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Monday Motivation #10 | Piercing the Darkness with Halloween Hospitality Oct 14, 2024

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I realize for some believers this holiday is off limits due to their past and or their conscience before the Lord. I respect that because, while we all have freedom in Christ, each one of us should do as the Holy Spirit directs us. If that's you, feel free to skip this episode.
For those of you who are on the fence or haven’t really considered how Christians should think about Halloween, I'd like to present one perspective in today's episode. Is this really "the devil's day" and are we violating scripture by handing out candy?
It is my prayer that this episode will encourage you to fear not, but rather seek the Lord's will for your family's participation (or not) in Halloween.

I am also giving some practical suggestions for fun couples and family costumes as well as my (new) favorite fall candies.

🎃 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
-John 1:5
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS
Fall Favorites: Clean Candy
Unreal Coconut Bars
YumEarth lollipops and hard candy
ChocXO Cups
Halloween Hospitality
Scripture References

"Halloween and Christians: An Opportunity with Jimmy and Kelly Needham," Family Life Today Podcast, October 4, 2024
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Newsletter Series on Acts of Courageous Homemaking
#1 Be Informed by Trusted Sources
#2 Keep the Home Fires Burning, Homemaking in a Spiritual War Zone
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Homemaker Portrait Double Episode | Maryela Soto-Portillo & Amanda Faucett Oct 09, 2024

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I've got TWO great stories of home for you today! First I am chatting with Maryela Soto-Portillo who has been keeping a home for 15 years. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New Jersey, she now makes a home in Florida with her husband, 2 children, and her mother. Maryela works part time, homeschools her children and has dreams of opening a homeschool co-op to help other busy moms make homeschooling work for their families.

Then, I visit with Amanda Faucett who has been keeping a home with husband, James, for 23 years. She just launched her son from the nest and will be launching her daughter in less than 2 years. Amanda and I have a great conversation about living in a somewhat politically divided home. It’s not a topic that comes up often, but it is her experience and she has some great insights to share.
I will also be sharing a couple answers from last Monday's question of the week about favorite fiction books and giving you my answer to that question. Enjoy and don't forget to use the chapter markers to hop around and find you place later if you need to listen in more than one go. :)
EPISODE LINKS & NOTES
Allison's Update, Books Mentioned

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Monday Motivation #9 | Read Great Books with Friends: Start a Virtual Book Club Sep 30, 2024

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In our recent deep dive episode on the informed homemaker, Isa Ryan and I discussed the value of exposing ourselves to great literature because it helps train our minds in the art of story-telling. If you are intimidated by tackling the classics or fear you'll never finish without encouragement, might I suggest a book club?
I'm on year 4 of a virtual book club with friends and this December we will have conquered over 50 classics together!
In this episode I'm sharing 5 ways great literature will help you be an informed homemaker and 5 steps to start and maintain a virtual book club.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS
Deep Dive Episode: The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan
Conquering the Classics Book List and Questions will be in the Newsletter this Friday. Subscribe below
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Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
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Homemaker Portrait Double Episode | Jennifer Crozier & Holly Tompkins Sep 25, 2024

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I've got another 2-for-1 Double Homemaker Portrait Episode for you!🏡🏡
First we will hear from Jennifer Crozier in my first interview with a homemaker outside of the states! She shares all about her homemaking farm life in rural Scotland and her love for the old ways and how she is helping to keep them alive with the Scottish Women’s Institute.

Then we will chat with homemaker and mom of 5, Holly Tompkins, all about juggling a large family, homeschooling and hobby farming. Holly is a meal planning, freezer cooking pro and shares some excellent tips with us!

I'm also sharing some of my favorite Fall Things and some tips in Allison's Update. 🍁🍂
EPISODE LINKS & NOTES
Connect with Jennifer Crozier:

Instagram @wholesome_sunday (farm, flowers, homemaking, SWI)
Instagram @Jenny_jack21 (personal account)
Instagram @waterbeckfloraldesign (florist account)

Connect with Holly Thompkins:

Instagram @thefancyfarmgirlhomeandfarm
Website thefancyfarmgirlfarmette.com

Allison's Update

Autumn from the Heart of the Home by Susan Branch
Share Your Fall Favorites-Send me a Text with the Link Above 👆🏻

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Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
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JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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Monday Motivation #8 | Be a Berean, Guard the Gates of Your Mind and Home Sep 16, 2024

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Today's episode is a companion to our recent deep dive on the informed homemaker which is all about making sense of what is happening in the world and our culture with eyes of faith through a Biblical worldview lens. Of course going right to the source and studying scripture itself is the best policy, but what about companion resources such as devotionals, Bible focused podcasts, Bible study books, online sermons, other Christian publications, YouTube channels, etc? How to we know who to trust? Is there a way to tell whether or not a preacher or publication is biblically sound? That is what we are discussing today as we look at the example of a group of believers from the New Testament called the Bereans.
EPISODE LINKS & NOTES
Companion Resources

Homemaking Deep Dive | The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan

Scripture References

The Bereans: Acts 17:10-12
The Holy Spirit dwells in believers: John 14:26 & 17, John 16:13

Works Cited

Sadler, Kevin, 2023, What is a Berean?, Berean Bible Society

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Homemaking Deep Dive | The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan Sep 11, 2024

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Has the news got you angry, worried, or ready to opt out of society? As part of our season-long exploration of courageous homemaking we are going to tackle the topic of world news, events and culture. How do we navigate all of that responsibly without fear, fighting or checking out completely and what does all of this have to do with courageous homemaking?
My discussion partner today is Isa Ryan, a homemaker and writer who grew up with a very progressive paradigm and no concept of biblical femininity. As a follower of Christ, she now champions God's design for men, women and the family in her writing and her interactions on social media.
Join us as we look at what it means to be an informed homemaker and why it matters.
EPISODE LINKS & NOTES
Connect with Isa
Instagram | @created_female
Substack | isaryan.substack.com
Bible Reading Plans:
What Isa Uses: The Grant Horner Method
What Allison uses: Robert Murray M’Cheyne Plan
Recommended Reading on Worldview:

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl R Trueman *note, Trueman wrote a more concise, less academic version of this book called, Strange New World
The God Who is There,Francis Schaeffer
Total Truth, Nancy Pearcey

Apps, Sites & Misc

Feedly news aggregator app
Epoch Times
Just the News, No Noise
Real Clear Politics
The Hill
World (News from a Biblical Worldview)
Substack for indie news and opinion pieces

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Monday Motivation #7 | Prioritizing the Family Table Sep 02, 2024

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One of the ways we can express love in our homemaking is to prioritize the family table. Slowing down long enough to gather and break bread together provides the family an opportunity to connect every day. In this episode we will look at things to consider regarding expectations and purpose as well as tips and ideas for setting the table and the mood and what to talk about once you are there.
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES
HOMEMAKER POETRY

Rawlings, Marjorie. "After Dinner." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 36.
TABLE SETTING

CONVERSATION

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Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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Homemaker Portrait | Elizabeth Ours Aug 28, 2024

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Welcome to Season 21!! Today, I am chatting with seasoned homemaker and mother of 10, Elizabeth Ours, who had the most clever blog name ever back the day, Yes, They are All Ours. Get it? 😁
Married right out of college, Elizabeth has been homemaking for four decades and homeschooled all 10 of her children. She has so much wisdom to share and her joyful attitude is contagious.

I'm also sharing what I'm loving lately on Allison's Update and what to expect this season on The Art of Home.
EPISODE LINKS & NOTES
Allison's Update:

The Cross Legacy YouTube
Instant Pot Risotto (adapted from Allrecipes.com)
- 2 TBS olive or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth (or 2 1/4 cups water + 1 bouillon cube)
- 1/4 cup diced mushrooms and/or 1/4 cup baby green peas (optional)
- 2 TBS butter
- 1/4-1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Use sauté function on IP to heat the oil. Add onion, sauté for 3-4 min, stirring. Add garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 sec ). Add rice, stir constantly, until rice starts to toast lightly (1-2 min).
- Pour in the broth, add optional veggies if using. Put lid on and lock into place. Press Manual and set for 6 minutes, high pressure.
- When cooking is complete, carefully manually release pressure fully and remove lid. Stir in butter and parmesan until creamy and fully combined. Top with fresh parsley if desired. Serves 4 side portions or 2 hearty main.
Connect with Elizabeth
- Instagram: @simplysouthernmomof10
- Facebook: @Elizabeth Ours
Elizabeth's Favs

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Monday Motivation #6 | Homemaker Culture, Cultivating a Creative Life Aug 12, 2024

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In today's Monday Motivation I'm riffing on the popular Charlotte Mason idea of Mother Culture™ and applying it to the homemaker. Mother Culture™ stresses the importance of cultivating your own soul and mind with the express purpose of having something good, true and beautiful to offer those in your care.
Homemaker Culture, as I have experienced it over the past 30+ years, involves claiming small windows of time amidst our busy days to cultivate a rich reading life, religious life, artful life and creative life. This episode will focus on the creative life, with some practical suggestions to help you begin to pursue Homemaker Culture.
EPISODE RESOURCES

Summer Prompts

water
sun
heat
games
melons
tomatoes
vacation
fireflies
lemonade
flowers

Autumn Prompts

harvest
memory
pie
leaves
smells
apples
knitted
family
pumpkins
colors

For the Printable version of these prompt lists, sign up for the newsletter before 8.16.24 or go the theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "homemaker culture".

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Homemaking Deep Dive | The Homeschooling Homemaker Aug 07, 2024

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We are diving deep into the Homeschooling Homemaker with a panel of 3 veteran homeschoolers. Roan Johnson, Carrie Parker and Sarah Beaugh, who have a combined experience of 44 years homeschooling, and if you add in my 8 years, that’s over 50 years of homeschooling experience coming your way for the next hour!
IN THIS EPISODE
Homeschooling Pros & Cons
Knowing Your Why
Homeschool Styles
Homeschool Law
Curriculum
Making Space in Your Home & Schedule
Inspiration & Advice
EPISODE RESOURCES

Apple Scrap Jelly from The Spruce
Carrie's Curriculum, ABEKA | Classical Conversations | Apologia
Roan's Curriculum, Konos | Sonlight | Simply Charlotte Mason
Sarah's Curriculum, A Reason for Handwriting | Story of the World
Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson

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