The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

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In this episode, I am chatting with in the trenches homemaker, Amber Reesor, who has been keeping a home with her husband, Curtis, for 10 years. They have 2 little girls who as Amber says, completely changed her heart for homemaking.  

We talk about the amazing legacy of contentment and hospitable generosity her parents created, the impact it has had on her own homemaking and how she is working to pass on the same legacy to her girls. 

Amber shares how taking up a simple gratitude journal practice gave her the skills to identify and overcome a grumbling spirit in her homemaking and what the Lord is teaching her through the challenge of homemaking in someone else’s house. 

NOTES & LINKS

CONNECT WITH AMBER

Website | littlereesorhouse.com

YouTube | @littlereesorhouse

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer

Recommended YouTube Homemaking Channels

• Megan Fox Unlocked
• This Golden Hour
• Pine and Prospect Home

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Last week, I gave you some ideas for celebrating Valentine’s day and expressing your love through simple acts of homemaking like cooking your family’s favorite food, leaving loving notes around the house, playing music tied to special memories and even some ways to ignite the flame of marriage. Today, I’d like to explore how we can express our love for those in our home through a homemaking task we all love to hate; laundry. 

We'll talk about transforming laundry from drudgery into delightful opportunity of love by checking your expectations, taking the time to teach, and letting go of some control through delegation. I also have some helpful laundry resources for you. 

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Original Newsletter Article: "Expressing Love Through Homemaking; In the Laundry Room" (all links, including "Song from the Suds" printable poem)

• Laundry Symbols Chart on Canva
• How to Iron Shirts YouTube Video
• How to Iron Pants YouTube Video
• Laundry Inspired Art

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I am chatting with Laura Ruoff about her 18 years of keeping a home with husband, Chris, and their 11 year old son.

We chat about all the things; challenges, expectations, fails and wins—how Laura is coming to terms with the illusion of perfectionism and balance, especially in her current season of being an entrepreneur. 

Laura owns a women’s self-defense school called Hips-n-Clips. Laura is a certified pistol instructor and range safety officer and she is passionate about teaching women all things self-defense. Laura is first and foremost a homemaker and as a fan of the Art of Home, she applied mainly to share her story of home. 

But I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to talk with her specifically about women’s safety and self defense. So we spend some time in the middle of this interview talking about some of the basics. Laura is great resource and she gracious shares some really great information here that will benefit all of you. 

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

GUEST APPLICATIONS & NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! (close 2.17.25 or once all spots are filled) 

CONNECT WITH LAURA

Website | hipsnclips.com

YouTube | @HipsnClips

Instagram | @hips_n_clips

Mentioned in This Episode

POM (Peace Of Mind) Pepper Spray | Buy | How-to Video

Laura's Recommended Video on Simple Self-Defense Moves

No Ordinary Home: The Uncommon Art of Christ-Centered Homemaking by Carol Jo Brazo

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Today is February 3rd. Have you made any plans for Valentine’s Day? I realize that some people dismiss this as a greeting card holiday or despise it as a day fraught traumatic memories of not getting a valentine from the boy you had a crush on in 3rd grade. Today, I’m inviting you to lay your prejudices and past disappointments aside and embrace the unique opportunities to celebrate and express God’s love through your everyday homemaking.

We will look at ways to celebrate with food, words, music, experiences and some "couples only" suggestions for igniting the spark in your marriage.

EPISODE NOTES & RESOURCES

Homemaking Deep Dive | Marital Intimacy

"Celebrating Valentine's Day in Your Homemaking", original newsletter article

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Today, we are going to hear from Charity Gibson, who not only works outside the home but has written a book called The Working Homemaker: Employed Christian Moms Desiring a Thriving Home Life. 

Charity is at peace with her decision to be a working homemaker, yet is just as passionate about cultivating a place of belonging in her home as a full time homemaker would be. She’s come to realize that her choice, just like another woman’s choice to be home full time, requires certain sacrifices and adjusted expectations. But she does have a choice, and so do you. 

We talk about the role of boundaries for keeping work in its proper place, the difference between obligation and options and the fundamental truth that society should exist for the good of the family, not the other way around, because that is how both institutions truly thrive. We also cover all the usual ground of homemaking highs and lows, favorites, tips and more.

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Connect with Charity
Website | charitygibson.com
Book, The Working Homemaker  | Amazon | ChristianBook.com | B&N

Mentioned in this Episode

• Marilynne Robinson | Housekeeping | Gilead 
• Amy Tan | The Joy Luck Club
• Glass Microwave Popcorn Popper

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We are continuing today to revisit the 1st Pillar of Homemaking, Identity. Last week we looked at looking with, looking without, and looking up for identity, as well as some common identity thieves. Be sure to go back and give that a listen if you haven’t. Today we are going to talk about rehab for an identity-confused heart.

We will look at how to replace false identities with Truth, focusing on what the Bible has to say about who God is and who you are in Christ.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

MM #14 Identity Pt. 1
Deep Dive | Homemaking Pillar #1, Identity with Susan Macias

Who God Is

• Genesis 22:13 & 14,  Jehovah Jireh I AM your Provider
• Exodus 15:26, Jehovah Rapha I AM your Healing
• Exodus 17:8 15, Jehovah Nissi I AM your Banner
• Judges 6:24, Jehovah Shalom I AM your Peace
• Psalms 23:1, Jehovah Ra-ah I AM your Shepherd
• Jeremiah 23:6 Jehovah Tsidkenu,(sid-kenu) I AM your Righteousness
• Ezekiel 48:35 Jehovah Shammah I AM There (with you)

Who You are In Christ

• Romans 3:24, Justified
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 & Ephesians 4:24, A New Creation
• 1 John 3:1, Child of God
• Romans 8:17, Co-Heirs with Christ
• Philippians 3:20, Citizens of Heaven
• Ephesians 2:10, Created for Good Work
• Romans 8:1-2 & John 8:36, Free from Condemnation, & the Law of Sin & Death
• 1 Corinthians 6:19, A Temple of the Holy Spirit
• Romans 8:37, More than Conquerors
• Ephesians 1:3, Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing

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On today’s episode I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Mindy Heiner, who was nominated by her daughter-in-law, Cassandra, whose glowing recommendation described Mindy as a blessing, an example, and an inspiration to her as a fellow homemaker. 

“She has shown me that you can have a good relationship with your mother-in-law. She is a wealth of knowledge on penny pinching and being frugal and she has such a heart for Jesus and young mothers,” says Cassandra. “She is my spiritual leader, my right hand and best friend. She models Christ and shows me how to be a good mom and homemaker.”

In this episode:

• Allison's Update: Rotating a Bi-weekly Menu Plan
• Mindy's inspirational grandmother
• Her homemaking strengths & weaknesses
• Homemaking Expectations and Regrets of Working Outside the Home
• Hospitality, Homemaking Wins, Fails, Tips and Recipes
• Learning to Use God's Gifts without Comparison

EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES

Monday Motivation #6 | Homemaker Culture: Cultivating a Creative Life

Extended Notes and Mindy's Signature Dish Recipe will be in the next newsletter, January 31, 2025. Sign up below or Search "Mindy Heiner" in the Archive

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If you’re new to the art of home, you may not be familiar with the 4 pillars of homemaking we’ve been exploring over the past couple of years—Identity, Values & Priorities, Rhythms & Routines, and Community.

We have done Deep Dives into the first three and this year we will dive into the final pillar, Community. In preparation for that journey, I wanted to revisit the first three pillars in several series of Monday Motivation episodes.

Today, I will be talking about Pillar #1, Identity, specifically where to look and not to look for your identity, as well as how to recognize some common thieves we may be tempted to attach our identity to and why.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS
Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive Episodes

• Identity with Susan Macias
• Values & Priorities with Karen Sheppard and Joi Welch
• Rhythms & Routines with Leslie Lucadou 

Scripture:
Job 1:21
James 1:7

Think About It Questions:
Consider losses or hardships you do or might face in your marriage, parenting, role as a homemaker, your physical home, health/wellness, ministry/volunteer work and ask yourself the following questions:

1. How would you react if these were threatened? I've given you some possible scenarios.
2. Note what emotions come up as you consider these hypothetical threats and losses.
3. Then ask yourself, "Why? Why do I feel _______ facing this particular threat?"
4. Once you have your answer, ask again, "But Why?" Keep asking "why" until you get to the heart of the matter. I guarantee you it will always come down to an identity issue. Do you believe God is who He says He is and that you are who He says you are?

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We are talking about cleaning today! This will not be an exhaustive deep dive on the topic, rather, I’m calling it "Cleaning 101," because my goal with this episode is:

• Define what I do and do not mean by the word “clean"
• To encourage you to consider a few things you should figure out or KNOW which will inform how and why you clean. 
• Talk a bit about WHY cleaning matters
• Discuss the HOW of mastering the basics of keeping a clean home; focusing on regular deep cleaning the 2 dirtiest rooms in the house and maintenance cleaning the rest.

Whether you have decades of home cleaning experience, or you are brand new to the practice, and whether you consider yourself a messy person or a clean freak, this episode is for you!

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

My New Vacuum: Kenmore Intuition BU4020
My Cleaning Playlist on Spotify

Extended show notes, including a kitchen and bathroom cleaning checklist and essential tools lists will be in the next newsletter. Sign up with link below or go to our archive and search "Cleaning 101".

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It’s January 13, how are your new year’s homemaking resolutions going? Many of us use the new year, post holiday season as an opportunity to overhaul our systems and try out new schedules in an effort to streamline and improve our homemaking. Have you considered creating chore charts for yourself? Chore charts can serve as a second homemaking brain for us.

In today's Monday Motivation, I'll share the benefits of chore charts or regular maintenance schedules and 4 practical steps to organizing all of your household to-do's into a manageable schedule.

This content originally appeared in AoH newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail, October 6, 2023.

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Many of you are considering, perhaps even have begun a read through the Bible challenge for the year and that is awesome. But maybe you are feeling a little hesitant, dare I say resistant to the idea of committing to regular Bible reading and study. Whether it’s because you’re feeling overwhelmed, under equipped or because Bible study seems unrealistic or irrelevant to your current season, this episode is for you. 

I hope that through this conversation you will see the unending riches that are waiting for you in the Word of God and that it is accessible and applicable to your experience as a woman, a wife, a mom, and a homemaker.

 
Episode Links & Notes

Connect with Belinda & Amber
Confident Weakness Ministries Website
Habakuk Study Begins February 11, 2025, register on their website
New Podcast, Conversations in the Psalms on Apple, on Spotify

Recommended Resources

• Enduring Word, David Guzik
• Charles Spurgeon
• Warren Wiersbe, great for beginners
• Bible Hub, for original language meaning
• Blue Letter Bible App, has study aids and commentary
• Bible Ref App, gives context and commentary for books and individual verses

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Happy Monday and Happy New Year, Homemakers! Welcome to Season 23 and the kickoff of another year on the Art of Home Podcast.

As we all launch in to a new year with new dreams and ideas for our homemaking, let me encourage you to begin from a place of rest. Today’s Monday Motivation originally appeared in our newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail, February 3, 2023.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Strangely Bright; Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? by Joe Rigney

Scripture:
John 15:4-5
Mary & Martha, Luke 10:38-42

Think About It Questions:

• How do you practice regular weekly, daily and seasonal times of rest?
• If this is a challenging area for you, take some time to think and pray about why. What changes can you make to your mindset, your expectations and your schedule to incorporate consistent rest into your rhythm of life?

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Merry Christmas, Homemakers! In this episode newbie homemaker, Jillian Johnson, tells us what it’s like celebrating not just with a new husband, but in a new country. This year, she’ll be having her 3rd Christmas in Scotland after growing up in Canada. Elizabeth Ours, mom of 10, has some great ideas to share for a large family Christmas. We also touch on what can be a sensitive or even contentious subject, Santa Claus. Elizabeth shares how and why she and her husband recently chose to take Santa out of their celebrations, while I give my thoughts on the place St. Nick holds in our family traditions.

In Holiday Homemaker Hints, I’m talking about gifting subscriptions and experiences as well as my top gift wrap tips, then Jan Roueche and Jenna Punke-Bendt round out the episode with their Christmas memories. It’s going to be another great hour full of Christmas ideas, inspiration, recipes, memories and encouragement.

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In today's episode you will hear Christmas memories, tips and recipes from Bethany Kimsey, Jen Thayer, Maryela Soto-Portillo, Jenny Crozier, and Christa Sterken. In Holiday Homemaking Hints I'm sharing gift ideas for book lovers, sports lovers, bird lovers, music lovers, and sewing enthusiasts on your list.

I also check the mailbag and answer a text sent by a listener who lost her love of cooking and baking after being diagnosed with celiac disease. I share my favorite resources and a few tips for gluten free baking.

We've got a full 90 minutes of holiday cheer coming your way! Enjoy!!

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS:

Mail Bag

• Homemaker Portrait Leslie Lucadou
• King Arthur Baking Co GF Focaccia Recipe

Holiday Stories of Home

• Extended show notes and links will be in the next newsletter. Sign up below.
• Maryela, cookies around the world book: A World of Cookies for Santa

Poem:
Weems, Ann.“Lord, You Were Born.” Kneeling in Bethlehem, The Westminster Press, 1980, pp. 28-29.

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In today's episode you will hear Christmas memories, tips and recipes from Lydia Goode, Anna Murphy, Amanda Turk, Brittany Duncan and Cathy Bauer. I'm sharing my life-changing Christmas prep for this year as well as lots of ideas for gifts you can make in your kitchen and in your sewing room.

There's a lot of holiday goodness coming your way in the next 80 minutes. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Allison's Update Notes

• Backward's Planning Episode, Monday Motivation
• AoH Backwards Holiday Planning Sheets
• AoH Advent Guide 2024

Allison' s Spice Mix Recipes

Poem:
Weems, Ann.“This Year Will Be Different.” Kneeling in Bethlehem, The Westminster Press, 1980, pp. 65-66. 

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In this Holiday Homemaking episode, I am featuring the Christmas memories, tips and recipes from Carrie Parker, Kerita Fuller, LeAnne Stadler, Darah Rogers and Alecia Doty.

In Holiday Homemaking Hints, I’m sticking with the 2024 gifting theme and will be sharing lots of stocking stuffer inspiration. After I give a little history on the legendary origin of Christmas stockings, I'll give you stocking stuffer ideas for foodies, kids, babies, teens and adults.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Recipes and resources will go out in our free newsletter this Friday. Sign up below. For future reference, check our newsletter archive and search "Holiday Homemaking 2024."

Poem:
Paul Laurence Dunbar, "Christmas Carol," from The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Dodd, Mead and Company, 1922.) Public Domain.

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This first installment of Holiday Homemaking 2024 is a little different than past episodes. The first half of the episode is a mini deep dive on Advent with wife, mom, homemaker and author, Donna Amidon. She shares how her family practice of decorating a Jesse Tree throughout Advent transformed their celebration of Christmas and led to her new book, Tracing His Promise.

Then we jump into familiar Holiday Homemaking territory with Amanda Faucett's and Holly Tompkins' holiday stories of home, some holiday poetry and some tips from me on coordinating family or group gift giving. 

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Connect with Donna Amidon
Website | Instagram
Advent Book:
Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for Us

E. E. Cummings, "[little tree]" from Tulips & Chimneys. Copyright © 1923 by E. E. Cummings. Public Domain.

Gift Apps

• Elfster
• Gifster
• GoWish

Santa Surveys on Etsy

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As we head into the holiday season, many of you may be considering hosting opportunities that the season brings. Maybe you plan to host your first Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve dinner or perhaps a fun holiday themed party, or maybe, like our family, you have a few birthdays to celebrate this time of year. Whatever type of gathering you are hosting the difference between a happy hostess and a frazzled hostess is planning and prepping ahead. 

Join us for some motivating ideas for stress-free party planning and prep. I'm also sharing some of your feedback in today's mailbag segment.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Give your feedback for the Mailbag! Use the One-Way Text Link above ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Halloween Tracts to Hand Out:

• Heidi Lee Anderson Ministries , Printable PDF, instant download, print as many as you need, $2.99
• Crossway, "A Pumpkin Tale" Halloween Handouts, physical product, pack of 25 for $4.25
• Etsy, Printable "Let Jesus Light Your Way" Tag for glow sticks , digital file, $5
• Etsy, Pumpkin Prayer Flipping Craft Card, digital file, $3.99

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First, I am chatting with ANOTHER Scottish homemaker, Jillian Johnson. Technically, she was raised in Canada by Scottish parents, she moved to Belfast, Ireland for midwifery school where she met a dashing Scottish medical student who was raised in England. They got married, had a baby, and now make their home in Scotland. We have the most delightful conversation about Jillian’s experience as a newbie homemaker, wife and mom. I adore her sense of humor and found myself smiling and laughing all over again as I did the editing of her segment.

Then I chat with Anna Murphy who stayed home for about 5 years with her daughter then taught school for 12 years before returning home full time in 2020. The Lord really changed Anna’s perspective about the importance of homemaking to draw her back home just in time for those crucial years of helping her teen daughter see the value in homemaking. With both of these ladies, we cover all the usual territory of strengths, weaknesses, expectations, fails, wins, resources and more.

In Allison's Update, I'm sharing my favorite Fall music and news about Holiday Homemaking 2024!

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

Allison's Update

• Fall Feels Playlist
• Spooky Grooves Playlist
• Gratitude & Remembrance Playlist

Connect with Anna Murphy
Instagram @annadesalvomurphy

Rawlings, Marjorie. "It Isn't Work." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 106.

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I realize for some believers this holiday is off limits due to their past and or their conscience before the Lord. I respect that because, while we all have freedom in Christ, each one of us should do as the Holy Spirit directs us. If that's you, feel free to skip this episode.

For those of you who are on the fence or haven’t really considered how Christians should think about Halloween, I'd like to present one perspective in today's episode. Is this really "the devil's day" and are we violating scripture by handing out candy? 

It is my prayer that this episode will encourage you to fear not, but rather seek the Lord's will for your family's participation (or not) in Halloween. 

I am also giving some practical suggestions for fun couples and family costumes as well as my (new) favorite fall candies.

🎃 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
 -John 1:5

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Fall Favorites: Clean Candy
Unreal Coconut Bars
YumEarth lollipops and hard candy
ChocXO Cups

Halloween Hospitality
Scripture References

• Hebrews 2:14-15
• 1 Peter 5:8
• John 1:5
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• Proverbs 19:23

"Halloween and Christians: An Opportunity with Jimmy and Kelly Needham," Family Life Today Podcast, October 4, 2024
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I've got TWO great stories of home for you today! First I am chatting with Maryela Soto-Portillo who has been keeping a home for 15 years. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New Jersey, she now makes a home in Florida with her husband, 2 children, and her mother. Maryela works part time, homeschools her children and has dreams of opening a homeschool co-op to help other busy moms make homeschooling work for their families. 

Then, I visit with Amanda Faucett who has been keeping a home with husband, James, for 23 years. She just launched her son from the nest and will be launching her daughter in less than 2 years. Amanda and I have a great conversation about living in a somewhat politically divided home. It’s not a topic that comes up often, but it is her experience and she has some great insights to share.

I will also be sharing a couple answers from last Monday's question of the week about favorite fiction books and giving you my answer to that question. Enjoy and don't forget to use the chapter markers to hop around and find you place later if you need to listen in more than one go. :)

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

Allison's Update, Books Mentioned

• The Mitford Books by Jan Karon
• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
• Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
• The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis

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• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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In our recent deep dive episode on the informed homemaker, Isa Ryan and I discussed the value of exposing ourselves to great literature because it helps train our minds in the art of story-telling. If you are intimidated by tackling the classics or fear you'll never finish without encouragement, might I suggest a book club?

I'm on year 4 of a virtual book club with friends and this December we will have conquered over 50 classics together!

In this episode I'm sharing 5 ways great literature will help you be an informed homemaker and 5 steps to start and maintain a virtual book club.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Deep Dive Episode: The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan

Conquering the Classics Book List and Questions will be in the Newsletter this Friday. Subscribe below

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I've got another 2-for-1 Double Homemaker Portrait Episode for you!🏡🏡

First we will hear from Jennifer Crozier in my first interview with a homemaker outside of the states! She shares all about her homemaking farm life in rural Scotland  and her love for the old ways and how she is helping to keep them alive with the Scottish Women’s Institute.

Then we will chat with homemaker and mom of 5, Holly Tompkins, all about juggling a large family, homeschooling and hobby farming. Holly is a meal planning, freezer cooking pro and shares some excellent tips with us!

I'm also sharing some of my favorite Fall Things and some tips in Allison's Update. 🍁🍂

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

Connect with Jennifer Crozier:

• Instagram @wholesome_sunday (farm, flowers, homemaking, SWI)
• Instagram @Jenny_jack21 (personal account)
• Instagram @waterbeckfloraldesign (florist account)

Connect with Holly Thompkins:

• Instagram @thefancyfarmgirlhomeandfarm
• Website thefancyfarmgirlfarmette.com

Allison's Update

• Autumn from the Heart of the Home by Susan Branch
• Share Your Fall Favorites-Send me a Text with the Link Above 👆🏻

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• Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• Newsletter Archive
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
• Audio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supporters

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Today's episode is a companion to our recent deep dive on the informed homemaker which is all about making sense of what is happening in the world and our culture with eyes of faith through a Biblical worldview lens. Of course going right to the source and studying scripture itself is the best policy, but what about companion resources such as devotionals, Bible focused podcasts, Bible study books, online sermons, other Christian publications, YouTube channels, etc? How to we know who to trust? Is there a way to tell whether or not a preacher or publication is biblically sound? That is what we are discussing today as we look at the example of a group of believers from the New Testament called the Bereans.

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

Companion Resources

• Homemaking Deep Dive | The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan

Scripture References

• The Bereans: Acts 17:10-12
• The Holy Spirit dwells in believers: John 14:26 & 17, John 16:13

Works Cited

• Sadler, Kevin, 2023, What is a Berean?, Berean Bible Society

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Has the news got you angry, worried, or ready to opt out of society? As part of our season-long exploration of courageous homemaking we are going to tackle the topic of world news, events and culture. How do we navigate all of that responsibly without fear, fighting or checking out completely and what does all of this have to do with courageous homemaking?

My discussion partner today is Isa Ryan, a homemaker and writer who grew up with a very progressive paradigm and no concept of biblical femininity. As a follower of Christ, she now champions God's design for men, women and the family in her writing and her interactions on social media.

Join us as we look at what it means to be an informed homemaker and why it matters.

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

Connect with Isa
Instagram | @created_female
Substack | isaryan.substack.com

Bible Reading Plans:
What Isa Uses: The Grant Horner Method
What Allison uses: Robert Murray M’Cheyne Plan

Recommended Reading on Worldview:

• The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl R Trueman *note, Trueman wrote a more concise, less academic version of this book called, Strange New World 
• The God Who is There, Francis Schaeffer
• Total Truth, Nancy Pearcey
  
  

Apps, Sites & Misc

• Feedly news aggregator app
• Epoch Times
• Just the News, No Noise
• Real Clear Politics
• The Hill
• World (News from a Biblical Worldview)
• Substack for

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One of the ways we can express love in our homemaking is to prioritize the family table. Slowing down long enough to gather and break bread together provides the family an opportunity to connect every day. In this episode we will look at things to consider regarding expectations and purpose as well as tips and ideas for setting the table and the mood and what to talk about once you are there.

EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES

HOMEMAKER POETRY

Rawlings, Marjorie. "After Dinner." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 36.

TABLE SETTING

• Emily Post
• Martha Stewart

CONVERSATION

• The Family Dinner Project
• One Year Dinner Table Devotions by Nancy Guthrie
• Conversation Starter Card Decks by Cultivate What Matters

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Welcome to Season 21!! Today, I am chatting with seasoned homemaker and mother of 10, Elizabeth Ours, who had the most clever blog name ever back the day,  Yes, They are All Ours. Get it? 😁 

Married right out of college, Elizabeth has been homemaking for four decades and homeschooled all 10 of her children. She has so much wisdom to share and her joyful attitude is contagious. 

I'm also sharing what I'm loving lately on Allison's Update and what to expect this season on The Art of Home.

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

Allison's Update:

• The Cross Legacy YouTube
• Instant Pot Risotto (adapted from Allrecipes.com)
  • 2 TBS olive or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth (or 2 1/4 cups water + 1 bouillon cube)
  • 1/4 cup diced mushrooms and/or 1/4 cup baby green peas (optional)
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1/4-1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Use sauté function on IP to heat the oil. Add onion, sauté for 3-4 min, stirring. Add garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 sec ). Add rice, stir constantly, until rice starts to toast lightly (1-2 min).
  • Pour in the broth, add optional veggies if using. Put lid on and lock into place. Press Manual and set for 6 minutes, high pressure. 
  • When cooking is complete, carefully manually release pressure fully and remove lid. Stir in butter and parmesan until creamy and fully combined. Top with fresh parsley if desired. Serves 4  side portions or 2 hearty main.
• Connect with Elizabeth
  • Instagram: @simplysouthernmomof10
  • Facebook: @Elizabeth Ours
• Elizabeth's Favs
  • The Planner Pad 
  • Lined Sticky Notes
  • Hidden Art of Homemaking, Edith Schaeffer
  • Seasons of a Mother's Heart, Sally Clarkson

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In today's Monday Motivation I'm riffing on the popular Charlotte Mason idea of Mother Culture™ and applying it to the homemaker. Mother Culture™ stresses the importance of cultivating your own soul and mind with the express purpose of having something good, true and beautiful to offer those in your care.

Homemaker Culture, as I have experienced it over the past 30+ years, involves claiming small windows of time amidst our busy days to cultivate a rich reading life, religious life, artful life and creative life. This episode will focus on the creative life, with some practical suggestions to help you begin to pursue Homemaker Culture.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Original article by "A" from The Parents' Review courtesy of Ambleside Online 
• "How do I 'mother culture'?" by Autumn Kern, The Commonplace YouTube
• "Learning to Create a Mother Culture," by Amy Roberts, Raising Arrows Podcast 
• Karen Andreola Mother Culture
• Philippians 4:8

Summer Prompts

• water
• sun
• heat
• games
• melons
• tomatoes
• vacation
• fireflies
• lemonade
• flowers

Autumn Prompts

• harvest
• memory
• pie
• leaves
• smells
• apples
• knitted
• family
• pumpkins
• colors

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We are diving deep into the Homeschooling Homemaker with a panel of 3 veteran homeschoolers. Roan Johnson, Carrie Parker and Sarah Beaugh, who have a combined experience of 44 years homeschooling, and if you add in my 8 years, that’s over 50 years of homeschooling experience coming your way for the next hour!

IN THIS EPISODE
Homeschooling Pros & Cons
Knowing Your Why
Homeschool Styles
Homeschool Law
Curriculum
Making Space in Your Home & Schedule
Inspiration & Advice

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Apple Scrap Jelly from The Spruce
• Carrie's Curriculum, ABEKA | Classical Conversations | Apologia 
• Roan's Curriculum, Konos | Sonlight | Simply Charlotte Mason
• Sarah's Curriculum, A Reason for Handwriting | Story of the World
• Educating the Wholehearted Child  by Clay and Sally Clarkson

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We all desire a peaceful, fruitful home where everyone feels loved, valued and welcome. We can all think of things that hinder or even hijack that goal, but the most sneaky enemy of home may be lurking in the dark corners of our own hearts.

In today's Monday Motivation I share a story about this enemy of home involving a close encounter of the natural kind. In keeping with the discovery and nature theme, I'm sharing my favorite apps for identifying the animals, plants and bugs around your home and neighborhood.

I also share a couple of listener comments and a tip from the AoH Mail Bag.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

• Question of the Week: How do you keep sheets smelling fresh in the linen closet? Submit your answer using the one-way text link above ⬆️.
• Picture This Plant ID App
• Picture Bird ID App Android | Apple
• Picture Insect ID App Android | Apple 
• Picture Nature Animal ID App Android | Apple 
• Quick Reference Publishing laminated pocket nature guides
• The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady | Edith Holden

Scripture in this Episode:

• 1 John 1:5-7
• 1 John 1:9
• Romans 8:1-2
• Ephesians 5:8-11

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• Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
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Join me for this experimental, first ever, Homemaker Portrait Double Episode!

First, I’m chatting with Brittany Duncan, homemaker and fellow podcaster. Brittany has been keeping a home with her husband, Johnson, for 7 years. Even though she works outside the home, Brittany loves embracing the old ways of homemaking so much that she started a podcast to help other women her age do the same. 

My second guest today is Jenna Punke-Bendt, homemaker and another fellow homemaking content creator. Jenna has been keeping a home with her husband, Doug, for 17 years. Jenna has embraced full time homemaking for most of those years as she has raised 4 boys who were all born within a span of only 5 years!

With both of these guests I will discuss their typical homemaking day, their homemaking strengths, weaknesses and influences. We discuss homemaking expectations and gratitude as well as classic Q&A with all the usual questions plus a new one about hospitality. Finally, we talk to the younger and the older women with some Titus 2 advice.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Connect with Brittany Duncan:

• Podcast, Untraditionally Traditional:A Millennial Homemaker Podcast
• IG @untraditionallytraditionalpod
• website untraditionallytraditional.com

Connect with Jenna Punke-Bendt

• website justhomemaking.com
• IG @justhomemaking
• FB @justhomemaking
• Galentines Party Printable Kit from Just Homemaking

Books & Resources Mentioned

• Living a Beautiful Life: 500 Ways to Add Elegance, Order, Beauty and Joy to Everyday Life by Alexander Stoddard (Brittany's Favorite)
• Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver

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In keeping with our theme of Kitchen economy this season, I decided to revisit the topic of a pantry challenge. You may have heard me talk about this at the beginning of this year, if so consider this a refresher and a reminder that you can do a pantry challenge no matter what time of year!

In this episode I will share 5 steps to a successful pantry challenge as well as a deep freezer defrosting hack.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

• The Art of Home, Deep Dive Preserving & Canning, Part 1
• Shop Vac Freezer Defrost YouTube How-To Video from Chris Notap's channel
• Top Sirloin Roast recipe from allrecipes.com 
• Free Pantry Inventory Sheets from motherthyme.com
• Suggested Shelf Life from food safety.gov
• 30 Quick Pantry Dinners  from allrecipes.com
• Recipes by Ingredient from recipeland.com

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On to today’s homemaker portrait, I’m chatting with seasoned homemaker, Christa Sterken, who has been keeping a home for 37 years. She and her husband raised and homeschooled 2 girls and are enjoying their empty nest years where every day feels like a “date day”. Christa is passionate about creating a curated home full of joyful memories and has learned to embrace the beauty of ordinary moments in every season of homemaking.

I am so excited to bring you this rich conversation. Christa’s love of home comes through loud and clear and her open and honest sharing of the struggles and challenges she’s faced add even more beauty to her story. She has gained much wisdom in these 37 years and I am honored to  amplify her testimony of God’s goodness through it all.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS
 
Day Designer Paper Planners

Connect with Christa
Instagram @christasterken
Website  christasterken.com

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"There are homes in which there is nothing remarkable in the way of grandeur or elegance, yet the very atmosphere as you enter it is filled with sweetness like, 'the smell of a field that the Lord hath blessed'. It is the aroma of love, the love of Christ shed abroad in human hearts." ~JR Miller

We have an opportunity, homemakers, to cultivate a particular spiritual and relational fragrance in our homes. Will it be a sweet aroma or an offensive stench? Today I am sharing a little  story about the aroma of home, some of my favorite spice mixes and I'm pulling a classic cookbook From My Bookshelf that I think will help you in your homemaking journey.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

• The Southern Living Cookbook, 1987
• The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook, 1999, 2006

Rawlings, Marjorie. "Smell of Old Houses." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 113.

My Spice Blend Recipes: Search "spice blends" or "Monday Motivation #3" at https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

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We want to be faithful, wise managers of the resources that have been entrusted to us. There are many benefits to good stewardship, but like all things in homemaking, economy in the kitchen doesn’t just come naturally to most of us and there are many things that can trip us up and hinder our progress.

In this episode we will first look at the why of kitchen economy; how it honors God, our husbands and helps our homemaking. Then  we will discuss how our grocery bills are impacted by our skills and expectations. Finally we will look at how to use money and time management for practicing good kitchen economy with 15 money and time saving tips.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS:

Rawlings, Marjorie. "Out of Things." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 102.

Scripture References

• Psalm 24:1, Psalm 50, 2 Corinthians 9
• Proverbs 3:9-10, Matthew 25:21, James 1:5
• Proverbs 31:11-12, 23, 28
• Luke 6:38

Historical Homemaking Hints
1003 Household Hints and Work Savers, edited by Michael Gore, Bankers Community Service Company, New York, 1948. pp. 8-20.

More on managing kitchen inventory, food storage and preservation: Homemaking Deep Dive Food Preservation with Mandi Thompson, Part 1 & Part 2

My blog post on doing a pantry challenge

Share your best kitchen economy tip or recipe by July 15, 2024! Use the one-way text link above or go to theartofhompodcast.com/foodsavers .

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• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
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In today's Monday Motivation, I'm sharing my summer memories of creating from my grandmother's scrap box and how I carried that practice into my own home when my children were growing up. Whether to fill time on a rainy afternoon, keep little hands busy during travel or in waiting rooms, a Busy Box for your kids or grandkids will certainly spark creativity. Just remember, it's not really about the end result, it's the process and the memory you are making of being creative together. 

I'm also answering a listener question from The AoH Mail Bag about creating family and personal mission plans.

EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Mail Bag Resources:

• Alecia Doty's Homemaker Portrait Episode
• Pillar's of Homemaking Deep Dive | Rhythms & Routines
• "Writing a Family Mission Statement" Focus on the Family article

Portable Busy Box Resources:

• Dover Publications Easy Origami
• String Game Book with String
• Card Tricks 
• Spiral Bound How to Draw Books

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I am chatting with Darah Rogers who has been keeping a home for several years…including a time of single homemaking in a youth camp cabin during covid and most recently for 2 years with her husband and baby girl. Darah shares how she struggled to reconcile her long standing desire to be at home full time with the cultural pressure she felt to pursue a career and how she is still resolving that struggle. We cover all the usual ground of fails, wins, tips and Titus 2 advice. Darah has that youthful zeal for all the  homemaking things and I picked up several new ideas from her!

In Allison's Update, I'm sharing my favorite new kitchen tool, how you can contribute to our Season 20 theme and all about our new private Facebook group, Homemaker Forum.


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• Allison's Garlic Press
• Share Your $$ Saving Kitchen Tip by July 15, 2024, Use Text Function Above 👆🏻OR share at
• AoH Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• Darah's Favorite Podcast, "The Spillover" with Alex Clark
• Allison's 3-month Perpetual Dry Erase Calendar
• For More Resources and Darah's Recipes search our blog for "Darah Rogers" | www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

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Welcome to the FIRST EVER Monday Motivation episode on The Art of Home Podcast! 🎉 Every other Monday, I am bringing you a little dose of random homemaking inspiration to help you kick off your week.

Seasonal decorating helps us embody the natural rhythms of the year through our homemaking. This brings familiarity, comfort and delight to us and those in our home.
In this episode I'm sharing how to decorate for summer without it looking like Hobby Lobby exploded in your house.

I’m going to give you 3 tips for non-tacky seasonal decorating, including my top 5 versatile decor items I use in all my seasonal decorating.  Then I will give you lots of  ideas for 5 different summer decor themes. Be sure to check the show notes for even more inspiration.

I will also be answering a listener question about how to establish a regular quiet time when you are overwhelmed with the idea and busy with little ones. 

EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

Quiet Time Resources

• "Tips to Stick with Daily Bible Reading" Instagram Post, The Art of Home
• The Art of Home Reads JR Miller's Homemaking, Chapter 8, "Religion in the Home" & AoH Study Guide for Ch.8 has some helpful ideas
• The Daily Grace Co has excellent, theologically sound Bible study and devotional resources for women

Summer Decor YouTube Inspiration 

• Vintage Shopping and Styling with Sarah at She Holds Dearly~I love Sarah's channel! I know you will, too. Be sure to click on the summer decor playlist card at the end of this video for more summer inspo from her. 
• Junkin' and Styling Summer Decor Tips from Kayla at Little Cahaba Junkin~ Kayla is super cr

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I am talking with seasoned homemaker, Carrie Parker. She has been keeping a home for over 26 years with her husband, Todd. They raised and homeschooled 2 boys, navigated crazy career choices, and witnessed God mercifully restore their marriage, bringing it back from the brink of divorce. Carrie has experienced a lot in life and she candidly shares what God has taught her through her mistakes. You will find many nuggets of wisdom to mine in this conversation.

IMPORTANT: I also make some important podcast announcements in my weekly update. You don't want to miss those!

EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

Next Level Gardening YouTube video on Fungus Gnats

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On to today’s homemaker portrait, I am chatting with Alecia Doty. She was nominated by her friend Tina Bergs. Here’s what Tina had to say about Alecia’s practice of the art of home: "Alecia makes her home a place where children are nurtured in the love of Christ and pointed to what is true, good, and beautiful. She is a welcoming hostess who intentionally uses her home as a place where souls can find rest, and be met with the love of Christ."

After spending an hour or so in conversation with Alecia, I can see why Tina gave such a glowing recommendation. Alecia has such great insight into the art of home. She poignantly explains that homemaking is a beautiful, hard, sanctifying, creative adventure; a high and holy calling which, if we allow, God will use to draw us to himself and transform us into the image of Jesus so that the Gospel will be displayed through our homemaking.

EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

• Allison's Update
  • Immersion Stick Blender
  • Pastry Blender
• Edith Schaeffer, Hidden Art of Homemaking
• Sally Clarkson Podcast, At Home with Sally
• Alecia's TGC Article; "Dear Younger Self: It Doesn't Matter How He Folds the Bedsheets"
• Daily Liturgy Helps
  • Every Moment Holy 
  • The Art of Home Deep Dive Rhythms & Routines

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• JR Miller's Homemaking St

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I am chatting with Amanda Turk, mom of 5 and homemaker for 23 years, some of which was done overseas. We talk about how books and head knowledge can be helpful but can also get in the way of learning to trust the instincts God gives us as homemakers and caretakers. Amanda shares the lessons she learned homemaking in a foreign country and why a habit of saying “yes” is crucial to practicing hospitality in her home. 

EPISODE NOTES

• Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/bloghttps://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-amanda-turk-season-19-ep-5
• Allison's Update:
  • AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 1
  • AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 2
  • FREE AoH Sewing Handbook and Project Journal
  • Allison's YouTube Interview on Naomi Fata Sews
• Amanda's Mom, Karen Sheppard's Homemaker Portrait on The Art of Home
• Focus on the Family Radio Theater, The Chronicles of Narnia series (digital)
• YNAB | You Need A Budget software

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Today I am chatting with Seasoned Homemaker, Jan Roueche. Married for over 40 years, Jan and her husband have raised 10 children, homeschooling them for many of those years…a topic which comes up a good bit in our conversation. When Jan and her husband married the were both new Christians so not only were they learning how to live together and create a harmonious home life, they were both learning how to faithfully walk with Christ, and it wasn’t always easy. We discuss some of the practical need for structure when living in a large family and Jan shares a little about her current season of homemaking which involves caring for her husband as he battles Parkinson’s disease. Jan shares many tips, a lot of practical advice and much wisdom throughout our conversation. I especially love that her advice is centered on the need to cultivate a deep abiding relationship with the Lord.

EPISODE NOTES

• Show Notes| https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/bloghttps://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jan-roueche-season-19-ep-4
• Webster's 1828 Dictionary
• YWAM Christian Heroes: Then and Now series
• Susan Branch's Blank Family Cookbook is out of print but you can get some copies through eBay or thrift books. Amazon also sells similar blank books by other publishers.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Jen Thayer, about her experience keeping a home for the past 25 years with her husband Dan and their 9 children! Jen is a homeschooling mom with 3 special needs kid, 2 of which are internationally adopted. We talk about how these children are an integral part of their unique family culture, bringing challenges and blessings Jen never expected but thanks God for every day. We cover all the usual ground of beginnings, influences, challenges, fails, wins and favorites, and we bond over our love of literature and the importance of a family library. 

EPISODE NOTES

• Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jen-thayer-season-19-ep-3
• ALLISON'S UPDATE:
• Protein Oat Pancake Recipe
• Japanese Omelet Pan
• Breakfast Sandwich Recipe using similar cooking method for eggs
• Traditional Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet)-video
• OTHER NOTES:
• Wise Words for Moms chart by Ginger Hubbard
• 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
• Favorite analog tools-subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail for more details. For future reference, go to The Art of Home Blog and search "analog tools"
• More Episodes on Special Needs: Homemaker Portrait|Laurie Mott and Homemaking Deep Dive|Special Needs in the Home 

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I am so excited to finally be talking about the 3rd Pillar of Homemaking, Rhythms and Routines, with my friend and past AoH guest, Leslie Lucadou.

We will start with a brief review of the 4 Pillars of Homemaking, then spend some time defining rhythms and routines-talking about the difference between the two and giving some examples of each. Then we look at motivations (or the why) for establishing rhythms and routines, contrasting the world’s ideas vs what God has to say about our why. Next we talk about 4 rhythms of christian living; worship, rest, work and play—what those might look like and how we can use homemaking to help and not hinder these rhythms. Finally we end with a few pitfalls to avoid when establishing rhythms and routines.

EPISODE NOTES

• Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
• Allison's Update Recipes | Subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail, or for future reference check Newsletter Archive and search this episode title
• Related Resources: 
• Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Rayner
• Habits of the Household; Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Earley
• Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Richard Swenson
• Every Moment Holy; New Liturgies for Daily Life (book 1 of 3) by Douglas McKelvey

RELATED EPISODES

• Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Identity
• Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Values & Priorities
• Homemaker Portrait | Leslie Lucadou
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I am chatting with newbie homemaker, Brea Spires, who is almost at the 5 year mark in her story of home. She is a mom of two, home baker and content creator. We cover all the usual topics;  beginnings and influences on her homemaking, how kids have enriched and challenged her homemaking, setting and keeping priorities, and much more. Be sure to stick around until the end when I will be back with my top takeaways from Brea’s interview as well as some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS about what is coming on the Art of Home this year! 

EPISODE NOTES

• Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
• Allison's Update Seasonal Clothing Storage System | My Storage Boxes | Deep Dive Organization Part 2 
• Brea's kids love to watch old Psalty the Singing Psalm Book videos. You can find videos on YouTube or purchase their products HERE 

PILLARS OF HOMEMAKING SERIES (Pillar 3 coming Season 19)

• Pillar 1 | Identity
• Pillar 2 | Values & Priorities

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Today I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Cathy Bauer. Nominated for The Art of Home by her daughter, Laura, Cathy has so much wisdom and practical help to offer homemakers of any age. Even through her college years, her heart's desire was to be a wife, mom, and homemaker and she has been living out that desire for almost 40 years.

We discuss her beginnings and the challenges of learning to cook, the overwhelm that came with baby #2, and the challenges of parenting and running a busy household. Cathy shares how organizing her space and time have helped her over the years and she gives some great suggestions for extending the welcome of home beyond the four walls of our homes.

EPISODE NOTES

• Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
• Allison's Update Favorite Cleaning Tools | Steam Mop | Shower & Tub Scrubber | Swiffer Duster
• Scripture References | Romans 12:9-13 , NLT

PILLARS OF HOMEMAKING SERIES (Pillar 3 coming Season 19)

• Pillar 1 | Identity
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Today I am talking with seasoned homemaker, LeAnne Stadler, about her experience of keeping a home for 27 years. LeAnne and her husband, Eric, have 6 children and have fostered over 40! In her homemaking journey LeAnne has navigated her children’s special needs, her own chronic illness, adopting 2 foster kids and the recent loss of her 23 year old son. Through it all, God has shown LeAnne His faithfulness. She says, “Sometimes He’s very quiet, but I know He’s still there because He’s never failed me.”

The Stadler family has recently launched a small elderberry farm called Titus Grove in N.Central Ohio. They are founded on Faith & desire to bring Glory to God in all they do. You can follow along on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as they learn the ins & outs, victories & defeats & all that is to come on the Grove. I will link all of the places you can connect with LeAnne in the show notes, so be sure to check that out.

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In this episode I am chatting with Kerita Fuller about her experience keeping a home for the past 10 years with her husband and step children. Kerita worked for the US Air Force for 20 years before retiring and fully embracing her role as full time homemaker and helpmeet to her husband. We talk about her sudden and steep learning curve of become a mom, not to babies, but to teens. She had a very short runway to prepare them to leave the nest as capable young adults and that was a big responsibility. Kerita shares openly how infertility can tempt her to compare to women who have what she doesn’t but that God has taught her that what motherhood looks like is not what she thinks it should look like, but what He says it looks like. I love her perspective on hospitality and how homemaking builds community and she has some fun stories, tips and ideas to share.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• At Home with Sally Podcast, Metaphors That Will Inspire For Life (with Joy Clarkson), Feb. 12, 2024
• Simple Farmhouse Life Podcast, Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach, Ep. 224, Feb.13, 2024
• Follow Kerita's Knitting Adventures in IG | @mrskeritafuller
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Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode I share what I've been up to (including my 2nd grand baby's gender 🥰) as well as some thoughts on expectations and Valentine's Day. 

In the interview portion, I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Lydia Goode about her 47+ years experience of keeping a home and raising 5 children. Lydia acquired her homemaking skills from the example of older women and from home ec classes in high school and even through college. She is passionate about the Titus 2 model and shares how Titus 2 women ministered to her in the early years of homemaking. Lydia shares about the challenge of their recent move from their home of 32 years in Florida to a new home in Tennessee to be near their son and his family. Through it all, she sees how God has been faithful in every season of her homemaking.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Valentine Ideas | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
• Sidetracked Home Executives by Pam Young and Peggy Jones
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Imagine being caught in a home emergency, your heart racing and mind scattered — would you know what to do? This episode is a must-listen for every homemaker as I sit down with Elizabeth Dillard, a paramedic firefighter with a wealth of field experience, to arm you with the knowledge and skills for effective crisis management in the home. Together, we dissect the fine line between fear that paralyzes and fear that mobilizes. Elizabeth shares empowering wisdom from scripture to fight paralyzing fear AND some practical knowledge for preparing your response and assessing  life-threatening situations. In this episode:

🔥Preparing Your Response: 2 Kinds of Fear and what scripture has to say about them, YOU are the first responder and you set the tone.

🔥Incident Management; what to do in actual medical  and fire emergencies (mild content warning: we do discuss medical trauma).

🔥Post-Incident Management: what to do after the emergency. How to work through the aftermath for ourselves and with others.

EPISODE NOTES:

• Elizabeth's Homemaker Portrait, S14: E4
• Scripture to Fight Fear: 2 Tim 1:7, Joshua 10:25, 1 Chron 28:20, Psalm 56:4, Psalm 118:6, Heb 13:6
• M.A.R.C.H. acronym : Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia
• Cardiac Arrest: Remember, "No, No, Go". Are they responding normally? Are they breathing normally? If answer to both is "NO" then GO ahead with CPR.
• Vial of Life
• Books to help Kids with trauma and grief: The Good Shepard, by Gary Varvel,

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Welcome to Season 18! Today I will catch you up on what I've been up to since Christmas (including my own version of a pantry challenge) and share what is coming this season on The Art of Home. Then we will jump into our conversation with Bethany Kimsey, host of The Warrior Mama Podcast, wife to Troy for 27 years and mama to 8!
She has a passion for helping women take hold of the Gospel and confidently apply it in their motherhood. Bethany has so much wisdom to share about homemaking, parenting, prayer and following Jesus through it all; I know you will enjoy her story of home.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Connect with Bethany| website: bethanykimsey.co | instagram: @bethanykimsey
• The Warrior Mama Podcast| Apple | Spotify
•  Warrior Mama's Prayer Journal (use discount code AOH15)
• Warrior Motherhood Community
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I've got one final round of Christmas content for you today with 5 more homemaking friends. We will hear from Jen May, Heather Love, Jessica Wood, Naomi Fata and Michele Marshall about their Christmas memories, traditions, recipes and tips for keeping Christ at the center of the celebration. I am sharing tips on organizing and storing away your decor so that your future self with thank you. And as we wrap up the year, I look back at 2023 with a grateful heart and also share a glimpse of what’s in store for 2024.

From tips and recipes to favorite Christmas songs and movies, we take you on a festive ride. So, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, cozy up, and let’s share the joys and experiences of holiday homemaking during the most wonderful time of the year.

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Welcome to the coziest corner of the podcast world, where I invite you to wrap yourself in a warm blanket of holiday cheer! By my side is a merry group of six homemakers, each with a Christmas story to share, unique traditions to reveal, and a heart filled with the joy of the season.

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In today’s episode you will hear from Kelly Gundersen, Brenda VanHellen, Carly Poulin, Sarah Beaugh, Nichole Pace and Breanna Wakefield about their Christmas tips, traditions, recipes and memories. I’ve got another great poem from Marjorie Rawlings, some tips on how to host a tree decorating party, and I’m sharing my thoughts on the Advent theme of Peace from last year at the birth of my first grandchild.

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Merry Christmas, Homemakers! I am so excited to kick off this year’s Holiday Homemaking today! There is so much great content coming your way over the next 4 weeks you won't want to miss a single episode!

Today you will hear from Debbie Ledoux, Hannah Torres, Terry Estep, Kay Aeby, Ginny White and Kristen Howard. I’ve got a funny little poem from Marjorie K Rawlings about the early shopper, I share about how decorating the tree reminds me of Jesus bringing hope and light in the darkness of depression, and I’m giving same basic tips to help you start decorating on the right foot. 

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• American Association of Christian Counselors  *If you are a church member, you may want to start by talking with your pastor for counsel and recommendations of christian counselors in your area.  I cannot stress enough how valuable counseling has been for me...and the necessity to work with a counselor who will use scripture to help direct you to the truly Wonderful Counselor who knows you better than you know yourself.

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In today’s episode I am talking with In-the-Trenches homemaker, Naomi Fata. She’s been married 16 years and has 3 kids, ages 8 to 13. She homeschools and runs a sewing and alterations business out of her home--she is a very busy lady. We discuss how she has learned/is learning to balance homemaking, schooling and a home business through compromise, firm boundaries and letting go of some expectations. Naomi is passionate about teaching others how sewing can help them make the most of their clothing and home decor resources.

Over the years, Naomi realized that this "stay-at-home dream life" she asked God for does not come with ease. It is challenging to manage it all, but she is learning to differentiate between what God has and has not called her to do in each new day. Whether running a home business or not, this principle applies to all of us as homemakers as we seek to thrive in our calling and not be distracted or overwhelmed by all the possibilities before us. I know you will be encouraged and learn something from Naomi's story of home.

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• Instagram | @naomifata
• Website | www.naomifata.net
• Book | Beyond Head Knowledge; Knowing Christ Who Satisfies Our Hearts
• Youtube | Naomi Fata Sews

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In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Breanna Wakefield, a full-time homemaker and mother of two. Breanna opened up about the strong influence her mom and grandmothers had on her homemaking journey, highlighting the importance of understanding the why and how behind our daily tasks. We delved into the challenges she faced during her pregnancies, including complications related to endometriosis and her battle with postpartum depression. As someone who has personally experienced postpartum depression, I found our conversation incredibly relatable and encouraging. Breanna also generously shared her tips, tricks, and ideas for successful homemaking, leaving me inspired and eager to implement them in my own life. Trust me, you don't want to miss this valuable and heartfelt conversation.

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Join me for this In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait of author, blogger and full-time homemaking mama, Kristen Howard. We talk about how growing up on a South Dakota cattle ranch shaped her idea of home and family and how God is working to grow Kristen's own home and family that she is making with her husband and 2 (almost 3) kids.  Kristen is passionate about slowing down and enjoying the every day gifts of home. That theme is what much of her writing centers around and it comes through clearly in this fun conversation.

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• website | homesweethome.blog 
• Books | Home Sweet Home: Book One, Home Sweet Home: Book Two, NEW! Home Sweet Home: Book Three

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Join me for this In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait. Michele has been keeping a home with husband, Seth, for 12 years. They are raising 3 children and helping to train lots of horses in the business they run from their home. We talk about some of the similarities of training kids and horses as well as learning to claim the badge of homemaker without qualifiers, excuses or adding other titles to somehow legitimize your choice. Lots of great insight and ideas from Michele in this interview. Enjoy!

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Join me in chatting with seasoned homemaker, Roan (pronounced like Joan, but with an R) Johnson. Drawing on her 32 years experience, Roan shares a wealth of ideas, insight and encouragement. She has so much practical advice to offer on everything from schedules, to hospitality, tips and hacks, and navigating challenges and changing homemaking seasons. I know you're going to love it!

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I've got another listener homemaker portrait for you! Today's guest is In-the-Trenches Homemaker, Nichole Pace. She fills her days caring for two busy little boys, one who has special needs and several severe food allergies. We talk about how those challenges have affected her homemaking and what God is teaching her through it all. Nichole brings a ton of fresh perspective, ideas and inspiration to this conversation.

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Teal Pumpkin Project : Raising food allergy awareness and offering non-food treat options for trick-or-treaters.

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We are kicking off Season 16 with this In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait of Ginny White, host of the podcast, Figuring Out Homestead Life.  Ginny is a homemaker,  "mini-homesteader", a canning enthusiast and has recently started following Jesus after He dramatically rescued her husband from drug and alcohol addiction. We talk about their faith journey, juggling a full-time job with homemaking and homesteading, competing for blue ribbons in the county fair and much more!

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Join me for this Newbie Homemaker Portrait of listener, Jessica Wood. We chat about all that she is learning in her new role as wife and full time homemaker. In just a short time, Jessica has developed some great practices for her homemaking. She's is learning that it's ok to not be a "natural" at all things homemaking, because every day brings a new opportunity for growth in this practice of the art of home. 

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Join me for this Newbie Homemaker Portrait of listener, Jade Brooks. We have a delightful conversation about her growth over the past 2 years of full-time homemaking and how the Lord is teaching her to let go of perfection and focus on the 'why' of homemaking. “Knowing what you’re doing it for helps overcome perfectionism. At the end of the day it’s all for the glory of God.”

We chat about setting and keeping priorities in order, making dinner at 5am, showing hospitality through good food and the importance of getting dressed for the day. Jade also opens up about her recent miscarriage and making space in their hearts and home for two teenage nephews. 

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