Where new homemakers come to grow
The other day I was talking to my husband about cleaning products and I shared how funny I find it that there are so many different products to do the same job. There is toilet disinfectant, counter disinfectant, tub disinfectant, window spray, mirror spay, and so on. He agreed and I exclaimed "I wonder what people would think if they knew I cleaned with old socks and a bottle of vinegar??!!" Which made him laugh. Have I caught your attention ... 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
We all have "stuff" that keeps accumulating, don't we? I know it can be hard, and even overwhelming, to de-clutter but YOU CAN DO IT! De-cluttering takes time and patience, and it is not a race. Just because your friend or a blogger you follow is able to donate several large trash bags worth of items after just one weekend doesn't mean you have to. ... 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
As a child it is fairly easy to make friends, right? We just share a toy or snack, or even just jump right in playing with someone new. Maybe those friendships don't last, maybe they do. But kids don't worry about saying something awkward, or appearing too eager to make friends, do they? ... read more