The Art of Homemaking

Recently, we had a listener ask for practical tips on contentment and we decided that this topic deserved a dedicated episode, so here we are! In today’s episode, we discuss maintaining contentment as a homemaker which, as most of us know, is NOT “easy”.

We get deep- sharing vulnerable stories from our own lives and revealing how those moments shaped our perspectives on contentment. While there is no quick-fix solution if you are experiencing discontentment, we do believe that finding contentment in life is simpler than most of us make it out to be…

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Podcast Episode: The Importance of Morning Routines as a Homemaker

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Volunteering in my local community

Vanessa- Francis & Henry Maternity/Postpartum/Nursing-friendly lounge dresses

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of rest and overcoming homemaker guilt on the days when your to-do list is more ambitious than your energy levels.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Red Leaf Coffee

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo

Vanessa- Magnesium Baths using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In today’s episode, we sat down with our VERY FIRST guest to discuss finding community and dealing with loneliness. Who better to have this conversation with than our friend Ashley, the creator of the online Homemaker's Club Instagram account, @wearethehomemakers.

It was such a pleasure hearing her heart for gathering homemakers together in community. We hope you find this conversation as encouraging and inspiring as we did!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Ashley’s Podcast The Homemaker’s Club Podcast

Ashley’s Instagram @wearethehomemakers

DAILY DELIGHTS

Ashley- Writing a list of what makes you feel MOST fulfilled within home-keeping and homemaking

Shannon- Woven Nook throw pillow covers & inserts

Nessa- Slowly making preparations for baby. Cleaning laundry, preparing diapering stations, putting together a diaper bag, etc.

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Today marks the Season 4 Premiere of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! In today’s episode, we offer up a bit of Spring Cleaning Motivation, sharing the areas we have been tackling in and around our homes, getting into all the nooks and crannies, and the ways in which we organically weave these tasks into our daily lives. Our homes will not stay clean for long, as summer is just around the corner but, we aim to do this work with a joyful heart.

We are excited to be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 and can’t wait to introduce you to this season’s guests! 

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

How to Strip Towels

30 Seconds Algae Cleaner

Car dusters

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- CEP compression calf sleeves

Nessa- Naturalistic Garden Design course by Dan Pearson

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

This episode marks the Season 3 Finale of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! Today we discuss what might be the GREATEST enemy to homemakers which is TIME… or rather the mismanagement of time. How can we Take Back our Time?

We are going to dive into boundaries, boredom, and breaking cell phone addiction. You won’t want to miss this episode.

We will be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 on Monday, April 25th!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Our Avenue to Adventure Calendar

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Charcuterie boards for when guests come over.

Nessa- Library stamp

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black