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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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"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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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

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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:

• Alecia Doty's Homemaker Portrait Episode
• Pillar's of Homemaking Deep Dive | Rhythms & Routines
• "Writing a Family Mission Statement" Focus on the Family article

Portable Busy Box Resources:

• Dover Publications Easy Origami
• String Game Book with String
• Card Tricks 
• Spiral Bound How to Draw Books

HOMEMAKING RESOURCES

• Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• Newsletter Archive
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
• Audio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supporters

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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

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• 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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• Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail
• Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
• Newsletter Archive
• JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
• Audio Newsletter available to Titus

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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. 

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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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On to today’s homemaker portrait, I am chatting with Alecia Doty. She was nominated by her friend Tina Bergs. Here’s what Tina had to say about Alecia’s practice of the art of home: "Alecia makes her home a place where children are nurtured in the love of Christ and pointed to what is true, good, and beautiful. She is a welcoming hostess who intentionally uses her home as a place where souls can find rest, and be met with the love of Christ."

After spending an hour or so in conversation with Alecia, I can see why Tina gave such a glowing recommendation. Alecia has such great insight into the art of home. She poignantly explains that homemaking is a beautiful, hard, sanctifying, creative adventure; a high and holy calling which, if we allow, God will use to draw us to himself and transform us into the image of Jesus so that the Gospel will be displayed through our homemaking.

EPISODE NOTES

Companion blog post with ALL episode notes, links, resources & recipes

• Allison's Update
  • Immersion Stick Blender
  • Pastry Blender
• Edith Schaeffer, Hidden Art of Homemaking
• Sally Clarkson Podcast, At Home with Sally
• Alecia's TGC Article; "Dear Younger Self: It Doesn't Matter How He Folds the Bedsheets"
• Daily Liturgy Helps
  • Every Moment Holy 
  • The Art of Home Deep Dive Rhythms & Routines

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• Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail

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I am chatting with Amanda Turk, mom of 5 and homemaker for 23 years, some of which was done overseas. We talk about how books and head knowledge can be helpful but can also get in the way of learning to trust the instincts God gives us as homemakers and caretakers. Amanda shares the lessons she learned homemaking in a foreign country and why a habit of saying “yes” is crucial to practicing hospitality in her home. 

EPISODE NOTES

• Companion Blog Post with ALL episode notes, links, resources & recipes
• Allison's Update:
  • AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 1
  • AoH Deep Dive Sewing Part 2
  • FREE AoH Sewing Handbook and Project Journal
  • Allison's YouTube Interview on Naomi Fata Sews
• Amanda's Mom, Karen Sheppard's Homemaker Portrait on The Art of Home
• Focus on the Family Radio Theater, The Chronicles of Narnia series (digital)
• YNAB | You Need A Budget software

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• Newsletter Archive
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Today I am chatting with Seasoned Homemaker, Jan Roueche. Married for over 40 years, Jan and her husband have raised 10 children, homeschooling them for many of those years…a topic which comes up a good bit in our conversation. When Jan and her husband married the were both new Christians so not only were they learning how to live together and create a harmonious home life, they were both learning how to faithfully walk with Christ, and it wasn’t always easy. We discuss some of the practical need for structure when living in a large family and Jan shares a little about her current season of homemaking which involves caring for her husband as he battles Parkinson’s disease. Jan shares many tips, a lot of practical advice and much wisdom throughout our conversation. I especially love that her advice is centered on the need to cultivate a deep abiding relationship with the Lord.

EPISODE NOTES

• Show Notes| with all links, resources and RECIPES https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/bloghttps://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jan-roueche-season-19-ep-4
• Webster's 1828 Dictionary
• YWAM Christian Heroes: Then and Now series
• Susan Branch's Blank Family Cookbook is out of print but you can get some copies through eBay or thrift books. Amazon also sells similar blank books by other publishers.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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