My husband usually works 16-hour shifts, with guaranteed overtime every week. We both loved it—the overtime brought in an extra $1,000 each month, and he’d get five days off in a row, twice a month. But now that we have kids—two boys under three—it’s gotten a lot harder. Bedtime when it’s just me? A total […]
Learning to Love: The Titus 2 Kind of Love
Motherhood and marriage are full of beautiful, sacred moments—but they can also bring exhaustion, self-doubt, and questions we didn’t expect. One verse in Titus used to confuse me, until life gave me the very lesson it was trying to teach. “These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, […]
Why Are Tradwives Romanticizing Hardships?
Years ago I had this idea that I was going to stick some seeds in the ground and feed my family for a whole season. I was going to learn how to can and dehydrate my produce. I romanticized being self-sufficient. I wasn’t in the wrong exactly, I had the right intentions, but I had […]
Healthy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe (with carrots)
This is a great side dish for hamburgers or steak, but sometimes, when I’m making lunch for just me and the boys, I’ll make this a meal all by itself. The toddler loves it! Mom also loves it because it isn’t loaded with butter and sugar, which (in my opinion) counteracts the health benefits of […]
Refreshing Chickpea Salad for Budget-Friendly Meals
This is a refreshing chickpea salad that is super easy to make, great for summer, and even better for a budget. I make this all the time and it’s a crowd pleaser when we have a church potluck! Perfect to have on its own or spruce up some sandwiches 2 cans chickpeas2 tomatoes1 cucumber 1 […]
Home Remedies and Natural Cures Used before the 1900s
The 19th century was a time of significant medical advancements, but many people still relied on home remedies and natural cures, often passed down through generations. People relied on herbs, plants, and simple, natural ingredients to treat ailments due to limited access to professional medical care, especially in rural areas. Here are some common examples: […]
Common Household Cleaners Women Used Before The 1900s
In the 1800s, household cleaning wasn’t the streamlined affair we know today. Without the modern conveniences of spray bottles and all-purpose cleaners, people relied on natural substances and elbow-grease methods to keep their homes clean. Many of these cleaning practices were passed down through generations, relying on ingredients that were simple, sustainable, and derived from […]
Laundry Day Before the 1900s + Recipes Used
Laundry day in the pre-1900s was a world apart from our modern conveniences. Without electric washing machines or detergent pods, families relied on manual labor, homemade soaps, and a few traditional techniques to keep their clothes clean. This task was exhausting and time-consuming. Here’s what laundry day looked like before the turn of the century: […]
Timeless Homemaking Quotes from Before the 1900s
In an age where home decor trends come and go, it’s healthy to look back at the wisdom of homemakers from before the 1900s. Long before Instagrammable kitchens homemakers were already mastering the art of creating warm, organized, and loving spaces for their families. Here are ten quotes from the 19th century and earlier that […]