeknight dinners are planned! What's included in $35 Meal Plan & Grocery List?

4 Dinner Recipes (1 Crockpot)
Grocery List
Diabetic Friendly (star)
Heart Healthy (heart)
500 calories or less
My Points Plus
Nutrition Facts
$35 budget goal for these 4 meals

Serve your family quick & easy weeknight dinners in 3 steps:

Step 1: Meal Plan + Free Printable
Step 2: Grocery List
Step 3: Finish Up

Skinny Lemon & Garlic Cod {Recipe Card}

4/29/2021

Skinny Lemon & Garlic Cod Recipe Card Picture

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny Lemon & Garlic Cod Recipe is the perfect quick & easy weeknight recipe for cod lovers! It features:

Oven or Grill
Low sugar & sodium (star)
Low fat (heart)
4 Servings @ 162 calories
MyPoints Plus - 4

See Nutrition Facts below.

Skinny BBQ Chicken Pizza {Recipe Card}

4/29/2021

Skinny BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe Card Picture

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe is a quick & easy 30 minute weeknight recipe.
It features:

Grill/Oven
Low sugar (star)
Low fat (heart)
6 Servings @ 203 calories
MyPoints Plus - 5

See Nutrition Facts below.

Skinny Barbecue Burgers {Recipe Card}

4/29/2021

Skinny BBQ Burgers Recipe Card Picture

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny Barbecue Burgers Recipe is a great weeknight recipe that takes 10 minutes or less to prep. Featuring:

Grill or Skillet
Low sugar & sodium (star)
Low fat (heart)
4 Servings @ 264 calories
MyPoints Plus - 6

See Nutrition facts below.

Skinny Roast Beef & Gravy {Recipe Card}

4/29/2021

Skinny Roast Beef with Gravy Recipe Card

Recipe Card Printable

This Skinny Roast Beef & Gravy Recipe makes a quick-prep. classic weeknight recipe -just 10 minutes! Features:

Crock Pot
Low sugar (star)
Low fat (heart)
8 Servings @ 261 calories
MyPoints Plus - 6

See Nutrition facts below.

Charm School Mini Course - Free!

4/28/2021

> Reserve Your Seat <

You're Invited to the Charm School Mini Course -Free!
Who:  Moms (in all seasons of life)
What: A Spring Break for Moms (with the best lessons from Charm School)
When: Work-at-your-own pace
Where:  On-line (Live Sessions are pre-recorded - Access anytime at your convenience!)
Why:  A Free Retreat for Moms*

*Limited to the first 100 online seats; learn more or reserve your seat here.

Adding Beauty to the Home {Part I: A Pleasant Scent}

4/5/2021

For Mom Time, I've been reading, Rural Life in England by Washington Irving from my vintage, Pocket University, Vol. 3, Part II.

Irving describes the beauty of the country home as "books, paintings, music, horses, dogs, and sporting implements of all kinds" (p. 26). It gave me pause. I found myself asking, "What adds beauty to the home?" Thus, a new blog series begins.

In Adding Beauty to the Home, Part I: A Pleasant Scent, let's consider the ways scent, a distinctive smell; especially one that is pleasant, can add beauty to the home.