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Friday, January 18, 2008

Splurge or not?

I just found a book I'm considering getting, even though we have zero money. Something along these lines is badly needed! In the 7 areas of desperation, 3 are non-existant for me, one I'm drowning trying to accomplish, one is a nightmare, and the other two are just ok. What do you think, is that just cause to budget in a book?
Book Description:
Through her own personal stories and the stories of women and families with whom shes worked doing Family Manager Makeovers, Kathy Peel helps women navigate the seven areas of life that can cause feelings of desperation. The book
Entertains the reader with some light-hearted humor
Inspires the reader as she learns that God cares about the details of her life and wants to meet her and empower her at her points of desperation
Equips the reader to take steps in her own home and personal life that will make a huge difference in her familys--and her own--quality of life
Describes the seven areas of home life that can become out of control
Features stories from Kathys life about her own points of desperation and how God has met her in those points, as well as stories from other women
Offers spiritually based solutions to practical problems

THE SEVEN AREAS OF POTENTIAL DESPERATION
Home & Property--overseeing the maintenance and care of all tangible assets, including belongings, house and its surroundings, and your vehicles
Food--meeting the familys daily food and nutritional needs of your family
Family & Friends--dealing with relational responsibilities as a parent and spouse, and with extended family, friends, and neighbors
Finances--managing the budget, bill-paying, saving, investing, and charitable giving
Special Events--planning and coordinating occasions--birthdays, holidays, vacations, garage sales, family reunions, and celebrations--that fall outside ones normal routine
Time & Scheduling--managing the family calendar and daily schedule; dispatching the right people to the right place at the right time with the right equipment
Self-Management--caring for ones body, nurturing the mind and spirit

1 comment:

Jess/Blushed said...

I vote splurge. You deserve something for yourself