Why are there some days when making dinner seems so hard? Sure there are days when I look forward to making a nice dinner...but then there are other nights...and those nights are a struggle. But why is it such a struggle? Here are a few of my reasons: *By the time dinner time rolls around I am already exhausted and the thoughts of preparing something seem overwhelming. *I don't have what I need to make what I want and I don't want to go to the store. *I don't want to make and clean ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: Storms
About a month ago I was out trying to take pictures of a quilt and watching a storm roll into the valley from over the mountains. I was a little bugged that the storm was going to ruin the picture-taking so I was trying to hurry and get everything set and snap the pictures quickly. I only got a few pictures taken as the first bit of raindrops starting spilling out the sky and then I quickly jumped back into my car as my front windshield was soon pounding with huge, heavy raindrops. I sat the ... View the Post
There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love…
Awhile back Elizabeth and I were at a conference where this quote from Mister Rogers was shared. I had heard it before...and I agreed with it...and I liked it well enough but it didn't touch my heart the way it did that day and how it has since. It seems as though that quote was directed at me and was to be a reoccuring theme in my life from that moment on. I keep finding myself in situtations and with people that, at first glance, I wouldn't imagine having a lot in common with. ... View the Post
Embrace the Awkward (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Almost 13 years ago I gave birth to what I believed was the most perfect...most beautiful...most amazing creature ever to grace this fair planet with it's presence....my son Simon. One look into his eyes and I knew I could never love anything more than I did that boy. But like I said...that was 13 years ago...and that angelic baby is now getting ready to enter junior high...and times have changed. ... View the Post
Simple Tips for Better Vacuuming (AND A GIVEAWAY!!!)
*This post is sponsored. I am kind of a practical girl. A couple of years ago for my birthday I asked for a paint sprayer, for Christmas last year I asked for some new pots and pans and for Mother's Day I asked for a new vacuum. I know it's not everyone's jam, but having nice new things to help around the house really make me happy because they help me with my everyday tasks. Unfortunately that "new vacuum" didn't last long (it started squealing like a dying cat and even cleaning and ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: A Broken Dish
"Mom, I need to tell you something...." That is how the conversation started a couple of weeks ago. And then my teenage son pulled out this cup from behind his back. "I broke your favorite dish." I was in the middle of making dinner, the house was chaotic but I knew that my teenager needed me. So, I quickly turned off the stove and sat down with him at the stools by the kitchen island. "It's okay," I said. "You aren't super mad at me?" he asked. "Nope. Not at all." He ... View the Post
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