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Facebook: Friend or Foe?

by Texas Homesteader

Recently on my Facebook page I shared a story that I read about how much food is wasted in this country – everything from harvest waste or culls in the field to grocery store waste.  

I commented that it was a shame that more edible & in-date food destined for the dumpsters for whatever cosmetic reason couldn’t be used instead to feed hungry people.

Many of my followers chimed in that it was a shame indeed. But one person was angered by the story for some reason that I still don’t quite understand. As a matter of fact he was indignant and abrasive to many various commenters.

Now I love FB and I typically enjoy it immensely. But this internet troll incident got me wondering if public social media sites like Facebook are really a friend or a foe?

A particularly unpleasant Facebook interaction with an internet troll makes me wonder why we can't just support each other - the similarities & the differences #TexasHomesteader

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Relay for Life – Why Do I Do It?? HOPE!

by Texas Homesteader 

Well, another year is on the record books for the Relay for Life in our area, an all-night relay to raise money for the American Cancer Society and to bring awareness to the evil that is cancer in  all its ugly forms.

Back in 2013 my team members walked in my honor as I was going through surgeries & recovery to rid my body of breast cancer. They sent a picture to my mother as I laid in that hospital bed recovering from surgery – she showed it to me with tears in her eyes. How touching that my dear friends were doing something so powerful in my honor.

So the following year I proudly joined the team and experienced my very first Relay for Life.  This year is only my second year, but it’s just as meaningful & just as powerful. But why do I participate?

Why would I scramble trying to raise money for the American Cancer Society?  And why would I show up on a Friday night and attempt to walk

All. Night. Long? 

Why? The answer is simple.  HOPE.

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Opportunity To Pay It Forward… In REAL LIFE

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago. There were many frightening aspects of going through that diagnosis and recovery. But I was surprised to find many blessings along the way as well!

Living & working on a cattle ranch means I certainty couldn’t do my ranching chores for awhile. And my strength was zapped so it was difficult to even do the simple things like cook and clean, and planting my beloved garden was out of the question.

But a group of friends surprised me by showing up at my door early one Saturday and planting my garden for me. Tears of joy and appreciation streamed down my face as I was touched by their kind gesture. I truly felt the embrace of God Himself that day.

D’ya hear that???  Felt the embrace of GOD Now that’s a powerful feeling, my friends!

Paying it forward In Real Life. Many People want to Pay It Forward but don't know what to do. There are many day-to-day opportunities in REAL LIFE to do something great! #TexasHomesteader

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How To Deal With Gossip So No One Gets Hurt

by Texas Homesteader~ 

Too many times it seems we hide behind a stand-up-for-yourself persona to blast someone else.

Now although I’m not suggesting that you let anyone actually take advantage of you, sometimes it’s just gossip – pure & simple.

But when did our right to stand up for ourselves turn into the right to really jab hard at someone else? To go for the jugular so to speak?

GOSSIP: "I'm Gonna Say What I THINK!" But don't those words instead almost always preface some sort of belittling of someone else? #TexasHomesteader

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The TRUTH Behind Perfect Facebook Posts…

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Do you sometimes feel inadequate comparing your life to the perfection you’re reading on your friends’ social media posts?

It’s up to you, the reader, to realize your friends are sharing the most fun parts with ya. And that’s WONDERFUL!

But their lives are no more perfect than yours. When you read those fun posts in social media, do you negatively compare your life to what you perceive perfection in other's? It just isn't true. #TexasHomesteader

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Saving Money In The New Year

by Texas Homesteader ~ 
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Many people aspire to improve things at the beginning of the year. They may look at aspects of the prior year and vow to do better this year.

Of course this often includes becoming physically healthier or learning a new skill. Or it could be to reach for a more fulfilling job or even to make the plunge into self employment.

But almost always there’s a critical eye cast on our finances from the previous 365. Questions bounce in our heads “How could I do better this year? Save more? Spend less? Be more mindful with my hard-earned dollars?”

Saving Money. HOME FINANCE - Learn from the masters in these home finance books. Here are the home finance favorites in my own bookshelf. #TexasHomesteader

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