As a homemaker who commutes to an office job each day, I often feel like I'm just barely crossing off my weekly to-do list before it's time to flip the planner page and start a new week. There's so much more that I want to do. I want to make more snacks from scratch. I… Continue reading I Can’t Do Everything, But I Can Do Something {Homemaking Encouragement}
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How To Keep a Clean House with Indoor Cats {even more ways!}
It's not easy to have a clean house when you've got two indoor cats and less than 1,500 square feet - but it can be done! Here are four things I do to keep my house clean while enjoying life with indoor cats!
How I Prepped For A Busy Weekend
I use the weekend to prepare for the coming week - I set up my planner, clean the house, plan and prep the meals, and do the bulk of my blogging. Since I work outside of the home during the week, I've found that setting aside this time on Friday evening and Saturday morning really… Continue reading How I Prepped For A Busy Weekend
Recapping The Happy Homemaker Challenge + A Milestone!
7 years ago today I began this blog to give myself a place to cultivate and share my love of homemaking. Last month I gave you all the opportunity to do the same, through my #HappyHomemaker2020 Challenge on Instagram. It was a simple challenge where each day we shared a photo of something we loved… Continue reading Recapping The Happy Homemaker Challenge + A Milestone!
Happy Homemaker Challenge: August 2020
I'm excited to launch the Happy Homemaker Challenge for August 2020! This will take place on Instagram, and has been designed to help us find joy and contentment in our role as homemakers. I've always preached my mantra that all women are homemakers, no matter what additional titles you hold - wife, mom, widow, single,… Continue reading Happy Homemaker Challenge: August 2020
4 Tips To Help You Enjoy Cooking and Become A Better Cook!
This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links ❤ I love to cook - but I know not everyone shares that sentiment. However, there are things you can do to make your cooking experience a little more pleasant. Here are four simple tips that… Continue reading 4 Tips To Help You Enjoy Cooking and Become A Better Cook!
Our Spring and Summer Home Updates {2020}
Being a grateful person has been a lifelong pursuit of mine. I think that part of being a grateful person is taking the time to look back and find the blessings. This week I made a list of all the projects we completed during the Spring, when Paul would normally be very busy with sports.… Continue reading Our Spring and Summer Home Updates {2020}
Homemaking Extras To Make Quarantine More Enjoyable
Last week I encouraged you with a reminder to continue your housekeeping habits. I know that for many of us, keeping the house from looking like a war zone is a daily uphill battle. I also know that it is up to us as women to create that comfortable, cozy, peaceful feeling in our homes.… Continue reading Homemaking Extras To Make Quarantine More Enjoyable
Why Our Housekeeping Habits Matter More Than Ever
Why should we clean our homes during these days/weeks/months that we're home all the time? Nobody will see them except for the people living here! Exactly. My argument for keeping a tidy home during quarantine comes from one of my homemaking heroes - the woman described in Proverbs 31:27 -"She looks well to the ways… Continue reading Why Our Housekeeping Habits Matter More Than Ever
5 Habits That Will Take Your Home From Chaos to Cozy!
Whether your house is in constant chaos and disorder or whether you just have an area or two that needs attention, these habits can be really helpful! #1 Make your bed every day It's likely that your bed is the focal point of your bedroom and it probably fills a large portion of your room.… Continue reading 5 Habits That Will Take Your Home From Chaos to Cozy!
