tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47189058638796554592026-06-13T16:07:47.504-04:00Godly 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.comBlogger513125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-45844872557494749962026-06-08T10:03:16.044-04:002026-06-08T10:03:16.044-04:00

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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A comforting painting in one of our rooms. The grandchildren have been actively busy outside this winter. There are also cozy days indoors, and stormy days when they must stay inside. These are the hours of hot chocolate, home-baked treats, art projects, and reading lots of books.  On sunny days, they are ice staking, skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. There is always some adventure

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Tea and cake at our table. There is a way to keep house so that others are not burdened. We clean up after ourselves and try to avoid making big messes.  We clean as we go along. We do our best to teach this to our children and grandchildren as well.  It is good manners. It is being polite in the home.Last week as I was making a batch of homemade bread, I was weary and trying to

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Walkway by the lake, near our home in Vermont. I have, in my mind, a list of many things that need to be repaired in our old house. These are not renovations, but simple maintenance. From putting in a new doorknob or painting rooms, to fixing windows and making the porch safe by replacing deteriorated wood.  We can only do little things over a period of years.  At unexpected times

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Washing dishes in the family home, Indiana 1937. LOC. It has been quiet in our neighborhood.  There is not much traffic along the snow-covered roads.  I have been keeping busy indoors with the laundry, dishes, and cooking.  We have not had much company this week, making things very slow-paced and restful.We are getting ready for one of our medical trips. Our patient has been

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Talbots window display in New England. There are a great many temptations to go shopping. The clothing stores are always packed with the latest and prettiest garments.  There are stores and online shops available at all hours. If we did not have a clothing budget, or a plan for the year, we could easily get into a financial mess.I would like to share some ideas that may help get the

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Homemaking in California, 1942. LOC. It has been so nice to be indoors and just staying home this winter.  It is a good time to enjoy a long rest.  The snow is steady throughout the weeks and months here in New England. It is peaceful and pretty as it slowly falls on the landscape.  I have been baking and doing little chores around the house. Every so often, I look out the

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Wood for the stove, Vermont, 1940. LOC. I have been reading books about the good old days. This was when families were mostly home-based, living on farms.  They prepared for winter by chopping wood for the fireplace. They harvested and canned garden produce.  Just these two duties alone took months of heavy labor.  Yet it provided them with heat and warmth as well as

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View of our back garden.  I stood looking at the landscape around me. The snowbanks are several feet high. It is quiet in this season of winter storms and frigid temperatures. As I looked at the back garden of our property, I noticed a glittering of sunlight all over the snow.  It brought me such a sense of peace and gratefulness for all of the beauty the Lord has created for us.In

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