12 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Simplify Your Life

The Spring cleaning bug is in the air. Has it bit you yet? It has sure bit Leigh Ann and I. Our houses have never been cleaner. Are we done yet? No. Spring cleaning isn't just a one-time thing. Well, for most of us, it is. But it really shouldn't be. Yes, there are certain things we only need to clean once a year, but keeping a clean, organized, simplified life? That should be a year-round-thing. … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Sale

The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle

Please note this sale has ended, but we are leaving this page up in order for you to be able to access incredible resources for your homemaking needs! The books cannot be purchased in a bundle, but they can still be purchased individually. You're a homemaker if you do any of the following: Work with willing hands Provide food for your family Open your hand to the poor Reach out to the … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning Deals & Homemaking Blogs to Follow

spring cleaning deals and homemaking blogs to follow

There is just something about this time of year that gets everyone to thinking about their home...and cleaning. I usually totally ignore this time of year and think everyone who ventures into spring cleaning is just crazy. True story. But now I have nesting hormones and well, I've been spring cleaning. So I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my favorite resources on getting your … [Read more...]

Homemaking Matters

homemaking matters

Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your alters, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise! (Psalm 84:3-4) What a beautiful picture of the home. We all need a home. We all need a place to lay our heads and lay our young. A place where family gathers and fellowship is … [Read more...]

Getting Organized with a Homemaking Binder

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The new year always brings an incredible urge to get organized, especially in the area of home management. One of the tools I use to keep my home organized is a homemaking binder (aka, home management binder, family planning notebook, home manager, etc.). I originally heard about this idea from Lindsay at Passionate Homemaking several years ago. I've spent the last couple of years trying to … [Read more...]

Helpful Resources for the Busy Homemaker

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This post is written by contributing writer, Jenni from Live Called. With school getting into full swing and family schedules changing, our jobs as homemakers can get a little overwhelming at times. Mornings are a blur powered by caffeine and evenings are often packed full of activities and responsibilities. If you need a little encouragement or a helping hand, this list of resources is for … [Read more...]

Flirty Aprons Giveaway

Flirty Aprons has some of the cutest aprons. I've had mine for over a year now, and I absolutely love it. I wear it all the time! Mark loves it too. It makes cooking and cleaning so much less frumpy! Flirty Aprons is giving away two aprons today! To enter the giveaway, sign in with Rafflecopter below. a Rafflecopter giveaway Special thanks to Flirty Aprons for sponsoring this … [Read more...]

Motivated Moms Planner Giveaway

Motivated Moms Planner is a printable chore list that tells you exactly what to do each day in your home. You know those really exciting moments when you get to check a little square box indicating you accomplished something? Motivated Moms is filled with tasks you can accomplish and check off while getting and keeping your home in order. Motivated Moms is giving away one planner to one of … [Read more...]

6 of Grandmaw’s Tried and True Homemaking Tips

Homemaking Tips HC2

I quit my office job to be a stay-at-home-wife when I was in my first trimester of pregnancy. I didn't know the first thing about homemaking, at least not full-time homemaking. Without hesitation, I called my grandmother (aka, Mamaw) and begged for tips on how to make a house a home. She's going to be embarrassed, but I'm going to share her homemaking wisdom with you. Join me today over at … [Read more...]

Settling in Slowly But Surely

Flower Bed Clean Up

It has been eleven days since we moved into our new home. I sometimes wonder if it hasn't been the longest eleven days of my life, but then I remember being in first stage labor for a week and think maybe not. Nevertheless, as I told you last week, this move has been one of the more difficult trials I have ever encountered. The days are long and the nights of rest are far too short. However, we … [Read more...]