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I was provided a year’s subscription to Covenant Eyes in exchange for this post, but all opinions and thoughts are my own. This is not a commercial; just my thoughts about a very real problem each of...
View ArticleSimplifying, Twenty-First Century Style
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Staples. All opinions are mine, of course. (Are there any other?!) As much as I would love to return to a simpler time and a simpler place, I have to admit...
View ArticleA Redeemed Jack-O-Lantern
As much as I love to cook up a good pumpkin and throw it into just about everything, I’ve found that there are other – non-culinary – uses for those big fat squashes that might not be edible, per se,...
View ArticleThe Christmas Letter That Wasn’t
This year I accidentally took my own advice and sent New Year’s cards instead of Christmas cards. (OK, to be perfectly transparent… I haven’t actually sent anything yet. It’s on my to-do list!) I say...
View ArticleWhy You Should Read {And Not Feel Guilty About It}
As a child, I was the textbook image of what people are thinking when they use the phrase “avid reader”. I have a horrible sense of direction – can’t find my way out of a paper bag, and no kidding! –...
View ArticleMake Time to Read
There was a time not so very long ago (actually, it’s pretty recent history), when I believed that reading was a luxury enjoyed by those who had more time on their hands than I did. My sisters and...
View ArticleWhere to Buy Books {For Cheap!}
I’m so glad I don’t live back in the day (really, not so long ago, only a couple generations removed from our time) when books were a luxury, only affordable for the well-to-do. I’m grateful when I...
View ArticleTop 3 Classics Everyone Should Read
Note: This post contains links to books available at great prices on ThriftBooks and Amazon. Thanks for supporting Authentic Simplicity! Because previous generations were considerably more verbose and...
View Article3 Books Every Christian Should Read
First of all, let’s make sure the obvious is indeed obvious to everyone: The Bible remains THE Book of utmost importance to every individual, but especially to Christians. It goes without saying that...
View Article3 Christian Novels You’ll Want to Read
Intelligent folk have long debated the merits and drawbacks of novels. I’ve already thrown my hat into that ring with my ode to reading, so I’ll just stick to this for now: a well-written novel can...
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