Doing the Best We Can
I would like to propose that one of the life’s laws is that we are consistently in need of doing that we don’t know how to do and are expected to make some success of it, too. In my own experience, this has proven true in many season of my... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 30th, 2011 | 0 comments
17 Time-saving Tricks for Everyday Life
Everyone is busy these days. Between work, housework, and family, the challenges of life can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are always places to be, things to do, and errands to run. It seems like there is always too much to do and not enough time.... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jul 14th, 2011 | 0 comments
Mother: The Heroic, Gifted Heart Behind the Scenes
My husband recently held a contest to see who would be able to best select a good and engaging book for him to read. The winning entry came from his parents, whose recommendation is now required reading for our four older children! Gifted Hands, the... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jul 12th, 2011 | 0 comments
What’s On My Mind/What I Can Do About It Form
House of Order Download Click here to download… What’s On My Mind/What I Can Do About It Form Use this form whenever you feel stressed or out of control. It will calm your nerves, give you direction, and help... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on May 7th, 2011 | 0 comments
Late Nights and Road Trips… and Other Experiences That Leave You With a Bad Taste in Your Mouth
I have an unusual talent. It’s not completely fail safe, and it’s unlikely to win any prizes, but in the privacy of my home it has been recognized with wonder and gratitude. In my sleep, I can distinguish “that particular tone” of cough, dash... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Apr 24th, 2011 | 0 comments
. Catching Up
I got behind this last weekend. I won’t go into the details but I awoke on Monday morning with undone wash to fold and put away, letters to write and send off, and a house which was disheveled from lack of attention for three days plus a dozen... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Monday Morning Madness
I have struggled for years with a malady I call “Monday Morning Madness”. Maybe you do, too! You see, somehow if Monday morning goes really well, the rest of the week seems to go just as well. Of course, in your mind, you are going to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 15th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Transition Times
I am going through a period of transition in my life. Things are changing in my exterior world and inside my heart. It is confusing and definitely challenging. We all go through these periods: birth within our home, death of family or friends,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 13th, 2010 | 0 comments
. When You’re Short on RAM
I’m a forgetter. Yes, I forget to put new checks in the checkbook. I put bread in the oven and walk away and forget that it’s there. I have even boiled eggs until the water is all gone, the bottom of the pan is burnt, and the eggs are all ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Your Way, My Way, or the Right Way?
One challenge in many homes is knowing when something has been done the right way. Often, especially when the home contains more than one person, there is “your” way, “my” way, and (somewhere in between) the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
