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Thoughts

A Change in the Weather

This afternoon I noticed that my favorite summer flowers have lost their spark. I love these little ladies! We live in an area where NOTHING will grow so planting and maintaining our yard had been a challenge until we accepted the fact that yes, we do live in a desert and have begun to plant accordingly. Before I buy any plants now I ask myself..."Would I see that in Frontier Land?" and if the answer is yes then I buy it. But this post isn't about my gardening woes...As I said I love these ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

Facet No. 1 The Two A’s

Facet No. 1 The Two A's"An ideal homemaker is lovely to look at and lovely to be around--she has a wholesome attitude and a pleasing appearance. She has the courage to be happy and strives to live above the faults of moodiness, sulkiness, and complaining. She is gracious and thoughtful and is consequently adored by her family and admired by all who know her."---The Art of HomemakingNote the illustration of the homemakers. Now note the fact that I don't even measure up to the bad example ... View the Post

Projects· sewing

Sewing projects

I have been doing some sewing projects for the kiddos lately, which is a restful thing. I don't get very long to sew with a 7 week old, but it still makes me happy.I made a dress for Hannie and some pants to match for Isaac. I hope to get a tie made for Aaron before Sunday but we'll see how it goes. I didn't have a pants' pattern that was small enough for Isaac's pants (and since I am cheap and didn't want to buy one) I traced a size 0-3 month pair I had and just went with it. I think for next ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

Not Going Well

I've been up for hours and haven't eaten breakfast.I put some crappy mac and cheese on the stove to cook while I typed up my experiment on the blog.I forgot it was there. (My food that is.)Now my pan is ruined and I have no grub.Um...not really helping that attitude facet...-z ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Experiment

Chapter 1 in "The Art of Homemaking" defines the ideal homemaker by comparing her to a diamond. (I know, I know, just bear with me here...remember this book was written while my parents were still in grade school...) "Just as each diamond is cut a little differently in order to make many facets, so is each homemaker a distinct individual with her own special traits and talents. But in both diamonds and homemakers, certain qualities must be present if each is to sparkle brilliantly..."Ms. Hoole ... View the Post