Category Archives: Family life

DIY Pretty Cash Envelope for the Super Frugal, Glamor Girl

Posted on June 22, 2019 by treeoflifemama

OK, I’m writing this post in part to celebrate a huge announcement! We are officially debt free!!!!! Yee-haw!!! Can I get an amen, hallelujah, and happy jig?!!! I want to shout our debt-free scream and dance on the … Continue reading →

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Married Date Night Movie Review: No Greater Love

Posted on May 16, 2019 by treeoflifemama

DH and I watched the movie No Greater Love a few months ago for a date night at home. The acting is a bit stiff, but it was still enjoyable. It’s a wonderful movie to watch as a married … Continue reading →

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Easter 2019: Seeing How Christ Changes Everything

Posted on April 27, 2019 by treeoflifemama

We had a lovely Easter! My heart is still delighting as I remember it. We dyed our Easter eggs red, in honor of the Serbian Easter tradition I blogged about here, which is new to me. In honor of … Continue reading →

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A Christ-centered Easter Celebration Day #5 Tradition

Posted on April 19, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Today’s tradition for a Christ-centered Easter involves contemplation about the scriptures that bring a witness to you of the divinity of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. This tradition is inspired by the disciples of Christ who walked with … Continue reading →

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Create a Book Club Culture at Home

Posted on April 18, 2019 by treeoflifemama

The past two Thursday nights I’ve had two book club discussions, one online and one in person. I loved every single minute of them. For the first one we discussed Little Women, and for the second one we discussed anything by … Continue reading →

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