Author Archives: Kelly @ Domestic by Design

Weekend Reading – 9/24

This weekend Blane and I are off to Ohio/Michigan for the wedding of a very good friend of ours. She served as a doula in both of our children’s births (you know she’s a good friend!) and has been such … Continue reading

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Why I Hired Mother’s Helpers

I had the awesome privilege of having three lovely young women help me in my home yesterday.  Let me tell you…it was a blessing!  Not only are my floors vacuumed, but my bathrooms are clean AND I was able to … Continue reading

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Testing, testing 1,2,3

The following video is an act of love for you, my reader.  If you only knew how much I hate hearing my voice and seeing myself on camera!  Not that there is anything interesting in it, but just a test!  … Continue reading

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Servant of All

On repeat right now -click here and scroll to number 11, “Servant of All.” I wanna be your lover Show me how to go lower Where in the depths I will find you Where you’re serving my brother I wanna … Continue reading

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Are You Familiar with WAPF?

I recently had the opportunity to attend my first ever chapter meeting for The Weston A. Price Foundation.  If you aren’t familiar with them, get ready for a wild ride!    You’ll find  more reliable, research based health and nutrition information … Continue reading

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Correcting with Humility

I can’t speak as an expert on the subject of communicating in a manner that is humble and has a humbling effect.  In fact, I am in great need of wisdom and growth in this area.  That’s why I’m so … Continue reading

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Frugal Fall Decorating

Today, I’m excited for you to hear from my friend Jen.  I asked her to share about decorating for fall because she has such an eye for it (and I don’t).  Jen is someone who I always end up squealing … Continue reading

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How & Why To Establish Authority Early

In our family, one seems to be the magic number.  As in, one year-old.  Lots of milestones occur around the first birthday.  Both of our kids were walking,  Tara had a few  words, and I took the plunge and let … Continue reading

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P.M.S.

Image via Wikipedia I’m just trying to survive.  You know, without biting everyone’s heads off, eating any chocolate I can gets my hands on, and weeping over a cabinet that won’t cooperate with me.  You know what I’m talking about…right? 

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Age Segregation in Churches

Have you considered what the Bible says about Sunday school, children’s ministry, and youth group?  Hmmm…it’s rather quiet about it.  But, it does have lots to say about families, parents teaching their children, and shows many examples of all age … Continue reading

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