10 Reasons Why I am a Homemaker Part 1
Photo Credit: Lori L. Stalteri By Heather, Contributing Writer A few months ago, with the birth of my first son, I became a full-time homemaker. Before my son was even born, I was frequently asked the question from all kinds of people of whether or not I would be going back to work. I always responded… Read More
Establishing a Homemaking Schedule or Routine
By Whitney R., Contributing Writer I love having a homemaking schedule or routine for my days and week; I just don’t always love following them. In fact, I’m pretty bad at sticking to a self-imposed agenda. Instead, I want to do what I want and when I want. The consequences are numerous, and all disastrous in… Read More
The Power of the Written Word – Biblical Homemaking and Correspondence
By Rachel, Contributing Writer What you say to others is an extension of the atmosphere of your home. As wives seeking to honor God with our homemaking and especially hospitality, words matter. From the actual words used to the method of delivery – electronic, spoken, written – to the tone in which they’re conveyed…words make a… Read More
Preparing your home {and your heart} for Hospitality
This post is part of my series on The Joy of Hospitality: Practicing the Biblical art of serving others! You can follow along and read all posts in the series HERE. I have a passion for hospitality and have grown to love it. But that doesn’t mean hospitality is always easy for me. In fact, when we… Read More
Practicing Hospitality on a Dime
This post is part of my series on The Joy of Hospitality: Practicing the Biblical art of serving others! You can follow along and read all posts in the series HERE. A common concern about practicing hospitality is the cost associated with it. This is a concern that I know all too well. When I envision practicing… Read More
How to Find Hope When You Feel Like a Failure
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer I want to be honest about something. I have pushed back some strong feelings of failure recently. I have done fairly well with not letting it get to me. That was until I skipped planning my menu again and had to come up with a last-minute dinner that my husband and… Read More
How to make traditional Italian Waffle cookies: Pizelle Recipe
By Sarah Logan, Contributing Writer I recently found a Pizelle maker at a thrift store – and we’ve all been enjoying the results! Great for an afternoon snack or when friends show up and you’re hanging out in the kitchen. I modified the recipe to make it mildly healthier 🙂 It’s still considered a treat! Note… Read More
Blessings To Go: Thoughtful Goodbye Gifts for Friends Who Relocate
By Anjanette Barr, Contributing Writer Nothing can completely take away the sorrow of saying goodbye to a beloved community and making a new home elsewhere, but earlier this year when my family set off on our grand adventure (Kansas City to ALASKA!), our friends certainly made an impressive effort to comfort us and smooth our transition!… Read More
Hospitality: Is it more than just opening your home?
By Beth Branstetter, Contributing Writer When I hear the word, “hospitality,” I automatically think of inviting people into my home. I start to think of dinner parties, birthday parties, holiday parties, and more. I think of my mom, because hospitality is one of her gifts. My mom has a way of making people feel welcome… Read More
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer My husband and I go through phases where we eat a lot of chicken. I buy the large packages of fresh chicken breasts whenever they go on sale so we tend to have at least a few pieces in the freezer. I like that it can be used so many… Read More