Category Archives: Share Your Thrift Haul

A Space of My Own (My Desk Again)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Hello friends! I am so glad that I set up a desk for myself in our bedroom several months ago.  Maybe you read the post I did on A Desk for Mom.  I’ve tweaked it since then, for both usefulness and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Authors, Decorating, Homemaking, Motherhood, Penny Pinching, Share Your Thrift Haul | 1 Comment

Autumn: A Pretty Home and Yummy Food on a Budget

Posted on October 13, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Are you ready for autumn?  I’m not quite there yet, since it’s still so warm here in Orlando, but I’m working on it. My husband is going to retrieve our autumn decoration bin from storage this weekend, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Creativity, Food, Groceries from Aldi, Holidays ~ Celebrations, Homemaking, Money, My Favorites, Photography, Share Your Thrift Haul | 7 Comments

Beauty and Diversity on an Autumn Sunday in Maryland

Posted on October 8, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, It’s day 3 of my Maryland trip and the adventures continue. First some pictures, then an explanation… Beautiful!  Where?  Faith Christian Fellowship in the heart of the city of Baltimore. Why did I go there with my daughter, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Worthy Cause, Art~Beauty~Creativity, Bible~Theology, Books and Authors, Do Justice ~ Love Mercy, Fellowship of Friends, My Parents ~ My Childhood, Photographs, Share Your Thrift Haul, Traveling North | 1 Comment

Jolly Chef and His Friends at the Curiosity Shoppe

Posted on September 21, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,Abbondanza!  This jolly chef makes me wish he had some yummy pizza left on his tray!  He seems to have such a zest for cooking up great food!  I’ll try to use him as inspiration to be more enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do, Or Do Without

Posted on September 9, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Many years ago, I wrote a section in my book The Real Life Home School Mom about saving money.  Here is a tiny excerpt: Whatever your expenses are, you can put your stewardship, diligence, wisdom, and creativity to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Food, Groceries from Aldi, Homemaking, Money, Music, Share Your Thrift Haul | 1 Comment

Weekend Gratitude: In Every Situation (Featuring: Right to Sight)

Posted on August 7, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, I’ve been looking forward to this weekend ever since I found out my second cousin Jean would be coming for a visit.  Jean is one of my very best friends and we talk frequently on the phone.  She … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible~Theology, Do Justice ~ Love Mercy, Fellowship of Friends, Food Glorious Food, Home School Co-op, P52 Photo Project, Penny Pinching, Photographs, Share Your Thrift Haul, Weekend Gratitude | 5 Comments

A Desk for Mom (Featuring Habitat for Humanity)

Posted on June 2, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, I haven’t had a desk in about 15 years — until two days ago.  I’ve cobbled by with the big bookcase next to the comfy chair in my bedroom, and stashes of paper hanging out here and there. … Continue reading →

Posted in A Worthy Cause, Decorating, Do Justice ~ Love Mercy, Homemaking, Penny Pinching, Share Your Thrift Haul, Time Management | 2 Comments