By Erica, Contributing Writer We are used to the common phrase, “You can’t see the forest for the trees,” habitually at Christmas time we can’t see Christ for the Christmas gifts! So, with that thought, I bring to you, this idea list that may boost your ability to help others (and yourself) include Christ in your… Read More
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer The Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration. It’s my favorite time of the year! I love the decorations, baking, dinners with family and friends, listening to Christmas music, exchanging gifts and attending fun holiday events. But if Christmas were only about those things I would be missing the… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I love this time of year for so many reasons. It’s festive and fun with plenty of excitement and merriment. But it’s also tricky. Cultural values stand at a contrast with godly goals. As a parent, I wonder, “How do I guide my children towards joy, truth and gratitude for what Christ did… Read More
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer Autumn is my favorite season. I love the cool crisp air, pumpkins, apples, warm drinks and the beautiful colors God paints on the trees. I also love that it means the holidays are right around the corner. It’s a time of celebration, gatherings and good food. However, if I am not… Read More
By Erica, Contributing Writer Just whistle while you work And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place So hum a merry tune It won’t take long when there’s a song to help you set the pace And as you sweep the room Imagine that the broom is someone that you love And soon you’ll find… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer If you’re like me, the kitchen is the central hub of your house. As a stay-at-home, work-at-home, full-time mama of two young kids, I am constantly prepping meals and snacks and endlessly cleaning. While I am naturally more of a “clutter person,” my husband is an “efficiency, functional, no-clutter person,” and… Read More
By Kevin & Justyn Lang, Contributing Writers A blend of holiday traditions that are unique to your family can be such a wonderful way to create warm and close relationships with your spouse and, later, children. Whether you are newly married or have been married a few decades, consider making your holiday traditions more intentional… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer An entryway is the first thing most people will see when they come into our home. It’s our first opportunity to set the scene for the rest of their time with us. It’s our first opportunity to make them feel at ease, welcomed and comfortable. It’s our first opportunity to set… Read More
I’m doing my Fall reading goals a little late. Ideally I should have made this list in August, but it’s been a chaotic few months (I launched an online homemaking conference in October) and so I’m just wrapping up my Summer reading goals. In my last reading goals, I shared my heart and why I… Read More
Two weeks ago I started a really fun new weekly feature called Real Life Homemaking Thursdays! It’s not a weekly blog series or anything, but rather a chance for of all us on Facebook and Instagram to share our real lives together. It’s simply a place to gather where we can encourage each other that… Read More
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