I have pulled together this reading list for homemakers from my personal bookshelves with the hope of inspiring others and providing practical tips. Gone are the days when the homemaker was the wife and mother whose only “job” was her family and her home. While I long for the simplicity of the homemakers of vintage …
Some people go absolutely crazy for spring cleaning with their checklists and new products. Me? That’s just not my thing. By the time spring is in the air, I’m up to my elbows in the garden and don’t have the energy to deep clean the house. Luckily, I have the fall and winter holiday season, …
My overall goal is to be more self-reliant in 2019 than we were in 2018. Self-Reliance means we will be able to do more for ourselves and save money in the process. The time between Christmas and New Year’s is a wonderful time to reflect and set goals for the coming year. I am taking …
These essential oil diffuser blends are perfect for fall and making your home smell amazing. Try out a few different blends, and discover your home’s signature fall scent. Think about fall. What scents come to mind? Leaves. Cut wood. Campfires. Apple Pie. Warm Chai. Mulled Cider. Spices like cinnamon and clove. This time of year …
On my to-do list for this week – making my own laundry detergent. Yes, I make my own laundry detergent instead of buying it at the store, and you know what, I like it more than the name brand that I grew up using. I started making my own laundry detergent about eight years ago, …
