The anticipation for Christmas continues to build, as week slip into week two of Advent. This week we will incorporate Peace into our homemaking. Last week we briefly discussed what Advent is, and then moved on to talk about week one: Hope. In talking about hope, we worked on building the anticipation for Christmas, and …
Come along with me as we take each week of Advent and implement it into our homemaking! This week we are doing hope. What is Advent? In short Advent is the season leading up to Christmas. The word “advent” means arrival. The season of Advent is simply celebrating Christs first advent (arrival) in anticipation for …
Thanksgiving is next week, here in the States, and I will be hosting it again for some of my family! I’ve had the opportunity to host a nice handful of family functions in the 2 years my husband and I have lived in this house. Although it can be a little stressful, I always look …
There are so many ways to reduce food waste and save money in our kitchens, that this is part two of my reducing food waste series. If you want to read part one, click here! It can feel really good to know that you are getting the most out of your hard earned money by …
Today we are dehydrating apples to have for a snack or to add the baked goods, such as cookies or breads. They’re also great to have on hand for making oatmeal! Recently I came across a wonderful deal for 1/2 bushel of York apples for only $7. So with no plan in mind, I bought …
Do you feel the crispness in the air? Fall has officially made itself known and it’s time to embrace the cozy fall season! I’ve noticed that my homemaking changes a little bit with the seasons; in the summer I’m more focused on gardening, jelly making, foraging, and big projects in the house; while in fall, …
Have you ever thought about how much food you might be wasting on a daily basis? I know I have. I get so disappointed in myself with all of the food I’ve thrown away just when cleaning out the fridge. Reducing food waste can help us save money, and teach us new ways of doing …
Fall is just around the corner with the cool air creeping in here in Pennsylvania. It may be a little cliche, but it truly is my favorite time of year! I love the change of the season, the cool weather in the morning and evenings with warerm days. I enjoy the variety of different squash …
Meal planning in itself is a great way to save some time, money, and sanity. I cannot imagine going through a week without having some sort of meal plan. In a previous post we’ve talked about my method for bi-weekly meal planning, why I do it, and how it works for my family. I still …
You may have read the title of this post and laughed a little, “it’s not possible to enjoy housework” you might be thinking. Although housework isn’t inherently enjoyable, there are ways to make it something you could look forward to. A lot of it is perspective, and hopefully this list can help change that perspective, …
