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Monday Motivation #5 | The Enemy of Home Jul 29, 2024

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We all desire a peaceful, fruitful home where everyone feels loved, valued and welcome. We can all think of things that hinder or even hijack that goal, but the most sneaky enemy of home may be lurking in the dark corners of our own hearts.
In today's Monday Motivation I share a story about this enemy of home involving a close encounter of the natural kind. In keeping with the discovery and nature theme, I'm sharing my favorite apps for identifying the animals, plants and bugs around your home and neighborhood.
I also share a couple of listener comments and a tip from the AoH Mail Bag.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Question of the Week: How do you keep sheets smelling fresh in the linen closet? Submit your answer using the one-way text link above ⬆️.
Picture This Plant ID App
Picture Bird ID App Android | Apple
Picture Insect ID App Android | Apple
Picture Nature Animal ID App Android | Apple
Quick Reference Publishing laminated pocket nature guides
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady| Edith Holden

Scripture in this Episode:

1 John 1:5-7
1 John 1:9
Romans 8:1-2
Ephesians 5:8-11

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

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Homemaker Portrait Double Episode | Brittany Duncan & Jenna Punke-Bendt Jul 24, 2024

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Join me for this experimental, first ever, Homemaker Portrait Double Episode!
First, I’m chatting with Brittany Duncan, homemaker and fellow podcaster. Brittany has been keeping a home with her husband, Johnson, for 7 years. Even though she works outside the home, Brittany loves embracing the old ways of homemaking so much that she started a podcast to help other women her age do the same.

My second guest today is Jenna Punke-Bendt, homemaker and another fellow homemaking content creator. Jenna has been keeping a home with her husband, Doug, for 17 years. Jenna has embraced full time homemaking for most of those years as she has raised 4 boys who were all born within a span of only 5 years!
With both of these guests I will discuss their typical homemaking day, their homemaking strengths, weaknesses and influences. We discuss homemaking expectations and gratitude as well as classic Q&A with all the usual questions plus a new one about hospitality. Finally, we talk to the younger and the older women with some Titus 2 advice.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS
Connect with Brittany Duncan:

Podcast, Untraditionally Traditional:A Millennial Homemaker Podcast
IG @untraditionallytraditionalpod
website untraditionallytraditional.com

Connect with Jenna Punke-Bendt

Books & Resources Mentioned

Historical Homemaker Hints

Child, The American Frugal Housewife, 1833, Carter, Hendee, and Co. [in the public domain, link to read for free online]

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Monday Motivation #4 | How to do a Pantry Challenge Jul 15, 2024

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In keeping with our theme of Kitchen economy this season, I decided to revisit the topic of a pantry challenge. You may have heard me talk about this at the beginning of this year, if so consider this a refresher and a reminder that you can do a pantry challenge no matter what time of year!
In this episode I will share 5 steps to a successful pantry challenge as well as a deep freezer defrosting hack.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

The Art of Home, Deep Dive Preserving & Canning, Part 1
Shop Vac Freezer Defrost YouTube How-To Video from Chris Notap's channel
Top Sirloin Roast recipe from allrecipes.com
Free Pantry Inventory Sheets from motherthyme.com
Suggested Shelf Life from food safety.gov
30 Quick Pantry Dinners from allrecipes.com
Recipes by Ingredient from recipeland.com

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Share your best kitchen economy tip or recipe by July 15, 2024! Use the one-way text link above or go to theartofhompodcast.com/foodsavers .
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Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
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Homemaker Portrait | Christa Sterken Jul 10, 2024

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On to today’s homemaker portrait, I’m chatting with seasoned homemaker, Christa Sterken, who has been keeping a home for 37 years. She and her husband raised and homeschooled 2 girls and are enjoying their empty nest years where every day feels like a “date day”. Christa is passionate about creating a curated home full of joyful memories and has learned to embrace the beauty of ordinary moments in every season of homemaking.
I am so excited to bring you this rich conversation. Christa’s love of home comes through loud and clear and her open and honest sharing of the struggles and challenges she’s faced add even more beauty to her story. She has gained much wisdom in these 37 years and I am honored to amplify her testimony of God’s goodness through it all.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

Companion Blog Post with ALL links, resources and Recipes

Day Designer Paper Planners
Connect with Christa
Instagram @christasterken
Website christasterken.com
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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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Monday Motivation #3 | The Aroma of Home Jul 01, 2024

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"There are homes in which there is nothing remarkable in the way of grandeur or elegance, yet the very atmosphere as you enter it is filled with sweetness like, 'the smell of a field that the Lord hath blessed'. It is the aroma of love, the love of Christ shed abroad in human hearts." ~JR Miller
We have an opportunity, homemakers, to cultivate a particular spiritual and relational fragrance in our homes. Will it be a sweet aroma or an offensive stench? Today I am sharing a little story about the aroma of home, some of my favorite spice mixes and I'm pulling a classic cookbook From My Bookshelf that I think will help you in your homemaking journey.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS

The Southern Living Cookbook, 1987
The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook, 1999, 2006

Rawlings, Marjorie. "Smell of Old Houses." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 113.
My Spice Blend Recipes: Search "spice blends" or "Monday Motivation #3" at https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
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Share your best kitchen economy tip or recipe by July 15, 2024! Use the one-way text link above or go to theartofhompodcast.com/foodsavers .
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Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
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JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide

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Homemaking Deep Dive | Kitchen Economy Jun 26, 2024

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We want to be faithful, wise managers of the resources that have been entrusted to us. There are many benefits to good stewardship, but like all things in homemaking, economy in the kitchen doesn’t just come naturally to most of us and there are many things that can trip us up and hinder our progress.
In this episode we will first look at the why of kitchen economy; how it honors God, our husbands and helps our homemaking. Then we will discuss how our grocery bills are impacted by our skills and expectations. Finally we will look at how to use money and time management for practicing good kitchen economy with 15 money and time saving tips.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS:
Rawlings, Marjorie. "Out of Things." Songs of a Housewife, edited by Roger L Tarr, University Press of Florida, 1997. p. 102.
Scripture References

Psalm 24:1, Psalm 50, 2 Corinthians 9
Proverbs 3:9-10, Matthew 25:21, James 1:5
Proverbs 31:11-12, 23, 28
Luke 6:38

Historical Homemaking Hints
1003 Household Hints and Work Savers, edited by Michael Gore, Bankers Community Service Company, New York, 1948. pp. 8-20.

More on managing kitchen inventory, food storage and preservation: Homemaking Deep Dive Food Preservation with Mandi Thompson, Part 1 & Part 2
My blog post on doing a pantry challenge

Share your best kitchen economy tip or recipe by July 15, 2024! Use the one-way text link above or go to theartofhompodcast.com/foodsavers .
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Monday Motivation #2 | The Magic of a Busy Box Jun 17, 2024

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In today's Monday Motivation, I'm sharing my summer memories of creating from my grandmother's scrap box and how I carried that practice into my own home when my children were growing up. Whether to fill time on a rainy afternoon, keep little hands busy during travel or in waiting rooms, a Busy Box for your kids or grandkids will certainly spark creativity. Just remember, it's not really about the end result, it's the process and the memory you are making of being creative together.

I'm also answering a listener question from The AoH Mail Bag about creating family and personal mission plans.
EPISODE NOTES & LINKS
Mail Bag Resources:

Portable Busy Box Resources:

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Homemaker Portrait | Darah Rogers Jun 12, 2024

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I am chatting with Darah Rogers who has been keeping a home for several years…including a time of single homemaking in a youth camp cabin during covid and most recently for 2 years with her husband and baby girl. Darah shares how she struggled to reconcile her long standing desire to be at home full time with the cultural pressure she felt to pursue a career and how she is still resolving that struggle. We cover all the usual ground of fails, wins, tips and Titus 2 advice. Darah has that youthful zeal for all the homemaking things and I picked up several new ideas from her!
In Allison's Update, I'm sharing my favorite new kitchen tool, how you can contribute to our Season 20 theme and all about our new private Facebook group, Homemaker Forum.
NOTES & LINKS

Companion Blog Post with ALL Notes, Links, Resources & Recipes

Allison's Garlic Press
Share Your $$ Saving Kitchen Tip by July 15, 2024, Use Text Function Above 👆🏻OR share at
AoH Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
Darah's Favorite Podcast, "The Spillover" with Alex Clark
Allison's 3-month Perpetual Dry Erase Calendar
For More Resources and Darah's Recipes search our blog for "Darah Rogers" | www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog

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Monday Motivation #1, Timeless not Tacky, Seasonal Decorating for Summer Jun 02, 2024

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Welcome to the FIRST EVER Monday Motivation episode on The Art of Home Podcast! 🎉 Every other Monday, I am bringing you a little dose of random homemaking inspiration to help you kick off your week.
Seasonal decorating helps us embody the natural rhythms of the year through our homemaking. This brings familiarity, comfort and delight to us and those in our home.
In this episode I'm sharing how to decorate for summer without it looking like Hobby Lobby exploded in your house.
I’m going to give you 3 tips for non-tacky seasonal decorating, including my top 5 versatile decor items I use in all my seasonal decorating. Then I will give you lots of ideas for 5 different summer decor themes. Be sure to check the show notes for even more inspiration.

I will also be answering a listener question about how to establish a regular quiet time when you are overwhelmed with the idea and busy with little ones.

EPISODE NOTES
Show Notes | https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
Quiet Time Resources

"Tips to Stick with Daily Bible Reading" Instagram Post, The Art of Home
The Art of Home Reads JR Miller's Homemaking, Chapter 8, "Religion in the Home" & AoH Study Guide for Ch.8 has some helpful ideas
The Daily Grace Co has excellent, theologically sound Bible study and devotional resources for women

Summer Decor YouTube Inspiration

Vintage Shopping and Styling with Sarah at She Holds Dearly~I love Sarah's channel! I know you will, too. Be sure to click on the summer decor playlist card at the end of this video for more summer inspo from her.
Junkin' and Styling Summer Decor Tips from Kayla at Little Cahaba Junkin~ Kayla is super creative with her antique and vintage finds. She has some really great patriotic and Americana ideas here.
Summer Cottage Tour at Farmhouse Living~ This channel is new to me, but I was very inspired by the summer decor in the home.
Vintage 4th of July Decorating at Life on Summerhill ~Simple and tasteful summer decor with some DIY ideas thrown in as well.
Unique Traditional Patriotic Decor by Ann Scarberry ~ This is a new channel to me, but I just love her style and she finds some amazing things at her local thrift shops.

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Homemaker Portrait | Carrie Parker May 29, 2024

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I am talking with seasoned homemaker, Carrie Parker. She has been keeping a home for over 26 years with her husband, Todd. They raised and homeschooled 2 boys, navigated crazy career choices, and witnessed God mercifully restore their marriage, bringing it back from the brink of divorce. Carrie has experienced a lot in life and she candidly shares what God has taught her through her mistakes. You will find many nuggets of wisdom to mine in this conversation.
IMPORTANT: I also make some important podcast announcements in my weekly update. You don't want to miss those!
EPISODE NOTES
Companion Blog with ALL notes, links, resources & recipes

Next Level Gardening YouTube video on Fungus Gnats

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