Category: Homemaking

Get a Handle on Your Laundry with this Easy Laundry System

by Jess, posted in Homemaking, Motherhood, Parenthood

I used to be the mom with a huge pile of laundry on the church or bed. I used to … Continue reading Get a Handle on Your Laundry with this Easy Laundry System

Easiest way to make a Pillowcase (a DIY tutorial!)

by Jess, posted in decor, DIY, Fall, Home Decor, Homemaking, Sewing, tutorial, upcycle

One of the simplest ways to change up the look of a room is by changing out the pillows. And … Continue reading Easiest way to make a Pillowcase (a DIY tutorial!)

Naturally Dyed Homemade Playdough

by Jess, posted in DIY, Gifts for Kids, Handmade Gifts for Boys, Homemaking, Homeschool, Kids, Motherhood, Parenthood, Raising Creative Kids, Recipe, tutorial

I've been making homemade playdough for years, but in the last few years, I've been experimenting with different ways to … Continue reading Naturally Dyed Homemade Playdough

14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps

by Jess, posted in accessories, baby, Craft, DIY, Free pattern, Homemaking, No-Sew, Sewing, sewing for baby, sewing for home, sewing for women, tutorial, Uncategorized

Some days my scrap bins make me feel like I'm teetering on the edge of a hoarders episode. But it … Continue reading 14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps

Six Simple Swaps to go Plastic Free with Kids in the Kitchen

by Jess, posted in Book Review, Essential Oils, Family, Health and Wellness, Homemaking, Life, Motherhood, Parenthood, Slow Living

In my journey to making our day to day lives and our home more sustainable and having fewer toxins, I … Continue reading Six Simple Swaps to go Plastic Free with Kids in the Kitchen

Our Homeschool Room and Play Room Tour

by Jess, posted in Family, Home Decor, Homemaking, Homeschool, Kids, Motherhood, Our Farmhouse, Parenthood, Raising Creative Kids, School, Slow Living

We've lived in our 1880s farmhouse for about two and a half years now, and in that time, I've rearranged … Continue reading Our Homeschool Room and Play Room Tour

Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe

by Jess, posted in Back-to-school, DIY, Health and Wellness, Homemaking, lunch, Recipe, snack

With five boys in the house, we can go through a lot of yogurt. Unfortunately, most yogurts you find in … Continue reading Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe

Five Tips for Sewing with Young Kids Underfoot

by Jess, posted in baby, Family, Homemaking, Homeschool, Kids, Life, Motherhood, Sewing, sewing for baby, sewing for boys, Slow Living

I've been in a season of slow, simple sewing. Have you been in a season like this? I'm a homeschool … Continue reading Five Tips for Sewing with Young Kids Underfoot

Embroidery hoop snowman

by Jess, posted in Christmas, Craft, DIY, Home Decor, Homemaking, No-Sew, tutorial, upcycle

This super cute and ridiculously easy Embroidery Hoop Snowman will make a great addition to your home this Christmas/winter season! … Continue reading Embroidery hoop snowman

Hiking With Kids: How to get started and what to bring!

by Jess, posted in baby, Essential Oils, Fall, Family, Homemaking, Homeschool, Kids, Life, Motherhood, Parenthood, spring, Summer

One of our family's favorite things to do together is go hiking! It's something we've done together long before we … Continue reading Hiking With Kids: How to get started and what to bring!