Keeper of the Home

Being the Barometer in Your Home

July 9, 2010

“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather.” -Goethe Jenny’s Take: Upon first glance, this might seem like a self absorbed statement. I suppose you could read it this way, if it [...]

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Weekend Must Reads for Moms

June 19, 2010

Lots to share this week! I think my list may be getting longer each week – so bear with me, these are all worth your time! Get a glass of lemonade, put your feet up and take a break! From Corey at Simple Marriage, guest posting at Simple Mom:: How to Talk to Your Kids [...]

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Summer Meal Planning Made Easier

June 18, 2010

Being the Family Manager of your home means you have a lot of area to cover and control. I believe the Food Department is one of the top priorities for our family, and I am sure your family would agree (at least your kids and especially if you have teenage boys!) I know for busy [...]

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Quick and Easy No-Bake Scotcheroos – Jen Tilley

June 14, 2010

As part of the gift portion of my bridal shower, my Mom thought it would be a great idea to ask all of the guests to write down their favorite recipe and then attach it to a cooking gadget or tool. The result was an amazing box filled with delicious recipes that I couldn’t wait [...]

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Need More Time or Money?

May 27, 2010

Today I thought I would share with you a few ways that I try to be frugal with our family’s household budget. Being a Family Manager entails a lot of tasks, keeping your house supplied is just one of them! I know it is always important, as Keepers of the Home to manage our resources [...]

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Be a “YES” Mom – Jill Savage

May 19, 2010

Last week my boys ran inside and said, “Mom, mom…it’s so hot outside! Can we see if it’s hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk?” The practical side of me started to say no, but then I caught myself. What would it hurt for them to try it? Why couldn’t I say yes? [...]

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Weekend Reading – Happy Mother’s Day!

May 8, 2010

Hope you are having a great start to your weekend! I am off to early morning baseball games and then speaking at a ladies tea at a local church on the topic of priorities. If you missed my audio blog on this topic, be sure to listen on demand or download it to itunes at [...]

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Weekend Reading

May 1, 2010

Here are a few great posts that I came across this week that I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss. Grab your cup of coffee and take a few minutes to check these out: Ron at The Wisdom Journal 7 Secrets To Making A Restaurant Menu Work In Your Flavor Guest post from Susan [...]

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Professionalizing Motherhood – Jill Savage

April 21, 2010

“What do you do all day?” “You have a degree in music and you are not using it?” “It takes two incomes to live in today’s society, how is it you have the luxury of staying home?” “What do you do with all your time?” I’ve been home for almost fourteen years and I’ve heard [...]

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Helping A Friend in Need

April 20, 2010

I am the kind of person who – when I hear of someone going through a hard time feels the need to bring over a meal. I am not sure exactly where this comes from, other than I enjoy cooking, know how much I appreciated meals when I had my first child and a meal [...]

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