Art of Homemaking

"By wisdom a house is built, and through
understanding it is established; through knowledge
its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful
treasures."
-Proverbs 24:3,4 (NIV)

Frugal Homemaker
The New Homemaker
The 21st Century Christian Homemaker
Learning from a Titus 2 Woman by Pamela Lancaster of Patriarch Magazine
Home Making - by Pamela Lancaster of Patriarch Magazine
The Generational Woman by Jill Campbell Farris
Proverbs 31 Homemakers Ministry

Hospitality

"Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling."
-1 Peter 4:9 (NIV)

The Gift of Hospitality - excellent article on the subject
Christian Hospitality from Lifeway
Christian Hospitality Network - network of Christians who own inns
Showing Christian Hospitality
Christian Hospitality from The Threshold
The Joy of Hospitality
God Loves Feasts by Nancy Campbell

Frugal Living

I want to take issue with the frugal mentality for a moment. Bear with me, please. I have observed a pride among women who can squeeze a penny out of nothing. There is a certain self-righteousness that I have observed among those who will ONLY buy something if it is in the clearance rack or highly discounted. Although I shop the clearance rack and discount stores, we must be women who are wholly yielded to the Lord, led by the Spirit of God even in the area of spending and finances. Let us be women of blessing, living with grace, lavishly with what the Lord has provided. Let us not give a gift that doesn't quite fit but was such a bargain. Let us be women of faith, women full of the blessing of God who love to give that perfect gift, who love to live in the blessing of the Lord. Yes, I will continue to shop the clearance racks and discount stores because I do want to be a good steward of the money my husband works so hard for, but I will listen to the Holy Spirit first and foremost. Please read the first article below for more on this subject. I hope what I was trying to convey came across. Be givers of good gifts, to the Lord and to others! Rely on the provision of the Lord to meet your family's needs. Then the glory belongs to Him, and to Him alone! Thank you for bearing with me as I shared my thoughts.

Whose Kingdom Are You Building?
Frugal Homemaker
Living on One Income
Finding Peace...in the Midst of Commercialism
Ease the Sqeeze Financial Tools - worksheets, tools, to deal with finances
The Dollar Stretcher
Neighbor Jane Payne - Homemaking and Simple Living

Organization

"She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family . . . she sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks."
-Proverbs 31:15,17 (NIV)

Fly Lady - Oh, she will get you hopping and you will have a new home!
She's In Touch - Sidetracked Home Executives - Slob Sisters
Katie Leckey's Cleaning Grand Plan
1-2-3 Sort It!
Structure and Order for Families - with free chore charts and schedules
A Clean Home Unit Study - a clean home is everyone's job
Organized Home
Organize Tips
The Messies Home on the Web
Mess Busters