The Art of Homemaking

By Nessa Black & Shannon Vantrease

Join us as we revive the art of homemaking in the modern age. Exploring what it means to be homemakers in today's society and breathing new life into the role. From gardening to homesteading, cooki

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Number 1: Navigating Homemaking While Working Outside the Home
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
May 30, 202234min
Number 2: SEASON 4 PREMIERE! Spring Cleaning Motivation
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
April 25, 202241min
Number 3: SEASON 3 FINALE! Boundaries, Boredom, & Breaking Cell Phone Addiction
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! Thank you for tuning in! 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
April 11, 202252min
Number 4: New to Homemaking? Where to Begin!
New to homemaking? Don’t know where or how to start? Feeling overwhelmed or inadequate? This episode is for you! Thank you for tuning in! 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
March 28, 202233min
Number 5: 10 Ways to LEVEL UP your Homemaking
Stuck in the humdrum? Feel like you are constantly struggling in the same areas? Us too! It is time to level up our homemaking—together. In today’s episode, we share 10 ways to level up your homemaking. Join us in our pursuit to hone our skills and add tools to our toolbox in the art of homemaking. 1. Wake up early 2. Don’t let dissatisfaction creep into your mind 3. Use the best of what you have 4. Close the kitchen at the end of the night 5. Establish what you are having for dinner starting in the AM 6. Be mindful of your well-being & when to rest 7. Decide on a daily cleaning routine 8. Get on top of budgeting 9. Have a paperwork system 10. Know what your day will hold Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Daily Connoisseur YouTube Channel Farmhouse on Boone Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Recipe Listen to THIS podcast episode next! FlyLady cleaning system & her book, Sink Reflections Diane in Denmark YouTube Channel The Secret Slob YouTube Channel The Minimal Mom’s videos on paper clutter that helped me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StxjgJLLmAc&t=600s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxkK9bFd68M DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Alaffia Neem Turmeric Shampoo & Conditioner Nessa- Mate the Label Tencel Sleep Tee Dress Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black
February 14, 20221h 4min