The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

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I am chatting with In-the-Trenches homemaker and fellow podcaster, Hannah Stewart, of the Sugar and Spice Mom Life Podcast. 

Growing up, Hannah said she never wanted to get married or have kids, but God used the hospitable families of the church she attended in college to birth in her heart a desire for marriage, motherhood and homemaking. 

She left home with plenty of skills, but without the correct mindset regarding the emotional and relational work of the homemaker; nor was she prepared for the lack of cultural respect for her chosen occupation. 

She’s had to let go of many expectations and her tendency towards perfectionism, but in the letting go, God is teaching her the powerful impact of the tone she sets through her homemaking. 

We cover all the usual ground, so get ready for an hour full of trials and triumphs, tips, recipes and hard-won homemaking wisdom from this delightful and very insightful guest. 

CONNECT WITH HANNAH

Website | sugarandspicemomlife.com

Podcast | apple | Spotify 

Youtube

Instagram: @sugarandspicemomlife

Morning Bag Mini Course

Quiet Time Crash Course

SHOW NOTES

All links and resources, including Hannah's signature dish will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Hannah Stewart."

https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/sweet-spicy-homemaker-life

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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We’ve reached then end of this season of The Art of Home and the end of our spring cleaning series. We have covered motivations for spring cleaning from history, modern sources and the Bible and we discussed tools and supplies. Then we utilized the top-down cleaning method to work our way from the surfaces over head, to the vertical surfaces like walls/windows and doors, then curtains and linens, and in our last spring cleaning episode we covered appliances, furniture and the forgotten. Today we will wrap things up with everything under foot…floors, rugs and carpets.

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
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• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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We're talking about family road trip adventures with former guest and road trip enthusiast, Jenny Nanninga. 

Jenny, her husband, and their 5 girls love to travel from their home in California on the highways and byways of America to see what adventures they can discover. They have a particular fondness for national parks and we will discuss that a good bit in our conversation today. 

In This Episode:

• Jenny’s road trip background including a few worst and best trip stories
• Benefits of family road trips
• Why National Parks are a great destination
• Why camping is an economic option with more benefits than just saving money,
• Practical tips on how to plan a successful family road trip 

Connect with Jenny

IG @bloomwildschoolhouse

Teachers Pay Teachers

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SHOW NOTES

All links and resources will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "family road trips"

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

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• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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The Art of Home’s first print publication, Homemaker’s Journal, is making its debut in the world! Today is launch day and I am bursting to tell you all about this project and why I believe it is a valuable addition to your homemaking resource library, providing you with tons of motivation, screen free! 

Join me in today's episode and take a quick tour of the why, what and how of Homemaker's Journal. 

SHOW NOTES

Get your copy of Homemaker's Journal : www.homemakersjournal.com

What's in the first issue?

Celebrate This Season! Tips & Recipes for Spring & Summer Gatherings

From Stranger to Neighbor: Cultivating Community One Holiday at a Time

Sew Brave: Machine Basics for the Timid Beginner

Host with Heart, Not a Hefty Price Tag

A Nature Inspired Home: Carrying the Beauty of Nature Within Our Hearts & Home

Homemaker Culture Ideas for Spring & Summer

Revealing the Father's Heart: What Biblical Celebrations Teach Us About God

The Gift of Small Joys: Celebrating the Everyday at Home

Repeatable Birthday Joy: Simple Traditions, Big Memories

Enough is as Good as A Feast: A Mary Poppins Party Parable

Rooted Celebrations: Experiencing Holidays Deeply as a Christian

Birthday Nostalgia That Whispers of More to Come (original poem)

Angel Food Cake on a Monday: Celebrations & Grief

Small Holidays, Big Impact: Creative Traditions for Busy Families

HJ Companion: Celebration Bunting Sewing Pattern, Go-To Birthday Desserts, Homemaker Chronicles Monthly Record Sheets, Celebration Days Chart

Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!!

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

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• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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I am so excited to host our very first French homemaker! Eva Suchecki is keeping a home in France with her husband and their 3 children. We discuss her leaving the workforce to stay home full time, her covid era birth experiences and the big surprise of welcoming her 2 year old nephew into their family. 

We cover all the usual ground of beginnings, fails, wins, expectations and challenges. Turns out, homemakers around the world, face many of the same challenges. 

SHOW NOTES

All resources including Eva's Signature Dish recipe will be on the blog. Click the link or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Eva Suchecki".

Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!!

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Support the show

HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

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• **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend
• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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I’m back with some more spring cleaning motivation for you today. So far we’ve covered some spring cleaning history, tools, surfaces overhead, walls and vertical surfaces, and linens & curtains. 

This week we will discuss furniture, appliances and the forgotten. The entire transcript of this episode (and all the other spring cleaning episodes) will be on the blog for you to refer to later. The blog posts also have links to helpful tools and resources for each of the topics we’ve discussed in this series. 

SHOW NOTES

Blog Post with transcript and notes, click below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM 57"

https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/spring-cleaning-furniture-appliances-the-forgotten

Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!!

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

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• **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend
• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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I am so excited to be bringing you our first deep dive into the world of quilting, with homemaker, quilter, and teacher, Jessica Clark of thelarklife.com and the Handmade Happiness Podcast. 

Jessica didn’t grow up with quilts but she did have fond memories of her grandmother’s quilt collection and decided to pursue learning to quilt herself. With hardly any sewing experience she wandered into a local quilt shop’s class and began her lifelong love affair with quilts. Now and avid quilter, Jennifer is passionate about giving others the skills they need to practice the art of quiltmaking. 

In This Episode:

• Quilting as Community Building and Stewardship
• How Quilts Unite Through Storytelling 
• Benefits to Embracing the Slowness of Quilting 
• How to Shop for Vintage or Antique Quilts
• Quilt Care
• Getting Started with Quilting—tools, skills, & where to look for solid instruction
• Jessica's Top 5 Quilting Tips

SHOW NOTES

All links and resources for this episode will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Quilting 101".

https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/quilting-101-a-homemaking-deep-dive-with-jessica-clark

CONNECT WITH JESSICA

Website: www.thelarklife.com

Handmade Happiness Podcast:  Apple | Spotify

Instagram/ Facebook: @The_Lark_Life

YouTube: @TheLarkLife

Direct Links to Classes:

- Homeschool Quilting Class: https://thelarklife.com/foundations-in-quilting

- Beginner Quilter Lab:https://beginner-quilt-lab.teachery.co/

- Quilted Slipper: https://quilted-slipper-course.teachery.co/

- Sewing Machine Basics: https://sewing-machine-basics.teachery.co/

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Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!!

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

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• **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend
• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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Today, we are continuing to spring clean our way through the home with the top-down approach. We’ve covered ceilings and overhead things and all of the hard vertical surfaces, including windows, doors and walls. This week, we will tackle the soft surfaces-primarily window coverings and linens. 

I want to start with linens, the move on to window coverings, and finally share with you a little spiritual lesson I learned from neglecting my curtains for nearly a decade. 

SHOW NOTES

Full episode transcript and helpful product links will be on the blog. Click the link or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM56".

https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/spring-cleaning-linens-curtains-spiritual-lessons

Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!!

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Support the show

HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

DISCLOSURE

• **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend
• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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Today, I am bringing you a conversation with a young woman who is practicing homemaking in South Africa. After meeting her now husband online in 2020 and developing a relationship long-distance for several years, Jayms left everything she knew in America to be nearer to David in his homeland. She tells about her experience living in a special home for single women for a couple of years and her recent entrance into married life. She loves sharing how homemaking is different in South Africa and why that is not a bad thing, but rather an opportunity to grow in hospitality and Christ-like servanthood. 

SHOW NOTES

All resources and links will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Jayms Yon".

Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!!

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

DISCLOSURE

• **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend
• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

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We are continuing our Spring Cleaning series with a top-down refresh of the “vertical surfaces” that quietly collect dust and grime all year long. In this Monday Motivation, I will walk you through simple, practical steps for cleaning windows (including sills, tracks, and screens), doors, and walls—with the right tools, safe DIY solutions, and tips for avoiding streaks and protecting finishes. You’ll also learn what maintenance issues to watch for as you clean, so you can catch small problems before they turn into big ones.

SHOW NOTES

The entire transcript of this episode is on the blog along with links to suggested tools and helpful resources. Click below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM54".

Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!!

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Support the show

HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

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

SUPPORT & CONNECT

•  Review | Love The Podcast 
• Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  
• Follow | Follow The Podcast
• Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

DISCLOSURE

• **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend
• AI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.