Finding Joy in Your Home

Self care is a popular term and discussion item right now. But what about self care from a Biblical perspective? Should we invest in ourselves? Do we need to think about self-care? In this episode we are going to talk about three important topics: spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health. Listen to the Podcast: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Join me over on Instagram.com/JamiBalmet See more Bible study resources in the links below

It's that time of year again: back to school! And over on Instagram all week we've been doing homeschooling Q&A's and it's brought up a ton of fun discussions. So we are bringing the Q&A to the podcast. Listen in: Listen to the Podcast: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Find out more about Charlotte Mason homeschool here Find out homeschool laws in your state at HSLDA Book Recommendation: For the Children's Sake Book Recommendation: A Charlotte Mason Companion Book Recommendation: Mother Culture My favorite curriculum choices for a Charlotte Mason style homeschool: Sonlight - a literature based curriculum. While we ABSOLUTELY LOVE the books that Sonlight provides, the entire curriculum wasn't for us. But we still purchase the book sets each year to use throughout our school year Master Books - If you are looking for an incredibly sound Christian curriculum that is Charlotte Mason based, then Master Books is the one for you! We did their math last year and loved it and we own several of their other books. We love Master Books! The Good and the Beautiful - a newer curriculum that is beautiful, stunning, and so inspiring! We are trying some of their curriculum this year to try it out!

This has been a BIG topic the past few months in our house: How to create a Gospel Centered Home! In today's episode we are going to chat about 4 important ways to do this: 1) Centering yourself on the Gospel, 2)Centering your home on the Gospel, 3) Using your home as a jumping-off point for the Gospel and 4) Building in intentional rest. Let's jump in! Listen to the Podcast: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Check out the 2019 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference. The theme for this year is Creating a Gospel Centered Home Check out Wix.com/Podcast for your website and podcasting needs Check out Vistaprint.com/HOME to get 500 high quality business cards starting at $9.99 "You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers to give them, as long as the heavens are above the earth. For if you will be careful to do all this commandment that I command you to do, loving the Lord your God, walking in all his ways, and holding fast to him, then the Lord will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you." - Duet 11:19-21

As we head into the Fall, I'm desperate and ready for some better routines! I really want to tackle better morning routines, but I know that that morning routine needs to first start with a better evening routine FIRST. So today I'm sharing a little encouragement on routines in general (and giving grace during tough seasons) and what I am implementing for new evening routines. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray My spiritual disciplines binders Join us for the 2019 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference!! The theme for the conference this year is Creating a Gospel Centered Home and it's going to revolve around everything we talk about in today's episode. Get your ticket for the lowest price of the year through August 21st. Check out all 23 speakers, sessions, and more at: HomemakingMinistries.com/2019Conference

In the past episode we talked about what happens when we grumbling and complaining take over our home. We discussed the heart of the issue and why we need to address grumbling in the home. Today, we are going to dive into some practical resources and ideas for creating a grumble free home. Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Pre-order the book The Grumble Free Year from Amazon Are you feeling discontent? 3 questions to ask yourself Get your own customized hand painted portrait for 30% off by texting HF to 48-48-48 from Paint Your Life Get 500 high quality, custom business cards starting at just $9.99 from Vistaprint.com/HOME

We all know how destructive grumbling and complaining can be. We want to cover our ears when our kids are complaining in the back seat of the van that they are hungry. We roll our eyes when our husbands complain again about the air conditioner making that noise. But how often are we stopping to evaluate our own hearts when it comes to grumbling and complaining. In this episode we are going to take a look at what we can do when grumbling and complaining takes over our house! Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Pre-order the book The Grumble Free Year from Amazon Are you feeling discontent? 3 questions to ask yourself Preorder the Laugh and Learn Bible from JellyTelly for 50% off with coupon code: HOMEMAKING

I've been on a long time quest for a healthier kitchen. A couple of years ago I took a giant step in that quest that has become one of the best things I've ever done in my kitchen: I started grinding my own grains. And while that might sound crazy, it's actually super simple and easy (plus cheaper and nutritious). Today I'm going to share a little peek into this! Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Preorder my new grain mill course: Freshly Milled Baking! Another great resource: Bread Beckers A terrific cookbook: Cooking with Ancient Grains Want to start your own podcast or website, check out Wix.com/Podcast for 10% off! Freshly Milled Course: A Comprehensive Guide to Home Ground Grains Preorder my brand new grain mill course for 50% OFF!! You will get EVERYTHING you need for only $24.99! After August 1st, the price will go up to $49.99. It's going to be amazing and you will get my recipes, the ins and outs, how to find a good grain mill for you, all the different grains, and so much more. Preorder the brand new grain mill course here.

Meal planning and grocery shopping can be so hard to fit into a busy schedule. But one mom I know does it beautifully (and she has 8 kids)! Listen in to the podcast today as Jammerill Stewart from Large Family Table shares her tips for getting food on the table and your family fed...every single day! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Find out more about Jamerrill over at Large Family Table Follow her on YouTube (Her videos are amazing!!) Purchase the full Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom Online Conference recordings Checkout Wix.com/podcast for 10% off your new website Get $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh by going to HelloFresh.com/Foundation80 and use coupon code: Foundation80

I've got my favorite guest back on the show today! My husband Jason is cohosting with me to do a little Q&A. We are going to chat about date nights, strengths and weaknesses in marriage, what our thoughts were finding out we were having twins, our upcoming travel plans update, and more! Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Follow Jason on Goodreads to keep up with his reading Follow Jami on Goodreads to keep up with her reading Book Recommendation: Parenting by Paul David Tripp Book Recommendation: The Faithful Parent Our favorite board games to play together - episode with Jason Marriage and parenting books we love - episode with Jason Cultivating friendship in marriage - episode with Jason Preorder the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids and get it for 50% off - preorder for just $9.99 with coupon code HOMEMAKING