Rest is not laziness. It is taking proper care of our health. Work is important as well, and yet it should not take over our lives. There should be a balance of work and rest. In today’s culture, it seems that people will praise you for overworking and will...
A few years ago someone commented how much practical wisdom there was in the Little House books. While I enjoyed reading the books as a child, I completely missed most of the practical tips in these books. While our world is in a state of unrest, we can take comfort...
Recently I wrote about how to read more. In case you missed it, you can go here to learn some of the benefits of reading. One of my best tips about how to read more, I saved for today’s blog post, and that is to listen to audio books. Audio books have kept me...
Homemaking is one way to help your family–and yourself–with stress. Imagine running errands all day and coming home to a house that was clean, peaceful, and welcoming. Although not necessarily paid for her efforts, the homemaker can contribute much to...
One of the reasons that I love vintage books is that they have so many hidden nuggets of homemaking. As our world situation becomes less predictable, one thing that we homemakers can do is make our homes lovely, welcoming, and predictable. I have much to learn in...
