The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

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Homemaker Portrait | Judy Watters Oct 27, 2021

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In this Homemaker Portrait we are chatting with Judy Watters about the value of life lessons in homemaking. Judy is a published author and writing coach who believes that "ordinary people can do extraordinary things" when they learn to embrace and enjoy the process.
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Free Weekly Newsletter

Homemaker Happy Mail

Judy's Books Mentioned in This Episode

The Road Home: The Legacy that was, is, and is to Come
Panning for Gold in Our Golden Years: A Journal for Positive Aging
Mystery in the Jackson House (Triple Dog Dare Series, Book 1)

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

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Homemaker Portrait | Teri Hall Oct 13, 2021

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Teri has been keeping a home for 40 years. She sees the home as a launching pad and a landing pad where we can cultivate peace through order and organization.
Free Weekly Newsletter

Homemaker Happy Mail

Resources

Suffer Strong: How to Survive Anything by Redefining Everything by Katherine & Jay Wolf
Miller, Marion Mills, Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife (Philadelphia: Running Press, 2009)

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Homemaker Portrait | Joyce Newhall Sep 29, 2021

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In today's show, we are talking with 34-year homemaking veteran, Joyce Newhall. She has a plaque in her office that reads, "A home built with love has rubber walls." Joyce has seen firsthand how love stretches and expands the capacity of a home, no matter its size or limitations. Where love is, there's always enough and there's always room for one more.
RESOURCES
Organization:

The New Messies Manual: The Procrastinator's Guide to Good Housekeeping by Sandra Felton

Early Morning Tea with Mom

Joyce started this practice with her daughter and soon her boys wanted their own time with Mom. Here are some ideas for your own one-on-one time with your child.
Talking Point: Christians, Conversations with Purpose . These are conversation starter cards dealing with all sorts of Christian themes and topics.
Talking Point: Family, Conversations with Purpose. These are conversation starter cards with thoughtful questions for any family.

Hospitality

Joyce shared her ideas for showing love through a decadent mug of homemade hot chocolate and stove top popcorn. Joyce's Over-the-Top Hot Chocolate recipe

Historical Homemaker Hints:

Mrs. Child, The American Frugal Housewife (Boston: Carter, Hendee, and Co., 1833), 11, 87, 116.

Q&A Homemaker Tasks & Tips

Nutbread & Nostalgia Junior League of South Bend, 75th anniversary Reprinting
Joyce's Top 3 Tips

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Homemaker Portrait | Hollie Carnahan Sep 15, 2021

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In today's Homemaker Portrait we'll hear from a homemaker who found herself unexpectedly challenged and delighted in her practice of The Art of Home. Hollie Carnahan's story of home has been filled with challenges and triumphs that have stretched her and helped her to grow with each new season of homemaking.
RESOURCES
Connect With Hollie (Jordan Taylors Designs)

Instagram | Facebook

Work Yourself Out of a Job

"The Importance of Chores for Kids" (article with age-appropriate ideas)
Beyond the Chore Chart: Chores, Kids, and the Secret to a Happy Mom by Mrs. Kimberly A Eddy

Postpartum Support

**I am not qualified to offer medical advice. If you are experiencing severe depression or thoughts of harming yourself or your child, please immediately tell someone you trust and seek medical help.
MOPS
MOMS Club International
Postpartum Support International (includes 24-hr support helpline)
This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression | Karen R Kleiman, Valerie Davis Raskin MD

Historical Homemaker Hints:

Mrs. Child, The American Frugal Housewife (Boston: Carter, Hendee, and Co., 1833), 11, 87, 116.
Beeswax & Honey from my favorite local shop, Gretchen Bee Ranch
Household Uses for Vinegar, The Old Farmer's Almanac
Tomato Jam Recipe from Food in Jars

Seasons of Homemaking:

Unceasing: A Parent's Guide to Conquer Worry and Pray with Power by Susan K Macias
31 Days of Praying for My Daughter: A Prayer Journal by Susan K Macias

Hollie's Top 3 Homemaking Tips

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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 Rhythms | Jenn Darnold Sep 01, 2021

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In today's episode we present a Homemaker Portrait of Jen Darnold. Over the years, Jen has learned how rhythms allow her to keep moving forward toward the goal of her homemaking, to cultivate a "place of provision where people's spiritual, emotional and physical needs are being met."
RESOURCES
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Family Nights

Heritage Builders Workbooks

Marble Jar Parenting Tip

Parent Cue App

Historical Homemaker Hints:

Sangster, Margaret E., The Art of Home-Making in City and Country, In Mansion and Cottage. New York: The Christian heritage Bible House, 1898.

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

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Resilient Homemaking | Kim Stedman Aug 11, 2021

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Practicing the art of home requires hard work, determination and resilience, especially when circumstances are overwhelming. Kim Stedman has faced extremely challenging circumstances in her life but through it all she has persevered in faith and continued to make a home with what she was given. Through widowhood and single parenting Kim has depended on God's strength to resiliently practice her art of making a home. Join us for this moving and inspiring Homemaker Portrait.
RESOURCES
Widowhood

Perspective Ministries Widowhood Support
The Undistracted Widow: Living for God After Losing Your Husband | Carol Cornis
"Loving the Widow" K.A. Ellis (video conference teaching)
"7 Ways You Can Help Widows in Your Church" (article)

Historical Homemaker Hints:

Sangster, Margaret E., The Art of Home-Making in City and Country, In Mansion and Cottage. New York: The Christian heritage Bible House, 1898.

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

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Homemaking in Hardship | Karen Holmes Jul 28, 2021

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Homemaking is challenging when times are good, and can seem impossible when hardship comes, threatening to rob us of the hope and vision we have for our homes. Join us as we explore how to persevere through hard times and unmet expectations in homemaking with a Homemaker Portrait of Karen Holmes.
RESOURCES
Where to Find Karen & Shop her Business

Casa Piedra Custom Nurseries by Karen Holmes
Instagram @casapiedranurseries

Mentioned in This Episode

The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian
The Lost Boys of Sudan

Historical Homemaker Hints:

Abell, L.G., The Skillful Housewife's Book: or Complete Guide to Domestic Cookery, Taste, Comfort and Economy. New York: R.T. Young, 1853.

Recommended Resources for Episode Topics:

Couples and Relationships:
- The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
- Relationships: A Mess Worth Making: Timothy S. Lane, Paul David Tripp
- Choosing a Counselor: What to look for and questions to ask (article)
Caregiving
Real Love for Real Life by Andi Ashworth
Recognizing and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout (article)
Caregiving Grace; How to Tend to Others Without Burning Out (article)
Diabetic Resources
American Diabetes Association
Refugee Hospitality
Bethany Christian Services; Helping refugee families feel at home in the U.S.

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Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
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Tailored Homemaking | Jan Lockhart Jul 14, 2021

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Making a home is like crafting a fine garment, many pieces must be carefully joined with skill and creativity in order to make a cohesive, beautiful and functional work of art. Join us for a fun and insightful conversation in this Homemaker Portrait of Jan Lockhart on The Art of Home Podcast.
RESOURCES
Mentioned in This Episode

4-H Clubs
Elisabeth Elliot:
General Info
Teaching Podcasts
Books
Flexible Homemaking with Susan Macias, The Art of Home Podcast, S1:E6

Historical Homemaker Hints

Abell, L.G., The Skillful Housewife's Book: or Complete Guide to Domestic Cookery, Taste, Comfort and Economy. New York: R.T. Young, 1853.

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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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Embracing Homemaking | Athena Oden Jun 30, 2021

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In today's Homemaker Portrait I am talking with Athena Oden about making home an embracing place. Through her practice of the art of home, Athena has created a place of belonging for her family, friends and neighbors. We talk about how she balances homemaking with a full-time career, her love of gardening and hospitality (or as she calls it, "neighboring") and her experience as a mom of twins.
RESOURCES
Mentioned in This Episode

Athena's Pediatric Physical Therapy Program: Ready Bodies, Learning Minds

Historical Homemaker Hints

Miller, Marion Mills, Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife (Philadelphia: Running Press Book Publishers, 2009)34,106-107,195.

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Original Homemaking | Alma Wakefield Jun 16, 2021

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We are each given unique abilities, gifts and personalities. How do we use these to practice the art of home with originality? We will discuss this topic and much more in the Homemaker Portrait with 50-year veteran homemaker, Alma Wakefield.
RESOURCES
Mentioned in This Episode

The Hidden Art of Homemaking | Edith Schaeffer

Historical Homemaker Hints

Miller, Marion Mills, Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife (Philadelphia: Running Press Book Publishers, 2009)123, 200.

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