Come on over into the humble life of the Keeper of the Homestead! A little over 4 years ago, I started this little blog and people seemed to like coming around to find some encouragement in the ways of mothering, homemaking, and faith. I never expected anyone to stick around for all my many ups …
Mom Bucks are still in high demand! This currency is still being printed and used in homes all around the world to organize the lives of busy moms EVERYWHERE! The original post, Mom Bucks Miracle, which was posted 4 years ago after I found a solution to our cabin fever. Children are still earning them …
Today was one of those deep pondering type days. A day where you just sit and wonder why and what if. 14 years ago from this very day, I was a part of a great miracle story where God chose to spare the life of my son. If you would like to read the entire story, …
The house was dim and motionless. Everyone was asleep and the visitors left in the night so it was especially quiet. I tiptoed across the wooden floors of the old homestead listening for cocks crowing or the cow calling for us to milk her in the barn. On the wobbly kitchen table I saw a …
In celebration of Mothers Day which was yesterday, I have to tell you that there is no Higher calling of God than that of a Mother. When God gave us the gift of Motherhood he gave us something that nothing could compete with. It is something that the devil tries to distract us from. Considering …
Several years ago, I wrote about cell phones in my book Living Virtuously. I talked about how they seemed to have so much stimulation that they could make kids bored with other much less stimulating things in life such as reading a book or just having a conversation with another person. Boring! Thankfully my husband …
I oftentimes get torn about writing about this subject because I am absolutely not an expert on the subject. I have not lived through it to tell about it. I have not arrived nor have I passed with flying colors. Sometimes I am barely surviving and the only banner I hold is a wimpy white …
I do not know about you, but when I was a girl, I heard that phrase all too often! My mom would say, “Go clean your room, Erin!” and I would walk towards my room trying to figure out where that genie in a bottle was. I just wanted to wish it all clean! Snap …
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 This is a very familiar verse that people often share when they are telling others about salvation in Jesus Christ, but did you ever think of it as …
It is Mother’s Day today. Being a mother, having a mother, and knowing many other mothers makes this day pretty special. It is fun to take a moment to look back and realize the grand blessing of motherhood! I called my mother this morning and it was sure good to hear her voice over the …
