Blogs Posts on "Homemaking"

A full pantry by Alfazema on Nov 5, 2009...or being prepared.We are a family of 6, a big family for european standards - and what to say for this corner of Europe standards! We need to be prepared and have a full pantry.Well, looking to several blog's well stocked cupboards, I reminded som...

The pleasure of homemaking by Alfazema on Nov 2, 2009This last week I was not very productive. Homemaking is a thing I like so much but, for some reason, I coulfn't do much work.I didn't beat myself just because of that. I decided that it happened because it was my birthday week ( it was on 24 Oct. ) s...

Getting Organized for Christmas by Life in #3 on Oct 13, 2009I know, it isn't even Halloween, and I'm talking about Christmas! Yes, it is time to start thinking about that eventful time of the year. With parties, family get-togethers, shopping and gift giving along with a plethora of other activities, the holi...

The Home Management Binder by Life in #3 on Sep 24, 2009When my husband and I first got married, I tried my hand at a home-management binder. It worked for a time, but gradually become inadequate as our lives evolved and no longer served our needs. Between that time and now, my management of the home has...

Fall Decorating by Life in #3 on Sep 22, 2009The first day of autumn has arrived, and I've been busy putting up my fall decorations around the apartment. Most of the decor is from last year, which was our first fall together as a married couple, so the pieces are small and few. But I love how f...

The Duggars: 20 and Counting! Book Review by Life in #3 on Aug 23, 2009I've recently been captivated by a certain family- The Duggars. You may have heard of them and seen them on TV. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have 18 children. Yes, that's right- 18! How do they do it? With commercial sized kitchen appliances and a 700...

Kitchen Organization- Optimizing by Space and Function by Life in #3 on Aug 17, 2009When the kitchen seems to be the center of all daily activity, it can be tough keeping it organized. Ever since moving into our new apartment 6 months ago, I have been telling myself I would 'get to it'. As the days turned into months, I found myself...

How to Menu Plan and Save Money by Life in #3 on Jun 9, 2009If you're wondering how I create my weekly menu plans, click here. I follow these steps each and every week to help save myself time in the grocery store as well as the kitchen. Menu planning helps eliminate multiple trips to the grocery store and sa...

Menu Plan Monday by Life in #3 on Jun 8, 2009Here is my menu plan for the week. I was able to plan quite frugal meals in order to save up for the trip to the Grand Canyon next week. On Friday and Saturday, we are will be in Deer Creek State Park with my father to celebrate my graduation. For mo...

Back to homemaking by Alfazema on Jun 1, 2009Yesterday my big girls had their Sacrament of Confirmation. All the week was very nervous for me. Everything went so well, praise the Lord.Today is the return to normal life. Homemaking in all fields, including ironing.Also laundry washing, puting on...