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How We Navigate Back to School
How We Afford Back-to-School with Four Kids In our family, we have four quickly growing children—and feeding, clothing, and supplying them with what they need is expensive. So, here’s how we do it: 1. We Garage Sale We find the nicest clothes while garage saling—some even still have tags on them! We also use hand-me-downs as much as possible. We do buy our kids brand-new clothes too, but we always shop smart: coupons, discount codes, and clearance racks. We love outlet stores, but again—we’re not paying full price. 2. Backpacks Growing up, my mom got us new backpacks and school supplies every year. We were blessed. Just like my mama,…
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The Hidden Blessings of Farm Life
Farming may not always come with financial gain, emotional ease, or mental rest—but when we shift our focus, it’s clear: this life holds a treasure trove of blessings. Farmers work long, hard hours. The work is constant, and the rhythm of life often depends on the weather forecast. From sunup to sundown, the farmer is in the field, and family time can feel like a luxury. But unlike many other jobs, farming allows our kids to tag along. They ride in the tractor or combine, making memories inside the cab. He may be away from home, but the farmer is never truly far from his family. Our children don’t just…
