The Urban Homemaker is epitomized in my own mother. I took it for granted, as a child, and foolishly thought most homes were like mine, with a mother who cooked supper every night, baked the best cookies and cinnamon rolls, and actually said she liked doing laundry and ironing! I did wonder at times why […]
Making Playdough At Home – A Recipe For FUN!
January 17, 2013 by · 2 Comments
Although my own children have outgrown this activity, we still get to enjoy it now and then when entertaining other young ones! It never fails to bring smiles, and is a safe, economical remedy for those “winter doldrums”! This recipe, which I’ve had for years, is easily made, with simple ingredients you have in […]
Lessons from the Beehive- An Urban Homemaker’s Review
August 23, 2012 by · 1 Comment
I am fast entering into my 5th year of homeschooling 3 incredible kids! Our journey with their triplet pregnancy, birth and life has taken us on a God given Vision of teachin’ them! I love it! I think I learn more the second time around. I jokingly refer to this year as my second term […]
Urban Homemaker ~ How are you Managing?
August 9, 2012 by · 3 Comments
I will be the first to admit that I am over stretched in what I do and accomplish in a day. Yes, I do plenty that is good and right, but what I want is where my Lord wants me to be. Over the last several weeks I have heard the same things that are […]
Whole Grain Crackers… Garlic too!
April 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I had a bit of a personal challenge this morning. I said to myself, “If I can make pretty darn tasty bread, then I should be able to make crackers!” So here is my morning journey… I started with this Wheat Cracker recipe from www.AllRecipes.com and made my changes: Plain Whole Grain Crackers: 1 3/4 […]
Plastic Eggs, Little Kids and an Object Lesson
April 9, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I came up with this idea with a little help after hiding little plastic eggs in our backyard Saturday night while the house was sleeping. It has never been warm or dry enough to do a little hunt in years past and since my “Littles” are getting older, I wanted them to have this experience. […]
Pumpkin Spiced Latte: for Free!
September 6, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I have figured out the best way to keep my house picked up and to have the occasional “Pumpkin Spiced Latte”- for free! A friend just emailed out that the wonderful fall spiced latte is back in town! Well then, I must explain, so you, Ms Urban Homemaker, may enjoy one too! The Jar: […]
Potato Tradition
August 31, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Every 2nd week of a new school year we find ourselves mourning the almost gone summer months. Every 2nd week of a new school year it is time to break the mold and HARVEST POTATOES! I love harvesting potatoes and you know my kids do too. Their motivation and attitude quickly changes and we find […]