Two weeks ago, my daughter Mary and I got to attend the For Their Life TM Workshop in Thomaston, Georgia. The week involves nearly 40 hours of intensive teaching and training on what the Bible says about disease and much more. Did you know that 3 John 2 says: “I pray that you may enjoy […]
Homemaking
Hero Moms Incarnating Proverbs 31
Ed Note: Here is the recording of a recent phone interview with Kevin Swanson regarding the story of The Urban Homemaker. Hero Moms Incarnating the Proverbs 31 Vision The Urban Homemaker In a day of fragmented families and big-business oriented economies, one family’s vision took them on an amazing journey. The life of faith is […]
Before I was a Mom
Ed Note: This was sent to me by my sister with no copyright. A reader has notified me this quote actually appeared in a book by Mary LaGrand Bouma, The Creative Homemaker, which came out in 1973. I believe Bouma was probably the original author — just thought you might want to know. Before I was […]
I am a ‘Kept’ Woman!
There have been times when I thought I would lose my mind, but God kept me sane. Isaiah 26:3 – There were times when I thought I could go on no longer But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15) At times, I’ve wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me […]
Father’s Day Picnic – Erickson Springs, CO
Erickson Springs is a camping/picnicing area about 45 minute drive from here. With the gorgeous Anthricite River rushing through, we go there often. We decided to roast hot dogs, make Somemore’s and play Rummicube, all outdoor/family camping traditions. The weather was picture perfect. The Ragged Mountains and Antricite provided a heaven-made backdrop. I am finding […]
The Homemaker’s Mentor
I just found out two of my favorite and most talented authors, Martha Green and Rebekah Wilson, authors of The Treasury of Homekeeping Skills and The Hope Chest and Grandmother’s Hope Chest books respectively, have a vision to train woman in many useful homemaking skills that you probably weren’t taught by your mother growing up. […]
Compare Top Drinking Water Contaminants
Last week I talked about the best way to address emerging contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals, in drinking water. Many people wrote to me asking me to clarify what the benefit of an R/O (Reverse Osmosis) Drinking Water System is, and how they can know which type of system is best for their family. Today, I […]
Hot Cross Buns
Remember the children’s nursery rhyme that goes as follows? Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One a penny two a penny – Hot cross buns If you have no daughters, give them to your sons One a penny two a penny – Hot cross buns Hot cross buns were sold in the street to the […]
We do Spring Cleaning Room by Room
Fast, Easy, Economical Spring Cleaning Room by Room by Marilyn Moll and Sandy Tuin My daughter Mary has already asked if we can do Spring Cleaning during her break in April. What a blessing to have help, because I don’t love this job! We take it room by room using the time we have and […]
Top Frugal Tips for Busy Homemakers
Contest winners are identified below along with over 30 excellent comments from moms like you! Here is my top frugal post from contest winner Jill Ferris: Dear Marilyn, Many years ago when I was worrying about how to eat healthily on a very very limited budget I met ayoung mother who was raised in a […]