Where new homemakers come to grow
So lately I've been getting emails, and questions about how to live in today's society as a respected and respecting Christian. How to gain friendships, how to "fit in" and many other aspects. I've decided to take all of these questions and roll them into a series that I'm choosing to call "The Road Less Traveled: A 9 part series talking about relationships, respect, and communication in today's society." It's a little lengthy so let's just call ... read more
Did you know that the average American family spends $1700 on clothing each year!! (source) That's roughly $425 spend on each person's wardrobe a year!! That's insane!! And the worst part is: we don't realize it!! How can we justify spending this much money on clothing that is going to be ripped, torn, stained, grown out of and thrown out? Honestly, we can't. With all the expenses that we have in our lives in this day and age, we cannot ... read more
My name is Christina and I have a chronic illness. Well, maybe illness isn't the right word...condition? Either way, I have been suffering from chronic migraines for more than a decade and it stinks! They have become more intense as I get older, and what used to be a nice excuse to skip school or work is now a very painful ordeal that keeps me in bed for days. I am so thankful that my husband understands what I need ... read more
I'm sure we have all drooled over looked appreciatively at some amazing pantry spaces and food storage areas online, right? Maybe you are like me and have even felt a twinge of envy. So imagine how I felt when my dad agreed to help me build a new pantry area exactly the way I wanted it! Finally, I could have a perfectly organized and always stocked area that was worthy of Pinterest! For a few weeks, it did look like ... read more
Being a homemaker was never my dream as a child or teenager. I knew I wanted to get married but I thought I'd work until I had kids, then stay home full time. When I was a teenager my mom worked a lot, as single mothers often do, so she wasn't able to teach me things relating to homemaking. Oh sure, I knew how to cook basic meals and how to operate a washing machine (I've been doing my own laundry since I was about 10 years old). But there ... read more