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Homemaking

curtain sewn around a piece of wood to fit tightly to an old window in a farmhouse

Energy Efficient Curtains

I used my sewing machine and my husband made simple anchors and rods to seal our curtains tight.  The old windows in our farmhouse are very drafty, and this is a great fix until we can afford new windows.

Piles and piles of laundry lay on top a couch while more laundry sits in baskets near the couch

Laundry Hack

Who has time for folding and putting away their laundry?  Not me.  If you get behind on laundry, try this instead.  It's an alternative to all the folding and putting away.

Amber and Graham smile with arms around each other as they stand in front of Moved in Milwaukee Wisconsin

Marriage

Marriage is an important part of homemaking.  A strong marriage is the foundation for the home. Find my collection of marriage articles, advice, and stories here.  

A beet salad made with spinach, beets, black olives, chick peas, chunks of cheese, and croutons
A bowl of shredded zucchini or zoodles sits in a cast iron skillet on top of the stove

​Growing up, we often had "fend for yourself nights."  My siblings and I would have to scrounge together whatever leftovers we could find.  I usually ate cereal. ​It wasn't until the end of college that I actually learned to cook and bake.  Although I am just basic at cooking and baking, I excel at never wasting food.  I can look at random food and find a use for it somehow.  That bag of soggy spinach, the 3 tablespoons of cocktail sauce, a 1/2  pot of rice?  Don't throw it out! ​ Read about how I use the random food in our refrigerator and hopefully you will be inspired to do the same.

Amber holds her baby while her toddler sits on her lap outside at their urban homestead.  The baby is holding the hair of the toddler and everyone is smiling

I have been known to switch jobs every year or two.  No employment has ever been as satisfying as the time I spent being home with my kids.  Being a SAHM is the most enjoyable job I have ever had.  If you are looking for activities, tips, or ideas to make you SAHM life more enjoyable, check out the articles I have written on my parenting page.

A freshly cleaned refrigerator is easy to restock

I find it much easier to make healthy foods when I can see what we have available in our refrigerator and pantry.  Read about how I intentionally make this happen.  Please share any tips for me because eating real food is important to me, yet so difficult to do!

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