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      • Married to a Messy
      • The Best Shower Cleaning Tip Ever
      • 5 Household Cleaning Products I Make Myself
      • 5 Cleaning Tools Every Woman Needs
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      • George Washington Carver and the Holt Family Peanut Experiment
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My New Kentucky Home

A blog about faith and family, home and homeschooling.

When Desperation Takes Over

June 8, 2017 by My New Kentucky Home

desperation

Jairus had a lot at stake.  He was a man of some standing:  A ruler in the synagogue, well-known and highly respected.  Jesus, on the other hand, was a controversial figure.  He was wildly popular among the common people, but his impertinence with the Jewish leaders and his … [Read more...]

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But There’s Grace

March 28, 2017 by My New Kentucky Home

Grace

  I haven't been here in a long time.   I haven't forgotten my blog.  I haven't meant to forsake it.  In fact, I've been meaning to return for a very long time.  I just kept thinking, "When this is done, I'll blog again.  When we reach that point, I'll start … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christ, Christianity, devotions, grace, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christ, Christianity, devotions, grace

HOME and HOPE: A Christmas Message from Our Family to Yours

December 24, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

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I have been completely missing-in-action where my blog is concerned.  Sorry for that. What was intended as a two-week break has turned into an almost six-month one. Oops.  How did that happen? Ah well.  No matter.  Now it's Christmas Eve and I wanted to share a little … [Read more...]

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Five Things Tuesday — 5 Cleaning Tools Every Woman Needs

July 26, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

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  There are certain tools every man wants in his toolbox.  Tools are designed to make a task easier, so whether he's tightening a bolt, loosening a screw, or driving a nail, having the right tool is important. And, hey, the same is true for housework!  Certain cleaning tools make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: clean house, cleaning, cleaning tips, Five Things Tuesday, homemaking, Housecleaning, household, household chores, household tips, housekeeping, housekeeping tips, housewife, housework

Our Girls’ Day at the 2016 Jane Austen Festival

July 21, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

Jane Austen

I am a lover of language, and where beautiful language is concerned, no author tops Jane Austen. But when I read her novels, I'm also fascinated at her clever grasp of human nature:  You can't explore her characters without seeing so many of the same funny quirks that make up the people you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Girls' Day, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Festival, Locust Grove, Louisville

Because Sometimes I’m Lousy at Trust

July 14, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

Because Sometimes I'm Lousy at Trust

So maybe you're always a perfect picture of faith and trust in God. Me?  Not so much. What's amazing, I think, is that I can trust God with my eternity.  I'm a believer, after all.  I trust in Him for the forgiveness of my sins through His death on the cross in my place and His … [Read more...]

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In Case You Ever Wondered: Why My Homeschooled Kids Don’t Know What Grade They’re In

July 7, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

what grade are you in

I haven't lost my ability to THINK  like a traditional schooler.  I spent a lot of years going to public school and then more years thinking my kids would do the same, so I know exactly the things I would have thought were weird about homeschooling. And this is one of them. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: education, Homeschool, homeschooling, public school, public schools, traditional education, traditional schooling

Because There Are More Important Things Than Your Happiness

June 30, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

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Your happiness really is not the most important thing.   Ouch.  I think most of us read that and something within us bristles a little.     Because we want to be happy.  I mean, we really want it.  All of us.  And it's human nature to seek out our own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christianity, contentment, emotion, happiness, marriage, Motherhood

13 Random Facts About Me

June 23, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

random facts

Whether we care to admit it or not, human beings are hopelessly curious about the details of other people's lives.  It's just human nature. In fact, while social media does a lot to reveal people's self-absorption, it does just as much to reveal their natural curiosity.  We take … [Read more...]

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The Ultimate Summer Goal List {with printable}

June 16, 2016 by My New Kentucky Home

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Yes, summer is a time when we think about vacations and downtime with the family, but, whether we stop to think about it or not, the warm temperatures, sunny skies, and longer days of summer are naturally conducive to higher energy levels and greater personal motivation.  Why not put that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: cleaning tips, goals, organization, Summer

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