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Your Home and You ~ A Home Economics Course

February 15, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

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There seems to be some renewed interest in the subject of Home Economics recently. Perhaps all the extra time families are spending at home has reminded us that the care and operation of a home requires knowledge and dedication. It’s not as simple as one might think. This post may contain affiliate links and as…

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How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall

October 6, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

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Fall is a time to begin turning inward. The days get shorter and the temperatures drop. As we are spending more time indoors these days, making our homes warm and cozy becomes a priority. For me, a self-professed summer girl, making my home extra cozy for fall is one way I make the best of…

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Filed Under: Creating a Beautiful Life, Home & Garden, Homemaking, Seasonal Living

Homemaking Basics ~ A Collection of Resources

October 2, 2020 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

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Whether you are a new bride or have been running a home for decades, there is always something new to learn about homemaking. A review of homemaking basics never did anyone any harm.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Homemaking Basics I’ve collected…

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Homemaking is More Than Cleaning

September 7, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

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It’s all too easy to think the primary job of the housewife is cleaning. Television commercials and sitcoms certainly give that impression. But homemaking is more than cleaning. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that cleaning is not even at the top of the list. The making of a comfortable and pleasant…

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Dee’s Favorite Household Tools

August 3, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 18 Comments

Favorite Household Tools

Do you think of housekeeping as a job that requires good tools? You really should. Anything that is done so often as housework deserves quality tools. Muddling through with crappy equipment just makes cleaning more tedious than necessary. Let’s take a look at a few of my favorite housekeeping items.     This post may…

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The FlyLady Method: Daily Focus

July 8, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

Daily Focus

A well-run home has a rhythm. Creating a pattern for our homemaking tasks ensures that everything is done in a timely manner. We’ve talked a bit about daily routines (there will be more to come!) so now let’s discuss creating a daily focus for each day of the week.  This post may contain affiliate links…

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Stay On Top of Housework With 3 Daily Tasks

June 26, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

Three Daily Tasks

I’m a big believer in the idea that it’s easier to keep up than to catch up. Just three daily tasks done faithfully will go a long way toward keeping housework under control.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Three Daily Tasks There…

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Menu Planning: Why and How?

June 25, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

Menu Planning: Why and How?

Many of us are finding ourselves cooking at home a lot more than usual these days. That makes menu planning even more important if you want to avoid the 5 p.m. “what’s for dinner?” frenzy. With a little planning we can make this part of homemaking much easier.  This post may contain affiliate links and…

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Setting Up a Laundry System

June 24, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 6 Comments

Setting Up a Laundry System

I’m going to go ahead and admit it. Laundry was my greatest homemaking challenge for many years. I was always behind! Then I sort of accidentally stumbled upon a laundry system that works for me and life has been better ever since. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn…

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