Where new homemakers come to grow
Back when I was in college (in 2008) there was a growing trend of environmental responsibility. Plastic water bottles were being banned, composting was cool, cloth grocery bags were available at every major store, and there was a surge of products marketed as eco-friendly. As Christians, we should be concerned about how we leave the Earth for future generations. After all, The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those ... read more
I like routine. Things are the same, they are predictable, and routine helps my day go by smoothly. For me, routine is preferable over a schedule because I don't really like being micromanaged, even by myself! Some homemakers find themselves much more productive if they can write out a schedule for each day. Their schedule might account for every minute of the day, and include many detailed tasks, which helps them stay focused on their ... read more
Did you know that the average American woman owns around 27 pairs of shoes. Yep, you heard me right, 27. While the average American man owns about 12. Who in the world needs that many shoes?! I sure don't, and I'm pretty sure you don't either! (source) American's in general are considered greedy by the rest of the world, always needing to have the best of everything, the most expensive toys and the top brands. It is because of this that we are ... read more
I wrote this post a number of years ago in terms of being prepared for winter, but I felt it was a good post to bring back to the blog considering all the hype and pandemic that is around us right now. Also, as most of you know, I no longer have a husband or live at that cabin, and while I haven't changed most of this post I have added a little more wisdom. Enjoy! As my husband finished up chopping the last of wood, I stood outside making small ... read more
This post is not sponsored. At 18, I marched myself into the psychiatrist's office, my mother hesitantly in tow demanding to know why I was so different. As I sat there, my leg bouncing up and down while he asked me a number of questions and before the appointment had ended he had confirmed what I had thought for a while: I had ADHD. Having to navigate high school up until that point had been awful. It was constantly a game of catch up, ... read more