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About Crystal Barnes

I am a daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, mother, (full-time) worker, (full-time) student, service provider (in my church calling), daughter of God, friend, comic book movie junkie, cook & baker, amateur photographer, housekeeper, homemaker, scriptorian-in-progress, self-taught crochet-er, voracious reader, writer, blogger, . . .

Visit my blog Embracing the Eternal to read about the ways my Father in Heaven and my Savior touch my heart, heal my soul and move me to act.

8 Inspired Gratitude Activities and Games Perfect for Thanksgiving

Published September 30, 2022 | Updated September 30, 2022 | By Crystal Barnes | 1 Comment

Seeking gratitude activities and gratitude games for your family this Thanksgiving? Here are 10 great Thanksgiving Continue Reading

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The Easiest and BEST Way to Clean a Porcelain Sink

Published May 15, 2022 | Updated May 21, 2022 | By Crystal Barnes | 4 Comments

What to know how to clean a porcelain sink? Especially with a product that is septic safe? Then read on! Getting rid of Continue Reading

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The MOST amazing way to remove odor from clothes, especially when clothes smell after washing! This DIY De-FUNK-ifier solution works great for laundry smells!

DIY Solution to Remove Odor from Clothes that Smell Funky

Published February 16, 2022 | Updated February 16, 2022 | By Crystal Barnes | 18 Comments

If you ever experience clothes that smell after washing and drying and want to know how to remove odor from these Continue Reading

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A Simplified Book Advent Calendar Easy on the Budget

Published October 7, 2019 | Updated April 29, 2021 | By Crystal Barnes | Leave a Comment

Looking for a simplified book advent calendar idea? Here's a way to gift books for advent calendar without breaking the Continue Reading

Filed Under: FAMILY TOGETHERNESS, HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS Tagged With: advent, advent calendar, christianity, Christmas, gift

12 Scriptures About God Worth Memorizing in 2018 {Free Printables}

Published January 22, 2018 | Updated April 29, 2021 | By Crystal Barnes | 9 Comments

Want to memorize scriptures about God this year? Want helpful free scripture printables to go along with them? Then Continue Reading

Filed Under: FAITH, FAMILY TOGETHERNESS Tagged With: bible, god, prayer, printables, religion, scriptures

16 Pregnant Halloween Costumes Ideas that Embrace the Bump

Published October 24, 2017 | Updated March 9, 2021 | By Crystal Barnes | 2 Comments

Need some pregnant Halloween costumes inspiration? Yeah, me too! Check out these cute pregnant Halloween costumes others Continue Reading

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A Simple and Effective Way to Clean Burnt Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Published August 21, 2017 | Updated February 6, 2021 | By Crystal Barnes | 1 Comment

If you, unfortunately, are wondering how to remove stains from Le Creuset enamel, you're fortunate I burnt mine. Follow Continue Reading

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How to Successfully Clean a Microwave with Vinegar and Lemon

Published June 13, 2017 | Updated February 6, 2021 | By Crystal Barnes | 6 Comments

Have a gross dirty microwave? Here's how to clean a microwave with vinegar and lemon! Follow the tutorial Continue Reading

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12 Scriptures Worth Your Time to Memorize in 2017 {Printables}

Published December 29, 2016 | Updated April 29, 2021 | By Crystal Barnes | 4 Comments

If 2017 is your year to find verses to memorize, the following 12 scriptures to memorize are good ones to learn. I hate Continue Reading

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I LOVE these Elf on the Shelf Alternative Ideas for counting down to Christmas! I don't know which unique advent activity idea is my favorite for my family!

5 Fantastic Elf on the Shelf Alternatives You’ll Wanna Start This Year

Published November 10, 2016 | Updated June 9, 2021 | By Crystal Barnes | 7 Comments

If Elf on the Shelf isn't for you, here are five Elf on the Shelf alternatives for your family. Start a great new family Continue Reading

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