The Intentional Housewife

Back to school is always a time filled with change, adjustments, and realizations you didn’t see coming. This week, we’ll take a look at some of the changes we’ve made with our move and with how we do things as the children grow and change.

Finally!!!! What a month it’s been! Thank you so much for your patience and sticking with me through this. This week’s episode is all about what I found while moving. All that “other stuff” that we don’t know what to do with? That’s what we’re going to tackle this week. It’s great to be back,… Read More

Ever think you know what you’re doing then go to do something that seems reasonably normal and realize .. I have no idea what I’m doing. And what happens when you’ve known all your life how to do something and someone else doesn’t. Do you ever consider that your shock that she doesn’t know how… Read More

Is good enough .. good enough? Dave Ramsey had a quote on a recent episode something like “There is no status quo. You’re either getting better or you’re getting worse.” In this episode, I explore this a bit more in depth and talk about what this means in light of our job as caretakers of… Read More

How many times do we look at the lives of other moms on social media and think Yeah, that’s great, but I can’t do that because … I feel your pain. Join me this week as I talk about the same struggles you’re having. Do I measure up? How can all these moms have these… Read More

Can your home run without you? What if you were hit by a bus today? That’s the scenario, or any scenario that puts you out of commission for any amount of time, that “bus proofing” takes into account. This week, we’ll discuss plans you should be making to protect your family in your absence. This… Read More

Spring cleaning! For some, this is the best time of year. If you’re like me, though, getting rid of clutter and extra stuff can be extremely stressful. This week, I’ll share how I get through this time of year without feeling like I’m throwing my life away.

It’s that time of year again. That time when the sun comes back out from hiding, children start staying home more, and schedules and budgets go out the window. Come with me this week while we go over my tips for planning for the changes summer brings.

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What’s for dinner? Did you just cringe a little? A trend that I’m sure has been developing for decades now, but I’ve only recently noticed, has been weighing on my heart. When did cooking become scary? When did preparing a simple meal become too arduous a task to take on? The unfamiliar is always intimidating… Read More