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The Real Homemaker’s Challenge {Day 3}

November 14, 2012 by Jules Leave a Comment

I can remember my early dreams of being a house wife and stay-at-home-mom. They always included some cute dressed version of me sipping out of a mug while doing a bible study before anyone else in the house is up. Then I move on to ministering along side my husband in that same cute outfit with a glorious smile across my face. Again, that stylish version of me calmly playing with my fully dressed kids who are learning from my every word before I wistfully glide into the kitchen to pull that beautiful meal out of the oven and move it to the set table for dinner. Don't laugh; you know you have your own ideal picture of being a homemaker! ...... Keep reading on the Homemaker's Challenge today!

Miss one? Catch up here:

INTRO to Heart Issues Series

Approval

Here's the layout for the series {keep in mind, the link will not work until the post has been published}:

Envy

Idolatry

Filed Under: Holidays, Homemaker, The Ones about Homemaker's Challenge, The Ones about Post Series, The ones about the Rothacher Home, The REAL Homemaker's Challenge

The Real Homemaker’s Challenge {Day 2}

November 13, 2012 by Jules Leave a Comment

I think there's are trap I fall into many days, weeks, and even months; especially the Holiday months! Today I want to talk about Approval: I worrying about gaining the approval of men {or mainly women ;o)} rather than God. I am no longer being hospitable I'm hosting.

You know what I'm talking about, all those thoughts that creep up as we are preparing our homes for guest. I'm sharing more about that on the Homemaker's Challenge today as well as how to deal with it.

Miss day one? Catch up here:

INTRO to Heart Issues Series

Here's the layout for the series {keep in mind, the link will not work until the post has been published}:

Comparison

Envy

Idolatry

Filed Under: Holidays, Homemaker, The Ones about Homemaker's Challenge, The ones about the Rothacher Home, The REAL Homemaker's Challenge

The Real Homemaker’s Challenge {Day 1}

November 12, 2012 by Jules 2 Comments

I love the Homemaker's Challenge. If I'm honest with myself, I enjoy homemaking more than mothering most days. {shhh, don't tell} My house doesn't talk back to me. It stays put. I get to choose who it looks and functions.

We talk a lot on the Homemaker's Challenge site about how to help homemaker's and their everyday challenges. We all need a little extra training in whatever job we have, right? Why not go to a friend and ask for suggestions, helpful hints, and encouragement in this some times mundane, self-sacrificing job. In this series I want to move past the practical helps and talk about the REAL Homemaker's Challenge: Approval, Comparison, Envy, Idolatry, Materialism. Of course these sins creep up in many aspects of our life but here we are going to discover where they may be lurking as homemakers. Join me this week won't you?

Here's the layout for the series the rest of this week {keep in mind, the link will not work until the post has been published}:

Filed Under: Homemaker, The Ones about Homemaker's Challenge, The Ones about Post Series, The ones about the Rothacher Home, The REAL Homemaker's Challenge

DIY Bathroom Tips for Little People

October 30, 2012 by Jules 2 Comments

I have 2 recently potty trained girls {4 and 2.5} and a 21-month-old running right behind them! Life is hectic and I feel like I can easily drop balls all over the place if I'm not creative.

One of the most recent biggest struggles with my girls being potty trained {and them taking themselves- HAA-lleluiah} is getting them to complete all the steps of using the restroom. Elmo's Potty Time anyone?

I am constantly reminding them to wash their hands. I can often be heard hollering through the house, "Did you flush? Wash your hands!" If and when they do complete these last two steps, THIS is what I find:

Yep! That's a yellow colored counter top and sink. I know....

I'm over at Sidetracked Sarah's today sharing some tips that will hopefully help your littles with their independent hand-washing while keeping them from making more messes for you busy mommies to clean up in your spare time!

NOTE: not built for all sinks ;o)

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homemaker, Organizing, Parenting, The ones about the Rothacher Home

Fall Decor turned Science Project {Thoughtful Thursday}

October 25, 2012 by Jules 2 Comments

So some of you may have the wrong impression and think I'm a great cook or DIYer. Just wanted to put this out there along with my facade I publish here every week on Thoughtful Thursdays:

"Acorns in a Vase"

Simple. Cute. Free!

We gathered acorns after a fun family picnic outing and brought them home for a cute fall DIY decorations.

The girls were very proud that they'd help 'make' this fun display on our dinning room table...until a week later! No, they were still very proud of it...me, not to much. I was discussed as my girl examined their creatures they had accidentally carted home in their acorn.

THIS great post taught me that you should dry out the acorns in the sun, then Wash them, and Bake them to kill all the living stuff in them. DUH! Read this dudes article for more details.