is a job I don’t hate. And one that doesn’t give me pounding stress headaches every day. No wonder my IBS has been so painful, it’s all the stupid job’s fault.
P.S. The brownies where delicious (or I just really needed them, however you want to look at it)
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December 5, 2007 at 11:33 am
Jaime
Maybe you could live on one income?
)
and be a stay at home mom? SAHM
That’s what we did.
you could work from home too.
The Proverbs 31 wife did.
I also Home School too.
It’s like the perfect lifestyle/ situation for I.B.S
It’s really nice when you have I.B.S
and you can just be a few feet away from the toilet.
take breaks anytime you want.
But, it’s a serious journey to get Home.
One that may be filled with challenges and hardships.
But well worth all the effort in my opinion, and that of many others.
Here are some resources.
There are plenty of Blogs and Yahoo groups.
Groups even in your own area.
I will gladly help you any way I can.
Just let me know….
this site i don’t agree with it’s ideals entirely,
but there are lots of great articles and advice.
http://www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com/artman/publish/How_to_Get_Back_Home_24/index.shtml
How to Get Back Home
http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/
Proverbs 31 Ministries
want to get your finances in order and see what you can live with?
here are 2 great sits for that.
http://www.crown.org/
Crown Financial Ministries
http://www.daveramsey.com/radio/home/
Talk to other Dave Ramsey Fans about life and money!
If you want to have your son with you,
If you want to be his Teacher,
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/
A to Z Home’s Cool (Home school) – Homeschooling Curriculum and Information
We are a member of HSLDA
and we get teacher cards that help us save money.
In Texas, we are considered a private school
and we can get teacher discounts too.
http://www.hslda.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1
Homeschool: HSLDA-Home School Legal Defense Association:
and finally,
simply type in SAHM or Home Schooling on Google,
(add in your state and city too)
for more information.
December 5, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Jaime
CHRISTMAS!
ARRGH!
I hear you!
We have come to see,
how horrible and expensive this holiday can become!
After our first 2 Christmas’s togather,
Because of the stress and lack of joy,
we decided to refocus our efforts this time of year.
“Christ centered Christmas” is what we call it.
1. We give to our local trustworthy Charities.
2. We choose (with a Budget) creature comfort gifts and toys -
from Target Wal-Mart and so on…
Also, tasty treats from local drug stores are cheap!
and kitchen fun things from our local Bed Bath and Beyond.
3. We forgo the Christmas Tree and stuff.
and decor is minimal from Wal mart
Christmas flowers, snowflakes (hand made), and pretty twisty bows or various sizes on door and stair banister.
You could splurge on a manger scene. They have a few good one this year.
We read from the Bible, sing carols, Make Wassail, play games with family.
Baking can be a great low cost thing to do!
When it comes to Work, Gift giving cam be easy and painless,
if you get Christmas colored lunch sacks (write peoples names on them)
and add some candy (even sugar free)
and a ornament with a Christmas card.
There are lots of ideas on how to have a Christ centered Christmas.
Ours is just one of many.
And we are always trying to do better every year.