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Monday Motivation #27 | Favorite Summer Reads May 19, 2025

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If you are looking for some summer reads, I’ve got you today. I want to share some of my favorites in several categories, so there will be something for everyone.

I have recommendations for Classics, Cozy Mysteries, Historical Fiction, Children's Lit, Sci-Fi, and some non-fiction recommendations on Theology/Christian Living and Homemaking.

Tell me your favorite summer reads so I can share them in the next newsletter! Text me using the link above. ⬆️

NOTES & LINKS

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne
The Count of Monte Cristo | Alexander Dumas
Emma | Jane Austen
Lady Hardcastle Mysteries | TE Kinsey
Ivy Hill Series | Julie Klassen
Belgravia | Julian Fellowes
The American Heiress and Fortune Hunter | Daisy Goodwin
Mary Poppins Series | PL Travers
Mrs Piggle-Wiggle Series | Betty MacDonald
Redwall Series | Brian Jacques
Five Little Peppers | Margaret Sidney
Stuart Little, Trumpet of the Swan, Charlotte's Web | EB White
The Chronicles of Narnia | CS Lewis
Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength (Ransom Trilogy) | CS Lewis
Jesus the King | Tim Keller
Even Better Than Eden | Nancy Guthrie
None Like Him, In His Image | Jen Wilkin
Eve in Exile | Rebekah Merkle
My Dear Hemlock | Tilly Dillehay
The Hidden Art of Homemaking | Edith Schaeffer
No Ordinary Home; The Uncommon Art of Christ-Centered Homemaking | Carol Jo Brazo
The Life-Giving Home, The Life-Giving Table | Sally Clarkson
Homemaking | JR Miller

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Homemaking Deep Dive | Family Vacations May 14, 2025

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Summer is right around the corner and many of us are making summer travel plans. Jessica Fisher is back to share her knowledge on traveling with a large family on a small budget.

We are going to focus mostly on international travel today, as that’s where Jessica’s experience is, but many of the concepts will apply to all sorts of travel.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Figuring out your motivation for travel and how to facilitate good family communication regarding travel plans and expectations.
Benefits of traveling together as a family and some specific benefits of international travel.
Researching & Organizing the Big 3: Transportation, Lodging & Food.
Budgeting, Saving & Paying Cash for Vacation
Vacation Homemaking: how to pack, stay organized and manage laundry on the road.
Good-to-Know & Things You Might Not Think About

NOTES & LINKS

Connect with Jessica

Instagram| @lifeasmomdotcom | @goodcheapeatsblog

Blogs

lifeasmom.com for all the mom content
goodcheapeats.com for all the food and food savings content
Follow her travels in Japan lifeasmom.com

Grocery Store Picnic e-book | Free for AoH listeners, use code "artofhome" at checkout at goodcheapeats.com

Family Travel Tips from Jessica at lifeasmom.com

Resources Mentioned

Rick Steves for European Travel
Lonely Planet Kids Travel Series, Not for Parents, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
TripAdvisor
AAA International Driving Permit
booking.com
packing cubes | Compression | Regular
laundry detergent sheets
compact elastic travel/camping clothesline

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Monday Motivation #26 | Practical Planner Advice May 12, 2025

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Today, I am answering a listener question about how to make paper planners work in your homemaking. I will share 6 things I've learned to help paper and pen planning work for me.

NOTES & LINKS

Planning a Week of Homemaking Blog Post from 2023 with free planner sheets

Join us for Summer Book Club! theartofhomepodcast.com/bookclub

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Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine
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Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | COMMUNITY May 07, 2025

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We are going to tackle the 4th and final pillar of homemaking, Community, with homemaker and 2-time former guest, Sarah Beaugh.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Pillars 1-3 Quick Recap
What is Community? How does God's Word help us understand community?
Different Types of Community. Does online community count?
Obstacles to Healthy Community
Why Community Matters for the Home & Homemaker
Practical advice to find and foster community right where you are with the people God has placed in your life.

NOTES & LINKS:

Jazz Playlist on Spotify

More on The Pillars of Homemaking

Access all episodes and related content on The Pillars of Homemaking page at theartofhomepodcast.com

Mentioned in this Episode

My Dear Hemlock by Tilly Dillehay

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Monday Motivation #25 | Crafting a Rule of Life by Alecia Doty May 05, 2025

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Today, we are wrapping up our series on Rhythms & Routines with a piece written by former guest, Alecia Doty. Based on the Doty Family Plan she and her husband created, Alecia regularly creates a personal mission plan, or Rule of Life, informed the Word of God, to help her set and keep personal priorities in order.

In this article, Alecia explains what a Rule of Life is and gives some pointers on how to create one. I follow up with some examples from a past rule of life plan that she shared with AoH readers.

You can access Alecia's full example and a blank version for your plan at theartofhomepodcast.com/ruleoflife

NOTES & LINKS

More on Rule of Life from John Mark Comer https://practicingthewayarchives.org/unhurrying-with-a-rule-of-life/workbook

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney

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Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | RHYTHMS & ROUTINES [Replay] Apr 30, 2025

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We are gearing up for the premier of our 4th and final Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive, Community later this season. So this week I am re-publishing the first three Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive episodes so you can refresh your memory, or listen for the first time. This episode on the 2nd pillar, Values & Priorities, originally aired April 3, 2024.

I am so excited to finally be talking about the 3rd Pillar of Homemaking, Rhythms and Routines, with my friend and past AoH guest, Leslie Lucadou.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Brief review of the 4 Pillars of Homemaking
What are rhythms and routines? How do they differ and some examples of each.
Motivations (or the why) for establishing rhythms and routines, contrasting the world’s ideas vs what God has to say about our why.
4 rhythms of christian living; worship, rest, work and play—what those might look like and how we can use homemaking to help and not hinder these rhythms.
Pitfalls to avoid when establishing rhythms and routines.

EPISODE NOTES

Show Notes | theartofhomepodcast.com/blog
Allison's Update Recipes | Subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail, or for future reference check Newsletter Archive and search this episode title
Related Resources:
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Rayner
Habits of the Household; Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Earley
Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Richard Swenson
Every Moment Holy; New Liturgies for Daily Life (book 1 of 3) by Douglas McKelvey

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Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Values & Priorities [Replay] Apr 30, 2025

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Yep, this is a loooooooong one! But you don't have to listen all in one sitting. Take your time digesting this deep dive into the second pillar of homemaking, Values & Priorities. I am chatting with Karen Sheppard and Joi Welch, two familiar homemaker voices, about how this pillar impacts our experience in the home, for better or for worse.
In This Episode:

What Are Kingdom Values, What Are Personal Values, and What is the Relationship to One Another
How Values shape Priorities & Expectations in the Home
How Values Shape Rhythms & Routines (Pillar 3)
How Values Shape Community (Pillar 4)
Practical application for how to know, state and practice your values in homemaking and in life

NOTES & LINKS

Homemaking Pillar 1| IDENTITY
Karen's Episodes: Homemaker Portrait, Deep Dive|Words in the Home Part 1, Deep Dive|Words in the Home Part 2
Joi's Episodes: Homemaker Portrait, Deep Dive|Organization Part 1, Deep Dive|Organization Part 2
Values Assessment Quiz

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Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | #1, IDENTITY [replay] Apr 30, 2025

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We are gearing up for the premier of our 4th and final Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive, Community later this season. So this week I am re-publishing the first three Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive episodes so you can refresh your memory, or listen for the first time. This episode on the first pillar, Identity, originally aired April 5th, 2023.

I am diving into the first pillar of homemaking, Identity, with my good friend, author, speaker and podcaster, Susan Macias. This deep dive is the first in a series on Four Pillars of Homemaking: Identity, Values & Priorities, Rhythms & Routines, and Community. We are going to contrast what God has to say about identity with what the world has to say about where to find your identity. Then we will look at some common identity thieves—things homemakers may be tempted to look to for identity and how to avoid falling into those traps.
NOTES & LINKS

Pillars of Homemaking Intro and Overview, 2nd Birthday Episode, S11:E6
Susan's Homemaker Portrait, S1:E6
Connect with Susan

Episode Mentions & Quotes

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Monday Motivation #24 | Rhythms of Play for the Homemaker Apr 28, 2025

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As we prepare for the upcoming deep dive on the 4th Pillar of Homemaking, Community, we have been revisiting the other pillars; Identity, Values, and Rhythms.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at rhythms of rest, worship and work.

Today we turn our attention to a rhythm that may surprise you….we will talk about the need for rhythms of play.

We will look at examples of play in God’s creation and in His Word to see what we can learn about the value of play. Then I will give you some practical suggestions for implementing regular rhythms of play into your home life.

NOTES & LINKS

Sources & Scripture Mentioned:

Jordan, James B. "Play and the Christian Perspective," Christianstudylibrary.org, Reformed Perspective, 1982. 2 pages. https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/play-christian-perspective. Accessed 16 April, 2025.

Questions to Consider:

Do you regularly enjoy God's presence, blessings and creation through lighthearted play? If yes, how?
Which of the above suggestions would you like to explore as a means of practicing play? How will you implement it into your weekly rhythm?

RELATED RESOURCES:

Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive| Rhythms & Routines

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Homemaker Portrait | Georgetta Christensen Apr 23, 2025

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I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Georgetta Christensen, who was nominated by her daughter Lydia Vest. Here’s some of what Lydia had to say about her mom.

“My mother used every opportunity available to spread the Gospel, to be a light-—from our neighbors, teachers, the pest control guy, and anyone who came into our home! She was ready to share and build genuine relationships.”

From my time spent interviewing Georgetta, I can absolutely see her passion for spreading the love and good news of Jesus through her homemaking. She has faithfully served her family in the home for over 4 decades, through many trials and very difficult situations.

As we discuss everything from simple daily challenges of running a home to navigating a severe mental health crisis with her son, Georgetta is always quick to acknowledge God’s provision and goodness through it all.

NOTES & LINKS

Mental Health Resources:

SMI Support Group | p82homes.org
Strength for His People; A Ministry for Families of the Mentally Ill by Steven Waterhouse

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