It's been awhile since I've posted a Financial Friday post, and I'm sorry about that. Life seems to have gotten in the way a little bit, but I'm hoping to bring the series back to the blog soon.
Today I'm doing a Frugal Friday post over at my friend Sara's blog, I Choose Joy! I'm giving some tips on how to cut back your budget when things are tight; be sure to check it out, as it's not your typical budget cutting list (you know, the stop eating out and get rid of cable lists). You can find the post here.
While you're over there, don't forget to follow Sara's blog! She brings you new frugal tips every Friday, and lots of encouragement the rest of the week as well :)
What are some unique ways you cut your budget?
Showing posts with label guest post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guest post. Show all posts
Friday, January 25, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Guest Post: The Focused Homemaker
A month or so ago my friend Sara said that a blog called The Focused Homemaker was looking for guest posters for January. They were looking to do a month on Proverbs 31, and if I was interested, they'd get me set up with a verse and a day. No problem, right?
Well, I wasn't sure I wanted to do it. With Christmas quickly approaching and an already overflowing list of things to do, did I really need something else on my plate? Plus, what if I got stuck with the proverb on dog vomit?!?!? Who wants to talk about that?! I told Sara I'd think about it, and left it at that.
That afternoon, I felt God prodding at me to say yes. I ignored him.
The next morning, I felt a 2x4 upside the head, telling me to do the post. I still ignored it.
Later that afternoon, it was an anvil dropped on my head telling me DO THE POST! Still ignored it.
Then on Facebook one of my friends posted Proverbs 26:11 and a little note -
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly....if only we took it as literal as it says!
Ew. Wow. Okay, I got it, Lord. I finally conceded and got in touch with Jennifer, and she had a list of verses for me to choose from.
And wouldn't you know it, Proverbs 26 was taken!
So I was grumbling and complaining about it. I was going back and forth between a few of the proverbs, and Pete told me I should do the 18th. I read it, and said no.
Nate came in, looked at them, and without hearing what his daddy said a moment before, also said to do the 18th. I told him no.
Then when I asked Paige which number I should do (she had been in her room the whole time), she also said the 18th.
Okay, God! I get the point! Apparently I had a lesson to learn...
I spent over a week studying and absorbing Proverbs 18. It's about taming the tongue, something I struggle with. Finally I got the post how I wanted, and submitted it.
Come to find out, I did it wrong...I wrote about Proverbs chapter 18, not Proverbs 31 verse 18. Silly, silly me.
I rewrote the post, and resubmitted it.
Yesterday I got an email from Jennifer if I had submitted the post for today, and if I had, if I could send it to her again. Not a problem, right?
Well, yes, it is a problem, if somehow it goes missing from your computer...and you had just gone through your email and deleted a whole bunch of inbox and outbox messages.
Guess who had to rewrite her post yesterday?
So here's the final post! You can also check out Sara's post on verse 16 here as well :)
Well, I wasn't sure I wanted to do it. With Christmas quickly approaching and an already overflowing list of things to do, did I really need something else on my plate? Plus, what if I got stuck with the proverb on dog vomit?!?!? Who wants to talk about that?! I told Sara I'd think about it, and left it at that.
That afternoon, I felt God prodding at me to say yes. I ignored him.
The next morning, I felt a 2x4 upside the head, telling me to do the post. I still ignored it.
Later that afternoon, it was an anvil dropped on my head telling me DO THE POST! Still ignored it.
Then on Facebook one of my friends posted Proverbs 26:11 and a little note -
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly....if only we took it as literal as it says!
Ew. Wow. Okay, I got it, Lord. I finally conceded and got in touch with Jennifer, and she had a list of verses for me to choose from.
And wouldn't you know it, Proverbs 26 was taken!
So I was grumbling and complaining about it. I was going back and forth between a few of the proverbs, and Pete told me I should do the 18th. I read it, and said no.
Nate came in, looked at them, and without hearing what his daddy said a moment before, also said to do the 18th. I told him no.
Then when I asked Paige which number I should do (she had been in her room the whole time), she also said the 18th.
Okay, God! I get the point! Apparently I had a lesson to learn...
I spent over a week studying and absorbing Proverbs 18. It's about taming the tongue, something I struggle with. Finally I got the post how I wanted, and submitted it.
Come to find out, I did it wrong...I wrote about Proverbs chapter 18, not Proverbs 31 verse 18. Silly, silly me.
I rewrote the post, and resubmitted it.
Yesterday I got an email from Jennifer if I had submitted the post for today, and if I had, if I could send it to her again. Not a problem, right?
Well, yes, it is a problem, if somehow it goes missing from your computer...and you had just gone through your email and deleted a whole bunch of inbox and outbox messages.
Guess who had to rewrite her post yesterday?
So here's the final post! You can also check out Sara's post on verse 16 here as well :)
Friday, July 13, 2012
My first guest post!
One of the reasons I began Adventures in Mommyland is because I was inspired by a few blogs in particular. They always seemed to encourage me that I wasn't alone, whether it be in parenting, finances, marriage, or my faith. One blog in particular that really spoke to me was Words of Williams.
Words of Williams is written by a married couple, Kelsey and Eric. I found their blog from Kelsey's personal blog on fashion, Snappy Casual. I loved how real they are; they're not afraid to share their struggles with things along with what they're doing right. They're always uplifting and encouraging, and now that they have a daughter of their own (who is sooo adorable!), I'm encouraged even more.
When they first announced they were looking for guest posters, I didn't want to do it. They have a good sized following, and I wasn't sure that's what I wanted. Did I really want a lot of people I don't know checking out my blog? What in the world would I write about?
But in the end I feel as if I should write a post. It's based on some advice my mother-in-law Mary gave me, and continues to remind me of often. It can be applied to any area of life, whether it be parenting (which is what I focused on in the guest post), finances, or marriage to name a few. Hopefully the post will encourage you, in whatever season of life you're in right now.
So here it is, my first guest post! Enjoy!
Words of Williams is written by a married couple, Kelsey and Eric. I found their blog from Kelsey's personal blog on fashion, Snappy Casual. I loved how real they are; they're not afraid to share their struggles with things along with what they're doing right. They're always uplifting and encouraging, and now that they have a daughter of their own (who is sooo adorable!), I'm encouraged even more.
When they first announced they were looking for guest posters, I didn't want to do it. They have a good sized following, and I wasn't sure that's what I wanted. Did I really want a lot of people I don't know checking out my blog? What in the world would I write about?
But in the end I feel as if I should write a post. It's based on some advice my mother-in-law Mary gave me, and continues to remind me of often. It can be applied to any area of life, whether it be parenting (which is what I focused on in the guest post), finances, or marriage to name a few. Hopefully the post will encourage you, in whatever season of life you're in right now.
So here it is, my first guest post! Enjoy!
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