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I don't like to drive. Many mothers in the old days didn't know how to drive. Even in the 1950's, there were housewives who didn't even want to learn. They had too much to do at home.

In this modern day, driving for the homemaker, has become a necessity. Even though I would rather have everything I do be home-based, I have to drive all the time.   I have to accept this as a "season" in my life that will someday slow down. For the most part, however, I am at home and love it here.

Yesterday, I spent the day at our Estate (our house), with Mr. White. He was doing yard-work. I walked around with him during his breaks. We enjoy the property and want it to look nice. We often walk the gardens, and check on our plants. The strawberries are the only ones doing well.

Later, I made homemade beef stew with biscuits for the family. I cleaned, did laundry, hung towels on the line, and did some tidying. I was tired. We had one of the grandbabies here. The house was full and happy. We even visited a little with Nana and Grandpa (who live in a small apartment in our large 3 story house.)

By early evening, it was time for an errand. I took John (15) with me. He has his permit. He would love to learn to drive, but I am having trouble getting the motivation to teach him.  I keep trying to put it off. I tell him, "we will get you into classes sometime soon. " I am too nervous and anxious when I get in the car. It would be too much to have to teach.

John and I went to a convenience store. He wanted a movie.  As I was pulling into a parking spot, I heard a crash. (shudder). John was shocked . . . It was only a small, short crash, but it startled us both. . . Everyone in the parking lot looked over at me. . . I smiled . . .

"Well, go see if there is any damage." I told my son, wearily.

He walked in front of the car, on his way to a redbox machine. He looked down at the front and laughed to himself, then walked on.   He is entertained by my mistake. I am sure he will go home and tell the family and they will all laugh. I am happy to be the source of their entertainment today. Still, I have no idea what happened.

He tells me that I hit a small pole at the curb.   I never saw one. (He is happy that I won't be the one teaching him to drive.)

Later, at home, I got out of the car, vowing never to drive again and wishing someone would take away my driver's license.    I saw that the only damage was to our front license plate. It was all twisted up and partially mangled.

I walked slowly into the house. . . I had to tell Mr. White.

Thankfully, he was understanding. He fixed the license plate. But he didn't say what I hoped he would say. I wanted him to tell me that I never had to drive again, that everything would be okay.   He only said, "Be more careful next time," and went about his day.

I am realizing that if I don't want to drive, I have to start saying "no" to many things. I have to plan out my week better. I have the power and the will to stay home more and to do less.    I want to be more like the housewives of yesteryear who spent far more time at home than many of us do. Yet, I know I still must venture out. This is a daily battle for many homemakers of today. And this little car accident is a shocking reminder of my need to stay home much more than I do.

Blessings
Mrs. White

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I don't like to drive. Many mothers in the old days didn't know how to drive. Even in the 1950's, there were housewives who didn't even want to learn. They had too much to do at home.

In this modern day, driving for the homemaker, has become a necessity. Even though I would rather have everything I do be home-based, I have to drive all the time.   I have to accept this as a "season" in my life that will someday slow down. For the most part, however, I am at home and love it here.

Yesterday, I spent the day at our Estate (our house), with Mr. White. He was doing yard-work. I walked around with him during his breaks. We enjoy the property and want it to look nice. We often walk the gardens, and check on our plants. The strawberries are the only ones doing well.

Later, I made homemade beef stew with biscuits for the family. I cleaned, did laundry, hung towels on the line, and did some tidying. I was tired. We had one of the grandbabies here. The house was full and happy. We even visited a little with Nana and Grandpa (who live in a small apartment in our large 3 story house.)

By early evening, it was time for an errand. I took John (15) with me. He has his permit. He would love to learn to drive, but I am having trouble getting the motivation to teach him.  I keep trying to put it off. I tell him, "we will get you into classes sometime soon. " I am too nervous and anxious when I get in the car. It would be too much to have to teach.

John and I went to a convenience store. He wanted a movie.  As I was pulling into a parking spot, I heard a crash. (shudder). John was shocked . . . It was only a small, short crash, but it startled us both. . . Everyone in the parking lot looked over at me. . . I smiled . . .

"Well, go see if there is any damage." I told my son, wearily.

He walked in front of the car, on his way to a redbox machine. He looked down at the front and laughed to himself, then walked on.   He is entertained by my mistake. I am sure he will go home and tell the family and they will all laugh. I am happy to be the source of their entertainment today. Still, I have no idea what happened.

He tells me that I hit a small pole at the curb.   I never saw one. (He is happy that I won't be the one teaching him to drive.)

Later, at home, I got out of the car, vowing never to drive again and wishing someone would take away my driver's license.    I saw that the only damage was to our front license plate. It was all twisted up and partially mangled.

I walked slowly into the house. . . I had to tell Mr. White.

Thankfully, he was understanding. He fixed the license plate. But he didn't say what I hoped he would say. I wanted him to tell me that I never had to drive again, that everything would be okay.   He only said, "Be more careful next time," and went about his day.

I am realizing that if I don't want to drive, I have to start saying "no" to many things. I have to plan out my week better. I have the power and the will to stay home more and to do less.    I want to be more like the housewives of yesteryear who spent far more time at home than many of us do. Yet, I know I still must venture out. This is a daily battle for many homemakers of today. And this little car accident is a shocking reminder of my need to stay home much more than I do.

Blessings
Mrs. White

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]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10531 0 Shabby Apple Presents – Vintage Style Clothing http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10532 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10532#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:21:00 +0000 Mrs. White http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=2b3561e622590b5abe01ad081a3b6266 Shabby Apple.

This clothing company offers a lovely, fashionable array of items for women.

Their vintage clothing line offers dresses with dreamy names such as "golden afternoon" and "peony."

"Gondola" from Shabby Apple

They also sell charming aprons, bags and jewelry. Shabby Apple offers an enjoyable online shopping experience. Have you visited them recently?

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]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10532 0 Frugal Doings http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10529 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10529#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:18:00 +0000 Tracy http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=887046416d5ac60463c17f760ea55ecb

All meals were cooked at home.

Clipped coupons.

Sold 3 books on Amazon.com to be mailed today.

Spending only on necessities. No extras.

Downloaded a couple free books to my Amazon Cloud Reader for PC.

Took library books back before they were due.

Spent $108 on groceries. Saved $45.

Have earned $0.85 in fuel perks.

Still saving change though I haven't added it to the jar yet.

Enjoyed lunch out with Alfred's aunt....her treat!

What frugal things are you doing?

]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10529 0 ETC http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10527 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10527#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:37:00 +0000 Kelly Quinn http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=6b8aba893977162fa8da630f777f453b

Evans Training center is a Christian discipleship program, right here in the upstate, for men coming out of addictions. The center believes that “the Christian approach to alcohol and drug addiction produces the most effective and enduring results”.

Ben Dismukes is a living testimonies that this core belief holds true. Not only does he run the center but he has overcome addictions in his own personal life.

Ben Dismukes, now clean for eight years, shares his story and his desire to help others find the same freedom. He refers to himself as a “blessed man.” He is thankful for what the Lord has done in his life and he wants to give back.

The vision for the center was birthed many years ago in the hearts of Robby and Vida Dismukes, Ben’s parents. They were greatly impacted by a program at Dunklin, in South Florida, where their son was receiving help at the time. The regular trips to visit their son had become tiresome. They questioned why their own city did not have a place where they could find help. The Dunklin center clearly made a strong impression on these parents. What they experienced there was a wonderful atmosphere that embraced and ministered to the whole family. They desired to see this kind of program here in their own city. Robby Dismukes is President of the Evans Training Center.
Evans Training Center is modeled after Dunklin. At Evans, the same kind of environment concerned with the healing and restoration of the family is a priority. Counselors work with the wives of men in the program who are willing to press through the pain.

Evans Training Center is an eight month, in residence program. The program addresses the spiritual, mental and physical issues involved with addictions. The men are working through issues and dealing with all areas of life. They are taking ownership and responsibility. They are making amends. They are forgiving themselves and other people. Before they leave the program there is not anything that they haven’t dealt with in their lives. When they leave they are without excuse. They are no longer victims of circumstance. They have healed hearts and a fresh start.

In addition to discipleship and counseling, the men are assigned to a daily work program. Sundays are days when families are encouraged to come and spend the day. The staff is a big part of this family time, bringing their own families, cooking together, eating together and worshipping together. They are truly living examples and role models to the men in this program.

Evans Training Center is located at Restoration Church in Spartanburg, SC. They can be contacted at (864) 506-5652 or info@evanstrainingcenter.org Read more about their mission and program at www.evanstrainingcenter.org and be sure to check out their facebook page.

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Now I guess you're wondering how Dunklin moves into ETC.

This is the most simpled down post I've ever written.....

A long time ago when Artie was a youth pastor, we had a young man in our youth group. He and his family were very special to us. We loved him like one of our own sons.

As he grew up he grew away from God, his family, his church. He became involved in drugs and they nearly took his life. He sacrificed everything he had for them.

When he was at his lowest and his family had prayed for God to save him, they found a place in Florida called Dunklin that helped men in his situation.

He went to Dunklin and found the forgiving goodness of God.

Fast forward a couple of years.

The young man moved through the programs at Dunklin. He married a wonderful girl who had also been in our youth group and we loved as well. He and his family were so excited about what was happening at Dunklin, they wanted the same thing for the men in this area.

ETC was born...

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]]> Yesterday I began to introduce you to ETC. Then I realized that I couldn't tell you about ETC without telling you about Dunklin.

Now I guess you're wondering how Dunklin moves into ETC.

This is the most simpled down post I've ever written.....

A long time ago when Artie was a youth pastor, we had a young man in our youth group. He and his family were very special to us. We loved him like one of our own sons.

As he grew up he grew away from God, his family, his church. He became involved in drugs and they nearly took his life. He sacrificed everything he had for them.

When he was at his lowest and his family had prayed for God to save him, they found a place in Florida called Dunklin that helped men in his situation.

He went to Dunklin and found the forgiving goodness of God.

Fast forward a couple of years.

ETC was born...

]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10528 0 Walking the Gardens with Baby http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10526 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10526#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:12:00 +0000 Mrs. White http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=5c7760368220a0c9a4e51d2a06444f39 Nature Trail Art Print Poster

I had my little grandson with me. He is 9 months old, and such a happy child. There was a sweet warmth in the Vermont air. I picked up baby, and brought him out to my gardens. Now, if you came to my house and looked at the grounds, you would see something far different than I do. You would see a 3 story house that is in serious need of painting. You would see old porches and tired steps. You would see little attempts at gardening throughout the land. (gentle smiles) But the world, as I see it, is a great Estate for us to explore. . . for baby and me.

I showed him the lonely strawberry plants beside the front of the house. The soil is not happy there. The plants need to be moved. But we checked on them anyway.

Near the tired porch steps, there are 4 new rose bushes. (Mr. White had planted them for me this past Mother's day.) I was surprised to see that flowers were starting to appear. Baby delighted in my happiness as I explained it all to him.

We walked to the front and saw the lilies had stopped flowering. These had been vibrant orange, sparkly white and robust yellow! But the flowers had gone away, leaving only the green leaves and a memory.

Next, baby and I walked up to the back hill. There are the blueberry plants and 2 happy strawberry plants. There are several strawberries ripening and waiting to be picked!

Near the hill is a sweet, rushing river behind the property. It is framed by pretty trees and lots of plants. There is a beautiful scent of the outdoors which make one happy.

Baby and I walked to the sad part of the land. . . Mr. White and I had planted starter seeds inside egg cartons and put them in our little greenhouse. Just like we did last year. But a storm came, with lots of wind and rain. The next day, we noticed it had fallen over and egg cartons were upside down in the grass. Baby and I like to visit that spot, each day. I say to him, "I wonder if my spinach will still grow?" He smiles at me and wonders what I am talking about. But I know, someday, we will have carnations and hollyhocks growing up with the grass.

Blessings,
Mrs. White

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I had my little grandson with me. He is 9 months old, and such a happy child. There was a sweet warmth in the Vermont air. I picked up baby, and brought him out to my gardens. Now, if you came to my house and looked at the grounds, you would see something far different than I do. You would see a 3 story house that is in serious need of painting. You would see old porches and tired steps. You would see little attempts at gardening throughout the land. (gentle smiles) But the world, as I see it, is a great Estate for us to explore. . . for baby and me.

I showed him the lonely strawberry plants beside the front of the house. The soil is not happy there. The plants need to be moved. But we checked on them anyway.

Near the tired porch steps, there are 4 new rose bushes. (Mr. White had planted them for me this past Mother's day.) I was surprised to see that flowers were starting to appear. Baby delighted in my happiness as I explained it all to him.

We walked to the front and saw the lilies had stopped flowering. These had been vibrant orange, sparkly white and robust yellow! But the flowers had gone away, leaving only the green leaves and a memory.

Next, baby and I walked up to the back hill. There are the blueberry plants and 2 happy strawberry plants. There are several strawberries ripening and waiting to be picked!

Near the hill is a sweet, rushing river behind the property. It is framed by pretty trees and lots of plants. There is a beautiful scent of the outdoors which make one happy.

Baby and I walked to the sad part of the land. . . Mr. White and I had planted starter seeds inside egg cartons and put them in our little greenhouse. Just like we did last year. But a storm came, with lots of wind and rain. The next day, we noticed it had fallen over and egg cartons were upside down in the grass. Baby and I like to visit that spot, each day. I say to him, "I wonder if my spinach will still grow?" He smiles at me and wonders what I am talking about. But I know, someday, we will have carnations and hollyhocks growing up with the grass.

Blessings,
Mrs. White

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]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10526 0 Determination http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10525 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10525#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:35:00 +0000 Tracy http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=efe89d58173f0c994a600aec05a1b746

We have financially hit hard times, but I am determined to fight and win this war by exercising extreme frugality and creativity.

Frugal Queen has started a new series with very helpful tips on how to get out of debt. These two posts are fabulous!

The Prudent Homemaker also has started a series called Eat For 40 Cents A Day. Lots of good advice there...

So what am I going to do to turn things around?

~ALL excess spending will be cut out. If it's not a need, it will not be purchased. I will be tracking every cent spent as well.

~ We are cutting the cable off completely. We'll save up for a blu-ray player and then get Netflix streaming for $7.99/month. This will save us $68.96/month.

~ Groceries will be purchased on sale matched with coupons as able. Making more meatless meals. We are also looking into buying in bulk and storing food in expensive food grade 5 gallon buckets. Flour and sugar especially! Also eggs and butter.

~ If I'm scheduled a day long enough to be given a lunch, I'll bring lunch from home. Alfred comes home for lunch already.

~ Cancelling pest control saving us $64 quarterly.

~ Still saving all of my change in a jar....added $11.03 this week.

~ I'll be making my own household cleaners from now on using mostly vinegar. I'm planning to try making my own laundry soap, too.

~ On my off days, I want to bake homemade treats for the family.

~ I'll be looking through my sheets and blankets to use to cover the windows in the sun room. That room is not insulated and I want to keep as much heat out as possible this summer.

~ I'll be looking for things to sell on Ebay, Craigslist and Amazon to bring in extra money.

I'm choosing to look at this as a challenge and to make the very most of what we have rather than letting it get me discouraged.

]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10525 0 ETC – Dunklin’s Beginning http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10510 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10510#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:46:00 +0000 Kelly Quinn http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=934bbed8e0eec82bda6d22f86232443e
Evans Training Center

Guess ETC begins with Dunklin

"Dunklin Memorial Church was founded by Mickey and Laura Maye Evans in 1962 in a wilderness area of Martin County for the purpose of building a “city” for the spiritual, emotional, and physical regeneration of alcoholics and drug addicts."

Men started coming to Dunklin and found more than sobriety, they found a "permanent, lasting relationship with God. They were no longer considered “the problem,” but now a solution to that problem."

They saw that the families of these men needed healing too. They reached out through "groups and Biblical counseling sessions every weekend. Each member of the family receives guidance and spiritual instruction in the rebuilding of family life."

Dunklin has grown into a thriving church body and ministry training center. The model is being replicated all over the world.

"Foundations

Dunklin recognizes Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the ministry.
Dunklin provides a healthy environment, biblical instruction, and work opportunities for men trapped in the bondage of chemical addiction.
Dunklin pursues family restoration and strives to equip each member to have a personal relationship with the Lord."

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Evans Training Center

Guess ETC begins with Dunklin

"Foundations

Dunklin recognizes Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the ministry.
Dunklin provides a healthy environment, biblical instruction, and work opportunities for men trapped in the bondage of chemical addiction.
Dunklin pursues family restoration and strives to equip each member to have a personal relationship with the Lord."

]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10510 0 Hunter http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10479 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10479#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:30:00 +0000 kellyquinn7 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=7f44872ae3cb3616ac94994e23d19745
Hunter has been around even longer than Katy. . .

Hunter is Brenda's boyfriend. At first he was known as Hunter #2, since Brenda's very first boyfriend was named Hunter also. Now he's be here long enough to go from Hunter #2 to "that boy" to just being Hunter.

Hunter is very good to Brenda which is very important to Brenda's mama!!! :-) and he makes her laugh, which is a large part in why I chose Brenda's daddy - he makes me laugh still!!

Somehow is harder to allow your daughter to grow up and fall in love than it is your sons. Would any of you want to have to have a man to man talk with Artie about his little girl and your intentions towards her???? :-)

Here are some of the pictures I've missed posting over the last two years.

This is Brenda and Hunter's Senior Prom. She looked so pretty. He cleaned up well too. All the pictures following Hunter has long hair. He cut it right after graduation, so I will have to put up a new picture of them when I get one.

Christmas at Aunt Carolyn's

Celebrating their 2 year dating anniversary. They remind me a little of me and Artie but a lot more mature than we were at that age...

I took them to the park and took some pictures for them.

At the beach with Hunter's family. They seem to love her as much as he does. His church does too.

Hunter doesn't really care about sports too much, but will pull for Carolina with Brenda.

We love Hunter and they have such a bright future ahead of them. Can't wait to see how God uses them.

Tomorrow I will introduce ETC... :-)

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Hunter has been around even longer than Katy. . .

Hunter is Brenda's boyfriend. At first he was known as Hunter #2, since Brenda's very first boyfriend was named Hunter also. Now he's be here long enough to go from Hunter #2 to "that boy" to just being Hunter.

Hunter is very good to Brenda which is very important to Brenda's mama!!! :-) and he makes her laugh, which is a large part in why I chose Brenda's daddy - he makes me laugh still!!

Somehow is harder to allow your daughter to grow up and fall in love than it is your sons. Would any of you want to have to have a man to man talk with Artie about his little girl and your intentions towards her???? :-)

Here are some of the pictures I've missed posting over the last two years.

Christmas at Aunt Carolyn's

Celebrating their 2 year dating anniversary. They remind me a little of me and Artie but a lot more mature than we were at that age...

I took them to the park and took some pictures for them.

At the beach with Hunter's family. They seem to love her as much as he does. His church does too.

Hunter doesn't really care about sports too much, but will pull for Carolina with Brenda.

We love Hunter and they have such a bright future ahead of them. Can't wait to see how God uses them.

Tomorrow I will introduce ETC... :-)

]]> http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?feed=rss2&p=10479 0 Miss Katy http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10477 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?p=10477#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:06:00 +0000 kellyquinn7 http://www.happyhousewifery.com/planet/?guid=6e4ec7aca995789edbf66108cb65fb36

She's such a cute girl.