As the final week of "The Two A's" is closing in I decided it's time to post some of Ms. Hoole's advice on appearance. There's not a tidy list like there was for attitude so I'm just going to list a few snippets of her choicest words."Each morning get up and get completely dressed....Once you are dressed, everything works out better. The sooner you're dressed, the more successful is your day.""Getting dressed means putting on something that is comfortable, combing your hair, applying some ... View the Post
Halloween Pennant
The other day in a fit of disgust I took down my crazy drapes. And crazy they were...bright orange and blue. I was in total love when I bought them. They were fun for a time then they became annoying and then finally just embarrassing. I had to take them down. For several weeks the window has been barren and sad while waiting for us to afford new drapes.Well, we still can't afford new drapes but Liz came to the rescue. She stopped by the other day with some leftover fabric she cutout for ... View the Post
Attitude
Remember that I am currently working on "The 2 A's---Attitude and Appearance." So today I'll share a little of The Art of Homemaking's insights on attitude. (I'd suggest getting a beverage...this may take awhile.)In her book Ms. Hoole outlines 8 steps toward improving your attitude as a homemaker and they are:#1. Gain an appreciation for your calling as a homemaker.#2. Learn to visualize the over-all purpose of your work.#3. Be at your physical best at all times--both in appearance and ... View the Post
So I’ve Been Thinking…
..it's been a heck of a week here at homemaking central......and also I've been thinking that one week isn't long enough for me to get a grasp on let a lone master each facet of the ideal homemaking diamond...So I'm altering the experiment. I will spend two, yes two, weeks on each facet. That way I'll have time to try out all that excellent advice as well as post it. (Like this little gem: "...remember, as far as make-up is concerned, "Even a barn looks better if it's painted!'") And really, who ... View the Post
Pleats, Pleats and more Pleats
I always wanted to go to Catholic school like some of my friends when I was little, and it was all because of the cute pleated skirts that they got to wear everyday. They hated wearing them. And I secretly wanted one so bad. So I made one for my little school girl. But it needed a cute hot pink rosette to satisfy a pinkalicious girl. And a scarflette..... I still really want one of these outfits......but I just don't think it would be as cute on an adult anymore. Darn. ~e ... View the Post
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
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