It’s week three of Advent and the anticipation continues to build as the light on the advent wreath gets brighter! This weeks candle represents Joy. You will see how the joy we talk about this week goes along with the peace we talked about last week, and the hope we talked about the week before. …
Peace – Advent & Homemaking: Week Two
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 …
Hope – Advent & Homemaking: Week One
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 …
Hosting Tips for Thanksgiving
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 …
Reducing Food Waste – Pt. 2
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 …
Dehydrating Apples
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 …
Make Cleaning Easier With These 6 Items
As a homemaker I spend a good portion of my day cleaning. Some tasks will never be easy to me, like doing dishes, but others I have found to be some what enjoyable. Along with taking my own advice on 20 Ways to Enjoy Housework, I have found a few gadgets and gizmos that help …
10 Cozy Fall Homemaking Tips
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, …
Reducing Food Waste -pt 1
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 …
Make Your Own Custom Tea Bags -Plus 3 Tea Blend Recipes!
Making my own custom tea bags is something that I’ve been doing for a long time as it’s convenient and they make great gifts. This is something I enjoy so much and cannot wait to share with you! I really enjoy a good cup of tea! It is a comfort for me and can be …