Welcome to the Homemaking section of our site! As you can see, this is still a work in progress! I will be writing content to fill this page with tons of tips, resources, and helps to get you on your way to putting “systems” in place so that you can have more joy and peace in your home.
Click here to browse all my Homemaking Posts
Time Management
CALENDAR
- How I Am Using Google Calendar to Organize My Life
- How to Use Your Calendar to Jump-Start Your Goals (and really get something accomplished this year!)
- Using and Keeping a Calendar: The Foundation of a Peaceful Home
- How to Do Interval Planning in Your Home and Homeschool
TO DO LIST
- Asking the Right Questions (Some things to think about before making your to do lists!)
- Why Keeping a To Do List is So Important + How To Get Started
- To Do List Systems to Consider (including Apps)
MISCELLANEOUS
In the Kitchen
- Getting Systems in Place (Meal Planning)
- Menu Planning Tips & Resources
- Menu Planning Forms
- Setting Up Your Meal Plans Digitally + Apps You Can Use
- Make Your Own Recipe Book to Organize Your Recipes
- Make Your Own Recipe Book With Trello
- My Recipe Index
- Quick & Easy Breakfast Ideas
- School Lunch Ideas
- How to handle leftovers
Preserving Your Food
- The Beginner’s Guide to Preserving from Homestead Harvest! (Free ebook)
- My Canning Recipes
- Enjoying Container Gardening When Your Time is Limited
Cleaning
- My Online Cleaning Calendar (to get you started)
- Spring Cleaning Checklists
- Homemade Cleaning Solutions
- Household Cleaners Recipes
- How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works For Your Family – Part 1
- How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works For Your Family – Part 2
- How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works For Your Family – Part 3
- How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works For Your Family – Part 4
- How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works For Your Family – Part 5
- Using Google Calendar to Set Up Your Cleaning Schedule
- Setting Up a Chores System for Your Kids
Laundry
- Getting Systems in Place (Laundry)
- One Laundry Plan to Consider
- The Key Ingredient to Getting Things Done + A Look at Laundry
Home Maintenance
- Yard work
- House Maintenance
- Vehicle Maintenance
Make Your House a Home
- Create beauty in your home
- Traditions and making memories
- Decorating the home
Computer and Online Time
- 5 Steps to Complete Online Classes and Put Them Into Action
- How to put limits on online time
- How to organize your computer files
- Backing up your important computer files
Bills, Finances & Paperwork
- Cash Envelope System (free printable)
- Paper organization
- Paying bills
- How to handle the mail
- Keeping important records
- Keeping track of receipts
- Keeping track of warranties
- Insurance
- Investments
- Filing bank statements
- Budgeting
- Ways to save money
Crafts & Handwork
- Learn How to Crochet
- Crochet Projects & Posts
- Website that will help you learn to knit
- Knitting Projects & Posts
- Sewing Projects & Posts
Homemaking Ebooks
Baby Steps to Better Health
Menu Planning Made Easy
Menu Planning
Setting Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works
Luscious Lunches & Dinners - Vol. 1
Natural Cleaners for the Home
Homemade Yogurt the Easy Way
The Wonder Scrubcloth - Crochet Pattern
Bountiful Breakfasts - Vol. 1
Bountiful Breakfasts - Vol. 2
A Gluten-Free Cookbook for Beginners
Homemade Gift Mixes
Delicious Desserts - Vol. 1
Frugal Tips & Recipes for the Wise Homemaker
The Intentional Journal
Sew Your Own: Blue Jean & Flannel Crib Quilt
Sugar-Free With Sheri
Quart Jar Cozies - Crochet Pattern
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My Kefir-Making Update & What Inspired Me
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Using the Rocketbook for Home & School (My Rocketbook Review)
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Learn to Crochet
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Getting a Morning Routine in Place + a Book Recommendation + Podcast #46
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How to Set Up a Simple Daily Schedule Using Time Blocks + Podcast #45
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How to Use Your Calendar to Jump-Start Your Goals (+ Podcast #44)
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Homemade for the Holidays #23: Lacy Scarf {crochet project}
I love to crochet and when I found this pattern I just had to give it a try! I had some Simply Soft yarn that I used and oh….this scarf…
Homemade for the Holidays #20: Crocheted Baby Blanket or Afghan
I love to crochet, so when I saw this pattern online for a crocheted afghan I had to give it a try! I made a small blanket for my daughter…
Homemade for the Holidays #19: Denim Quilt {sewing project}
I made this denim quilt when I was pregnant with Rachel (who is now 11). It was an easy sewing project using some old jeans and some flannel. You can…
Homemade for the Holidays #17: Knitted Baby and Child Ear Warmers
I have the privilege of sharing with you a cute pattern created by one of my readers, Jackie. Jackie is offering this pattern as a free gift to you. She…
Homemade for the Holidays #13: Crocheted Scrubbies
I wanted to share these very quick crocheted kitchen scrubbie patterns. These make great gifts! Crochet several of these and wrap them together with a package of pretty kitchen towels…
Blank Editable Recipe Cards – 1, 2 & 4 card versions {free download}
I thought it would be fun to make some pretty editable recipe cards to share with you. These are editable, meaning that you can type your own recipes into the…
Homeschool Myth: You Can’t Balance Homeschooling and Homemaking
When we are home all day with our children, there is a temptation to feel that our homes need to be in spotless condition at all times. We are constantly…
Amazing Bathroom Cleaner Recipe
I can hardly wait to share this recipe with you! It. is. AMAZING! You just have to try it to believe it. Over the weekend I ran across this recipe…
The Loaves and Fishes of Blogging
Today I want to look at a story in the Bible that has been a huge encouragement to me during my years of blogging. Whether you have just begun to…
In the Word – Volume 2 Ebook Now Available!
Do you struggle with having a daily Bible study time? Over the years, I have tried many different ideas and methods and for some reason I just couldn’t stick with…
{free} Spring Cleaning Checklists!
Now is the time to download these free Spring Cleaning Checklists! Spring is in the air! I am itching to get the house cleaned up, aired out, and looking and…
Is forming habits really that important?
Habits. What are they and is it really that important that I form habits? If I could pin point one area of my life that I struggle with the most,…
School Lunch Ideas (Share Your Favorite Tips & Recipes)
Recently a reader emailed me asking for some cold school lunch ideas. She was getting ready to send her kids to school for the first time, and needed some ideas…
The Easiest Way to Scrub Your Tub or Shower!
I saw this idea the other day and decided to give it a try. Scrubbing our shower has always been a hard task. It is next to impossible to get it…
My Weekly Menu Planner with New Borders {free download}
A reader recently asked for this menu planner with some different borders. She loved this editable form but was getting tired of the checkered border. So I created a new…
Begin planning your new year with my brand new Intentional Weekly Planner!
I am so excited to bring you this “expanded” version of my Intentional Monthly Planner. Since I first created that monthly planner, I have had some express an interest…
Enjoying Container Gardening When Your Time Is Limited
We have never had a really big garden, but over the years I have enjoyed growing some of our own food. Some of the things we have grown in our…
Kitchen Planning Forms {free download}
I have a special treat just for YOU today…. spring and summer kitchen planning forms! These can be found on my Menu Planning Forms page on my website. But you can…
How I Am Using Google Calendar to Organize My Life
Recently, I have been using Google Calendar as one of the main tools to get my life ogranized. I have been tempted and tried many different apps for my calendar, to do…
Giving Bullet Journaling a try!
Over the years, I have tried many different ways of keeping my calendar. I have used a paper only version (my Intentional Planner), a digital only version (Google Calendar), and…
How to have a great New Year!
Are you ready for the New year? Over the years I have had many emails and comments from readers expressing their frustrations in staying organized, planning their day, getting the…
How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works for Your Family (Step 3 of 5)
In the last post we covered the second step to setting up a cleaning schedule — deciding how and when you will do your cleaning. If you have not completed the first…
How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works for Your Family (Step 2 of 5)
In the last post we covered the first step to setting up a cleaning schedule — making a list of cleaning tasks. If you have not completed that step, go…
How to Set Up a Cleaning Schedule That Works for Your Family (Step 1 of 5)
One area in your home that can tend to get quickly out of control is cleaning. Most of the time, it isn’t that we don’t have the time or desire…
My Favorite Podcasts to Listen to and Learn From
Over the past year or so, I have really been enjoying listening to podcasts. I have quite a few that I subscribe to, and then when I am doing dishes,…
Are you in Online Classes and Workshops overload? (5 Steps to Actually Complete Online Classes and Put Them Into Action!)
Taking online classes and workshops is a wonderful way to learn. There are so many helpful ones out there that touch on tons of topics — from homemaking and homeschooling…
Using Google Calendar to Set Up Your Cleaning Schedule
Over the years, I have set up my cleaning schedule in many different ways. I have made lists on paper and put them on the refrigerator. I have made cleaning…
Baked Oatmeal {Quick & Easy, Make Ahead & Freeze}
My kids love baked oatmeal and it is such an easy breakfast to fix ahead of time. It is kind of like granola, but in a bar form! I make…
Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas (Share Your Favorite Tips & Recipes!)
Recently a reader asked me for some quick and easy breakfast ideas she could fix for her kids. For many of us, we don’t always have a ton of time…
Setting Up a Chores System for Your Kids
As we look at different “systems” that need to be put in place in our homes, children and chores probably rate pretty close to the top for those that have…
Make Your Own Recipe Book With Trello
I have something fun to share with you today! Have any of you ever heard of Trello? It is a fun (free) program that you can access on desktop and…
How To Do Interval Planning in Your Home and Homeschool
Ever since I first mentioned how I planned our homeschool this past year, many have asked for more details. So in this post I want to dig into what interval…
Setting Up Your Meal Plans Digitally + Apps You Can Use
In the old days, there used to only really be one way to make menu plans — on paper! Well, now with computers and mobile devices, you can now go…
To Do List Systems to Consider (Including Apps)
I have posted before about the importance of keeping and using a To Do List! Now we are going to get into the details and look at different systems you…
Why Keeping a To Do List Is So Important + How To Get Started
Over the years I have always had some sort of to do list. Whether it was some sort of digital list in a to do type app, on a file…
My New Favorite Kitchen Tool
Over the years I have had certain kitchen tools that have been a big hit with me. It is so exciting to find something that works great and does the…
Using and Keeping a Calendar: The Foundation of a Peaceful Home
Using and keeping a calendar is one of the foundations of our everyday lives that will help to bring peace to our home. If we don’t have a system in place…
Let’s Look at Menu Planning + Live Q & A [Video]
Are you struggling with planning meals for your family each week? Do you know that you need to get some kind of system in place, but just don’t know where…
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The Key Ingredient to Getting Things Done + a Look at Laundry! [Video]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, defeated, and guilty because you have so much to do, so many things to keep up with, and you just can’t seem to get a…
He Has Called Me To Be Faithful
Last week as I was reading through Sarah Mackenzie’s book, Teaching From Rest, I underlined sections and copied them into my journal. I wanted to share one sentence that stood…
5 Things To Do During Your Break Week
I recently shared in one of my Intentional Inspirations newsletters about how I have set up our homeschool schedule a little different this year. I am planning in 6-7 week…
Brand new Recipe Index (Including my THM recipes)!
I have been wanting to do this for a long time now and many have requested an easy way to view my THM recipes — so when I heard about…
THM Friendly Menu Plans From Around the Web (For when you need some inspiration!)
There are many times when I just need some fresh inspiration for menu plans. I get into ruts and eat the same meals every single day, and I know that…
Mommy’s Apron {New Site for Homemakers!}
I am beyond excited today to announce a brand new website for homemakers by my good friend, RaShell — Mommy’s Apron! Over the past few years I have been blessed…
How to make your mornings the most productive time of the day!
Have you ever had those mornings when you are late getting up, you get sidetracked and an hour passes before you realize you should have had breakfast fixed already, the…
Cash Envelope System (FREE Printables!)
I have a wonderful freebie for you — print your very own Cash Envelope System! All you need are some small envelopes (#6 envelopes) and a printer! This freebie includes…
Making Over My Morning Routine
I am a planner. I am a list maker. I like writing things down so that I can cross them off! But I find that if I don’t plan, if…
How to Organize Your DVDs and Audio CDs + FREE Dramatized Kids Bible!
A week or so ago when I was reading the book, Confessions of a De-Cluttering Junkie, I got a great tip for how to save space and organize my DVDs…
Setting up your mornings for success!
Have you ever wondered how others seem to make time for exercise, prayer, Bible reading, planning, crafting or blogging every single day – when you’re just hanging on by a…
Want to know how to eat better and spend less?
I am so excited today to introduce a good friend of mine, Beth Cranford. Beth knows what it is like to try to put healthy meals on the table when…
Declutter Challenge Update: Tackling a kitchen drawer and my recipes and cookbooks!
I finally was able to get some more decluttering projects done this week, so I thought I’d share. This month we are still in the kitchen and the focus is…
DIY: Homemade Moisturizing Oil
I shared a while back that I had run out of my homemade face lotion that I made and that I was going to try something new. Well, I ordered…
Declutter Challenge Update: The Refrigerator!
Have I said how much I have been enjoying these decluttering challenges each week? Even though I have not been able to accomplish everything on the list, I am still…
Declutter Challenge Update: Food storage areas & spices shelf!
Time for a little update on my decluttering challenge for the year! This month I have been in the kitchen and it is exciting to see the progress being made…
DIY: Lotion Bars & Lotions & Moisturizing Oils
I ran out of the lotion that I made a long time ago that I have used on my face. This time I decided to try something different. I love…
Declutter Challenge Update: Junk Drawer, Pots & Pans, and more!
I can’t believe another week has flown by! But — I did get some more decluttering done! Yeah! We are still in the kitchen this week and working on cleaning…
Declutter Challenge Update: Kitchen drawers and counters!
This week the focus was on the kitchen drawers and counters. I cleaned the potholder drawer, the silverware drawer, the kitchen utensils, drawer, the kitchen towel drawer, and the counter…
Declutter Your Home in 15 Minutes a Day Challenge {1/6/15 Update}
This year I have decided to tackle the Declutter Your Home in 15 Minutes a Day Challenge! Each week I will post about what I got accomplished the previous week….
Teach Us to Number Our Days: How To Redeem the Time {Part 1 of 5}
[I am reposting this from the archives. Be sure to click the link at the bottom of the post to view all the posts in this series.] As we begin…
Getting Systems in Place {Laundry}
I don’t know about you, but laundry has always been a challenge for me. In the past I could never seem to keep up. I always had laundry baskets filled…
Getting Systems in Place {Meal Planning}
Last time we talked about getting a daily schedule in place. Today we are looking at meal planning! Meal planning is one of those areas that can really cause stress…
The Ultimate Printable Budget Binder
This free Budget Binder looks really neat! Includes 10+ free printables to help you get your finances in order. Click here to download your copy today!
Trim Healthy Mama Printables {free}
If you have been reading my blog for long, you know how much Trim Healthy Mama has meant to me. Over the past couple years, this way of eating has…
Getting Systems in Place {Your Daily Schedule}
The first area I want to look at is your daily schedule. No matter what season in life you find yourself, you need to have a daily schedule. Are your…
When You Feel Like a Failure
We all know the feelings. The nagging doubts and fears that can overwhelm. The constant comparing that leaves us exhausted. We feel like a failure. Today I want to look…
Keeping a Food Log + FREE Printable!
Have you ever kept a food log? You know, where you write down everything you eat and drink all day? I have shared before how it has been difficult at…
Creating To Do Lists with Wunderlist {free app}
I have talked before here on the blog about having a To Do List. Over the years there have been different ways that I have written down things that needed to be…
Crochet Coasters {FREE pattern}
I love to crochet and years ago I found a pattern online for these lovely crochet coasters. I sell them already made in my Shop, but a reader emailed recently…
My Favorite Trim Healthy Mama Meals + FREE Printable Forms!
Sometimes we get into a rut with our meals and so today I wanted to share some of my favorite THM meals with you! I am excited today so give…
My Favorite Blogs to Follow
I thought it would be fun to post about some of my favorite blogs! We all know there are a bunch of great blogs and websites out there. Today I want…
Summer fun for boys!
My boys (and girls) enjoyed finding these fun projects on Youtube to try. I know the summer is about over, but there is still lots of time for some fun…
Learn how to save money on groceries with Grocery University!
Do you need some help reducing the amount you are spending on groceries? I am so excited to announce this brand new product by Crystal at Money Saving Mom —…
THM Friendly Editable Menu Planner – 15 Styles {free download}
After I posted the free editable menu planner yesterday, someone commented that it would be nice to have one that was more Trim Healthy Mama friendly — A menu planner…
Need some pretty menu planning forms?
Are you in need of some pretty menu planning forms? I have a huge variety to choose from!
Home Making Now Available in Softcover!
This wonderful “old” book is now available in softcover! Each chapter is followed with a couple lined pages for notes, allowing you a nice place to journal as you study…
The focus of being intentional
I am revisiting this post today because I need it. With the new year came grand ideas and goals, now I need to make sure I keep myself on track…
My Weekend Project: Crocheted Slippers!
I love to crochet. It is just one of those things that relaxes me and brings me the satisfaction of making something useful with my hands. This past weekend I…
How to Use Pepperplate to Organize Your Trim Healthy Mama Recipes and Menus {for free}
I recently found a very helpful online tool that will help you organize your Trim Healthy Mama recipes — Pepperplate.com! It is totally free to create an account, then you…
Trim Healthy Mama Sample Menus!
I have had many ask me to give some samples of what my meals look like as I have been following Trim Healthy Mama. I have to admit that I…
Quart Jar Cozies Now Available {for all your Trim Healthy Mama drinks!}
I love drinking my Trim Health Mama smoothies and special drinks in quart jars. They are just the right size and by using a big quart jar I tend to…
A Gift for You – Fall Menu Plan & Shopping List
I have a fun gift for you today! Download a pretty Weekly Menu Plan and Shopping List to use in your kitchen! CLICK HERE to download these free forms!
Take a look at my brand new “FREE Printables” page!
I am so excited to let you know about a brand new page on my site…FREE Printables! Over the years I have accumulated quite a list of free printables that…
Being Intentional and Walking in Grace
It just amazes me sometimes how when the Lord is speaking to me about a particular area of my life, that the very same issues start popping up in other…
Decluttering time at our house!
I have had two weeks now to get some major projects done here on my site… #1 – The brand new Homeschooling Central site is up and running now! Yeah!…
The Intentional Planner – Time for Updates!
I just wanted to post a quick update for those of you who are using The Intentional Planner. Next week I will be working on updating all the files on…
New Ebook! ~ The Wonder Scrubcloth {Crochet Pattern}
You asked and I listened! After posting about these Wonder Scrubcloths and selling some on my website, several emailed me asking about the pattern. So…here you go! This pattern is…
Teach Us to Number Our Days: How To Redeem the Time {Part 5 of 5}
This will be the last in this series of How to Redeem the Time. I pray that this series has been an encouragement to you to consider where you are…
The Wonder Scrubcloths – Just added to the Shop!
These Wonder Scrubcloths work wonders on your dishes! The cloth is crocheted with a scrubber in one corner, making scrubbing out glasses and pots a breeze! These Wonder Scrubcloths come…
Teach Us to Number Our Days: How To Redeem the Time {Part 4 of 5}
Today we are going to look at the fourth thing mentioned in Ephesians 5 that helps to redeem the time…being thankful! Always giving thanks for all things in the name…
Teach Us to Number Our Days: How To Redeem the Time {Part 3 of 5}
In this series we have been looking at five things in Ephesians 5 that can be instrumental in redeeming the time. Today we are going to look at the third…
Teach Us to Number Our Days: How To Redeem the Time {Part 2 of 5}
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Awesome crocheted dishcloths {now for sale!}
Look what I just added to the Shop! The past couple weeks I have been having fun doing some crocheting. Now I want to offer some fun home made…
How to redeem the time {new blog series starting soon!}
We all would love to go back and have a “redo” for days and years gone by. I know I look back and wish I had done things differently in…
Needing some homemade gift ideas for the holidays?
With Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to remind you about the blog series I did last year: Homemade for the Holidays. If you are needing some great homemade…
I took a fun holiday craft class at Craftsy!
I love doing crafts, especially around the holidays. I heard of Craftsy quite a while back and recently was able to take an online class they were offering. I took…
Make fixing smoothies easier with this idea!
My kids love it when I make smoothies to go with our breakfasts and it is a GREAT way for me to get some more fruits and vegetables in them…
How to use a “To Do List” to get things done!
Last week I posted about this brand new Daily Planner Page that I added to The Intentional Planner Membership Site. Today I wanted to touch on one aspect of this page that has…
How NOT to miss a childhood!
Recently I found a blog that so resonates with my theme for the year…simplify and love. This blog is called Hands Free Mama and was begun by a mom who…
Making Homemade Vanilla Extract {a DIY Project}
This is my first time making homemade vanilla extract. It wasn’t hard at all and it tastes SO good! Since it does take a bit of time before it is…
Growing Calendula and Making Soap!
I thought I’d post about what I have been up to lately. As most of you know, I love making things from scratch and trying new things. Well…recently I have…
Natural Body Care: Makeup!
This will be my final post (for now) in the Natural Cleaners & Body Care series. It has been fun and I have been able to change out all of…
Homemade Facial Cleanser
I decided to repost this from the archives for this series. My daughter and I LOVE this oil cleansing method. It really does work! Give it a try! I recently…
Natural Body Care: Lotion
I love all the yummy smelling lotions that you can buy in the stores, but many times they irritate my skin. I think all the strong perfumes and such that…
Natural Body Care: Deodorant
I have tried making homemade deodorant with baking soda, coconut oil, and essential oils, etc., but never really liked how it turned out. It crumbled and fell apart on me when using…
Natural Body Care: Hair Conditioner
Replacing hair conditioner was a hard one for me. I have longer hair, so using a good conditioner was important to keep the tangles at bay! Plus I love the…
Natural Body Care: Hair Shampoo
I tried to make homemade shampoo once. It was a total flop! I still have not found a recipe for a homemade shampoo that I like and feel really works….
Natural Cleaners: Shower Cleaner
Shower Cleaner 2 teaspoons borax 1 teaspoon castile soap 3/4 cup white vinegar 1 1/2 cup hot water In a spray bottle, combine the above ingredients. Shake it up to…
Natural Body Care: Hand & Body Soap
I have had so much fun this month as I experimented with some different ways to simplify my cleaning products. So far I have been very pleased with what I…
Natural Cleaners: Dish Soap
I have tried several of the recipes for homemade dish soap using grated up castile soap and water and just didn’t like it. For one, I am too used to…
Learning to love WHILE simplifying!
A while back, the Lord convicted me of something…a way I was thinking and therefore acting. It all has to do with this journey the Lord has me on…the journey…
Natural Cleaners: Dusting Spray
Dusting Spray 1 cup water 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. *Miracle II Soap (found on Amazon here) or Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap 20 drops sweet orange or lemon essential oil In a…
Natural Cleaners: Homemade Fabric Softener Sheets
I have been searching far and LONG for a good alternative to using store-bought dryer sheets. I tried buying some “natural” dryer sheets that looked like stiff brown paper towels….
Natural Cleaners: Homemade Soft Scrub
Homemade Soft Scrub 3/4 cup baking soda 1/4 cup environmentally safe liquid laundry detergent or liquid castile soap 3 drops tea tree oil 3 drops lavender essential oil To make, put…
Natural Cleaner: Laundry Detergent
Over the years I have tried making homemade laundry detergents — both the liquid version and the powdered version. While it is very economical, for now I have chosen to…
Natural Cleaners: Toilet Bowl Cleaner
The toilet is probably one of the least-looked-forward-to areas of the house to clean…at least it is for me! We have very hard water here too, so if I don’t…
Natural Cleaner: Window & Mirror Cleaner
Window & Mirror Cleaner 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons *Miracle II Soap (found on Amazon here) or Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap 2 cups pure or distilled warm water In a spray…
Natural Cleaners: All-Purpose Cleaner
This All-Purpose Cleaner works great for cleaning sinks, counter tops, tubs, appliances, etc. All-Purpose Cleaner 4 cups hot water 2 teaspoon of *Miracle II Soap (found on Amazon here) or Dr. Bronner’s…
Natural Cleaners: Dishwasher Detergent & Rinse Agent
I have tried the homemade dishwasher detergent recipes, and our water is too hard and it leaves a yucky film. The Miracle II Soap is the only thing I have…
Simplifying My Cleaning Products
Over the past ten years or so, I have taken steps towards preparing healthy meals for my family. More recently I have started taking a look at all the cleaning…
Simplifying My Cleaning Schedule
For the month of March, my focus will be on SIMPLIFYING MY CLEANING SCHEDULE. In this post I want to share what I have done to simplify my cleaning schedule….
Simplifying My Meal Planning {an update}
This month my “simplifying” focus has been meal planning. I posted about how I was setting up my menus on the computer so that I could just print out the…
My Cleaning Calendar {an update}
I have shared before how I set up my cleaning schedule at the Keep and Share website. Well, since I originally set up my calendar there, they have started charging…
Menu Planning {audio} added to eStore!
I recently recorded this Menu Planning audio for Premium Members of the Intentional Planner Membership Site and have just added it to my eStore! In this short audio I share…
The most important thing a mom can do…
This new year has brought a time of reflection, searching, and changing in my life. As many of you know, I have named this year the year of “Simplify and…
Simplifying My Meal Planning {the plan}
Meal planning can be one of those things that causes a lot of stress in the home. There is nothing worse that having 4:00 p.m. roll around and have absolutely…
Simplifying our daily schedule {final update}
Since we are nearing the end of January, I wanted to give a final update on my quest this month to simplify our schedule. Overall, I have been very pleased…
Lotion Bars {a fun DIY project}
I am SO excited to share this recipe with you! I made it up based on several different recipes that I found online. I also used what I had…and that…
Simplifying our daily schedule {an update}
As I shared previously, the Lord has impressed on me to simplify areas of my life this year. Each month I will be addressing a different area of my life…
Simplifying my schedule
The Lord has really been working in my heart at the beginning of this new year. Through various mediums, He has brought two words to the forefront. Two things that…
The Importance of Meal Planning
Meal planning is one of those areas that can really cause stress if it is not under control. We all know what it is like to have the evening hours…
My Recipe Book {a fun project for your daughters!}
I have a fun project for you to do with your daughters…have them make their own Recipe Book! I should have been doing this with my daughter a long time…
New Shopping List Envelopes Added!
Just a quick note to let you know that I added a new version of the Shopping List Envelopes to my Homemade for the Holidays post! Per a reader’s request,…
Preparing for Sundays…a day of REST!
Sundays have not always been so relaxing for me. I wanted to share some things that I have implemented into my Saturday routine that has helped me better prepare for…
Enjoying our garden and some updates
We have been enjoying our little garden. The cherry tomatoes are really starting to produce, we have enjoyed spinach (it is long gone now due to the extremely warm weather…
Make your own foam hand soap
In our home, we love the foam hand soap better than the liquid gel stuff. It seems to wash off easier and we don’t tend to use as much either….
Having fun with Google Docs
Recently I discovered a wonderful resource that I am beginning to use for business and personal use….Google Docs. It is like having a word processor online that allows me to…
How to be a Godly wife and mother
I love listening to audios on my mp3 player while I do dishes, fold laundry, etc. It gives me something productive to listen to, to learn from, to grow in,…
Natural laundry detergent and fabric softener
Over the past couple years I have been researching ways that I can cut down on the amount of toxins in our home. Recently I have switched to a more…
My New Cookbook
I picked up a new cookbook the other day at Walmart. It is called Healthy Choices – No sugar, No white flour, No artificial anything. I LOVE it! The cookbook…
Cleaning Calendar added to website!
I decided it might be helpful to also embed my cleaning calendar into my website. So….I have added it under my “Homemaking” topic and can be found on this page!…
Neat way to organize your daily and seasonal cleaning schedule!
A couple years ago I ran across a neat free resource online that allows you to set up a calendar, upload photos, and other things. These items can remain private…
Motherhood Lessons from Matthew {Part 1}
As I have been reading through Matthew there have been some lessons that the Lord has been teaching me…showing me how they apply to being a wife and mother. Today…
My Laundry Plan – How to keep up!
I don’t know about you, but laundry has always been a challenge for me. In the past I could never seem to keep up. I always had laundry baskets filled…
Grinding Our Own Wheat – Part 4: Baking with Fresh Ground Flour
I have been baking with our fresh ground whole wheat flour now for quite a while now and thought I’d do a quick post about my experiences so far. *…
Grinding Our Own Wheat – Part 3: A System
I need a system! Once I had my mill and the wheat berries, I sat down and did some brainstorming. How was I going to handle grinding my own wheat?…
Grinding Our Own Wheat – Part 2: Wheat Berries
There is a lot to know about wheat berries! I did not realize how many different kinds of wheat there were. There are basically two kinds of wheat – hard…
Grinding Our Own Wheat – Part 1: Choosing a Grain Mill
Due to a suggestion from one of our readers, I decided to do a series of posts on what I am learning about grinding our own wheat. I’m not sure…
How to get your children to drink green smoothies
I have been doing a lot of reading lately on nutrition and read about the nutritional value of drinking green smoothies every day. Now I already love to make smoothies…
From my website: Menu Planning Forms, Bible Memory Cards, and More!
I thought I’d take a bit of time to share some great resources that are available on my website. Some of you are new to my blog/website and may not…
A Gift for You…an editable Weekly Menu Planner
I had a reader email me this past weekend asking if I could make an editable Weekly Menu Planner (this form is in my Menu Planning ebook). She wanted to…
Homemade Hair Conditioner
Recently I have been trying to replace as many of our body care and cleaning products as possible…trying to avoid lots of chemicals and such in the store-bought products. I’ll…
Bootcamp for Lousy Housekeepers
I was privileged to receive a review copy of Heidi Schaap’s book, Bootcamp for Lousy Housekeepers. You all know that organization is right up my alley…well, I learned a few…
Herbal Nurturing – New eBook by Frugal Granola
I am so excited to let you know about this brand new ebook by Michele Augur of Frugal Granola — Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide by Michele…
Pumpkins – How to make puree & recipes!
I have never baked pumpkins and made puree before, so I did some research and found some instructions on the internet. Now I need to go shopping and see if…
How to do Crocheted Edgings
I have been so enjoying the homemaking lessons from The Homemaker’s Mentor! If you haven’t checked these out, you need to! They are just wonderful. I have purchased almost all…
Sourdough Information for Beginners
I thought I’d do a quick post to let you know of some great resources for sourdough starters, recipes, and instructions to make your own starter! I am currently using…
Online Sourdough eCourse Starting Tuesday!
Wardeh from GNOWFGLINS is offering some wonderful ecourses on whole foods cooking. All her ecourses are on a donation basis…give what you can afford to give. Once you register, you…
Cupboard Helpers
I thought I’d share a little tip that I am finding very helpful in my kitchen…I call them “cupboard helpers”. As I have shared before, I have a Recipe Notebook…
My Cleaning Calendar
I thought I’d post here how I handle my cleaning schedule. I am using a wonderful free online tool at Keep and Share to organize my cleaning tasks. I use…
Our Garden
We decided to put in a small garden this year and boy am I glad we did! My husband dug up a 7 foot by 11 foot section of a…
Raising Homemakers Website
I wanted to let you know about this neat website that is just getting organized: Raising Homemakers. They are holding some fun giveaways this week you might want to participate…
Free Weekly Chore Chart
I thought I would post a little sneak peak at what my new Intentional Planner is going to be like! I mentioned before that I bought some expensive software that…
Crocheted Kitchen Scrubbie
One of my Homemaker’s Mentor lessons this month is on making crocheted scrubbies and sponges for your kitchen. I can’t wait to try to make the sponges! I wanted to…
Homemade Pillow Cases
I love making homemade pillow cases for my kids (and my husband and me too). They are so simple to make and are a perfect project for a beginning sewer….
Onesie Dress
https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/onesie_dress_2
T-Shirt Turned Baby or Toddler Dress
https://mialaprojects.blogspot.com/2007/06/favorite-t-shirt-turned-babytoddler.html
Tea Towel Skirts
https://www.graceviolet.com/2009/02/how-to-make-skirt-from-dish-towels.html
Pillow Case Dress
https://rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/a-safer-pillowcase-dress.html
Easy Skirt Tutorial
https://neverenoughhours.blogspot.com/2007/12/easy-skirt-tutorial.html
Sew T-Shirt Dresses
https://www.mormonchic.com/crafty/patriotic-apparel.asp#2 https://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/operatic/312/tshirt.htm https://www.craftsofchaddsford.com/tshirtdress.htm
Sew a Girls A-Line Shirt or Dress
https://materialmama.wordpress.com/2007/07/12/my-first-drafted-dress-pattern-free-to-you/
Free Garden Journal
FREE Garden Journal from Homestead Harvest! https://site.wayzata-homestead-harvest.com/GardenJournal.pdf
Grow Salad Bowls
Grow Salad Bowls! Here is a neat idea for those that don’t have a lot of room for a big garden or just want a little gardening project for the…
Crochet Mary Jane Booties
This is the pattern for the Mary Jane Booties that I have made before. They are very easy to make. I can’t find the original pattern any more at the…
Learn to Knit
I have been a “beginning” knitter for many years and just recently decided I wanted to expand my skills in this area :). For those of you who would like…
Knitting a Dishcloth
Besides knitting a scarf or two, my first real knitting project was knitting dishcloths. This is the pattern I have used. It is pretty easy and the dishcloths are wonderful!…
Sew a Home-Style Tiered Skirt
The Christian Homekeeper Network posted a wonderful tutorial for making a tiered skirt! This would be a great project to make matching skirts for mom and daughters for Easter! I…