While people take all manner of precautions to ensure the safety and health of their families, some household products may need more attention and maintenance to keep loved ones and the home environment as safe as possible. A recent study shows that many Americans are unknowingly at risk of illness, injury or worse due to living with and using products that have not been properly maintained or replaced.<< MORE >>

Reindeer craft projects are great for children of all ages. And one of my favorite reindeer crafts is making candy cane reindeer. In fact, it is one of my favorite things to do for Christmas. ... << MORE >>

I can't remember ever not liking coffee. As a small child, my parents didn't allow me to drink it of course, but I would manage to get sips here and there. I was hooked from the beginning. And since then, coffee has been a huge part of my life. It has been a source of ongoing jokes from my college days, throughout my teaching career, with friends, and even with my husband's friends and coworkers. << MORE >>

Instructions for making a no-sew fleece scarf. ... << MORE >>

One of the leading causes of a life that is "out of balance" is too many extracurricular activities. Why, as moms, do we feel such a need to over schedule our children in extracurricular activities? ... << MORE >>

Eco friendly kitchen tips for removing cooking odors and using "green" kitchen products.<< MORE >>

Prayer is the key that unlocks all of the treasures of the Kingdom of God. It is a key that He has placed in your hand and invites you to use. Prayer is the conduit through which all the power and provision of God flows. << MORE >>

There's nothing like a warm cup of tea to liven up the Christmas celebration. This cinnamon laced cranberry tea has a bit of citrus to give it a little spark. Place the tea in a crock pot on low to keep it warm and tasty all day long.<< MORE >>

Christmas buffet tips and recipes for a relaxing holiday dinner.<< MORE >>

I really enjoy making these primitive country-style holiday ornaments each and every year because they are easy to make and I can use up a lot of my left-over scrap fabric and embroidery supplies.<< MORE >>

The holiday season is a time for giving. When most of us think of giving, we think of gifts. I'm going to ask you to think a little less traditionally about gift giving, and consider giving of yourself this holiday season.<< MORE >>

What would Christmas be without sugar cookies? If you are looking for something new to make this year, try these scrumptious renditions of an old favorite.<< MORE >>

Wishing all of you a wonderful, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday!<< MORE >>

This flavorful turkey is much faster to prepare than a whole turkey, and is done easily in the crock pot. ... << MORE >>

The new FTC rules state that our blogs and websites must have a disclosure policy. << MORE >>

When we allow ourselves to wallow in victim and fighting thoughts, our brains release catabolic hormones that are destructive to our entire physical system, and ultimately, our success. By wearing
your "gratitude glasses" you shift your thoughts to positive and constructive ones. Thinking thoughts of thankfulness and love makes an energetic shift in your mind and body, and the results will be
astonishing.
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A housework routine enables us to get our work done efficiently in a timely manner. An orderly home may also contribute to a calmer family. Here are some examples of various housework routines from the early 1900s to more recent times. Keep in mind that in those early years, housework was physically harder, but most women were not employed outside of the home.<< MORE >>

Chores benefit our kids in many ways. Two of the most important are developing a sense of responsibility in them and teaching them life skills. But the trick it - how to we get them to do their chores without having a battle on our hands? One technique is to offer rewards.<< MORE >>

James (3:5) says the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. If we think seriously about this, how many marriages are destroyed because of hateful words? How many children are verbally abused and constantly criticized? How much trouble is caused in the workplace because of malicious gossip? Truly the tongue does have great power. Let's take a look at some reasons to keep it under control. << MORE >>

We want to raise kids who know how to pray, but often children's prayers are selfish and simplistic, like "God, help me to have fun tomorrow." Teach your children to pray using the five-finger method, and get out of that rut!<< MORE >>

Many people feel that prayer had failed them when life brings disappointment and difficulty. I have had this question addressed to me time and time again, in one form or another: “If prayer really works, then why did this hard, disappointing experience happen to me?” << MORE >>

Dear Readers,

I have uploaded a new recipe ebook on our homemaking group called Pressure Cooker Recipes and Tips.  However, for some reason, I'm having a little trouble getting it to load.  Maybe the file is too big.  (I'm not a technical person!)  So I'm also going to attempt to upload it here on this page.



Also, in the group newsletter, we will be posting a series of articles on "Taking the Stress out of Christmas by Planning Early".  These will be short daily tips to make the season, hopefully, go more smoothly.

If you are not already a member of the group, we invite you to join here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/home-making/

There are many free resources, and more being added each month.

As always, thank you for being here!

Jessica
~Old Fashioned Homemaking~

        

This post is from last year, but I thought it was worth pulling up again for the Thanksgiving festivities next week.<< MORE >>

Santa & Mrs. Claus are ready to bring joy to all the girls and boys. What a fun way to say Merry Christmas to your holiday host, your child's teacher, or a member of your family. << MORE >>

The garage is a great place to put things that just don’t belong in the house. Sometimes, though, the garage becomes a dumping ground for things we don’t know what to do with. Unfortunately, unless the garage is properly organized, once something ends up there it tends to stay there, never to be seen again. << MORE >>