Posts by Betsy
Design on Her Dime
While we were counting up our final savings for our road trip, my daughter realized that savings can really add up. She remarked, “Next I want to save up to redecorate my room!” It’s amazing how empowering success can be. Part of me wanted to say, “No, your room is fine. We don’t need to spend…
Read MoreReleasing My Guilt for Being Introverted
A good friend recently posted this great article about the 4 Lies About Introverts. It’s always fascinating when someone writes about the very thing you’ve been contemplating and hits it on the head. Guilt. I’ve been plagued with guilt because of my need for solitude after doing things that I absolutely love. My life is…
Read MoreHow to Memorize the Periodic Table Painlessly
I’ve had this secret nerdy desire to memorize the periodic table for a while now. We’ve run across it in our memory work a couple of times and my kids and I have been so proud to master the first ten. It took time, effort, and what felt like blood, sweat, and tears. Then last…
Read MoreProverbs 17:17 – Scripture Coloring Sheet
It’s funny how a simple verse can be so convicting once contemplated. Does that ever happen to you? I was looking for a verse to celebrate love and Valentines Day, and I ran across Proverbs 17:17. Sandwiched between verses describing the perils of evildoing, false talking, and crooked hearts, there’s this one little jewel of…
Read More10 Tips for Pulling off an Impromptu Getaway
I’m a planner. I love having things booked out way in advance to look forward to. However, sometimes, the plans never seem doable. There’s no time to spare, no money in the bank, or no hope on the horizon. When those times arise, you need to keep your radar on to seize the unexpected free…
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