Cheers to Home!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

NEW ON THE BLOG:

50+ Freezable Foods to save you time and money in the kitchen.
Are You Organized for the Unexpected?
6 Practical Tips to Simplify Your Life

Every September, after Dave and the kids head back to school and the weather starts to cool down, my passion for homemaking reignites.

I mean, I always love being home, and I will always preach the value of homemaking, but if I'm totally honest, I don't always love taking care of our home every. single. day.

It can feel like an endless, sometimes thankless, job.

I know you can relate.

Back in 2007, I began writing online to help others simplify their homes and lives (in hopes that they would enjoy their homes and lives more as a result). Now, all these years later, my hope is still to encourage, empower, and equip you in your role as Homemaker -- whether it's your full-time gig or something you squeeze into the margins of a very full life.

It's not glamorous work, it's not well-paid, and it's certainly not the most important thing in life... but it IS a blessing to you and your family (whether they acknowledge it or not).

Cheers to home! 💕

simple food.

As we head into Fall, I lean on my freezer to save time and money in the kitchen.

If you're new to freezer cooking or just not sure how to freeze certain foods, this post will teach you the ins and outs of freezing dozens of foods with amazing results!

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organized home.

Disasters can strike at any time - often without warning.

This reader's true story might open your eyes to the reality of someone else managing your home, family, and life in the event of a crisis.

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**Are you organized for the unexpected?**

intentional living.

Would you like to streamline your schedule, enjoy more family time, get better sleep, or just quiet your mind?

These 6 practical tips will help you cut through the chaos and simplify your everyday life.

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In other news...

School Pictures: Our middle school had pictures yesterday morning... and, let's just say, the difference between an 8th-grade girl and a 6th-grade boy getting ready for picture day is laughable.😆

Lunchbox Jokes: These lunchbox jokes for kids would be a fun addition to school lunches.

Healthy Half Birthday: Simon is on a healthy-eating kick and won't eat sweets. To celebrate his half-birthday, I made a half-batch of chocolate zucchini brownies, subbing 1/2 c. honey for the sugar and making a chocolate "mouse" frosting by whipping Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. He was thrilled, and it tasted pretty good.