Building up women as capable, cheerful homemakers, one episode at a time.
Write your plan the night before and supercharge your day. The day was over. The kids in bed, the house quiet. Time to sigh, breathe deep, and decide how to
Last year my word of the year was virtue. Talk about an overwhelming word of the year! In that post, I wrote: * Virtue is the goal of classical education, which
Be more productive by building habits that simplify and sustain your life. Learn the essential practices that help you plan, act, and stay focused!
Years ago, when my third born was just a baby, I hated housework. I was torn between wanting to be a good, competent homemaker and thinking that the state of
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Personally, I always wanted a home to keep. I never wanted a career. I have only ever
Discover how gratitude transforms daily tasks, turning chores like cleaning into acts of joy and thankfulness. Motivation matters.
Homeschool life is a muddle, there’s no denying it. I think we are all familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done and
I set the timer for fifteen minutes. Surely in fifteen minutes, I thought, I can make a difference in this room. The room was mine. The mess was an assortment
We really must begin with organizing our attitude before we organize anything else. We might think that making a plan and working a plan is all about the planner, the
We might think that making a plan and working a plan is all about the planner, the app, the method, but the truth is that how we think about our
If you’re like me, you try – at least occasionally – to become better, more effective, more competent in your roles and responsibilities at home. And then after a period of
If you’re reading Afterthoughts (and I’m assuming you are, of course), then you might start getting the feeling that you really should read The Liberal Arts Tradition, and
