Category: homemaking

20 Self Care Ideas

1. Take a hot bath. 2. Go outside and look at the stars. 3. Read a book 4. Listen to music 5. Create something. Art is therapeutic 6. Call a friend. Or text. But it can be especially nice to hear a voice. 7. Exercise 8. Study Scripture 9. Pray 10. Get your nails done … Continue reading 20 Self Care Ideas

Sick Day

I have been throwing up a lot since I woke up today. I feel sweaty and weak and tired. At this point I'm just hoping I can keep my medicine down tonight. Yesterday we went to a restaurant we won't have around any more when we move. We grabbed ice cream too. This coming week … Continue reading Sick Day

New Digital Planner!

I have been searching for a useful all-in-one planner system that will account for all my homeschooling needs next year, as well as let me track household goals and creative goals. I wanted something colorful and bright. I ended up on Etsy, where I saw digital planners compatible with the Android app, Penly. They had … Continue reading New Digital Planner!

Housework Inspiration

Today is my first day back to regular life. I have been cleaning, caring for the dogs, and doing laundry. Soon I have to take the car to the dealership because of an oil leak. I'm hoping the repair won't be expensive I would like to paint, read, and write, but the house must get … Continue reading Housework Inspiration

Dreary, Colorsplash, Homeschooling

Today has been dark and dreary. The weather brought my mood down a lot. I can enjoy an afternoon downpour laced with lightning, but a day so dark from the start that you don't know the sun has risen until well after dawn is another thing. Days like this suck. I adore the Pacific Northwest, … Continue reading Dreary, Colorsplash, Homeschooling

Why Should She Die for Not Being Popular?

Caitlin, age two, is in my front yard surrounding Agatha. Agatha is a beautiful ornamental grass in front of my pink beach house that the lawn crew put there to make my yard lovely. Caitlin, for her part, isn't a bad girl. Not to me, but she is misunderstood. Caitin is a weed. As a … Continue reading Why Should She Die for Not Being Popular?

Big Cleaning Day

Although I was still sick, I was doing a little better, and I cleaned the house like crazy. Dusting, laundry, organizing, dishes, picking up, cleaning bathrooms etc. Disinfecting things felt good. I want to chase the sick out of the house. I got 150 zink photo paper stickers recently, and I have been printing my … Continue reading Big Cleaning Day

Sick Today

Our whole family is sick. My daughter is sick. I'm sick. My husband(who is away on an important work trip) is sick. My father in law is kindly here helping out. Sometimes it hurts when I breathe. My head is clogged. I want to write about cleaning and productivity today, but honestly, I'm in bed. … Continue reading Sick Today

Creativity, Love

I feel so free when I collage, so very me when I write poems. My job is to be a homemaker, and I truly love that. But I have a deep passion for poetry and art. I'm so grateful that being at home gives me time to be creative. Bored is a word I don't … Continue reading Creativity, Love