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    Black Friday

    American Homemakers are supposed to get all worked up about the day after Thanksgiving, as if this day, a Friday, is the perfect day to…

    LeslieAnn November 25, 2022
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    Election Day… Cake!

    In colonial times we used to get results the same day... Better double the recipe and make two cakes!
    LeslieAnn November 8, 2022
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    Save a Trip

    Choosing your battles is an important energy saving strategy for Homemakers.
    LeslieAnn October 28, 2022
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    Ever-Expanding Housework

    Axiom #1~ This handy reminder was given to me when my twin boys were very, very young and the household quite chaotic. Housework expands to…

    LeslieAnn October 26, 2022
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    Prepping for the Holidays

    Powdered milk is a wonderful add to the pantry for those 'just in case' moments
    LeslieAnn October 14, 2022
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    Decisions, decisions… the chore du jour

    Before electricity was common in homes, the homemaker workweek revolved around laundry.
    LeslieAnn October 12, 2022
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    Planting Renee’s Garden Seeds

    Our seeds are Renee's personal selection of new, exciting and unusual vegetable, flower, and herb seeds, including time-tested heirlooms, Certified Or…
    LeslieAnn September 30, 2022
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    Cake Icing without Icing Sugar

    Let's face it, powdered sugar is a specialty item in an overcrowded pantry, expensive if you'd rather spend grocery money on everyday food.
    LeslieAnn September 17, 2022
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    Water from Fog

    This water collection technique is a game changer for women in the Moroccan desert. Fog happens everyday there, but not so rain and the drought…

    LeslieAnn June 22, 2022
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    Garden Tote Planting

    Received this hint via email from a Homemakers Guild member yesterday, complete with a video link. Gardening is always an experiment, and this sounds …
    LeslieAnn May 23, 2022
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    Laundry Day

    ...what modern man in his right mind would buy his wife a washboard, tubs, and a wringer as a gift?
    LeslieAnn May 16, 2022
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    Got Formula?

    Relactation is a thing. That is the fancy word for putting baby back on mother's milk after an interruption.
    LeslieAnn May 13, 2022
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    Tips and Tricks to Revive and Refresh Your Home

    "If, like me, you’re ready to revive and refresh your house, here are some excellent tips and tricks that can help." ~a guest article by Megan Coope…
    LeslieAnn April 30, 2022
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    Division of Labor and Chores

    Add up all the expected hours of work for the week and you may find the total is more than one person might reasonably be expected to do.
    LeslieAnn April 1, 2022
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    10 Ways to Brighten Your Days

    Speaking of tidying up - think of the tide that comes through twice a day and cleans everything up for a clean fresh start. Imagine if it didn't.
    LeslieAnn March 30, 2022
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    For New Homesteaders

    Honestly, if you've never done this before you will need as much advice as you can get. And most of it you'll want to follow!
    LeslieAnn March 13, 2022
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    The First Thanksgiving

    Who would have thought the fully ratified US Constitution in 1789 was the inspiration for the first national Thanksgiving Day?
    LeslieAnn November 25, 2021
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    “Is there anything I can do?”

    Spontaneously finding jobs for people is something I'd rather save for a holiday celebration.
    LeslieAnn November 4, 2021
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    Grandma Concetta’s Tomato Sauce

    "This sauce was used throughout the year. It was light and sweet and could be cooked with olive oil, sautéed garlic, and onions or doctored up any wh…
    LeslieAnn October 23, 2021
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    A Single Homemaker

    Is it possible to be a single Homemaker?
    LeslieAnn October 22, 2021
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    A quick question…

    Please take a moment to answer our survey of Homemaker's Interest.
    LeslieAnn October 20, 2021
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    Go Outside and Play

    Outside play has lots of benefits for children, including the strength built from exercise, vitamin D from exposure to sunlight, and resistance to all…
    LeslieAnn October 19, 2021
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    It’s Personal

    Homemakers Guild wouldn’t owe anyone a penny if this were the case. We don’t buy or sell your info. 😀

    LeslieAnn October 18, 2021
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    Do You Undercharge?

    This is about the independent side-gig you may have taken up to add a bit of "mad money" to your household budget.
    LeslieAnn October 17, 2021
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    Pardon our Dust

    What is dust? And where does it all come from? You might be surprised...
    LeslieAnn October 16, 2021
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    It went “splat”

    This poor attempt at sourdough bread never stood a chance. In fact, it never stood at all.
    LeslieAnn October 5, 2021
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    Pantry Must Haves

    Remember, you want multi-use ingredients taking up your bulk space in the pantry. Here is a short list of items to get started...
    LeslieAnn October 2, 2021
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    DIY Christmas Crafts

    A handmade gift from your kiddos might become a treasured heirloom.
    LeslieAnn September 29, 2021
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    100 Small Ways

    you can save money right now.
    LeslieAnn September 29, 2021
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    It’s Beginning to Look Like…

    ...time to start preparing for that homespun holiday experience, now-- I can't have all this fun alone.
    LeslieAnn September 27, 2021
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    Tracking Time, Seeking Balance

    Knowing where time is spent is important. Better still is knowing how much you’ve done, and what needs to be done next.
    LeslieAnn September 24, 2021
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    Back-to-School Comes Home

    But that isn’t possible for every student. Some children just need something else, and home is simply the best place to provide the stability requir…
    LeslieAnn September 2, 2021
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    The County Fair

    Each county is different, and you can really see it in their annual Fair. For some it’s tech, others show off livestock, and agriculture, too. Check…
    LeslieAnn August 25, 2021
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    Pickled Watermelon Rind is a Summer Treat

    Yep, that whole white part left after the kids have their seed fight, that you thought was only fit for compost. It makes a tasty side dish, and thrif…
    LeslieAnn August 18, 2021
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    Homemade Gripe Water: a Recipe

    Gripe water is an old-time treatment to soothe the belly of a baby with colic.
    LeslieAnn July 22, 2021
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    Homemaker Economics : Pasta

    Improving the family's quality of life + Saving a bunch of money = Homemaker Economics!
    LeslieAnn July 1, 2021
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    Motherhood: A Manifesto (book sneak peek)

    Support networks of extended families and tight-knit communities have fallen away, but expectations have been ramped up.
    LeslieAnn May 22, 2021
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    Division of Labor and Chores

    It is possible that others in the house honestly have no idea what they can do to ease your burden.
    LeslieAnn May 21, 2021
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    Planting the Kitchen Garden

    Start with your favorite fruit tree. As it grows, plant perennial herbs around the tree to create a foundation for your planting beds. Then fill in wi…
    LeslieAnn May 20, 2021
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    Unexpected Company

    If your house is really a mess...
    LeslieAnn May 17, 2021
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    The Safety Net

    In the US, there is currently no disability protection for Homemakers injured on the job.
    LeslieAnn May 7, 2021
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    The House Spouse

    “I could be a housewife… I guess I’ve vacuumed a couple of times.” ~Debbie Harry

    LeslieAnn May 6, 2021
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    Things your Mother (might have) Said

    No doubt my kids have their own version of this list and remember them with a smile. I hope so...
    LeslieAnn May 2, 2021
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    Add your Voice

    Are you a blogger with Homemaking interests?
    LeslieAnn May 1, 2021
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    Too much Thyme on my Hands

    Thymus vulgaris is the Latin botanical name for the herb we use in the kitchen, grow in the garden, and sing about in “Scarborough Fair”.
    LeslieAnn April 23, 2021
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    Blue Jeans and a T-shirt

    Long gone are the days of wearing 2" heels and a dress while doing housework. And after last year, I don't think I care about official fashion anymore…
    LeslieAnn April 21, 2021
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    Sourdough!

    Today, I got up early because I’m going out with a girlfriend, and – despite this- decided to keep going with my plan to enjoy…

    LeslieAnn March 26, 2021
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    55 One Dish Meals!

    After a long year of cooking, eating, and doing everything at home, discovering the benefits of one-dish meals turned out to be a godsend.
    LeslieAnn March 19, 2021
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    Luck of the Irish

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    LeslieAnn March 17, 2021
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    Pi Day Challenge

    Why today? Because 3.14 is the beginning of Pi -- the number of Infinite Mathematical Mystery.
    LeslieAnn March 14, 2021
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    Is This Rage New?

    Today, women with paid jobs still carry the lioness' share of the homemaker's burden, and always have. Surprise, surprise -- housework did not go away…
    LeslieAnn March 12, 2021
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    The Side Gig

    Hopefully, it is something you are passionate about. And you get to be your own boss, too. Maybe it even makes a little income for the family coffers.…
    LeslieAnn March 10, 2021
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    International Women’s Day

    It's been two years since Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls into their ranks. Now, nearly 1,000 young women have earned the top rank of Eagl…
    LeslieAnn March 8, 2021
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    You Can Still Vote

    I know it seems crazy, but yes, everyday you have another chance to vote. With your dollars and with your online attention. This is a vote that can't …
    LeslieAnn March 6, 2021
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    Hiring Out

    Had to laugh when I saw this post from Martha Stewart about cleaning shelves full of delicate glassware. Everything she says is exactly perfect, as…

    LeslieAnn March 5, 2021
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    Got Gloves?

    Where do you find them? (Please post a comment if you have a suggestion.)
    LeslieAnn March 3, 2021
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    Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss

    the author who taught children to listen to "The Lorax", try new food in "Green Eggs and Ham", and to laugh at the tyrant in "Yertle the Turtle". Dr. …
    LeslieAnn March 2, 2021
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    Happy St. David’s Day

    Daffodils are in the Narcissus plant family. They get their name from a figure in Greek mythology, Narcissus, who loved his own reflection so much he …
    LeslieAnn March 1, 2021
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    In the Works…

    Heads up! A new Homemakers Guild membership perk is being developed for just you.
    LeslieAnn February 28, 2021
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    A Logical Argument

    There are only two types of arguments. One is an argument of fact, the other, an argument of opinion. Neither one is worth the trouble of a passionate…
    LeslieAnn February 28, 2021
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    Home Made Tamales

    Tamales are traditionally wrapped, like a present, in cornhusk or banana leaf. This makes it easier to steam and handle the delicate outer layer of ma…
    LeslieAnn February 26, 2021
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    Five Ways You can Help the Earth

    Did you know that over half the US insecticide use is household application. This means a lot of people are really squeamish about bugs and…

    LeslieAnn February 14, 2021
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    Spa-at-Home Mom

    "Your face and hair you do for everyone else, your hands you do for yourself, but your feet you do for your partner." -Miss Ruth, Educator, Cosmetolog…
    LeslieAnn February 12, 2021
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    Grow your Own

    Both types of gardens begin with a seed. And seeds, especially those of the organic, heirloom, and regional varieties, are increasingly difficult to c…
    LeslieAnn February 11, 2021
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    Herman Lives!

    Back in the 1980's there was a little thing between homemakers in our small town. We fed it. And as it grew we divided the mass and gave pieces away t…
    LeslieAnn February 9, 2021
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    Chickens in the Backyard

    because store bought eggs are at least a month old by the time they reach the market shelves, and produced from chickens who likely never see the sun,…
    LeslieAnn February 8, 2021
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    Its Easy to Make your own Food for Baby

    Here's the secret, use a blender and an ice cube tray to transform your regular family meals into convenient baby bite-sized meals.
    LeslieAnn February 7, 2021
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    Blooming Cocoa Pantry Brownies

    Having never understood the urge to purchase a more expensive pre-mixed box of flour, plus a bunch of other things already in the pantry, I…

    LeslieAnn January 2, 2021
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    15 Things to Declutter Your Life

    A big “Thank You!” to Ashley Abramson for listing these handy suggestions – I had not even considered the first five, which are of course…

    LeslieAnn December 7, 2020
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    Super Creamy Mac-and-Cheese

    I grew up on boxed versions of this family favorite, and have always felt a tad deficient in my homemaking skills as the perfect home-made…

    LeslieAnn December 6, 2020
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    If I Make Less Money, Should I Do More Child Care?

    Giant “Thank you!” to Nichole Chung for taking on this topic. The question really is about time, not money. Since time is all we really…

    LeslieAnn December 4, 2020
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    45 One-Minute Cleaning Tasks You Should Do Right Away

    A big thank you to Shifrah Combiths for putting this article together! The question really is “Who?” Don’t get me wrong, I am a big…

    LeslieAnn December 3, 2020
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    When the To Do List isn’t working…

    But it is crucial that you schedule your day. As Essentialism author Greg McKeown, says: “If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.”…
    LeslieAnn December 2, 2020
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    No flour, eggs or butter- no problem! 23 cake recipes for when you’re missing an ingredient

    A great big thank you to Dale Berning Sawa and The Guardian for originally publishing this. (click image — link will open in new tab)…

    LeslieAnn December 1, 2020
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    Double Standard of Clean

    It was something of a relief to see this report on a recent study that points out the double standard of cleanliness. Yep, it is…

    LeslieAnn March 8, 2020
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    Spring Cleaning – The Fun Stuff

    Obviously, there is more to the subject of gender parity than cleaning the bathroom and taking care of the children (or is there?)
    LeslieAnn February 17, 2020
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    Time for Spring Cleaning!

    The advice given to me as a young bride is helpful because it is a system that is easy to remember in two simple steps.
    LeslieAnn February 1, 2020
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    Real ID a Real Nightmare

    California Real ID is a documentation nightmare. Especially for women who took their husband’s name in marriage. Goodness help you if you’ve been …
    LeslieAnn January 8, 2020
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    Cecilia’s Gratitude Nutloaf

    Serve nutloaf with mushroom gravy, cranberry sauce and all the rest of your holiday meal. Even cave-persons are impressed with the hearty flavor and r…
    LeslieAnn November 25, 2019
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    Holiday Traditions: Keeping it Real

    Being alone for a holiday is not much fun. But if your fragmented family has the joy of being a blended family, the reverse of being alone is too much…
    LeslieAnn November 18, 2019
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    Feeding America

    Could not wait to show you this wonderful resource from the Michigan State University. Feeding America https://d.lib.msu.edu/fa/ This is a collection of 76 early American…

    LeslieAnn September 30, 2019
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    Happy Labor Day

    In the US, Labor Day is a federal holiday recognizing the American worker (paid labor, of course) and is conveniently placed at the first weekend…

    LeslieAnn September 2, 2019
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