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Relationships: Family

Learning to be a friend who loves at all times

Today I will cover some thoughts from Scripture on what it means to be a good friend — unfailing friend—someone who sacrificially loves and has a genuine concern—someone who puts their friend before themselves. Let's discover how to be a true friend for what you can give instead of what you can get. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13 The Lord commands us to love others in the same ... continue reading...


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Atmosphere: Nesting Parenting Training: DIY

Creating a Library in Your Home for the Entire Family to Enjoy!

Creating a Library in Your Home the Entire Family Can Enjoy

Creating a library in your home can be a treasure for the whole family to enjoy! This gives your children easy access to adventures within the comfort of your own home. It also has the potential to open up a healthy dialogue for the whole family. Reading is important. It develops the muscles within the mind that need exercise and stimulation to produce more growth. Understanding the written word is one way the mind grows in its ability. Teaching young children to read helps them develop their ... continue reading...


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Training: DIY Uncategorized

How to Grow and Enjoy Your Own Farm to Table Garden

With summer finally here, I'm reminded of how this time of year is one of my very favorite times to entertain. I adore summer entertaining and I'm hoping as current gathering restrictions continue to ease, it will be perfect timing to entertain. The very best part is actually incorporating some of my own home-grown garden goodies into the meal. For a dinner party in my backyard, I might prepare homemade fettuccine with lemons from my lemon tree, shrimp, basil from the garden, and lemon tarts ... continue reading...


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Design Uncategorized

Refresh Your Home With Summer Whites

Summer is almost here, and it is time to refreshen your home and bring out the crisp white linens! Here is some inspiration to help you choose your summer whites. Whenever I think of Greece, I usually picture the beauty that is Santorini. The blue and white homes are so inviting! Courtesy of Residence Style Courtesy of Residence Style Both of these kitchens look clean and fresh! I always love the way white looks when paired with unfinished wood. Doesn't it look welcoming? I could cook some ... continue reading...


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Training: DIY

7 Easy Tips for Long Lasting Floral Arrangements

Bouquets are a speedy way to brighten any space in your home. Follow these few basic rules giving your flower arrangements staying power. 1. Keep it Simple. We all want to be creative and have our favorite flowers, but if you are unsure of your eye for arranging, remember to keep it simple. Try choosing a simple arrangement from your local store if you don't feel comfortable making your own or choose one type of flower. You can never go wrong with a bouquet of tulips, roses, or sunflowers. 2. ... continue reading...


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Hi, I'm Sandra and I am so glad that you are here! You’ll soon learn that I have a passion for creating a beautiful life-giving sanctuary within the home. To help you along your own journey of domesticity, this site is a place for you to join me in the journey of discovering how to create homes that reflect God's love, grace and beauty.

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Several years ago, in an effort to help our kids think about the true meaning of Christmas, my husband and I started celebrating the Advent season in a more deliberate way with them. Advent means “coming,” and Advent traditions help us keep our focus on the coming of the Savior in the midst of the glitter and hustle of the Christmas season. Here are some of our favorite Advent traditions and activities!

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