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Homekeeping

My Household Planner Revealed (& a Few Free Downloads)

March 8, 2010

Remember this? Awhile back I told you about my household notebook in which I busted out of the binder and had a planner spiral bound. I realize that for some this might seem wasteful because it’s a consumable product instead of a reusable one. But I actually use this planner, whereas I have shelves of [...]

Easing Into a Laundry Routine: A Guest Post

February 23, 2010

Mine is a household that generates two tons of laundry virtually overnight. Thankfully, I like laundry. But, it can be difficult to stay on top of it no matter how much I enjoy it. That’s where having a routine can really bless you — and the rest of the family. Clean underwear is one of [...]

Seed-starting Greenhouse Giveaway from Burpee

February 22, 2010

Several years and four children ago, we lived in a more rural community on a two-acre parcel of weeds land. We did our best to “take dominion” of that land, and I had a great time learning to garden. Wow! That was fun! Then life got busy and then busier still. With a baby or [...]

The Cure for Dish Pan Hands

February 16, 2010

I’ve told you before how much I love my plastic dishwashing gloves. They are, indeed, a blessing from the Lord. I don’t think I’d be able to keep up with the amount of dirty pots and pans I generate each day if it weren’t for some type of hand protection. Hot water and grease-cutting soap [...]

Planning Worksheet for When Mom Goes Out of Town

February 2, 2010

I’m leaving. On a jet plane. I do know when I’ll be back again – on Sunday. I’ll be attending the Blissdom Conference in Nashville, meeting Dave Ramsey (or at least seeing his face in the same room), and keeping my eyes peeled for Sarah Palin who will be speaking at another conference in the [...]

Going My Way? Travel Tips for the Old and Young

January 27, 2010

Photo source: kthread
I’m in the midst of planning my first trip without my family. Ever. Ever.
Did I say ever?
Oh, I was supposed to fly to see my sister after she had her first baby, but I got the Flu from Hell and stayed home, dying a slow painful death. And I have done a few [...]

Recovering the Lost Art of Hand Dishwashing (Tips for When Your Dishwasher is Broken)

January 19, 2010

In case you hadn’t heard, our dishwasher broke three weeks ago. I didn’t realize what a vital member of the household it was until it broke. I know, a dishwasher is a luxury. Our pioneer mothers lived quite productive lives without them. Our sisters in other countries regularly experience dishpan hands. I didn’t know how [...]

Personalized Household Notebook – Doing It My Way

January 11, 2010

Every successful woman uses some kind of organizational method. I’m not saying that she uses something complicated. But, unless she’s got a photographic memory or a million hired hands, the with-it woman has her ducks in a row, and someway to organize them.
And I want to be a with-it woman.
So, I’ve been working on how [...]

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