Dream with me a moment. You walk into your kitchen, and there is a place for everything. Dishes aren't piled up in the sink, cupboards are tidy, and the fridge is clean and orderly. Whipping up a meal is easy and an absolute joy. All your kitchen tools are right at your fingertips. It has the appearance of almost cleaning itself. Okay, this is a dream but not one that is too far off from reality. Your kitchen will never clean itself, you will never have ... continue reading...
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Homemaking 101 Series: My Simple Home Filing System
Can I get a hand raise of how many of us are not particularly fond of paperwork? My hand is raised high and after being married 30 years and being the primary keeper of our filing and bill paying I have been through so many different filing systems I can't even begin to count them. Let me tell you, I have found the one that works best for our home and my pattern of dealing with paperwork in a somewhat organized manner. I'm not buying another book on home filing again! We all need some ... continue reading...
Homemaking 101 Series: Getting Ready for Company Fast!
I have some favorite cheats that I use daily in keeping my house looking cleaner than it really is. No one knows, or even notices, the dust in your house or if it hasn't been vacuumed for a bit. How often do you visit a friend and think, "When was the last time she ran a vacuum?" You don't, because you just enjoy being with your friend and you don't notice the condition of her home. On the other hand, you don't want to get so relaxed in your cleaning that people are afraid to sit on your ... continue reading...
Homemaking 101 Series: The Routines of the Day
I find comfort in the routines of the day. The reality is we all deal with parts of our day that have to be taken care of on a daily basis. This applies whether you are single, married, with or without children. Having routines set in your day can make the whole day run smoothly, and those routines tend to become habits over time. They say it takes 21 days to form a habit so you can see how emptying the dishwasher can be done without having to think about it. ... continue reading...
Homemaking 101 Series: Our Time With the Lord
"God is the author of the Bible, and only the truth it contains will lead people to true happiness. A Christian should read this precious Book every day with earnest prayer and meditation. But like many believers, I preferred to read the works of uninspired men rather than the oracles of the living God. Consequently, I remained a spiritual baby both in knowledge and grace." ~George Muller As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ not one of us would desire to remain a babe in the faith. We all ... continue reading...
