Category Archives: Homemaking

Home Management Notebook

Posted on June 9, 2011 by madebyalh

Over the years, I have attempted to put together a home management notebook. I always thought it was a very good idea to be organized in this manner. The past attempts to follow one specific system has not worked out. … Continue reading →

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Finding our “normal” again

Posted on May 16, 2011 by madebyalh

We had visitors here for 6 days. During 2 of those days, my boys and I went out of town with our guests. I love having house guests. I love opening my home and hopefully sharing our love and hospitality. … Continue reading →

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MIA

Posted on May 12, 2011 by madebyalh

Hi there! Just popping in to say that I’m currently working on getting my house back in order and family back into “normal” routines now that my dear friends have left back to Arkansas. I’ll be back in a day … Continue reading →

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31 days to clean Day 2

Posted on May 3, 2011 by madebyalh

Here I am again! Day #2!! WOOHOO!  Here are my before and after pictures for the challenge: Before Fridge – during After:   The other component was about breathing life into my home, my family and others I come into … Continue reading →

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31 Days to Clean – Day 1

Posted on May 2, 2011 by madebyalh

I’m doing this challenge and am so excited!! Today is day 1. I am going to use my blog as a way to record my thoughts and goals while I go through the challenge. Will you join me? If you are … Continue reading →

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Crafting hiatus

Posted on April 22, 2011 by madebyalh

Well there hasn’t been a lot of crafting going on this week. I’ve been very bummed about it but there is not much I can do right now in that area. The boys have needed extra attention this week. The … Continue reading →

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31 days to clean!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by madebyalh

I am so excited to share this new HOMEmakers challenge and giveaway! The giveaway is going on right now until Thursday. The challenge begins May 1st. This challenge is going to be based on the new e-book 31 Days to clean written … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed

Posted on April 14, 2011 by madebyalh

I’ve been feeling rather overwhelmed as of late. I’ve been trying to change things about myself, working on getting cleaning routines in place and still being a wife, mother, crafter and servant in my church. Let’s just say that adds … Continue reading →

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Homemakers challenge update

Posted on April 12, 2011 by madebyalh

Days 1, 2, and 3 were an epic fail when it comes to getting up before the boys. My oldest woke me up on each of these days. I know the exact reason for the failure though – I stayed … Continue reading →

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Homemakers challenge

Posted on April 1, 2011 by madebyalh

I came upon the HOMEmakers challenge while cleaning out my saved tabs. Oh – Right up my alley and exactly on point to what I am trying to do. This will make me accountable to maintaining progress and write about … Continue reading →

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