5 Helpful Hints to Keep Homemaking During Transition
Written by Erica, Contributing Writer The lives of women are in constant transition. The seasons and yearly calendar teach us that life could not stand still if we wanted it to. So, if we’re doing this thing called homemaking, there have to be some answers for those really tough times of transition. Maybe you’ve asked… Read More
Ohh Baby! From A New Grandma’s Point Of View
By Marci Seither, Contributing Writer About 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, we got a phone call from our son–in-law, Thomas, whom I lovingly refer to as my bonus boy. Not just any call. THE CALL. The moment I had been anticipating for exactly 185 days. Our oldest daughter, Emma, was checked into the hospital and… Read More
The Beauty of Grace in Simple Homemaking Rituals
By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer When my third baby was born at the start of the year, my whole system for homemaking was completely thrown into a wrench. Trying to balance life, a home, blogging and writing with my family which includes an amazingly supportive husband, a 4 year old, 2 year old and the… Read More
My 6-Part Morning Routine and How It Helps Me Feel Successful as a Homemaker
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Homemaking is a ministry. I’ve internalized that as I’ve risen up into my Biblical role as a woman, wife and mother over the past several years. All the logistical aspects of running a home well, such as meal-preparation, laundry, tidying, cleaning, decorating, et cetera, are avenues to honor God by working hard, creating a… Read More
Homemaking on a Budget – Weekly Deals & Sales – July 31, 2015
Welcome to another edition of our new weekly feature – Homemaking on a Budget! After a bit of a break, I’ve been able to find a bunch of amazing deals to share with you all again this week. As a homemaker who is in charge of purchasing most things for our house (food, household items, appliances, home… Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Hospitality
By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Now that we are in full summer mode, the season of barbecues, cookouts and campfires are in full swing. Perhaps you have been invited into other’s homes and have enjoyed the hospitality of good friends, fellowship and food. Or maybe you are wanting to open up your own home but… Read More
Homemaking on a Budget – Weekly Deals & Sales – July 24, 2015
Welcome to another edition of our new weekly feature – Homemaking on a Budget! After a bit of a break, I’ve been able to find a bunch of amazing deals to share with you all again this week. As a homemaker who is in charge of purchasing most things for our house (food, household items, appliances, home… Read More
A Look Inside My Baby Hospital Bag (10 things we packed)
We had our twin boys a little over two weeks ago and we are happy settling into life as a family of six! I’ve had people ask about some of our photos and what we brought to the hospital for the babies. So on our second go around with the hospital, here’s what we packed!… Read More
Budget-Friendly Summer Potluck Ideas
By Shannon, Contributing Writer Summer brings about so many fantastic opportunities to join with our friends and neighbors in times of community with potlucks and BBQs. The great news is, you can do it all while still saving money on groceries! Here are 16 budget friendly summer potluck ideas that won’t blow your grocery budget. To celebrate the… Read More
Accommodating Children While Extending Hospitality
By Erica, Contributing Writer Imagine yourself as a child, walking into an unknown home and finding out you would be staying for hours with nothing to do besides playing with what your mother had stashed away in her purse for you and your siblings. What if all she had in her purse were a few… Read More