Homemaking

Inside: When you first move into a new place, it feels like an exciting fresh start. A clean slate. But that can feel a little… lonely. Here are the ten…

Inside: Everything you need to know to create the perfect evening routine just for you. What to include, what to skip, and how long it should take. Let’s face it:…

Farmhouse sinks are charming and sturdy. They can also be hard to maintain! Here’s how to clean a farmhouse sink so it’s shiny and beautiful. If your sink is ready…

We can all enjoy a simple and slow Thanksgiving holiday at home. Here’s how to relax, celebrate, and actually enjoy our national day of thanks. 1. Cook from scratch Nothing…

A deep dive into a morning routine for homemakers: why you need one, how to create one, and sample schedules and tips for success. If you don’t work outside the…

Inside: how to harness the power of time blocking for homemakers for a day that runs smoothly. When you go to bed, you’ll be amazed by what you’ve accomplished, instead…

Inside: A look at old-fashioned homemaking skills that are still useful in the modern world. From growing your own vegetables to baking your own bread, these are frugal, fun, and…

Inside: How to set up a cozy home library you’ll love to be in. It doesn’t matter if your home is small or you’re on a tight budget. Do you…

Inside: Don’t we all secretly want to move out to the middle of nowhere, build a classic white farmhouse, and raise ducks? Even if you don’t, you will enjoy these…

Whether you need inspiration or practical housekeeping advice, these homemaking books are all essentials for your home library. I love the internet and all the doors it opens, but I…

Inside: how to use slow decorating to help you create a collected, authentic home you love…even when you don’t know how to decorate! (I am going to include pictures of…

If you are a homemaker, self care is an important part of keeping the whole family happy. Here are some reasons why the stay at home parent needs and deserves…

Meal planning saves you time, money, and anxiety. Here are 5 meal planning guidelines to keep your meal planning simple and budget friendly. Free weekly grocery shopping and meal planning…

Besides the obvious storage of canned goods, mason jars have so many uses in your kitchen. They are perfect for organizing all kinds of items: both food and non-food. They…

If you are looking for a simple planning method but binders and planners aren’t quite working for you, read on. This method is flexible, practical, and free. Are homemaking binders…

A look at the best (and worst) things to buy at thrift stores for home decor and furniture. Are you a thrift store shopper? Fewer and fewer people seem to…

Learn to keep up, not catch up with your deep cleaning by doing a small number of tasks every day. Where did spring cleaning come from? Did you know that…

There are a lot of things that go into choosing a paint color.  The best way to do it is get a lot of samples and start eliminating ones you…

Inside: A look a our modern desire to hurry up and get it over with cost us. And the value of returning to “the hard way”….just because. When we lived…

How to effortlessly complete those tiny chores around the house that drive you crazy. When I was in college, I worked at a locally famous barbecue restaurant. We had huge…

A look at the most practical method to organize and store things within your home. It’s much simpler than you might think! Maybe you have struggled with having too much…