Hey there! I’m Kira and I’m so glad you could stop by! I am a 17 year old Christian, homeschooled senior in highschool, and welcome to my blog. Here is where I write about my various passions and interests as well as my love for the Gospel and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My hope is that you will see Christ in me, and that God be glorified through this little ole blog of mine. May you be encouraged in your visit here, and hopefully you will stop back again soon!
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I love candles. It looks so nice and inviting when I have my favorite candles lit around the kitchen. I do it often during the winter months, and I’ve had to throw out a few used candles already. A couple weeks ago, I found a blog post by a lady who tried recycling a candle of hers for the first time, by re-melting the left-behind wax and [...]
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Here are the pictures I said I would post of our kitchen newly painted and re-decorated. I have only the after shots to look at, since I forgot to take ones for the before! Oh well. Also, sorry in advance for any glares and the varied lighting in each photo (some were taken at different times). I love [...]
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Here’s some random, simple fall decorating projects I found a while ago. I think they’re kinda cute. Framed Pressed Leaves - this would be a nice way to display all the pressed leaves I have from over the years. Candle nature glass - I did this, minus the acorns though. It was a nice center piece while the candle lasted. [...]
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This wonderful weather has been calling me lately to grab a good book and lay out and soak in some sun! (Great way to get vitamin D by the way.) So naturally, I’ve been more regular in checking out books from our library in order to keep my stash more interesting. My favorite check-outs have been Martha Stewart [...]
Filed under: From my Bookshelf, Homemaking, Just Me | Tagged: backyard, benefits, book review, food, gardening, herbs, homesteading, meat and dairy, skills, The Backyard Homestead, Tips, yard, yard use | 1 Comment »
My morning started a little early today… 5 AM. My mom and Kelly actually had to be somewhere very early, which meant I needed to be up to keep an eye on Ryan and Kristina. Normally I would try to sleep in as much as I could (8 at least), but I did though, in fact decide [...]
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Woooohoooo! Just the other day, my mom and I decided to take inventory of our pantry, fridge and freezers, and then compile a list of all our food. And… because I am such an organizing freak, I was pretty excited. Believe me, I wish we had done this a LONG time ago! I put together our list using a free [...]
Filed under: From the Kitchen, Homemaking | Tagged: Donna Young, food list, grocery list, kitchen inventory, organizing | 3 Comments »
Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up fast! Are you ready to celebrate? Check out this FREE holiday idea book from The Old School House HERE for some great tips and ideas! I’ve already browsed through it myself - each page filled with helpful, how-to topics such as… Family traditions Handcrafted gifts Delightful desserts Frugal trinkets [...]
Filed under: Fun Stuff, FYI's, Homemaking | Tagged: Free TOS digital copy, holiday ideas, Old School House Mag Freebie, The Old School House Magazine | 1 Comment »
Each and everyday we are making memories in our home. The encouraging comment, the hug of appreciation, the time we spend to help and build each other up; those small acts of love will be forever remembered. It is in these small ways we are making an impact – especially in our family. We have the [...]
Filed under: Convictions, Homemaking, Struggles | Tagged: anger, Family, impact, last memories, life, love, memories, motive, sin | 2 Comments »
For those of you who do not own a house of your own yet, have you ever considered the bedroom you have now as your own little home? Just think, it is your little place that you have and take care of until you are ready to move out. Your little place to call your own and make it you! Your own [...]
Filed under: Goals/Challenges, Homemaking | Tagged: bedroom, home-sweet-home, Homemaking, house, laundry, motives, room, serving, time | 7 Comments »
May this poem speak to you as it has spoken to me. I think it truly sums up what a sister should be and what a blessing from God being a sister truly is… Being the oldest of four siblings (and not to mention being one with little patience ) I have to constantly remind myself to set [...]
Filed under: Homemaking, Poetry, Struggles | Tagged: Blessed Sisterhood, blessing, Family, Godly, oldest, Poetry, siblings, sister | 2 Comments »
I found this post at Growing in Grace Magazine Online by Miss Jocelyn. These are some great tips! My mom sure liked them! If any of you know of any more, I’d love to here! Peel a banana from the bottom and you won’t have to pick the little ‘stringy things’ off of it. That’s how [...]
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