Homemaking
Posts related to home management and organization
Why I am Planning My Unschooling Year
Typically, the words "unchooling" and "planning" do not show up in the same sentence. So how can I claim to be an unschooler and still be scouring the internet for information on how to plan a homeschooling year? C is 5 this year and, even though kindergarten isn't...
Season of Rest
I wrote last week about how I am currently in a season of rest. I gladly gave up all the busyness of my previous life when we moved, and I made a purposeful decision not to reignite that path. It's not that I didn't enjoy the multiple playdates and friend visits every...
How to Spend Less Money: 1 Simple Tip
Here's a simple thing that stops me from spending money I don't have: I have a list of things I want to buy. If I see something I like, I write it down (often in detail with place and price). It allows me to recognize the desire to have that item, but I haven't...
How to be a Great Hostess When a Friend Comes to Call
We have all had experiences when we go to someone's house and we feel comfortable. We have all experienced visits ending with a feeling of relief at being able to leave. Some women hustle about when they have a guest, making sure that all their needs are tended....
The Value of Community and How to Build It
I don't often require childcare for my children but, when I do, I know where to find it. If I'm desperate (like the time my friend called to tell me she was in labour and I needed to get to her house right away) I know who I can call. If I need help folding laundry, I...
Turning All Those Stupid Little Crab Apples into Butter
I have a crab apple tree. It is nestled comfortable between my maple trees. For four summers I have watch those tart little apples drop to the ground and sit there, undisturbed, while they compost throughout the winter. I planned to let the same thing happen again...