What does intentional parenting really mean, and what does it take to be an intentional parent today? It might be easier and more rewarding than you think.
Are you a working mom overwhelmed by housework? 15 cleaning HACKS for moms to keep the house clean with kids, to save your time and sanity!
There are vintage skills kids need to learn! They need to learn them for themselves and for the continuation of these lovely life skills for the future.
Inside: How to be a happy stay-at-home mom. When you're dealing with homemaking and caring for children, you can sometimes be bored and overwhelmed all at once. Let's fix that. Even if you’ve always wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, the reality of it can sometimes seem… disappointing. It’s a job with no positive feedback,
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Are there really secrets to keeping a clean house when you have kids underfoot? The realistic guide to an organized home that you can actually live in!
Dive into the peaceful world of minimalism for moms. Find out how less really can be more, even with a house full of kids
Homeschooling is like a full time job, but then you also have to try to keep the house clean while kids are there making messes all day.
There are some old-fashioned skills that kids should learn that will benefit them in life. While we often forgo teaching them to our children, thinking it's not necessary anymore, one day they could use those skills if they have them, even if they are labeled as "old-fashioned." Every generation changes. Things become old-fashioned and are
Want to raise a self-sufficient child? Check out these essential homesteading skills that every kid should know.
Are there really secrets to keeping a clean house when you have kids underfoot? The realistic guide to an organized home that you can actually live in!
Inside: Learn simple strategies you can implement at night for a smoother morning. Having a nightly reset routine is a game-changer for moms! That moment when you wake up to a sink full of dishes, a toddler at your heels asking to be fed, a mountain of laundry on the couch, and papers from school piling up on the counters… I should add, is the
If you want to be a homemaker, read our 3 steps and make your dream a reality! Learn how to become a homemaker with planning and perseverance.
These sanity-saving mom hacks will add mega organization to your life, allowing you to spend time with your kids and give yourself the TLC you deserve!
Kids love learning homesteading skills that can help them to pitch in as part of the family team. These homestead skills are things my kids loved learning
Rather than trying to stick to a rigid schedule, I have found that creating a general rhythm for our days helps us all feel more in control and at peace. This blog post will share our homeschool family daily rhythm with tips and free printables to help you create a daily rhythm for your family.
Have you ever wondered what skills you should learn to be a better homemaker? Many of us have found ourselves at home more since the year 2020. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for a lot of us to acquire new skills and teach our children the life skills that they need. Work on these life skills right into your homeschool so that you form habits while they're young.“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV Below is a list of 25 homemaking skills to learn an
Being a keeper at home isn't praised in our society. That needs to change. I'm fulfilled as a woman when my life reflects God through biblical homemaking.
Homemaking is repetitive and can often feel mundane. But romanticizing your life as a homemaker can bring joy and beauty to your everyday!
Think you can't live a minimalist lifestyle with kids? think again! Here are 5 totally realistic tips to achieve minimalism with kids.
A Slow Motherhood Challenge: Write Today, instead of a post, I am issuing you another Slow Motherhood Challenge. Take 30 minutes or so to write about your kids. A letter to them, a note about them, some advice, anything at all. Just make today about them. We sometimes get so wrapped up in the day
A SAHM routine that will help you with cooking, cleaning and spending quality time with the kids. Tips for how to fit it all in, including getting dinner ready and having a shower!
I love being a homemaker! Read the many benefits of being a homemaker and see which ones you agree with, and which ones surprise you!
13 old-fashioned homemaking skills that are still useful for modern homemakers to learn and practice in their own homes.
It's easier to keep up than to catch up. Just three daily tasks done faithfully will go a long way toward keeping housework under control.
Minimalist Toys for 5 kids, our entire collection and why simple living is best for kids. Simple Childhood and minimalism with kids.
As parents, we want to give our kids everyday traditions that will give them wonderful lifetime memories, but those traditions don't have to be stressful!
Homeschooling when you also have younger kids is a challenge. Learn how to effectively homeschool with younger siblings at home.
Want to set your children on the path of health, success, and appreciation? Find the best homesteading skills to teach your children today!
Age-appropriate chores for young children (and older children) are so important - with or without a chore chart! They help raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. It's the reason that we use these Printable Chore Cards because they teach kids that they have to do their chores in order to have downtime.
Are you looking for ways to connect with your kids and share your family culture with them? Traditions unique to you are a great way to draw close to one another. These are some of our favorites!
Let's answer the question: what is homemaking? We'll discuss how this role stacks up against being a stay-at-home mom or a housekeeper. We'll dive into the day-to-day responsibilities, the emotional labor that often goes unnoticed, and even touch on the touchy subject of paid versus unpaid work. Understanding these roles can help us appreciate the
Ready to add chores to your homeschool schedule? Check out how we break up the chores throughout the day creating miniature chore routines!
Time to be a little honest here. In this space I like to write about our learning adventures at home, the fun times, and the joyous moments with my little ones. But, truth be told, things aren't always peachy. In fact, for awhile last year, things were flat out terrible. My busy boys were simply
Inside: how to be productive as a stay-at-home mom. The tips, tricks, and attitude adjustments you need to stay busy at home. Everyone starts life as a stay-at-home mom with good intentions. Homemade waffles! Storytime
Charlotte Mason's 6th principle says "education is an atmosphere." Creating a positive home atmosphere has more to do with who we are than what we do.
These sanity-saving mom hacks will add mega organization to your life, allowing you to spend time with your kids and give yourself the TLC you deserve!
There are vintage skills kids need to learn! They need to learn them for themselves and for the continuation of these lovely life skills for the future.
Dive into the peaceful world of minimalism for moms. Find out how less really can be more, even with a house full of kids
Over the past two years, I’ve slowly gotten into homemaking. Now, it’s sort of “my thing.” I didn’t see it coming, but somewhere along the way, I began to realize the eternal, beautiful, godly, glorious significance of Biblical homemaking. I began to see that this is much more than cleaning toilets. Godly homemaking is the intermingling of craft and work for the purpose of… Read more
