Cleaning

Did you know that there is a cost to the things that you own? I had heard that, but didn’t know it experientially until this past month. I began a de-cluttering project of the entire house and shortly my husband joined in, bringing along a ruthlessness I hadn’t known I needed. When I say we [...]

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We have a guest post today by Jasmine from Far Above Rubies: She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. Proverbs 31:17 Preparing our daughters to be corner pillar stones is important to their well being (Psalm 144). Here are some things that are incredibly needed for their success: Train [...]

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Tomorrow kicks offs a brand new 31 Days to Clean Homemaker’s Challenge! (Haven’t yet heard of the bestselling eBook 31 Days to Clean – Having a Martha House the Mary Way? That’s okay, you can find all you need to know by clicking here) The host of the challenge is Christin from the website Homemaker’s Challenge, [...]

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My daughters share a bedroom.  It’s a lovely space with khaki-colored walls and equine-inspired decor.  It is a place that is distinctly “them,” a blending of two unique individuals. Where many people see a place to sleep, I see a place to practice.  A domain all their own where creativity and orderliness can take flight. [...]

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If you are struggling with getting yourself into a consistent cleaning routine, might I suggest checking out the NEW Martha challenges from 31 Days to Clean? I know many of you own the book, but have found the intense spring cleaning Martha challenges to be too much for your season of life. If that’s the [...]

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*The discount has now expired, but you can get the book for only $4.99 here (PDF) or on Kindle!* From now until tomorrow (May 19th) at 12pm EST, Raising Homemakers readers can receive the bestselling Ebook 31 Days to Clean – Having a Martha House the Mary Way for only $1! DOWNLOAD IT NOW for [...]

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  Living in a family is messy business. Ok, living is messy – I can’t blame it all on everyone else! Clothes get dirty, food spills, kids squirt toothpaste all over the bathroom sink and leave it there to dry, boys miss the toilet leaving their bathroom smelling like pee, windows smear, markers and crayons [...]

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Many of you are young mothers who one day hope to see your daughters joyfully living the life of a homemaker, even in your own home before they marry. But some of you may be apprehensively wondering, “What will that look like?” Having a visual of what your daughter could one day be doing takes [...]

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