The Art of Home

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I am chatting with in-the-trenches homemaker, Cara Semler, about her experience of keeping a home for the last 10 years with husband, Ross. Cara was deeply influenced by the beautiful, calm home her mother kept and wanted that for her own home; she just didn't realize how much discipline would be required on her part to follow in her mother's homemaking footsteps. Cara also shares her struggle to trust the Lord with her desire to own a home and how she learned to embrace homemaking even as a renter. As usual we talk about Cara's homemaking wins, fails, tips and recipes. AND…. I am pulling out some Historical Homemaking Hints for you…we haven't done those in a while! I hope you enjoy them. NOTES & LINKSRegister for Summer Book Club! Read and study JR Miller's Homemaking with us. June 11-Aug 6, 2025, 7:00am-8:00am CDT over Zoom. Meetings will be recorded and sent out to all registrants in case you miss a meeting. theartofhomepodcast.com/bookclubHHH: Sunset's Host and Hostess Book, complied by Helen Krueger Muhs, 2nd edition, Lane Publishing Co, 1943, San Francisco, pp 148-149.Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.If you are looking for some summer reads, I've got you today. I want to share some of my favorites in several categories, so there will be something for everyone. I have recommendations for Classics, Cozy Mysteries, Historical Fiction, Children's Lit, Sci-Fi, and some non-fiction recommendations on Theology/Christian Living and Homemaking. Tell me your favorite summer reads so I can share them in the next newsletter! Text me using the link above. ⬆️NOTES & LINKSAround the World in 80 Days | Jules VerneThe Count of Monte Cristo | Alexander DumasEmma | Jane AustenLady Hardcastle Mysteries | TE KinseyIvy Hill Series | Julie KlassenBelgravia | Julian FellowesThe American Heiress  and Fortune Hunter | Daisy GoodwinMary Poppins Series | PL TraversMrs Piggle-Wiggle Series | Betty MacDonaldRedwall Series | Brian JacquesFive Little Peppers | Margaret SidneyStuart Little, Trumpet of the Swan, Charlotte's Web | EB WhiteThe Chronicles of Narnia | CS LewisOut of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength (Ransom Trilogy) | CS LewisJesus the King | Tim KellerEven Better Than Eden | Nancy GuthrieNone Like Him, In His Image | Jen WilkinEve in Exile | Rebekah MerkleMy Dear Hemlock | Tilly DillehayThe Hidden Art of Homemaking | Edith SchaefferNo Ordinary Home; The Uncommon Art of Christ-Centered Homemaking | Carol Jo BrazoThe Life-Giving Home, The Life-Giving Table | Sally ClarksonHomemaking | JR MillerSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Summer is right around the corner and many of us are making summer travel plans. Jessica Fisher is back to share her knowledge on traveling with a large family on a small budget. We are going to focus mostly on international travel today, as that's where Jessica's experience is, but many of the concepts will apply to all sorts of travel. IN THIS EPISODE:Figuring out your motivation for travel and how to facilitate good family communication regarding travel plans and expectations. Benefits of traveling together as a family and some specific benefits of international travel. Researching & Organizing the Big 3: Transportation, Lodging & Food.Budgeting, Saving & Paying Cash for VacationVacation Homemaking: how to pack, stay organized and manage laundry on the road. Good-to-Know & Things You Might Not Think AboutNOTES & LINKSConnect with JessicaInstagram| @lifeasmomdotcom | @goodcheapeatsblogBlogs  lifeasmom.com for all the mom content goodcheapeats.com for all the food and food savings contentFollow her travels in Japan lifeasmom.comGrocery Store Picnic e-book | Free for AoH listeners, use code "artofhome" at checkout at goodcheapeats.comFamily Travel Tips from Jessica at lifeasmom.comResources MentionedRick Steves for European TravelLonely Planet Kids Travel Series, Not for Parents, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know TripAdvisor AAA International Driving Permitbooking.com packing cubes | Compression | Regularlaundry detergent sheetscompact elastic travel/camping clotheslineSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today, I am answering a listener question about how to make paper planners work in your homemaking. I will share 6 things I've learned to help paper and pen planning work for me. NOTES & LINKSPlanning a Week of Homemaking Blog Post from 2023 with free planner sheetsJoin us for Summer Book Club! theartofhomepodcast.com/bookclubSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are going to tackle the 4th and final pillar of homemaking, Community, with homemaker and 2-time former guest, Sarah Beaugh.IN THIS EPISODE:Pillars 1-3 Quick RecapWhat is Community? How does God's Word help us understand community? Different Types of Community. Does online community count?Obstacles to Healthy CommunityWhy Community Matters for the Home & HomemakerPractical advice to find and foster community right where you are with the people God has placed in your life.NOTES & LINKS:REGISTER FOR SUMMER BOOK CLUB! theartofhomepodcast.com/bookclubJazz Playlist on SpotifyMore from Sarah BeaughConnect with Sarah Beaugh on Instagram: @the.welcoming.home | @sarah.beaughHomemaker Portrait | Sarah Beaugh, The Art of Home PodcastDeep Dive The Homeschooling Homemaker, The Art of Home PodcastMore on The Pillars of HomemakingAccess all episodes and related content on The Pillars of Homemaking page at theartofhomepodcast.comMentioned in this EpisodeMy Dear Hemlock by Tilly Dillehay Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today, we are wrapping up our series on Rhythms & Routines with a piece written  by former guest, Alecia Doty. Based on the Doty Family Plan she and her husband created, Alecia regularly creates a personal mission plan, or Rule of Life, informed the Word of God, to help her set and keep personal priorities in order. In this article, Alecia explains what a Rule of Life is and gives some pointers on how to create one. I follow up with some examples from a past rule of life plan that she shared with AoH readers. You can access Alecia's full example and a blank version for your plan at theartofhomepodcast.com/ruleoflifeNOTES & LINKSMore on Rule of Life from John Mark Comer https://practicingthewayarchives.org/unhurrying-with-a-rule-of-life/workbookSpiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald WhitneySupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are gearing up for the premier of our 4th and final Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive, Community later this season. So this week I am re-publishing the first three Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive episodes so you can refresh your memory, or listen for the first time. This episode on the 2nd pillar, Values & Priorities, originally aired April 3, 2024.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.IN THIS EPISODE:Brief review of the 4 Pillars of HomemakingWhat are rhythms and routines? How do they differ and some examples of each. Motivations (or the why) for establishing rhythms and routines, contrasting the world's ideas vs what God has to say about our why. 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. Pitfalls to avoid when establishing rhythms and routines.EPISODE NOTESShow Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blogAllison's Update Recipes | Subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail, or for future reference check Newsletter Archive and search this episode titleRelated Resources: Redeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynerHabits of the Household; Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin EarleyMargin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Richard SwensonEvery Moment Holy; New Liturgies for Daily Life (book 1 of 3) by Douglas McKelveyRELATED EPISODESPillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | IdentityPillars of Homemaking Deep Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are gearing up for the premier of our 4th and final Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive, Community later this season. So this week I am re-publishing the first three Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive episodes so you can refresh your memory, or listen for the first time. This episode on the 2nd pillar, Values & Priorities, originally aired June 28, 2023.Yep, this is a loooooooong one! But you don't have to listen all in one sitting. Take your time digesting this deep dive into the second pillar of homemaking, Values & Priorities. I am chatting with Karen Sheppard and Joi Welch, two familiar homemaker voices, about how this pillar impacts our experience in the home, for better or for worse.In This Episode: What Are Kingdom Values, What Are Personal Values, and What is the Relationship to One AnotherHow Values shape Priorities & Expectations in the HomeHow Values Shape Rhythms & Routines (Pillar 3)How Values Shape Community (Pillar 4)Practical application for how to know, state and practice your values in homemaking and in lifeNOTES & LINKSHomemaking Pillar 1| IDENTITYKaren's Episodes: Homemaker Portrait, Deep Dive|Words in the Home Part 1, Deep Dive|Words in the Home Part 2Joi's Episodes: Homemaker Portrait, Deep Dive|Organization Part 1, Deep Dive|Organization Part 2Values AssessmeSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are gearing up for the premier of our 4th and final Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive, Community later this season. So this week I am re-publishing the first three Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive episodes so you can refresh your memory, or listen for the first time. This episode on the first pillar, Identity, originally aired April 5th, 2023.I am diving into the first pillar of homemaking, Identity, with my good friend, author, speaker and podcaster, Susan Macias. This deep dive is the first in a series on Four Pillars of Homemaking: Identity, Values & Priorities, Rhythms & Routines, and Community. We are going to contrast what God has to say about identity with what the world has to say about where to find your identity. Then we will look at some common identity thieves—things homemakers may be tempted to look to for identity and how to avoid falling into those traps.NOTES & LINKSPillars of Homemaking Intro and Overview, 2nd Birthday Episode, S11:E6Susan's Homemaker Portrait, S1:E6Connect with SusanWebsite, susankmacias.comPodcast, We're Not Done YetPutting Jesus On; My Identity DevotionalNEW BOOK! Finding Home, Releasing Fall 2023 Episode Mentions & QuotesNone Like Him, and  In His Image by Jen WilkinDwell Scripture Listening AppYouVersion Bible App with audio optionsSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.As we prepare for the upcoming deep dive on the 4th Pillar of Homemaking, Community, we have been revisiting the other pillars; Identity, Values, and Rhythms. Over the past few weeks, we've looked at rhythms of rest, worship and work. Today we turn our attention to a rhythm that may surprise you….we will talk about the need for rhythms of play. We will look at examples of play in God's creation and in His Word to see what we can learn about the value of play. Then I will give you some practical suggestions for implementing regular rhythms of play into your home life.NOTES & LINKSSources & Scripture Mentioned:Psalm 96:1-12, The Message TranslationIsaiah 55:12, Christian Standard BibleProverbs 8:30-31, CSBPsalm 19, CSBJordan, James B. "Play and the Christian Perspective," Christianstudylibrary.org, Reformed Perspective, 1982. 2 pages. https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/play-christian-perspective. Accessed 16 April, 2025.Questions to Consider:Do you regularly enjoy God's presence, blessings and creation through lighthearted play? If yes, how? Which of the above suggestions would you like to explore as a means of practicing play? How will you implement it into your weekly rhythm? RELATED RESOURCES:Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive| Rhythms & RoutinesSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Georgetta Christensen, who was nominated by her daughter Lydia Vest. Here's some of what Lydia had to say about her mom. “My mother used every opportunity available to spread the Gospel, to be a light-—from our neighbors, teachers, the pest control guy, and anyone who came into our home! She was ready to share and build genuine relationships.” From my time spent interviewing Georgetta, I can absolutely see her passion for spreading the love and good news of Jesus through her homemaking. She has faithfully served her family in the home for over 4 decades, through many trials and very difficult situations. As we discuss everything from simple daily challenges of running a home to navigating a severe mental health crisis with her son, Georgetta is always quick to acknowledge God's provision and goodness through it all. NOTES & LINKSMental Health Resources:SMI Support GroupStrength for His People; A Ministry for Families of the Mentally Ill by Steven WaterhouseSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are in the 3rd week of diving deeper into Homemaking Pillar #3, Rhythms & Routines. We've talked about the difference between a rhythm and a routine. We've talked about starting our homemaking from a place of rest, and last week we discussed the importance of establishing a rhythm of worship in the home. Today we are going to tackle the topic of work. How do we create healthy rhythms of work when we live in our place of work? How do we learn to prioritize working on First Things First when we'd rather be doing secondary things?NOTES & RESOURCESQuestions to Consider: (Send me a text with your thoughts!)How well are you attending to First Things first in your homemaking?Which areas are most often neglected?How could you better attend to those neglected First Things in a way fitting to your personal values, strengths, talents and resources?Related ResourcesDeep Dive Pillars of Homemaking | Rhythms & RoutinesSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In this episode I am chatting with newbie homemaker, Mallori Tinkler. After working a while as a nurse, Mallori came home full time when her daughter was born. We talk about the challenges of going from 2 incomes to 1 and the importance of a budget that both husband and wife can faithfully participate in. We discuss unrealistic expectations for postpartum life (based on social media comparison) as well as  our tendency to overcorrect one way or the other with the “Just a homemaker” and “superwoman” mentalities. This is a lovely conversation filled with all the usual stories of Mallori's influences, strengths & weknesses, wins, fails, and favorite resources.NOTES & LINKSUSPS Click-n-ShipFavorite Ship From Home SuppliesFull Sheet Stickers for large labelsSmaller label sheets (can be fed back into printer until all are used)kitchen scale for weighing packagesSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are continuing to revisit the 3rd pillar of homemaking, Rhythms & Routines in our Monday Motivations. Last week we talked about beginning our homemaking from a place of rest and establishing regular rhythms of rest in our home. This week we will look at how to establish Rhythms of Worship in the home.We will discuss what it looks like to have a home culture saturated with a reverence and awe for God. I will give you some ideas for family worship times including Bible reading & discussion, singing, and prayer.NOTES & LINKS"Religion in the Home", Chapter 8 of Homemaking by JR Miller | Episode with Complete Audio of Chapter 8 | Companion Study Guide Questions for Ch. 8Blog Post for this Episode: Includes Bible Reading Questions, Prayer Guidelines & ACTS Prayer ModelScripture Mentioned: Deuteronomy 6:4-91 Peter 3:1-2, 14-17Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Hello Homemaker! After a little update on what I was doing last month on my podcast break, I've got a brand new In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait for you! About today's guest, Emily Baxter: She's a busy homeschool mom of 5, she's a writer and a lover of all things home and homemaking. Emily has a passion for creating beauty in her home and cultivating a space that is a welcoming and peaceful place to land. WE chat about her life at the edge of an 80 acre forest in upstate New York, including tapping maple trees for sap to make syrup, how bravery in homemaking is skill and what it's like to be married to a lineman who is called out at all hours, day or night to literally keep the lights on for their community. NOTES & LINKSMM #9 Read Great Books with Friends: Start a Virtual Book ClubCONNECT WITH EMILYSubstack | emilysbaxter.substack.comJOIN FACEBOOK GROUP, HOMEMAKER FORUMSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.This season we will be doing a Deep Dive on the 4th and final pillar of homemaking, community. In preparation, I wanted to revisit the other 3 pillars-Identity, Values & Priorities, and Rhythms & Routines. Last season, in Monday Motivation we covered Identity and I will be revisiting Values & Priorities in the newsletter soon.Today, let's tackle Pillar 3, Rhythms & Routines. I will begin with a brief explanation of the main concepts; what is it and what it means for the homemaker. Then I will talk about the first of 4 Essential Rhythms of Christian life, REST.NOTES & LINKSDeep Dive Pillars SeriesIdentity with Susan MaciasValues & Priorities with Karen Sheppard and Joi WelchRhythms & Routines with Leslie LucadouMonday Motivation Identity SeriesWho Are You, Homemaker? Identity Pt.1 Rehab for Your Heart, Identity Pt. 2Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Welcome to the first long-form episode of Season 24! Today you'll get to meet In-the-Trenches Homemaker, Rachael Bomsta of Healing Home. I am also answering a mail bag question about my favorite cleaning products. About Today's Guest: Rachael  is a very busy mama to 4, soon to be 5 little boys, She works full time as a church staff member and as a content creator with her business, Healing Home. Racheal and her husband, Dan, also run a 40 acre homestead in Minnesota. Before they met, Dan suffered a traumatic brain injury that has affected every aspect of their lives, yet, God gives them what they need each day to make the home-centric life they desire for their family work. EPISODE NOTES & LINKSCONNECT WITH RACHAELWebsites| healinghome.com & healinghomerecipes.coInstagram | @healing_home_YouTube | @healinghomeBible Reading Plans and Prayer Plans Homemaking Planner (with a membership upgrade) Einkorn Sourdough Guide MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEHomemaking Deep Dive | Cleaning 101, Season 23, E4Allison's Favorite Cleaning ProductsKitchen All-Purpose: Mrs. Meyer's concentrate + microfiberKitchen Sink: Barkeeper's Friend + Scrub DaddyGlass: Windex + microfiberBathroom & Disinfecting: Pine Sol Concentrate + Water (1:4 ratio)Dusting: Swifer duster or feather duster, Pledge + cloth diaperFloors: first, dry clean with swifer or vacuum, then steam mop using oSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Welcome to Season 24 and Year 5 of The Art of Home!

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Jessica Fisher has been keeping a home with her husband for 31 years and they have raised and homeschooled 6 kids. She is passionate about living debt-free and she shares all her knowledge and debt-free ideas, especially food savings on her blog, goodcheapeats.com. She also has some great resources for moms on her blog lifeasmom.com. Today, you are going to get to know Jessica and hear her homemaking story from domestic-minded college student, to tiny-house-living newlywed, to a running a large household with 6 kids. She gives us a few quick, super helpful tips for food savings and how she budgets her time using a planner she designed for herself out of necessity in the trenches of motherhood. EPISODE LINKS & NOTESChalk Paint FavoritesAnnie Sloan Chalk PaintPurdy Paint BrushesWax BrushesCONNECT WITH JESSICAfood website | goodcheapeats.commom blog & resource shop | lifeasmom.cominstagram | @goodcheapeatsblog @lifeasmomdotcomJessica's Laundry System | Kid's Can Do Laundry, Best Tips for Laundry Management for FamiliesJessica's Print & Go PlannerThe Hidden Art of Homemaking | Edith SchaefferJessica's recipes will be available in the next newsletter, 2.28.25 or for future reference search "Jessica Fisher" at theartofhomepodcast.comSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.It's spring time and at our house that means lots of birthday celebrations. Whether you have a big family or several birthdays in one season, elaborate celebrations and gifts can quickly turn something meant for joy into a burden and a chore. Now, don't get me wrong, I love a good party with themed decor, food, the works, but I don't feel the need to pull out all the stops with every celebration, especially when my kids were little. In today's Monday Motivation, I want to share some of the simple ways we celebrated and continue to celebrate birthdays in our home.EPISODE NOTES & LINKSAll recipes and sewing patterns will be in the next newsletter. Subscribe below.⬇️If listening far in the future, go to our website and search "Simple Birthdays".Be Our Guest! Apply or Nominate Through 2.17.25 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today's guest was nominated by her daughter, Sydney, who wrote on the nomination form, "My mom has given her entire life to raising me and my six siblings. Five of us were adopted, many with trauma that needed special attention. She has shown strength and dignity through it all. She is an inspiration to me as I am a brand new homemaker and I believe her wisdom will be a blessing to many others."  I am so thankful that Sydney nominated her mom, Heather Price, who has been keeping a home full time for 30 years with her husband. They have raised 7 and fostered many more and God has refined Heather through all the challenges of adopting traumatized and special needs kids. We talk about God's faithfulness, the need to stay flexible, and to constantly remember His unchanging character and what He has done in the past. We cover all the usual ground of expectations, hospitality, fails, wins, and many more aspects of Heather's homemaking journey over 3 decades.EPISODE NOTES & LINKSOur Favorites for Tim KellerWalking with God  in Pain in Suffering by Tim KellerJesus the King by Tim Keller (a walk through the Gospel of Mark), previously published as King's CrossPracticing the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceRecommended Chalk Paint: Annie SloanBe Our Guest! Apply or Nominate Through 2.17.25 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are so blessed in this era to have gadgets and gizmos a plenty that make our homemaking life so much easier than our foremothers, but we need to care for those work-savers so they keep on serving us well for years to come. Today we are talking about cleaning tips and schedules for some common large and small appliances.NOTES & LINKSBe Our Guest: Apply or Nominate through February 17, 2025| theartofhomepodcast.com/guestFree Printable Appliance Maintenance Check List | theartofhomepodcast.com/applianceDeep Dive Cleaning 101 EpisodeBe Our Guest! Apply or Nominate Through 2.17.25 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSCONNECT WITH AMBERWebsite | littlereesorhouse.comYouTube | @littlereesorhouseMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferRecommended YouTube Homemaking ChannelsMegan Fox UnlockedThis Golden HourPine and Prospect HomeBe Our Guest! Apply or Nominate Through 2.17.25 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSOriginal Newsletter Article: "Expressing Love Through Homemaking; In the Laundry Room" (all links, including "Song from the Suds" printable poem)Laundry Symbols Chart on CanvaHow to Iron Shirts YouTube VideoHow to Iron Pants YouTube VideoLaundry Inspired ArtBe Our Guest! Apply or Nominate Through 2.17.25 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSGUEST APPLICATIONS & NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! (close 2.17.25 or once all spots are filled) CONNECT WITH LAURAWebsite | hipsnclips.comYouTube | @HipsnClipsInstagram | @hips_n_clipsMentioned in This EpisodePOM (Peace Of Mind) Pepper Spray | Buy | How-to VideoLaura's Recommended Video on Simple Self-Defense MovesNo Ordinary Home: The Uncommon Art of Christ-Centered Homemaking by Carol Jo BrazoSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & RESOURCESHomemaking Deep Dive | Marital Intimacy"Celebrating Valentine's Day in Your Homemaking", original newsletter articleSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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.EPISODE NOTES & LINKSDo you want to hear a full episode about managing on one income and making the decision to stay home full time? Text me! Use the link above.⬆️or Email me! Use the link below. ⬇️Connect with CharityWebsite | charitygibson.comBook, The Working Homemaker  | Amazon | ChristianBook.com | B&NMentioned in this EpisodeMarilynne Robinson | Housekeeping | Gilead Amy Tan | The Joy Luck ClubGlass Microwave Popcorn PopperSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSMM #14 Identity Pt. 1Deep Dive | Homemaking Pillar #1, Identity with Susan MaciasWho God IsGenesis 22:13 & 14,  Jehovah Jireh I AM your ProviderExodus 15:26, Jehovah Rapha I AM your HealingExodus 17:8 15, Jehovah Nissi I AM your BannerJudges 6:24, Jehovah Shalom I AM your PeacePsalms 23:1, Jehovah Ra-ah I AM your ShepherdJeremiah 23:6 Jehovah Tsidkenu,(sid-kenu) I AM your RighteousnessEzekiel 48:35 Jehovah Shammah I AM There (with you)Who You are In ChristRomans 3:24, Justified2 Corinthians 5:17 & Ephesians 4:24, A New Creation1 John 3:1, Child of GodRomans 8:17, Co-Heirs with ChristPhilippians 3:20, Citizens of HeavenEphesians 2:10, Created for Good WorkRomans 8:1-2 & John 8:36, Free from Condemnation, & the Law of Sin & Death1 Corinthians 6:19, A Temple of the Holy SpiritRomans 8:37, More than ConquerorsEphesians 1:3, Blessed with Every Spiritual BlessingSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 PlanMindy's inspirational grandmotherHer homemaking strengths & weaknessesHomemaking Expectations and Regrets of Working Outside the HomeHospitality, Homemaking Wins, Fails, Tips and RecipesLearning to Use God's Gifts without ComparisonEPISODE LINKS & RESOURCESMonday Motivation #6 | Homemaker Culture: Cultivating a Creative LifeExtended 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 ArchiveSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSPillars of Homemaking Deep Dive EpisodesIdentity with Susan MaciasValues & Priorities with Karen Sheppard and Joi WelchRhythms & Routines with Leslie Lucadou Scripture:Job 1:21James 1:7Think 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:How would you react if these were threatened? I've given you some possible scenarios.Note what emotions come up as you consider these hypothetical threats and losses.Then ask yourself, "Why? Why do I feel _______ facing this particular threat?"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?Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 mattersDiscuss 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 & NOTESMy New Vacuum: Kenmore Intuition BU4020My 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".Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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.Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & NotesConnect with Belinda & AmberConfident Weakness Ministries WebsiteHabakuk Study Begins February 11, 2025, register on their websiteNew Podcast, Conversations in the Psalms on Apple, on SpotifyRecommended ResourcesEnduring Word, David GuzikCharles SpurgeonWarren Wiersbe, great for beginnersBible Hub, for original language meaningBlue Letter Bible App, has study aids and commentaryBible Ref App, gives context and commentary for books and individual versesSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSStrangely Bright; Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? by Joe RigneyScripture:John 15:4-5Mary & Martha, Luke 10:38-42Think 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?Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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. BE OUR GUEST!Apply or Nominate a Friend for Season 23 of The Art of Home Applications close January 6, 2025.Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES 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 SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In today's episode you will hear Christmas memories, tips and recipes from Bethany Kimsey, Jen Thayer, Maryela Soto-Portillo, Jenny Crozier, and Christa Sterkn. 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 BagHomemaker Portrait Leslie LucadouKing Arthur Baking Co GF Focaccia RecipeHoliday Stories of HomeExtended show notes and links will be in the next newsletter. Sign up below.Maryela, cookies around the world book: A World of Cookies for SantaPoem:Weems, Ann.“Lord, You Were Born.” Kneeling in Bethlehem, The Westminster Press, 1980, pp. 28-29.HOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportHey Homemakers! Join us for Holiday Homemaking 2024, beginning November 6. Free Advent Guide: theartofhomepodcast.com/christmasSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSAllison's Update NotesBackward's Planning Episode, Monday MotivationAoH Backwards Holiday Planning SheetsAoH Advent Guide 2024Allison' s Spice Mix RecipesPoem:Weems, Ann.“This Year Will Be Different.” Kneeling in Bethlehem, The Westminster Press, 1980, pp. 65-66. HOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSRecipes 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.HOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSConnect with Donna AmidonWebsite | InstagramAdvent Book:Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for UsE. E. Cummings, "[little tree]" from Tulips & Chimneys. Copyright © 1923 by E. E. Cummings. Public Domain.Gift AppsElfsterGifsterGoWishSanta Surveys on EtsyHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSGive 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, $2.99Crossway, "A Pumpkin Tale" Halloween Handouts, physical product, pack of 25 for $4.25Etsy, Printable "Let Jesus Light Your Way" Tag for glow sticks , digital file, $5Etsy, Pumpkin Prayer Flipping Craft Card, digital file, $3.99HOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & NOTESAllison's UpdateFall Feels PlaylistSpooky Grooves PlaylistGratitude & Remembrance PlaylistConnect with Anna MurphyInstagram @annadesalvomurphyRawlings, Marjorie. "It Isn't Work." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 106.Detailed ShowNotes in the Next Newsletter (it's FREE)Subscribe: theartofhomepodcast.com/subscribeHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & NOTESAllison's Update, Books MentionedThe Mitford Books by Jan KaronTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeBecause of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamilloThe Chronicles of Narnia by CS LewisHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & LINKSDeep Dive Episode: The Informed Homemaker with Isa RyanConquering the Classics Book List and Questions will be in the Newsletter this Friday. Subscribe belowHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I've got another 2-for-1 Double Homemaker Portrait Episode for you!

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & NOTESCompanion ResourcesHomemaking Deep Dive | The Informed Homemaker with Isa RyanScripture ReferencesThe Bereans: Acts 17:10-12The Holy Spirit dwells in believers: John 14:26 & 17, John 16:13Works CitedSadler, Kevin, 2023, What is a Berean?, Berean Bible SocietyHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & NOTESConnect with IsaInstagram | @created_femaleSubstack | isaryan.substack.comBible Reading Plans:What Isa Uses: The Grant Horner MethodWhat Allison uses: Robert Murray M'Cheyne PlanRecommended 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 SchaefferTotal Truth, Nancy PearceyApps, Sites & MiscFeedly news aggregator appEpoch TimesJust the News, No NoiseReal Clear PoliticsThe HillWorld (News from a Biblical Worldview)Substack for indie news and opinion piecesSubscribe to our newsletter before 9/20/24 to get more on sources for the informed homemaker.HOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 & RESOURCESHOMEMAKER POETRYRawlings, Marjorie. "After Dinner." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 36.TABLE SETTINGEmily PostMartha StewartCONVERSATIONThe Family Dinner ProjectOne Year Dinner Table Devotions by Nancy GuthrieConversation Starter Card Decks by Cultivate What MattersSupport the Show.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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?

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 RESOURCESOriginal 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 CulturePhilippians 4:8Summer PromptswatersunheatgamesmelonstomatoesvacationfireflieslemonadeflowersAutumn PromptsharvestmemorypieleavessmellsapplesknittedfamilypumpkinscolorsFor the Printable version of these prompt lists, sign up for the newsletter before 8.16.24 or go the theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "homemaker culture".HOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the Show.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.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 EPISODEHomeschooling Pros & ConsKnowing Your WhyHomeschool StylesHomeschool LawCurriculumMaking Space in Your Home & ScheduleInspiration & AdviceEPISODE RESOURCESApple Scrap Jelly from The SpruceCarrie's Curriculum, ABEKA | Classical Conversations | Apologia Roan's Curriculum, Konos | Sonlight | Simply Charlotte MasonSarah's Curriculum, A Reason for Handwriting | Story of the WorldEducating the Wholehearted Child  by Clay and Sally ClarksonHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the Show.