Who doesn't love a nice new pair of soft white socks? It's too bad that they get dingy so quickly! White socks, especially athletic socks, can be the hardest garments to keep looking nice. Here are some quick tips for restoring them (close to) to their former glory. Bleaching: If you want to be more cautious, color-safe bleach is specially formulated to be gentler on fabrics while still providing the whitening power of traditional bleach. Just follow the instructions on the Continue Reading
Making Plans for a Frugal yet Joyous Christmas
It can be difficult to rein in spending at Christmas time because it's a beautiful and joyous season, and the urge to celebrate God's gift to the world with gifts and gatherings for friends and loved ones is natural. But it can all add up quickly, and if you figure in extras like food and entertaining and gift wrap and decorations, it's not surprising that many families are stunned when they do the math and realize just how much they spent! Start your Advent by contemplating the utter poverty Continue Reading
5 Ways to Save, Even During Tough Times, + a Giveaway
Have you recently made a budget but found that there's still not enough money at the end of the month? In these days of rising costs, if you're tired of busting your budget over and over again, then it's time to trim. Here are some of the things you can hack away at to get spending under control and actually stay within your budget. It's a great feeling when you do! Buy Less Meat and Don't Shop Hungry Pound for pound, meat takes a big bite out of your food bill. Even replacing just one Continue Reading
5 Things That Make Teaching SO Much Easier for Me!
I've been a homeschool teacher for over fifteen years, and have now added two years of private school teaching to my repertoire. Here are five of the things that make my life as a teacher so much easier! Whether you've been in the trenches for a good long while, or are just getting started and need some pointers, this post is for you. A Good Backpack: Over the years I've tried a lot of different bags, with many different designs and bells and whistles. A lot of the hip and Continue Reading
The Servant of Slaves: Henriette DeLille
Born in 1812 on Burgundy Street in New Orleans and baptized a Catholic, Henriette had a French father and a Creole mother, with French and Spanish and African ancestry. Never legally married, Henriette's parents operated under a system called placage, common in the French colonies where white men faced a shortage of wives of the "ideal" color and class. These "kept women" of African, Indian and Creole descent were called placees. Although not legal, these relationships were recognized among the Continue Reading
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