#23 Restoration of Home with Katie DeGroot

02/27/23 • 56 min

After a three month sabbatical, it feels so good to be back on the podcast! It was definitely a much-needed time of rest and restoration, and I couldn't be happier about being back at the table chatting about all things heart and home with my friends and fellow homemakers! You will be happy to hear the familiar voice of my friend, Katie DeGroot, she joined me on Episode 13 as we discussed what it's like going against the grain of our hyper-capitalistic society and choosing to prioritize home above anything else society deems important and successful. It is such an honor and privilege to have her back!In this week's episode, we gathered together to chat about the restoration of home that we are seeing online and in our communities, and how we are pioneers of both navigating and making home in the fast-paced world that lies further ahead of us while combining the skills and traditions of the past. It is our hope that at the end of this episode you are left with encouragement and knowing that the decision you are making to prioritize home is a grand and noble one and that we provide you with some thought-provoking ways in which you can find comfort, value, and success in this wildly beautiful and impactful vocation that we call, homemaking.A few little things that were mentioned in today's episode + the coordinating details:1. Say hello to your fellow homemaker, Katie on Instagram, here!2. Hear our past conversation in Episode 13, here.2. Access Katie and Abbie's publication, "Hopeful Homemaking: A Guide", here. You can hear a bit about this publication briefly on both Episode 13 and 20.4. Episode 20 with Abbie is accessible here, where we discuss Traditions and Quality Time. And say hello to Abbie on Instagram, here!The Homemaker's Club is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways and traditions of making a house a home. We are the homemakers, gathered for good. 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 @wearethehomemakers on Instagram, see you there!

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#22 Gratitude and Intention with Jess Markoya

In this week's episode, Jess (founder and co-owner of the beloved family-owned brand Neuflora) and I gather together to discuss the ways in which reflection, gratitude, and intention play into our roles as homemakers, both for heart and home. We discuss the symbolism of her shoppe's mission and how it beautifully ties in with the need for intentionality both in heart and action, as we tend to the matters of making a house a home. From creating joyful hearts through the practice of gratitude, being mindful of what we bring into our homes, to taking moments to ready ourselves each morning for beauty and productivity as we prepare for our day's work... it is our hope that by the end of the episode, you'll feel encouraged to pause and let gratitude and awareness lead the way as we make home this holiday season.A few little things that were mentioned in today's episode + the coordinating details:01. Say "hello" to Jess and the lovely Neuflora team on Instagram @neuflorawardrobe02. Shop the tried n' true and beloved homemaker owned shop, Neuflora by clicking here.The Homemaker's Club ® 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®. 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, see you there!

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#24 Mindset and Priorites with Angelina Mueller

In this week's episode, my friend Angelia (@nurturingtheseasons on Instagram) met me at the kitchen table and we had such a lovely conversation about our love for good food, home, and motherhood.Some of the topics that we chatted about that I think you'll enjoy:Setting an intentional rhythm and foundation for our homesNavigating social mediaSeeking beauty in HOME vs an aesthetic house"Get to" mindsetsDiscipline and routinePrioritizing presence over a perfectly clean homeLowering our expectations as a benefit for mental healthCreating Home Office Hours (genius!)Meal PlanningInviting children into our homekeeping and housekeepingAuthenticityAnd of course, our love for our sweet friends in the Homemaker's Club!It 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 I'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. We are the homemakers, gathered for good. 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 @wearethehomemakers on Instagram, see you there!