this post contains affiliate links I would be lost without my Happy Planner! My weekly planning sessions each Friday night take about 30 minutes, but they set me up for a productive week. Here's what I do: Start with a color palette and lay down basic stickers and washi in my usual pattern. I try… Continue reading How My Weekly Planning Sessions Set Me Up For Homemaking Success!
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My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
Over the years I've set a daily household cleaning schedule in place, and that continues to work really well for me. The mantras of "do it daily" and "do it first" keep me from giving in to my natural tendency of laziness! I have a new mantra that I say to myself when I'm tempted… Continue reading My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier!
this post contains affiliate links Happy Monday! I have three things that I really want to share with you. They aren't enough to constitute a whole blog post on their own, so I rolled them into one roundup of things that I think will definitely make your homemaking job a lot easier! Here they are!… Continue reading 3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier!
3 Tips For Creating a Comfortable Guest Room
this post contains affiliate links Creating a comfortable guest room doesn't require a major home renovation - just a few simple tasks! Whether you have an actual "spare" room that is reserved for company or a room that is vacated when company is expected, these tips will help you create a space that is inviting… Continue reading 3 Tips For Creating a Comfortable Guest Room
How To Have A Clean Kitchen At Night
I love participating in the #cleankitchenatnight community on Instagram, but there's more to it than just pretty pictures of pristine kitchens. Having a clean kitchen at night is one of those daily routines that set you up for a much more successful morning! Here's how to do it. #1 Put away everything you bring in… Continue reading How To Have A Clean Kitchen At Night
Peace In My Heart, Peace In My Home
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts...and be thankful.” Col. 3:15 The best way to have a cozy, peaceful home is to have a peaceful heart. I don't know about you, but having a peaceful heart is something I have to really work on! My heart is so easily distracted by discontentment.… Continue reading Peace In My Heart, Peace In My Home
How To Find Housekeeping Motivation
Often in the mid-afternoon I am tempted to plop down on the bed and watch Netflix, YouTube or Instagram stories instead of working through my to-do list. Everyone struggles with motivation at some point or another, and with household chores it can be especially hard to find the motivation for jobs that aren't your favorite!… Continue reading How To Find Housekeeping Motivation
My Husband Doesn’t Appreciate Me
Last week I asked you to leave a comment and share a homemaking "win" that you'd enjoyed. I loved reading your comments! It encourages me so much to know that there are many women in all different stages and seasons of life who make their home life a priority. There was one other thing that… Continue reading My Husband Doesn’t Appreciate Me
Share Your Homemaking WIN!
"She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27 I think we are often intimidated by the Proverbs 31 woman, like she's some sort of superhuman. In reality, the list of her actions and attributes are the result of a heart that fears the Lord.… Continue reading Share Your Homemaking WIN!
Winter Decor {2018}
this post contains affiliate links I absolutely love cozy winter days at home. Since our winter weather usually only lasts through January and February, I try to make the most of those months! Decorating for winter isn't that much different than decorating for Christmas - it's all about lights, layers and coziness. I picked up… Continue reading Winter Decor {2018}