http://lifefrommylaptop.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:10:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A frugal lifestyle, I aspire to it, but I don't always accomplish it, after all not being frugal is much easier.  You don't have to try as hard, you don't have to pinch your pennies or count your actions.  Frugalness on the other hand I have learned takes some creativity. Over ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/being-frugal-takes-some-creativity/ Wheww sometimes menu planning days seem to come around too quickly, but I made it. Here we go: 1) hotdogs, fries 2) tilapia tacos, chips, peaches 3) stroganoff roast beef, egg noodles, beans 4)  mini roast beef sandwiches, sweet potato fries 5) classic spaghetti, bread 6) parmesan chicken, mased potatoes, beans 7) pasta recipe (new thing I can't ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/menu-plan-monday-march-15/ It is a verse I've read many times, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:19 KJV No matter how many times I've read it, I must admit I have still found myself questioning it, still sitting at my desk adding ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/my-god-shall-suppl-all-my-needs/ You may have noticed over the past few weeks that I have been making a lot of changes.  These changes were spurred on by God and I am feeling good about them, however there are some thing still that I struggle with doing or rather NOT doing.  I am a ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/just-be/ I have to be honest, when I get upset about something in my home and marriage I don't often think of praying.  I often dwell and mull, but pray I do not.  I love my husband very much and feel that I have done him a disservice because I have ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/committing-to-pray-for-him/ Each year our church holds an Annie Armstrong Easter Auction to help raise money for the mission offering that honors missionary, Annie Armstrong.  The auction is for desserts of all sizes, shapes and varieties.  My husband's favorite is a friend of ours homemade lemon meringue pie with homemade crust and ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/candy-making/ I'm frustrated I honestly don't know why I can't seem to get it together. This month my husband and I are finally working together to make the journey to financial freedom via the "Dave Ramsey plan". We are using envelopes for Grocery and Blow money and we are diligently ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/frustrating-situation/ Another week is here, hard to believe but we gotta eat!  Here's what on the menu this one is a big longer because I have to stretch my groceries until hubby gets paid on the 15th. 1.  pork roast, roasted red potatoes, beans 2.  Southwest chicken taco salad 3.  chicken parm over lasagna ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/menu-plan-monday-march-8/ Funny how I've always been taught, "you can do whatever you set your mind to." Yet, in doing even the simplest of things, namely taking care of my home, I struggled.  The truth is, my mind nor my heart was in it.  I was focused on other things, good ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/i-set-my-mind-t/ So I've resolved that I cannot afford a housekeeper, which left me looking and longing for the next best thing.  Hmmmh... what could that be?  Well recently I stumbled upon two services / products that I have determined are "the next best thing" to a housekeeper. These include a menu planning ... http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2010/03/the-next-best-thing-to-a-housekeeper/