Saturday afternoon I stood on the cemetery lawn while my family all headed back to their cars. The viewing was over. The funeral was over. The processional was over. The graveside service was over. But there it was...the carved casket...the object that now held the tabernacle that was home to my grandfathers spirit for almost 90 years...and it was all alone. ... View the Post
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How to Make Freezer Meals (An Art of Homemaking Post)
How to Make Freezer Meals...this is a post I've been meaning to write forever! I'm a big fan of the freezer meals and make them often. Back in the day when my mom was working we would meet at her house once a month and between my sister, my mom, and I we would make enough freezer meals to feed an army. (Or at least 3 families, several times a week, for a month.) And I've been lucky enough to have the chance to teach a few mini classes on making freezer meals..but for some reason I've ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: On Letting them Help
My girls always want to "help". Help with dinner. Help with dishes. Help with housework. Help with washing the dog. Help with everything. But usually the "help" of an 8 and a 4 year old is actually just more work for me. So I tend to brush them off...and give them jobs like: Make sure everyone's shoes are put away or put a fork by everyone's plate for dinner. However, if you follow us over on Facebook you've heard about the home we bought and the renovation projects ... View the Post
Continue (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Last month I was sitting in a meeting when the lady across the table said that it might sound crazy but that I remind her of Charlotte from Charlotte's Web. I told her it didn't sound crazy but was one of the kindest compliments that I could have received. Especially on that particular day. Later, as I was leaving the meeting she asked what the necklace that I always wear around my neck says. Funny you should ask I said....it says Araneae...which is the scientific name for spiders. ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: On Choosing a Home
So over the past few weeks my husband and I have been agonizing over homes. And I mean agonizing. I think I have talked to every single builder in a 30 mile radius...and walked through every existing home for sale in the same area. My husband and I sit on our computers late into the night pouring over the floor plans, number of rooms, and yard size combinations that will fit into our budget. And our realtor is ready to pay US to buy a house. But it's a big decision. It's where I ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: On Slowing Down…
(source) Both liZ and I feel like we have been running ragged these last couple of months and with summer break beginning this next week I was trying to think about summer goals. I was thinking about making calendars with an activity to do everyday or a summer "bucket list" or getting bins ready to keep everyone busy. And then it hit me.....I don't want to do any of those things this summer, I just want to slow down. Not that there is anything wrong with summer "bucket lists" or planning ... View the Post
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