The Homemaker's Club ® Podcast

In today's episode, my friend Jenny and I invite you to listen in as we discuss the imaginary checklists that we create for being a "certified" homemaker through comparison and the need for checking expectations at the door and share ways in which we fight for beauty and gratitude amongst the tasks of our days' work within our homes."Homemaking, a lot of times is 1000 mundane tasks every single day that you're going to do over and over and over again that you're like, "I'm doing this today so that I can get up again tomorrow and do it again. Like it's going be the same. It's I'm going have to clean the kitchen again tomorrow, probably three times." So that is super defeating to me. If I get in that realm, what can I do that's going make it special. Is it going to be music, a candle, like a cup of tea, coffee for me usually or what can I find that's beautiful here? Like, what am I living right now that I prayed for? What am I living right now that I always hoped for? That I'm still not reaching this like checkbox or this expectation, so that I'm almost discontent in the right now because this still isn't perfect. And this still isn't perfect. And maybe my kitchen doesn't look like this, or maybe my weights like this, or my hair's falling out. All of those things, what can we do in those moments? Well, we can kind of say like, "what are our expectations? And what's actually really beautiful, and where am I really at?" - Jenny Fitzgerald (@fitzgeraldlane on Instagram)A few little things that were mentioned in today’s episode + the coordinating details:1. Visit The Fitzgerald Lane Blog by tapping here.2. Shop Jenny's mercantile and artwork by tapping here.3. The book "One Thousand Gifts" Jenny mentioned by author, Ann Voskamp, available here.Join our community of thousands of women worldwide, as we navigate the joys and hardships of homemaking, alongside one another! The Homemaker's Club currently gathers on Instagram. The Homemaker's ClubTM is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways and traditions of making house a home. We are the homemakers, gathered for good. The Homemaker's Market has new spring goods and tees in stock! The Homemaker's Market: Goods + Provisions for Making a House a Home | Shop The Homemaker's Market Here!

In today's episode, Jen and I invite you to listen in as we discuss the ways in which we believe that as homemakers, we are preserving civilization. By reflecting on who and what we want to be known for, we are empowered to authentically build strong foundations within our homes by choosing where we invest our efforts and where we spend our time... and how that significantly impacts our home life, the world in which we live today, and the generations to follow. "As we take care of our homes, love our children, welcome in our neighbors, bake a loaf of bread, put some flowers out... we are being a civilized, restorative force in the world." - Jennifer Pepito (@jenniferpepito on Instagram)A few little things that were mentioned in today’s episode + the coordinating details:1. The Peaceful Press Homeschool Curriculum (Use code: PEACEFUL for 20% off as you plan for next school year! Thanks, Jen!)2. Jen's book that is available for pre-order: Mothering by the Book3. We are the Gardners by Joanna Gaines + Kids4. A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola5. For the Family's Sake by Susan Schaefer Macaulay6. Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder7. Hero on a Mission by Donald MillerJoin our community of thousands of women worldwide, as we navigate the joys and hardships of homemaking, alongside one another! The Homemaker's Club currently gathers on Instagram. The Homemaker's ClubTM is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways and traditions of making house a home. We are the homemakers, gathered for good. TM

Liz Marie Galvan is widely known as the “queen of cozy” in the blogging and Instagram world, she is also the author of a widely loved book called Cozy White Cottage and her most recent book, Cozy White Cottage Seasons.As homemakers, we know that home is meant to be shared and I love that in Liz’s newest book, "Cozy White Cottage Seasons", she walks you through a beautiful guide for creating moments of coziness that draw out the best of each season by sharing tips n’ tricks that she has learned along the way, as well as tools for authentically creating and enjoying a home where memories and traditions will come alive through the seasons.While we do chat about Liz’s newest book and ways for making home cozy through our favorite seasons of the year, in today’s episode, my friend Liz Marie Galvan and I invite you to listen in as we also discuss the magnificence of making home cozy through seasons of life, as well. From the more difficult seasons of military deployment, infertility, and miscarriage, to the more celebrated and joyful seasons of restoring an 1800’s farmhouse and starting a farm, opening a brick-and-mortar shop, and becoming a mother, Liz gracefully and wholeheartedly shares her journey with me and why she believes coziness is so impactful within the making of a home.“With every loss or every hardship, it almost propelled me and encouraged me to do that [cultivate comfort and coziness] more, because it showed me how important it was to have a haven that you could go and escape to together, for your soul to heal, and just to nurture you every day.” - Liz Marie Galvan (@lizmariegalvan on Instagram).A few little things that were mentioned in today’s episode + the coordinating details:1. Visit the Liz Marie Blog here.2. Purchase Liz's first book, Cozy White Cottage, here.3. Purchase Liz's second book, Cozy White Cottage Seasons, here.Join our community of thousands of women worldwide, as we navigate the joys and hardships of homemaking, alongside one another! The Homemaker's Club currently gathers on Instagram. The Homemaker's ClubTM is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways and traditions of making house a home. We are the homemakers, gathered for good. The Homemaker's Market has new spring goods in stock! The Homemaker's Market: Goods + Provisions for Making a House a Home | Shop The Homemaker's Market Here!

As gatekeepers between home and world, we have the ability through our daily actions and presence in our own homes, to change the world by collectively placing intention in the construction of homes built on strong foundations. Emily and I invite you to listen in as we discuss the impact we believe home has in our communities, how to maintain a healthful heart during seasons of trial and discontentment, and the beauty of community as we remain steadfast in our work making home fruitful and productive, together. “I really believe though that the world really hinges on the home. A lot of the problems you see in society today and where the world is as a whole is a result of the deconstruction of the home and of the family. As homemakers, we really have the ability to impact the world.” - Emily Nelson (@_sweetmagnolias_ on Instagram) A few little things that were mentioned in today’s episode + the coordinating details:Emily’s YouTube Channel1 Timothy 6:6-8 (for contentment vs wants)Proverbs 15:17 (for contentment during financial struggle)Join our community of thousands of women worldwide, as we navigate the joys and hardships of homemaking, alongside one another! The Homemaker's Club currently gathers on Instagram. The Homemaker's ClubTM is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways and traditions of making house a home. We are the homemakers, gathered for good. TM

In this week's episode, my friend Liz (@thequickjourney on Instagram) met me at the kitchen table to discuss the meaningfulness of homemaking and motherhood being a worthy work.Some of the main topics that we chatted about that I think you'll enjoy:Mothering through the seasonsHomemaking being a worthy workRoutine and RhythmIt is our greatest hope that at the end of this conversation, you'll be refreshed with some useful provisions and encouragement as you make your house a home. Grab a cup of tea and we’ll meet you at the kitchen table!The Homemaker’s Club is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways and traditions of making a house a home. Join our community of thousands of women worldwide, as we navigate the joys and hardships of homemaking, alongside one another. We currently gather on Instagram @wearethehomemakers.