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As I stood staring at my empty house for the last time. I realized then, that no amount of preparation could have prepared me for this. Abandoned by my husband, now homeless, jobless, and grieving the death of my best friend; I knew I had hit rock bottom. I had felt so prepared before this. My pantry was stocked full of food, we had enough blankets, wood, and winter clothes to get us through the harsh, impending winter. All was well. I had felt ... read more
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. -Proverbs 14:1 As a young 20-somethings woman, being a wise woman wouldn't be on many girls' minds, but for me, it is always on the forefront of my mind. From balancing the finances, to making sure we are putting the right things in our home. Because I know that God has called women, especially married women, to be wise keepers of their homes. And despite what ... read more
"Well, I'm tired and so weary, but I must go along till the Lord comes and calls me away. Where the morning's so bright, and the Lamb is the light, and the night, night is as fair as the day." -Peace in the Valley For those of you who are weary, and tired; for those of you who want to make a difference in your homes and to your families as a homemaker, but don't know how to get it all done, this post is for you. ... read more
**Due to the time of when my blog went live, this post is a bit "late". This was written in October of 2018.** One year ago, I smiled as I held hands with my husband as we drove through the back roads of Vermont on a crisp autumn day. The smell of smoke from nearby chimneys filled the air and the sunshine filtered through the trees like stained glass. We were on our way to meet my best friend and the other author of my blog for a double date and ... read more
Scrolling through Pinterest is now a daily activity of the average homemaker in America. Around 42 million women have Pinterest accounts and are actively scrolling through pins on a daily basis. (source) From recipes, to craft ideas, to home decor and parenting, Pinterest has been a online hub for women for quite a few years. And for the last few years, Pinterest has become a place of online competition for women. From Pinterest hacks, to ... read more