Abundant Living

A Little Further

A Little Further

“I think it’s time you went a little further,” my sweet husband Marty said to me as I laced... 

Ouch!

Ouch!

With brand new running shoes, I set out for my run in the cool night air. It was late. It was dark. And I was... 

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

“Mommy, I wish nobody ever went to Hell.” my six year old daughter said sadly as I cleaned the kitchen... 

Tough Love

Tough Love

“I give up! Some people are so hard to love!” my heart screamed. As tears rolled down my cheek, the... 

His Story

His Story

A gift for my birthday, I got my first Bible when I was five years old. My favorite place to read it was while... 

Caring for His Temple

Caring for His Temple

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?... 

God’s Lullaby

God’s Lullaby

Photo Credit: izzatnizam The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he... 

Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry

Morning had faded into evening, and I was midway through my commitment to fast for a friend who was serving on... 

The Bridge Of Grace

The Bridge Of Grace

A few years ago, a wise friend of mine posed a simple question that both amused and challenged me at the same... 

P31 Sisters Weekly Updates – May 2, 2010

P31 Sisters Weekly Updates – May 2, 2010

May 2, 2010 - P31 Sisters Weekly Update -Volume 1, Issue 8 Here’s a look at the past week on A Virtuous... 

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At Home

Step Your Way to Your Dream Budget

Step Your Way to Your Dream Budget

Photo Credit: lorimarsha It’s no secret that I believe most  households can feed their family for $50 per... 

Our Deck

Our Deck

A few years ago my handy husband built a deck that sits in our front yard made from wood he salvaged from a new... 

How to Have a Money Making Garage Sale

How to Have a Money Making Garage Sale

Photo Credit: Morning Toast We just finished a big garage sale and it was a great success. Not only did I clear... 

The Big Money Saving Secret

The Big Money Saving Secret

The secret to saving a ton of money is backwards planning. It’s not buy what you want when you want it, but... 

Fungus Fighter

Fungus Fighter

Molasses is great for fighting fungus and disease in your garden. At the first sign of trouble, mix up this recipe: Fungus... 

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The Recipe Box

Middle Eastern Hummus

This is one of my favorite dips for pitas or chips.  It is buttery and melts in your mouth.  I’ve discovered... 

Eggplant Linguine with a Tomato Pesto!

“This isn’t really low calorie, but uses fresh ingredients and contains no dairy products!  Its very... 

Fast Asian Noodles!

“This is a quick meal, only about 10 min start to finish, and has fresh veggies and protein.  Its a good... 

Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie

8 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate, melted 4 cups crisped rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) 2 pints mint chocolate-chip... 

Creamy Chai Iced Tea

One of my favorite drinks of all time!  – Melissa Creamy Chai Iced Tea 4 chai tea bags 1/2 cup sweetened... 

Frozen Blueberry Lemonade

Perfect for a summer afternoon! – Melissa Frozen Blueberry Lemonade 1 1/2 cups blueberries 1 cup lemonade 1/2... 

Bavarian Strawberry Pie

2 1/2 cups flaked sweetened coconut 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced 3/4 cup sugar 1 (.25... 

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The Vintage Homemaker

The Last Supper

The Last Supper

For several years now I have been writing my own programs for children’s ministry. This is the first lesson... 

Science Experiments

Science Experiments

Earlier this year, I talked a little about my Kinesthetic Learner. Realizing that I have a kinesthetic learner... 

Workbox Lesson Planner

Workbox Lesson Planner

Summer has been flying by! We have had so much going on, that I haven’t had much time for the computer. My... 

Home from Campmeeting

Home from Campmeeting

We arrived home around 3 am on Sunday night. I can’t tell you how good it felt to crawl into my own bed! Campmeeting... 

Horse Club

Horse Club

Today was our 4-H Horse Club meeting. I was so sorry Sarah and Emily were gone and didn’t get to go! Hannah... 

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Home Education

Free Curriculum Resources

Free Curriculum Resources

Homeschooling can cost as much or as little as you like. Free is always good, right? Here is a list of free resources... 

Workbox Lesson Planner

Workbox Lesson Planner

Summer has been flying by! We have had so much going on, that I haven’t had much time for the computer. My... 

Homeschool Freebies – June 15, 2010

Homeschool Freebies – June 15, 2010

Photo Credit: The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman Free Worksheets Ocean Worksheets from Learning Page The Island-below-the-Star... 

Homeschool Freebies – May 18, 2010

Homeschool Freebies – May 18, 2010

Preserve Backyard Flowers Holly Bloom’s Garden Unit Study Dandelion Lapbook and Unit Study Wildflower Crown Edible... 

Homeschool Freebies – May 4, 2010

Homeschool Freebies – May 4, 2010

Luna Moth Life Cycle – video Luna Moth Coloring Page Stellaluna Lapbook Journey to the Bottomless Pit Unit... 

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