Acceptance When Health Is Fragile
Learning acceptance has been one of the most important ways I cope with the reality of loving someone whose health feels more fragile.I am the wife of a man who has had two heart attacks and who almost had a third but, by God’s grace, recognized the symptoms in time...
A Week of Homemaking, Learning, and Real Life
What I Tried This Week: Learning as I Go Somehow, this has turned into a weekly rhythm for me. I don’t really plan it that way, but each week I find myself trying a few new things around the house and learning as I go. Lately, I’ve been leaning into homemaking in a...
My Unexpected Journey Into Homesteading
I’ve been busy having fun with something new. I finally had to look up what I was doing, and it turns out it has a name. Homesteading.Lately I’ve been making pantry-stable mixes, putting together mason jar recipes, and learning how to make more things from scratch....
Finding Joy in Homemaking in My Senior Years
Lately I have noticed something about myself. I am making these weekly videos and posts, sharing what I have been doing around the house. And somehow along the way, I stepped into this homesteading and homemaking lifestyle. I cannot even tell you exactly how it...
A Love for Homemaking I Found Later in Life
I truly believe God created me for homemaking, and in this season that calling has come alive in a new way. In my senior years, I’ve found myself drawn to something I never expected. Homesteading. Homesteading is a simple way of living where you learn to do more for...
Giving a Pantry Challenge a Try
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about something called a pantry challenge. It seems to pop up every January, and I finally thought, why not give it a go and see how it really works for us.I’ll be honest. I love saving money. I always have. And recently, my husband...
How I Got My Mobility Back After 60
A few years ago, while my husband and I were on a long camping trip, I developed bursitis. I didn’t realize at the time how much sitting in the truck for long periods was hurting my mobility. Before I knew it, I was stiff, sore, and struggling to move the way I used...
When You Start to Feel Forgotten
What If Being Forgotten Isn’t a Bad Thing After All? There’s a strange moment that can sneak up on us in our senior and empty-nest years. The house is quieter. The phone rings less. Holidays come and go, and sometimes the kids have other plans. It’s easy to start...
My FlyLady-Inspired Zone Cleaning Routine
Hey there, friends!If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m always looking for ways to simplify life at home. I love routines that bring peace instead of pressure, and that’s exactly what I’ve found with the FlyLady Cleaning System. Now, I’ll be honest—I don’t...