Homemaking

Finding Freedom with Flexible Routines

February 10, 2011

Written by Stacey T, Contributing Writer
Does a “flexible routine” sound like an oxymoron? Should “freedom” and “routine” exist in the same sentence?
Routines can be pegged as being boring, rigid and stiff. But a little planning and creative thinking can help you do much more with less time and effort. A routine is [...]

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Routines to Help the Weary Mom

January 28, 2011

Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
I know a lot about exhaustion. In fact, as I write this, my family is on the mend from the flu. While I may not have the fever and chills anymore, two weeks of the flu spreading through our family has left me one tired Momma!
But you don’t need to [...]

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Finding Fulfillment in Being a Mother Only

January 25, 2011

Written by Sherrie Cook, Contributing Writer
For many years I've disliked filling out paperwork at a doctor's office or school that asks for my employment status. I struggle with knowing the right adjective or title to describe all I do in a day. Usually, I simply put "homemaker". That never seems fair to anyone. Does [...]

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Lists for Homemaking and Home Educating (And a Giveaway!)

January 20, 2011

*Giveaway has now ended*
As I take some downtime this winter to recover and allow my body some time to heal, I am also contemplating my schedule for the upcoming months.
One of my major goals has been to clear a lot of the busyness off of my plate, making my schedule more realistic with a whole [...]

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How To Quickly Get Your Home Ready For Guests

November 22, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
The holidays are in full swing, and along with holidays usually come guests. It is a blessing to host others in our homes, whether for a week night family dinner, weekend party, or small group Bible study, but sometimes the preparation for guests can become stressful or overwhelming.
We get [...]

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How to Keep a Clean Home: It’s all About Prevention

October 19, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
We've been talking about a lot of different natural preventions and remedies here at Keeper of the Home over the past several weeks, but today I'm going to venture off the beaten path a little bit and talk about a different kind of prevention - around the home.
We've all heard [...]

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Keeping Kids Entertained While You Work in the Kitchen

September 24, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
While it is definitely a great thing for our kids to help us with cooking in the kitchen, sometimes we just may not need, or want, their help, or they may be really too young to be helping. But, we still need a way to keep them happy and occupied [...]

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How to Be a Good Steward of Your Story

September 21, 2010

Guest Post by Janna Antenorcruz
Did you know it's possible to be a good steward of your life story? Your life is an amazing love story of a Father's pursuit of His precious daughter. He formed you in your mother's womb, He created new life within you, and some day He will receive you into His [...]

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Making Mom’s Health A Priority

September 3, 2010

Guest Post by Leah
When my children wake up in the morning, I sometimes chuckle to myself as I’m reminded of some old horse races I used to watch as a child. The whistle blows, the announcer proclaims, “And she’s OFF!”, and the remainder of the race is spent simply trying to keep up with [...]

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Back to the Basics: Frugal, Non-Toxic Green Cleaning

August 27, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
If you are somewhat new to going green, or are just beginning to dabble in homemade and non-toxic cleaning, you may be a little overwhelmed about where to start, what products to use and where, and how to get rid of toxic cleaners from you cupboards once and for all.
The [...]

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