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How to Make Extra Money With Your Camera

Lifestyle

If you own a camera and enjoy taking pictures, did you know that you can turn your hobby into cash? Take a look below at some fun ways to make money with your camera; putting some extra cash in your pocket while you enjoy your hobby at the same time. Here is how to get started! 1. Photograph parties. Let…
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4 Ways to Create an Inviting Entryway

The Home

For the next few days I want to discuss the first thing people notice when they come to your home – your porch and entryway. Today, let’s briefly discuss your entryway. What does it look like?  Is it warm and welcoming or is there a pile of shoes you must first hurdle to come inside?  Is it a cluttered mess or…
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Family Purpose Statement

Lifestyle

  This is going to sound negative but it’s not meant to.  You can’t do it all.  You can’t and I can’t either.  We can’t be everything to all people, all the time.  We each have a finite amount of time, energy, resources, and ability.  While it seems like a great goal to try and do everything, it’s not practical….
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Inspiring Monday Linky

Lifestyle

Here are the most clicked-through submissions from last week’s party.  I think they’re great! Handheld Mini Apple Pie Cookies from Savvy Saving Couple Easy DIY Pumpkin Craft from Save More Spend Less With Heidi Pumpkin Pie Fudge from More Than a Mom of Three Party Time! This is my second of many, many, many Inspiring Monday link ups and I’m excited to…
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3 Reasons Why I Want to Create a Haven

The Home

Yesterday, when sharing about my desire to make my home a haven I touched on a few reasons why I want this but today I want to expound on that a bit. Whether you label me a stay at home mom, homeschooling mom, or work from home mom, the truth is, I’m home a lot.  On the good days you can…
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