Laine’s Letters

Featured is a collection of articles that greatly blessed my early homemaking journey. Laine’s Letters, dating back to around 1995, were especially impactful. While I may not agree with every word, I wholeheartedly believe these writings will bless others. I recently learned that Laine passed away in late 2024 — she was as much a mentor and blessing to me as anyone I’ve known in person.

My Home This Week" and most of her articles are included as standalone posts in alphabetical order. These reflections on homemaking go way beyond frugality. As of 2/21/25, I’ve reached the letter T, but the page limit was reached and I had to add an additional page that is linked below. Enjoy!

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Letters 1999

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Letters - 2000

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Letters 2001

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Letters 2002 - 2007

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Subject posts in Alphabetical Order

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A Gracious Woman Retains HOnor.png

A Love Letter.png

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Blessedly Silent.png

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Building Him Up.png

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Childhood Recipes.png

Cleaning a REally.png

Coming Back In.png

Concrete Sub.png

Dear Sisters.png

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Getting Out of Debt.png

Getting Up Early.png

Girding My Loins.png

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His Strength In Sorrow.png

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My Christmas.png

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On Being Sick.png

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