tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47189058638796554592026-08-16T22:12:16.887-04:00Godly Homemaking wisdom for a peaceful and joyous home life. . .. "Faint not; the miles to heaven are but few and short." -Samuel RutherfordMrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comBlogger522125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-57989467427443323072026-08-16T20:29:41.925-04:002026-08-16T20:29:41.925-04:00

Pretty flowers on our table. In the quiet of the day, I have been settling myself in the downstairs parlour. This is the front room with a large picture window. It is pleasant to look out at the landscape and observe the beauty of the day through lace curtains.Each day, whenever I get a chance, I sit on a comfortable bench and play the piano.  I am learning to play at home with the help

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Freshly cut wood near our river.  There is a chill in the air, here in the rural mountains of Vermont. After many hot days of summer, the cold weather is approaching.  Our first frost date is expected in a few weeks. We are getting ready to settle in for the cold season of a New England winter.Firewood is needed for the downstairs wood stove.  Downed trees, on the grounds of

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Restful view on our walk at the Trapp Family Lodge (from 2024).  I often think of how I want my house and yard to be peaceful and full of simple beauty. We often talk about what we would like to plant on the grounds of our humble estate.  On a recent outing, we browsed the aisles in the garden department of a local store.  I saw beautiful red azalea shrubs and lovely tea rose

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  An Ordinary Housewife: Essays and Remembrances of Simple Living in a Christian Home.I wanted to put together a book that would encourage the beauty of a peaceful home-life.  It was to be about simple and frugal living. There was to be a sense of old-fashioned charm while remembering the blessing of being a precious child of God. After a great deal of work and planning, the

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Fresh baked cookies from this afternoon.  Throughout my constant lessons in gardening, I am delighted when vegetables grow, when fruit is harvested, and when my flowers bloom.  Last year we planted some carnation seeds in pots, just to see what would happen. It was an inexpensive packet of seeds, but I wasn't sure if it would thrive or even grow in our region. Since carnations are

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Flags bordering a little garden area at our home.  I have been very interested in the holiday plans that are happening all over the country this weekend.  I thought about attending a parade or a display of fireworks but don't think I have the energy for such an outing. I hope to watch something on our local public television. I think that would be lovely to just rest at home while

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Red carnations at our table. On the eve of the first of July, every year, I get out my white tablecloth and put it on the parlour table. The following morning, I usually place my wedding album of photographs beside a pretty floral arrangement. These are little signs that remind us that the day is special.This year, I wanted things to be a little simpler. Instead of the album, I placed a

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A row of peonies by our river.  At the beginning of this month, someone gave us a box from a food pantry. The giver had selected all the common items that could be found in our kitchen. How thankful we were!  We have had a rough few weeks with both health difficulties and finances. Yet through it all, I have felt a sense of peace and gratefulness.On the night before Father's Day, I

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United States Department of Agriculture, 1917 poster. (LOC) It is very cool here in the mountains of Vermont.  The last fear of frost has passed. We were able to get our seeds planted in the gardens in the early part of this month.  We have assorted lettuce planted in 3 different patches in the front and back grounds.  We have peas, cucumbers, and tomato seeds all settled in

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A garden walkway in New York, 1922. (LOC) I cannot count the number of visits we have made to the hospital in the past few years.  We have learned to enjoy the view, see the good, and to smile along a necessary path we would not have chosen for ourselves.   In waiting rooms, it is common for some to worry and feel anxious. As we notice those around us, coping with their own

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Lilac bushes in front of our house in Vermont. On this beautiful spring afternoon, I looked out the front window and noticed the lilacs were in bloom. I wanted to just stand beside them and enjoy their delightful scent amidst the gentle scenery over the landscape. Before I reached the front grounds, I had to do some work around the property.  I have a little basket with garden

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The Ashley Family at home in Maryland, 1937 (LOC).  The wood stove has been such a comfort these last few mornings. We have had a frost warning, with some cold wind.  The warmth from the stove has been such a blessing. It is nice to be at home.There have been many appointments and activities. I have been babysitting grandchildren and going to their school events.  There has

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World War I (Canadian) poster, around 1918, LOC. It should be no surprise that hard times are often on the horizon. There is a great deal of work to do to manage one's home as well as one's finances.  Yet, despite all this work and preparation there must be a beautiful way of life which provides good memories, plenty of smiles, and a lot of gentle kindness.As I was walking the grounds

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Our tulips in the sunlight.  The flowers are blooming here for the first time this season. It is amazing to see flowers come back year after year - just as beautiful as ever.  We have been resting and trying to keep warm. The temperature outdoors is still low with cold winds. There is a need for the wood stove to keep us cozy inside.  Despite the chilly weather, it is lovely

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Our table set with flowers and candle. It is so precious to be a Mother. To take care of children and grandchildren is such a blessing. I like to think about the old-fashioned ways of keeping house and preparing meals. There is a great deal of love displayed when one is feeding the family and providing a comforting home. Working in the kitchen, 1920's (LOC).When I was a child, Mother's

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Home Economics Course Books - The following is a Homeschool Review - All through my years of homeschooling my 5 children, I always wanted them to take a course in Home Economics. I tried a few different books that were available, but nothing that I wanted to stick with.  I recently came across a one-year program of study that is perfect for homeschooled students. I do have to

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Flowers and candle at our table.  As the days are warming up and the spring weather is bringing out the beauty of nature, here in New England, I am thinking about taking walks on the property.  One of my favorite things to do is to take pictures of pretty things that inspire or give me a sense of peace. A couple of years ago, we were out just after sunrise. We were dropping

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Scene by the lake, near our home in Vermont. As we go about our days of cleaning and organizing and coming up with routines to manage a household, let us not forget two very important aspects of taking care of ourselves. I have written about having a cleaning schedule and suggested what to do in the morning, afternoon, and evening. I have described daily work that can be done to

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Serving Dinner at home, 1942, Massachusetts. (LOC) Every other year, when I was a child, my parents packed us all up and drove on a long journey to visit our relatives. This always happened during the summer, when everyone was on vacation from school and work.  Mom and Dad would wake us up in the middle of the night and settle us in the car for the start of the trip. In this way, they

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Flowers at the hospital on our recent trip. When my children were younger, I was often sick and in need of help. There was always pain for me to deal with and my health was fragile.  This turned out to be a blessing because it required me to teach the children how to keep house.  On my bad days, I would say to one of them, "Would you make the dinner?" It was spaghetti, or mashed

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Our new paperback book. The Legacy of Home Press presents our newest title in our classic book collection:About the Book:A restful gathering of friends, during the 1800's, in England, included the famous American evangelist, D. L. Moody. Among those present was Scottish author and evangelist, Henry Drummond. An inspiring message from I Corinthians 13 was presented to the group. D. L. Moody

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Shopping for Groceries in 1941 (LOC). Later this morning I will put on my rain boots and walk all over the grounds of this old estate. The rain has made the property soft and wet making it necessary to wear protective shoes.  I will visit all the garden spots throughout the land to see how much work needs to be done to prepare for the coming planting season.  We will have a small

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Church at Plymouth Notch, Vermont. The view of the countryside as I go about each day, here in our rural village, is bringing a great sense of peace.  Our perennial plants have sprung up. Soon flowers will appear. The grass is greener and brighter making the entire grounds of our humble estate look like a park. I just returned from a journey that required a great deal of driving.

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Home Delivery of Milk in 1925. (LOC)I have been feeling overwhelmed the last several weeks. I realized there had to be a way to simplify life.  When one is doing too much, there becomes a burden on one's life making it difficult to remain cheerful, calm, and peaceful.A few weeks ago, something came up that led me to order groceries online for a home delivery.   Since we live in a

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Winter scene at our house (from earlier this year).  It has been snowing here for days. After a short period of nice weather, a chill has settled in our area.  There is a quiet sense of beauty despite the cold. I am grateful for a warm winter coat, and a cozy fire by the couch. I have been making a lot of vegetable soup and freezing it in portions. There is homemade bread,

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