Homemaking

When most of us think of hospitality we envision hosting a dinner party or barbeque at our own homes. But, hospitality is less about our homes and more about sharing ourselves and our resources with others and making others feel appreciated and special. There are many ways to show hospitality outside the home. Here are my 10 favorite ways to show hospitality to others.

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Our homes are our havens. A place of refuge and comfort in a harsh and broken world. A safe space for us and our families. Home is a place for love, laughter, and life, as well as for silence, rest, and regeneration. The glow of soft lamplight, the smell of homemade apple pie, the comfort of an overstuffed sofa, the succor of a bed with fleshly washed sheets… this is what I envision when I think of my home as a haven.

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Many electric, gas, water, internet, cable, and phone providers offer ways to cut your bills or, at least, make them more manageable month to month. Calling your utility providers every few months and simply asking what they can offer you will often yield rewards you would never have otherwise known existed.

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Many people scoff at the idea of applying frugal living hacks to their daily routines, because each individual hack might only save a few pennies. It hardly seems worth the time and effort, some might say. But, let me tell you, when you get in the habit of using a lot of these frugal hacks, you could easily save over $100 a month. The savings add up quickly!

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Meal planning is simply the quickest, easiest change you can make right now to cut your grocery bill dramatically. We all know that shopping with a list is absolutely mandatory if you’re working to stay within a budget. But, unfortunately, many people leave it at that and, thus, fail to really maximize their savings.

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