Recession Busting Tips: Part One

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Well Sisters,  I have spent the last few days pondering more ways to tighten my family’s belt.  I like to think that for the most part I can be pretty frugal although my husband and I both have our guilty pleasures.  We had a tremendous lifestyle change after I stopped working near the end of [...]

Business Spotlight: February 2009

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Okay Sisters, as promised we have chosen the first business for our Monthly Business Spotlight.  I recently had the pleasure of meeting a lovely young woman who has used her God given talent to create an educational board game for children.  Robin Walker has an infectious smile and her face just glows when she begins [...]

Avoiding the Dollar Menu

Food is quickly becoming the number one concern of cash-strapped Americans according to a recent study from the International Food Information Council.  With the economy in a downward spiral many Americans are opting to eat from the dollar menu at many fast food restaurants to save money.   Unfortunately, the couple of dollars saved today will [...]

Is Bottled Water Safe?

Buyer beware.  Sales of bottled water in the United States have exploded in recent years, largely as a result of a public perception of purity driven by advertisements and packaging labels featuring pristine glaciers and crystal-clear mountain springs. But bottled water sold in the United States is not necessarily cleaner or safer than most tap [...]

Contaminated Infant Formula

The following story adds to my growing list of reasons for encouraging new mothers to breastfeed and families to support them. Breast is best for both mom and baby. In addition to the health benefits, it is much more economical. clipped from www.cnn.com Nearly 53,000 children in China have been sickened by infant formula or [...]

Giftcard Contest Countdown!!!

Time is winding down for our September contest.  But, there is still time to enter.  The contest details are listed below. Each month we will awarding two $25 Amazon.com giftcards! Entering is as easy as leaving a comment here (or any post) on SistersoftheFaith.com or in our Forum.  Enter as many times as you like.  [...]

Win a $25 Amazon.com Giftcard

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We’re having a contest!  Each month we will awarding two $25 Amazon.com giftcards! Entering is as easy as leaving a comment here (or any post) on SistersoftheFaith.com or in our Forum.  Enter as many times as you like.  If you would like to be entered to win just leave a comment before 11:59 p.m EST [...]

Reading For Our “Brown Babies”

Having two children, I am always looking for books or things that will stimulate them intellectually.  As many of you know, reading is one of the most important things you can do to get your children on the right track.  As an African-American, I also believe that it is important that our children see positive [...]

Get the Right Fit: Zafu.com

We have all been there, you prepare to put on your favorite bra or jeans and they don’t quite fit the same way they used to. Or maybe you have never been able to find a fit that you’ve been happy with. I for one was totally opposed to trying on clothes until after my [...]

Service: Dress for Success

Service: an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service As Christians we are no longer enslaved to sin and we are free to serve others with loving kindness just as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did for each of us. He served people who needed Him. Matthew 20:32 Many of [...]