To bring a hostess gift? Or not to bring? That is the question. What once was a common practice has dropped in popularity. Whether people are more casual, concerned about a budget, forgetful, or unappreciative, hostess gifts have stopped being the norm. Even if they’re…
Feel like you can never get caught up on all that you need to do in life? I’m right there with you. If I focus on these continual demands (and many days I do), pressure begins to build and I start to tense up, feeling…
When my kids were young, each summer my parents treated my family to a week at the beach. And every time, the adults would spend our late nights working on large jigsaw puzzles after the kids were tucked into bed. One year, we started building…
As much as you may plan, your day may NOT turn out like you expect. Here’s what to do to manage the surprises of life.
Mama, are you feeling discouraged? You are NOT alone. Here are 3 strategies that can help you overcome mommy defeat! I don’t think there’s been a day in my life – since becoming a mom – when I’ve felt like I was caught up with…
Wondering how to manage everyday life when it seems like the world’s in the middle of chaos? Here are several practical tips to adopt today. For the past few years, pretty much NOTHING has seemed normal about life in this world. Just when one massive…
Feeling stuck with your life or homemaking this year? Make a change to your life in the new year with one effective strategy. Think about the past year for a moment. Have you made any noticeable changes from last year at this time? Or are…
Wondering what you need to add to your home? Forget about possessions … kindness always is needed!
Just like it’s not the end of the world to get rained on, what if hardships aren’t the worst thing to happen to us?
Tired of mundane tasks in your day? You actually can turn that mundane to something sacred. I know I’m not the only homemaker and haven creator who feels like everyday life is swamped with the mundane. Think about the never-ending piles of dirty dishes, then…
Dealing with a bad attitude? Squash your negativity with just one simple word! Grumbling. Complaining. Over the past few months I feel like I’ve experienced a lot of amazing opportunities, yet missed out on what’s really good. Instead of appreciating the goodness, I revert to…
You might not want to admit it, but the calling to care for your home is a great thing. Have you ever known you’ve had a calling for something … but you’d rather ignore it? I have a tendency to get excited about new possibilities…
Feel defeated? You’re not alone. Here’s what you need to remember. Last week, I came to a startling realization: Every single day, I feel defeated. Every day, I feel like I’m failing. And not just a little defeat. I feel like I’m continually behind and…
With so many major problems in the world, it might surprise you that you can use your haven to change the world. Last week, another school shooting made headlines – and got Americans discussing how to possibly begin fixing the epidemic. Plenty of debate stems…
Need to feel refreshed? Here’s what self-care could look like in your life this year. I know I’m not the only mom who falls into bed at night, knowing that I’ve been busily on the go since the moment I crawled out of bed in…
Having a haven to call your own is important for so many reasons. Here’s why you need to create a haven NOW… On Christmas evening, I heard shocking news that a friend died earlier that day. While I hadn’t talked with her since we went…
How is it possible to juggle the demands of a family, home, and life? Here are six ways to help you balance everything. Can you relate? “My biggest homemaking concern is time management and finding a way to balance everything … babies/kids, meals, cleaning, time…
Wish you could remember your purpose in homemaking? When I forget my purpose in homemaking, I’ve found it’s not so hard to rediscover! Homemaking is a thankless chore. Think about it. Day in and day out, your efforts are obliterated. Dirty dishes pile up. Dirty…
When you want to do it all, it can be frustrating (and exhausting!) to discover there’s just not enough time in the day for all of your responsibilities. I remember exactly what I wanted to be when I was a little girl. A wife. A…
It’s easy to be critical or focus on what you don’t have. But by changing your attitude, becoming content with your home is possible. Not everyone lives in the home of their dreams. In fact, I’m willing to bet that most people don’t. (That’s why they’re called…