There are a few phrases our parents mutter that, for whatever reason, stick with us. Maybe the phrases are funny, sweet, sad, or just truthful. I can remember many examples, but I choose to dwell on one my dad said that taught me a great lesson. He told me once, very simply, "Good things don't…
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How to Keep Your House Clean (the Karla Edition)
I have to confess that I don't like to clean, but I dislike dirt more than the action of cleaning, so, I clean. Our house is not immaculate but we do maintain it regularly. I, like I assume we all do, have a dream where I won't ever have to clean. My homemaker duties quickly…
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The Power in Less
In aiming for the American dream, I, like many others, had the belief that the more I had, the happier I would be. I had thoughts about success having a lot to do with numbers, specifically those that are preceded by dollar signs. I always knew that this was not true. The best things in…
Karla’s Successful Christmas Shopping Guide
For us, Christmas hits right after our wedding anniversary. On our first year we had not prepared for it at all and shopping right after such a huge event wasn't as easy as I would have expected. I want to be able to get the best gift I can for those I shop for, but…
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Thrive in Your Station
This past Saturday, some friends and I were doing a bible study on letting go of your past. We spoke about Joseph and how even after his brothers sold him into slavery, he was wrongfully accused of rape, and forgotten in jail, in time of hunger, he loved his brothers and helped them get grain.…
Whatcha spending money for?
One day while rolling into our garage and talking about our expenses, I asked my husband, "Where is all our money going?" I am the spender of the couple, and also do most of the groceries and miscellaneous purchases like gifts and clothes. I am not the best at keeping the budget up to date,…
Trying Intermittent Fasting
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash I love donuts, but surprisingly, I don't allow myself to buy them too often. Thanksgiving just passed and I have to say that one of the things that I was very grateful for this year was a good pregnancy. I did experience some of the morning sickness-like headaches, a constant need for…
Why Boundaries are Important
A few nights ago, I was steaming, waiting for my husband to arrive. We had both worked during the day and he had left for the gym right after I was done. The baby was getting fussy and my attempts to entertain her were not successful. Please note that the prequel to this includes five…
The Sweet of Contentment
My husband and I have been married for almost three years. From the beginning of our dating history, he's always wanted to grant my smallest wishes. I've been impressed since our first date. We had gone out on a walk after a delicious meal and dessert, and we caught the wisps of cinnamon from a…
Find Your Reason
I started decluttering my belongings about four years ago. I had just returned from a long trip where I lived off two suitcases, and still had two closets full of clothes back home. My sister prompted me to read the Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo. I listened to it and followed…
Thriving in Simplicity 