Today we share 10 things you can do RIGHT NOW to quickly get a handle on the dusty, musty, gritty summertime home. These are high impact quick wins that will help get your home under control & refresh your space. We’ve provided a written list here for you to follow! Thank you for tuning in!

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1. Set a 10-minute timer, collect the junk & put it away
2. Clean the floors
3. Clear off the counters & collect rinsed dishes in the sink
4. Face the paper pile
5. Throw out the nasty food in the fridge
6. Run ONE load of laundry
7. Make the beds
8. Swap out all the towels- hand towels, rags, bath towels, etc.
9. Collect the trash from your car & bring in things that don’t belong
10. Sweep your porch, steps, and/or path

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Shannon- pampered chef cookie scoop

Nessa- beeswax tapers

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Step into our kitchens! In today’s episode, we share all about our kitchens and how we have each designed this much-used space to be functional, yet beautiful. Following the philosophy of designing our kitchens. to be “ a kitchen made for cooking”, we share our personal favorite tools and must-haves that make cooking as effortless and enjoyable as possible.

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Nessa’s YouTube Channel

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- enjoying the stillness of the early morning & watching the sunrise

Nessa- Weck jars for sourdough starter

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Holy guacamole have we been feeling life lately! We are both in survival mode at the moment- lots of anticipation, transitions, possible MOVES- We give you the FULL rundown in today's episode as we share life updates and plunge head-first into the deep stuff… basically, a therapy session for us, hope you enjoy 😜

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For the Love of Christian Homemaking by Mrs. Sharon White

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Nessa- Nourishing Hot Cocoa Recipe

Shannon- Blackberry Raspberry Milkshake Recipe

1 C blackberries

1/2 C raspberries

2 heaping scoops of vanilla bean ice cream

splash of half n half

Summer Smoothie Recipe

1/2 C frozen dragonfruit

1/2 C strawberries

1/2 C mango

splash of orange juice

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It’s been a heck of a week for both of us and we are drained so, we figured, what better topic to discuss than how to get through our daily homemaking work when we are feeling weary as homemakers. We hope today’s episode will serve as encouragement, food for thought, and maybe even inspiration if you are struggling through your days. We are right there with ya, keep going, friend!

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Trello App

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- BBB: Bath Before Bed. Lush Twilight bath bomb

Vanessa- Waking in the dark of the morning. Spotify jazz playlist

Match strikers 1 & 2

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Today we sat down (in Shannon’s closet) with a cup of our favorite Red Leaf Coffee to discuss the difference between curating a home and decorating a house and what that means to us as homemakers. We share some of our favorite pieces we have curated over the years and design principles we embrace to bring personality, life, function, and beauty to our sacred spaces.

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Home Sweet Maison by Danielle Postel-Vinay

Nessa’s Anthropologie Mugs

Parachute Home

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Time spent enjoying the outdoors on the patio while working from home

Nessa- Reading my bible daily, Bibles I mentioned: KJV & ESV

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Join us for todays episode as we reminisce on cozy summer memories & dreams for the future. These are our seasonal delights! One of our favorite things as homemakers is making memories for our families and summertime is a season full of memories for us. We hope you enjoy this episode & maybe it sparks some ideas for your summer bucket list.

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Adult Kiddie Pools

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- YouTuber Allison Anderson

Nessa- Dresses & Skirts, Etsy Wishlists

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Join us for today’s episode as we dive into the world of hosting! There are two seasons that really stand out as “hosting seasons”- the Holidays and Summer. Since we have hosted one another in the last couple of months and we are rolling into summer, it seems an appropriate and relevant topic to discuss! In this episode, we share our best tips, mistakes we have made, and aspirations for hosting in the future. Be sure to visit my (Nessa’s) corresponding Instagram post to share your best hosting tips and stories!

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Nessa’s Pinterest

Straus Family Creamery

Corresponding Instagram Post

Jennifer L. Scott’s Etiquette Series

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Morning walks around the town with other ladies several times a week

Nessa- Saje Yoga Blend & Revive Palo Santo Oil

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Join us in today’s episode as we discuss the ways in which we have learned to cultivate a joy for homemaking. From creating routines that make the daily work of homemaking special to mindset shifts that shift our demeanors- We share the experiences that have shaped us and the challenges we face on a daily basis. 

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Amber rechargeable adjustable book light

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Made For Living by Amber Lewis

Nessa- For the Love of Christian Homemaking by Mrs. Sharon White

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Welcome to the first episode of The Art of Homemaking podcast! Join us today as we introduce ourselves and share our unique story of how we went from best friends to sisters to homemakers starting a podcast together.

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Red Leaf Coffee

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Watering the garden at golden hour

Nessa- Little House on the Prairie series on Amazon Prime

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Welcome to the art of homemaking podcast where we are reviving the art of homemaking in the modern age.

On this podcast we will be exploring what it means to be a homemaker in today's society and breathing new life into the role. From gardening to homesteading, cooking wholesome meals to creating a cozy home environment and everything in between.

We are simply two young women with a love for the home, embracing our roles as homemakers and sharing our journeys along the way. We hope that you will join our conversations as we encourage, inspire, and laugh with one another.

We will be premiering our first two episodes Monday June 28th, so mark you calendar and don't forget to subscribe.

We'll see you next week!