The Art of Homemaking

Homemaking while working outside the home- let’s talk about it! This topic seems to be one that many in our community are trying to navigate- even Shannon! The reality is, that a homemaker is simply someone who has a heart for the home and making a home. So, can you be a homemaker if you work? ABSOLUTELY!

In today’s episode, we share our 10 best tips for navigating homemaking while working outside the home. It really comes down to intentionality, prioritizing, and flexibility with HOW things get done and who does them.

We hope you will be encouraged and inspired by at least ONE of the tips we share in this episode.

Thank you for tuning in!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Garden Planning Episode

Meal Planning Episode

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Dough hook attachment for KitchenAid 

Vanessa- bink Mama Bottle & Straw Cap

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In today's episode, we sat down with my good friend Kori to discuss nourishing our families & radical motherhood. Kori is a prominent voice in the pro-metabolic lifestyle community and has a wealth of knowledge in real food and nourishing our bodies. In this episode, she shares some of her best tips for picky eaters, feeding our families healthy foods, and raising children with a positive mindset around health and their bodies. 

We also dig into the narrative of the "hot mess mom", where that stems from, and how we can buck this trend in favor of creating a calm home environment and taking joy in our roles as homemakers. We are so excited to introduce you to Kori and we hope you enjoy this conversation!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Freely Rooted Podcast

Kori’s Instagram @korimeloy

Kori’s Lifestyle & Nutrition Course

@homegrowneducation homeschool curriculum

Desiccated beef liver supplements

DAILY DELIGHTS

Kori- Adrenal cocktail recipe

Shannon- Water in the morning

Vanessa- Toups & Co. Vanilla Almond Tallow Balm

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Recently, we had a listener ask for practical tips on contentment and we decided that this topic deserved a dedicated episode, so here we are! In today’s episode, we discuss maintaining contentment as a homemaker which, as most of us know, is NOT “easy”.

We get deep- sharing vulnerable stories from our own lives and revealing how those moments shaped our perspectives on contentment. While there is no quick-fix solution if you are experiencing discontentment, we do believe that finding contentment in life is simpler than most of us make it out to be…

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Podcast Episode: The Importance of Morning Routines as a Homemaker

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Volunteering in my local community

Vanessa- Francis & Henry Maternity/Postpartum/Nursing-friendly lounge dresses

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of rest and overcoming homemaker guilt on the days when your to-do list is more ambitious than your energy levels.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Red Leaf Coffee

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo

Vanessa- Magnesium Baths using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In today’s episode, we sat down with our VERY FIRST guest to discuss finding community and dealing with loneliness. Who better to have this conversation with than our friend Ashley, the creator of the online Homemaker's Club Instagram account, @wearethehomemakers.

It was such a pleasure hearing her heart for gathering homemakers together in community. We hope you find this conversation as encouraging and inspiring as we did!

Thank you for tuning in!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Ashley’s Podcast The Homemaker’s Club Podcast

Ashley’s Instagram @wearethehomemakers

DAILY DELIGHTS

Ashley- Writing a list of what makes you feel MOST fulfilled within home-keeping and homemaking

Shannon- Woven Nook throw pillow covers & inserts

Nessa- Slowly making preparations for baby. Cleaning laundry, preparing diapering stations, putting together a diaper bag, etc.

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Today marks the Season 4 Premiere of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! In today’s episode, we offer up a bit of Spring Cleaning Motivation, sharing the areas we have been tackling in and around our homes, getting into all the nooks and crannies, and the ways in which we organically weave these tasks into our daily lives. Our homes will not stay clean for long, as summer is just around the corner but, we aim to do this work with a joyful heart.

We are excited to be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 and can’t wait to introduce you to this season’s guests! 

Thank you for tuning in!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

How to Strip Towels

30 Seconds Algae Cleaner

Car dusters

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- CEP compression calf sleeves

Nessa- Naturalistic Garden Design course by Dan Pearson

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

This episode marks the Season 3 Finale of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! Today we discuss what might be the GREATEST enemy to homemakers which is TIME… or rather the mismanagement of time. How can we Take Back our Time?

We are going to dive into boundaries, boredom, and breaking cell phone addiction. You won’t want to miss this episode.

We will be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 on Monday, April 25th!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Our Avenue to Adventure Calendar

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Charcuterie boards for when guests come over.

Nessa- Library stamp

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

New to homemaking? Don’t know where or how to start? Feeling overwhelmed or inadequate? This episode is for you!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

BOOKS

Home Management Plain & Simple by Kim Brenneman

How to Make a House a Home by Ariel Kaye

For the Love of Christian Homemaking & Introduction to Homemaking by Mrs. Sharon White

SHOWS/ MOVIES

Pride & Prejudice

Little Women

Little House on the Prairie

10 Ways to LEVEL UP your Homemaking

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Smartwool 250 Baselayer

Nessa- Vitruvi diffuser in white for the kitchen, diffuser blend of rose & lavender

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Do you have projects you are planning for the upcoming Spring & Summer? Or maybe you are in the midst of projects now! Either way, this episode is for you. 

Today we share the projects we are undertaking at the moment as well as the takeaways that have helped us the MOST in our years of homeownership. We hope this episode will give you some ideas as you are planning to tackle home projects this year on how you can take action while keeping your cool. 

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DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Putting outdoor twinkly lights on a timer

Nessa- Our Avenue to Adventure calendar

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Sit down with us for a cup of tea as we discuss what is to come for each of our gardens, what we are learning as we dig deeper (ha, see what I did there?), and garden journals! Spring is fast approaching and we can’t help but dream!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

“Spring” poem by Patience Strong

The Spring Home Playlist on Spotify

Leather Refillable Journal

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- VENO 2 Pack Insulated Reusable Grocery Bag

Nessa- M is for Mama A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood by Abbie Halberstadt

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black