Being a good wife is the intention of every woman who is getting married. While the definition of “wife” varies depending on who you talk to, the Bible gives guidelines on what is the ideal way that a woman should perform her “duties”. A Wife of noble character truly honors God. If you’ve found that …
Cleaning
I love using essential oils wherever I can in my house. I use essential oils for everything from diffusing oils into the air when someone has a cold to adding essential oils to cleaning supplies. My favorite essential oil laundry detergent recipe is so easy to make and saves my family a bundle on the …
When it comes to cleaning your house, it can feel overwhelming! The best way to get to the bottom of the issue is to check out some of these cleaning tips from the pros! Be sure to look at my The Homemaker’s Cleaning Guide (sorted by room) for even more cleaning tips! Over the past …
This post was written in 2015 and updated in 2021 – my Whirlpool machines are still going strong and still helping me to stay completely aught up on laundry!! If you have kids, your washer and dryer are probably two of the most used appliances in your house. As moms, we rely on these machines …
This post was written in 2015 and updated in 2021 – my Whirlpool machines are still going strong and still helping me to stay completely aught up on laundry!! Laundry. It is the bane of nearly every mom’s existence. I put my children’s laundry into the wash room and I could almost swear it multiplies …
This post was written in 2015 and updated in 2021 – my Whirlpool machines are still going strong and still helping me to stay completely aught up on laundry!! We have 5 people in our immediate family and all five are active, very active. From sports to dance to yard work, we stay dirty and …
Last week we were to set up our Homemaker handbook and wash all the dishes in the house. This week, we are going to add to the handbook and tackle a room or two. Are you ready to take control of your household chores and have a home that is always company ready? First, you …
I have 6 people in my house – that means the laundry can be a bit overwhelming at times – oh, who am I kidding? The laundry is ALWAYS overwhelming. After years of constantly having piles, I have finally figured out the 7 steps to laundry DONE! Being the nice girl that I am, I have …
The first day of school is right around the corner! That means it is time to get the house prepared for this busy season! From new clothes to school supplies. From homework stations to a family calendar. When school starts, the schedules get busy and the only way to keep from being overwhelmed is to …
If you are like me, you find yourself spending a fortune on makeup cleaners, counter wipes, swiffer refills, leather cleaners, etc. Well, thanks to an abundance of baby wipes after my kids were out of diapers (and some internet searches) I found more than 50 uses for baby wipes to use in my everyday life. …
Hand sanitizers. Hand soaps. You might think that they are one in the same, but the fact of the matter is that they are not. With the increasing popularity and convenience of hand sanitizers, the lines that separate them from hand soaps have become rather blurry. Understanding their similarities as well as their differences will …
Even though women seem to have the seasonal cleaning gene (more so than men), that does not mean you should have to do everything on your own. It is both mentally and physically draining for one person to clean a house by himself or herself. When you have an entire family making the messes around the …