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The Best Wedding Registry: Learn From My Mistakes!
Ladies, This is just one article in a series entitled “The Best Wedding Registry”. Each article in the series focuses on different rooms of the house. The links to other parts in this series are found at the end of each article. “The wisest of women builds her house” Proverbs 14:1 Building a wedding registry as a soon to be wife is like building a piece of furniture before you have ever been a wood worker. I had never been running a household before, so I did not know what I actually needed as a new wife. As a soon-to-be-wife long ago, I put together a registry of household items…
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The Best Wedding Registry Ideas: Essential Gifts for the KITCHEN
“The wisest of women builds her house” Proverbs 14:1 Ladies, This is just one article in a series entitled “The Best Wedding Registry”. Each article in the series focuses on different rooms of the house. The links to other parts in this series are found at the end of each article. The kitchen is perhaps the most essential part of a wedding registry. You are setting yourself up for cooking for your husband and children. The tools you use for cooking will make this job easier or more difficult. In the past, our kitchen tools were so well made, we could receive quality items at our wedding that would last…
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How to be a Better Homemaker: Work like the Maid
Ladies, Do you want to know what changed my homemaking game? Working like a hotel maid in my own home. Funnily enough, I have met homemaking wives who are greatly insulted to be equated to a maid. But the fact is, homemaking is largely the work of the maid. It is resetting the room. The maid comes by a room every day to tidy, wash, or re-stock. We are the daily maid to our home, whether we like that or not. A Maid is Ready for the Job A hotel maid is expected to have her hair neatly tied back and wear a clean outfit with comfortable shoes. She is…
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Feminine Fall Winter Dress Outfit for Homesteading & Homemaking
Ladies, Welcome back to my stylish countryside musings, be it decor, gardening, homemaking or fashion. Now, I make no claims to be a homesteader, but every homesteading lady would benefit from this outfit idea. I am well acquainted with dirt after all, from the garden to muddy paw prints that threaten my wardrobe daily. Comfort is an obvious factor and the closer I get to 40 (very close indeed) the more comfortable my clothes get. As I sat cozy in my sewing room this winter I made this dress with a rather casual fabric, a jersey knit. This fall/winter dress is the same fabric as what I wear for gardening,…
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5 of The Best Luxury Decor at Walmart
Ladies, My job as a wife is to discern where to buy our household goods. Since our location and our budget have directed me toward Walmart for certain items, I like to cushion my lack of enthusiasm for this store with some home decor items as a treat for doing my duty. Has this decor buying saved me money? While adding to my Walmart bill no, but by saving me from purchasing similar items at more expensive stores, yes! I have been impressed with some of the items that I have carted home, especially since I favor old fashioned and rich design and I am particular about the finishes in…
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Hosting Etiquette: How to Welcome Guests & What to Offer in the First 5 Minutes
Ladies, There are a few key etiquette points that should be done within the first 5 minutes of a guest arrival. But in my personal experiences, these things often go undone. Some people may associate manners with starchiness, but it has been gracious manners that has made me feel the most relaxed in other people’s homes and has likewise been my guide to make guests feel comfortable in mine. Far from overwhelming, these are simple manners that help people to be their most comfortable. Every experience in my history of being a guest and having guests over helped me grow in this understanding. I love a good story, so here…
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The Best Mini Christmas Trees at Hobby Lobby 2023
Ladies, These mini trees are best suited for decorating countertops, dressers, shelves, or tabletops. I styled mine on my kitchen counter in an antique looking crackled vase. I like mini trees that are not too small but small enough to be very inexpensive to buy for a small budget. Many, if not all of these come in various heights. Not to be confused with small Christmas trees that stand about 3.5 feet tall and are sold in the same section as the large Christmas trees. These mini ones at the tallest are still a bit smaller than those. I am impressed with these mini-Christmas trees. I could have bought more…
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The Best of Christmas Garlands & Wreaths at Hobby Lobby 2023
Ladies, Some of the featured items here are out of stock online at the time I wrote this article for you, but your local store might very well have these items in stock. I do think posts like this are timely as we near decorating for Christmas, but the best time to shop for Christmas decor is right when it comes out in September or October because the quality pieces sell out quickly. But you just might be in time for these still! If you are new to shopping at Hobby Lobby, all of their items go on a half-price sale in a rotation every week. Be sure to buy…
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The Best Luxury Christmas Decor at Hobby Lobby 2023 Part I
Ladies, Happy Christmas decorating season! I am buzzing with enthusiasm to dress this little rental house for Christmas. It led me to reflect on so many years where I worked with very little money to make things beautiful, and this year is no exception. Since I have champagne taste, here are the best luxury finds at Hobby Lobby this year. There seems to be a misconception among women that affordable big box stores equal cheap inauthentic decor while thrifting or shopping expensive decor stores is where you find the best pieces. Decor is not that cut and dry. With more options than ever in large stores, there are bound to…
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10 Tips for the Best Guest Prep HOSTESS GUIDE
Ladies, We prepare for guests by anticipating their needs and desires. Tips can feel overwhelming because it’s a lot of information but know that it’s not about perfection, it’s about thoughtfulness. The most seasoned hostess is still always learning. She is merely willing to notice a person’s needs and willing to serve them during the stay. The goal is to serve others out of reverence for Christ. Never feel like you need it all figured out to be a good hostess but also be willing to do your best out of love. These 10 tips will help you build on a solid foundation of good guest preparedness. Aside from reflecting…
