10 Daily Habits of Happy Homemakers
Most of us know other homemakers who always seem to be cheerful, even when things are chaotic. What daily habits do these happy homemakers have in common?
Painting With a Smaller Brush: What My Toddler's Artwork Taught Me About Homemaking
A closer look at my toddler’s artwork made me see the beauty in my smallest homemaking efforts. Not every brush stroke will be perfect. Not every attempt will be a masterpiece. But the process is beautiful.
How to Manage the Holiday Gift Influx
Ahh, the holidays. There’s so much to do. So many people to visit. Countless traditions to keep up with. A whole stack of favorite recipes to bake. And suddenly, what was supposed to be a family-focused time to be grateful for the important things in our lives has turned into a stressful, complicated circus….
How to Stay Focused on Family During the Holidays
How can we stay focused on family during the holidays? 11 homemaking experts share their best tips.
Holiday Preparation – Are You Making This Mistake?
Ahh, the holidays. There’s so much to do. So many people to visit. Countless traditions to keep up with. A whole stack of favorite recipes to bake. And suddenly, what was supposed to be a family-focused time to be grateful for the important things in our lives has turned into a stressful, complicated circus. It…
Prepare for the Holidays: Do This ONE Thing Well Ahead of Time
What ONE thing should you do well ahead of time to prepare for the holidays? 11 homemaking experts weigh in.
How to Prepare for the Holidays (Without Losing Your Mind)
A panel of 11 homemaking and organizational experts share how their own families prepare for the holidays each year. Emily Chapelle, Jen Jones, Rachel Masser, Beau Coffron, Courtney Carver, Joshua Becker, Laura Wittmann, Becky Rapinchuk, Jen Hadfield, Danielle Smith, and Andrew Mellen.
18 Ways to Have a Clutter-Free Halloween
I’ve been hard-core decluttering the house. And I’ve been working hard to keep the clutter from coming back in. I’m guessing you’re here because you’re on the same kind of journey. And Halloween is working against us! With all of the costumes, candles, spooky decor, junky little trinkets and toys, the clutter situation can get…
What This Pine Cone Taught Me About Memories
The pine cone taught me something last week, as I picked it up to dust underneath it, and noticed how it’s become a little bit broken, a little worse for wear.
4 Ways to Clear Your Mind (When You Don't Have Time)
When you don’t have time and your mind is muddled, you need to clear your mind quickly. Here are 4 great (fast) ways to quiet your mind.
Your Purse Contents = Your Homemaking Style, Revealed
Your purse. It goes everywhere with you. Always by your side, it’s disguised as a fashion accessory. But what is it really? It’s a little piece of your home. And what might surprise you is that its contents are saying a lot about you and your homemaking style. “I’m thinking balls are to men, what…
5 Signs You Should Invest in a Mother's Helper
Maybe you feel like you should be able to do it all. So you struggle and push and cry in the bathroom while you eat candy and your kids pound on the door. There’s really an easier way, and I don’t mean shipping your kids to boarding school. I mean hiring a friendly neighborhood mother’s…
