A good homemaker knows how to manage her family’s income, and you can start helping save money by lowering your food expenses. Here are the most basic and fundamental tips for saving money on food:Shop once a week. You’ll find yourself spending more time and money if you go multiple times a week because you’ll be giving in to cravings at the moment.If you plan to only shop twice or once a month, you have to be careful not to end up buying less or more than you actually need (or end up returning for things you’ve run out of or with food that has gone bad).Unless of course, you have a good...…A good homemaker knows how to manage her family’s income, and you can start helping save money by lowering your food expenses. Here are the most basic and fundamental tips for saving money on food:Shop once a week. You’ll find yourself spending more time and money if you go multiple times a week because you’ll be giving in to cravings at the moment.If you plan to only shop twice or once a month, you have to be careful not to end up buying less or more than you actually need (or end up returning for things you’ve run out of or with food that has gone bad).Unless of course, you have a good...WW…

Terracotta pots look amazing whether you use it indoors or out in the garden. They can have blooming plants in them or they can make a statement on their own. They stay on trend whatever the season and are durable enough to last you for years to come. The only thing is, what is that white gunk that seems to build up on the surface?The white crusty buildup on terracotta pots is because of efflorescence. Since terracotta is made of a porous material, it’s easy for air, water or moisture to pass through. The chalky white coating is actually salt and other mineral deposits that are dissolved by...…Terracotta pots look amazing whether you use it indoors or out in the garden. They can have blooming plants in them or they can make a statement on their own. They stay on trend whatever the season and are durable enough to last you for years to come. The only thing is, what is that white gunk that seems to build up on the surface?The white crusty buildup on terracotta pots is because of efflorescence. Since terracotta is made of a porous material, it’s easy for air, water or moisture to pass through. The chalky white coating is actually salt and other mineral deposits that are dissolved by...WW…

Whenever Valentine’s day approaches, people scramble to buy a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to express their love for their special someone. I always told my husband that I prefer to get potted plants so that I could appreciate it for years to come. What houseplants are the best gifts to give when expressing love especially during hearts’ day? I’ve picked out these indoor plants that have heart-shaped leaves or flowers which are as romantic and more everlasting than  your usual cut flowers.1. Violets (Violas)Did you know that  before the pinks and reds, violet was the color for...…Whenever Valentine’s day approaches, people scramble to buy a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to express their love for their special someone. I always told my husband that I prefer to get potted plants so that I could appreciate it for years to come. What houseplants are the best gifts to give when expressing love especially during hearts’ day? I’ve picked out these indoor plants that have heart-shaped leaves or flowers which are as romantic and more everlasting than  your usual cut flowers.1. Violets (Violas)Did you know that  before the pinks and reds, violet was the color for...WW…

This is probably not the first time that you’ve been told to “make your bed already!”, but I hope this will be the last time you’ll ever have to be told.Let me start by describing how my normal day would usually go: sluggish.That’s how I felt whenever I’d start my day, and sadly, how I’d usually end my day.It’s a sad way to live, really.I was your usual night owl who finds it terribly hard to wake up with the sun in my eyes and a smile on my face.I was the picture of a vampire who’d been mistakenly woken up during day time. My day would usually start at 11 am and end at around, oh, say… 2...…This is probably not the first time that you’ve been told to “make your bed already!”, but I hope this will be the last time you’ll ever have to be told.Let me start by describing how my normal day would usually go: sluggish.That’s how I felt whenever I’d start my day, and sadly, how I’d usually end my day.It’s a sad way to live, really.I was your usual night owl who finds it terribly hard to wake up with the sun in my eyes and a smile on my face.I was the picture of a vampire who’d been mistakenly woken up during day time. My day would usually start at 11 am and end at around, oh, say… 2...WW…

Mental health problems are incredibly common and can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Christians are not immune to them. In fact, many people with mental health problems choose to seek treatment from a medical or psychological professional.But can Christians seek medical or psychological treatment for mental health problems? Yes, but we need to do so prayerfully and with wisdom.As a practicing Christian, I believe this is a completely valid choice, and there is no shame in doing so. However, some Christians feel guilty or ashamed for seeking help, believing that they are somehow...…Mental health problems are incredibly common and can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Christians are not immune to them. In fact, many people with mental health problems choose to seek treatment from a medical or psychological professional.But can Christians seek medical or psychological treatment for mental health problems? Yes, but we need to do so prayerfully and with wisdom.As a practicing Christian, I believe this is a completely valid choice, and there is no shame in doing so. However, some Christians feel guilty or ashamed for seeking help, believing that they are somehow...WW…