Recently, we had a listener ask for practical tips on contentment and we decided that this topic deserved a dedicated episode, so here we are! In today’s episode, we discuss maintaining contentment as a homemaker which, as most of us know, is NOT “easy”.

We get deep- sharing vulnerable stories from our own lives and revealing how those moments shaped our perspectives on contentment. While there is no quick-fix solution if you are experiencing discontentment, we do believe that finding contentment in life is simpler than most of us make it out to be…

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Podcast Episode: The Importance of Morning Routines as a Homemaker

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Volunteering in my local community

Vanessa- Francis & Henry Maternity/Postpartum/Nursing-friendly lounge dresses

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of rest and overcoming homemaker guilt on the days when your to-do list is more ambitious than your energy levels.

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Red Leaf Coffee

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo

Vanessa- Magnesium Baths using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In today’s episode, we sat down with our VERY FIRST guest to discuss finding community and dealing with loneliness. Who better to have this conversation with than our friend Ashley, the creator of the online Homemaker's Club Instagram account, @wearethehomemakers.

It was such a pleasure hearing her heart for gathering homemakers together in community. We hope you find this conversation as encouraging and inspiring as we did!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Ashley’s Podcast The Homemaker’s Club Podcast

Ashley’s Instagram @wearethehomemakers

DAILY DELIGHTS

Ashley- Writing a list of what makes you feel MOST fulfilled within home-keeping and homemaking

Shannon- Woven Nook throw pillow covers & inserts

Nessa- Slowly making preparations for baby. Cleaning laundry, preparing diapering stations, putting together a diaper bag, etc.

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Today marks the Season 4 Premiere of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! In today’s episode, we offer up a bit of Spring Cleaning Motivation, sharing the areas we have been tackling in and around our homes, getting into all the nooks and crannies, and the ways in which we organically weave these tasks into our daily lives. Our homes will not stay clean for long, as summer is just around the corner but, we aim to do this work with a joyful heart.

We are excited to be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 and can’t wait to introduce you to this season’s guests! 

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

How to Strip Towels

30 Seconds Algae Cleaner

Car dusters

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- CEP compression calf sleeves

Nessa- Naturalistic Garden Design course by Dan Pearson

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

This episode marks the Season 3 Finale of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! Today we discuss what might be the GREATEST enemy to homemakers which is TIME… or rather the mismanagement of time. How can we Take Back our Time?

We are going to dive into boundaries, boredom, and breaking cell phone addiction. You won’t want to miss this episode.

We will be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 on Monday, April 25th!

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Our Avenue to Adventure Calendar

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Charcuterie boards for when guests come over.

Nessa- Library stamp

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

New to homemaking? Don’t know where or how to start? Feeling overwhelmed or inadequate? This episode is for you!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

BOOKS

Home Management Plain & Simple by Kim Brenneman

How to Make a House a Home by Ariel Kaye

For the Love of Christian Homemaking & Introduction to Homemaking by Mrs. Sharon White

SHOWS/ MOVIES

Pride & Prejudice

Little Women

Little House on the Prairie

10 Ways to LEVEL UP your Homemaking

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Smartwool 250 Baselayer

Nessa- Vitruvi diffuser in white for the kitchen, diffuser blend of rose & lavender

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Do you have projects you are planning for the upcoming Spring & Summer? Or maybe you are in the midst of projects now! Either way, this episode is for you. 

Today we share the projects we are undertaking at the moment as well as the takeaways that have helped us the MOST in our years of homeownership. We hope this episode will give you some ideas as you are planning to tackle home projects this year on how you can take action while keeping your cool. 

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DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Putting outdoor twinkly lights on a timer

Nessa- Our Avenue to Adventure calendar

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Sit down with us for a cup of tea as we discuss what is to come for each of our gardens, what we are learning as we dig deeper (ha, see what I did there?), and garden journals! Spring is fast approaching and we can’t help but dream!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

“Spring” poem by Patience Strong

The Spring Home Playlist on Spotify

Leather Refillable Journal

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- VENO 2 Pack Insulated Reusable Grocery Bag

Nessa- M is for Mama A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood by Abbie Halberstadt

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Stuck in the humdrum? Feel like you are constantly struggling in the same areas? Us too! It is time to level up our homemaking—together. In today’s episode, we share 10 ways to level up your homemaking. Join us in our pursuit to hone our skills and add tools to our toolbox in the art of homemaking.

1. Wake up early

2. Don’t let dissatisfaction creep into your mind

3. Use the best of what you have

4. Close the kitchen at the end of the night

5. Establish what you are having for dinner starting in the AM

6. Be mindful of your well-being & when to rest

7. Decide on a daily cleaning routine

8. Get on top of budgeting

9. Have a paperwork system

10. Know what your day will hold

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Daily Connoisseur YouTube Channel

Farmhouse on Boone Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Listen to THIS podcast episode next!

FlyLady cleaning system & her book, Sink Reflections

Diane in Denmark YouTube Channel

The Secret Slob YouTube Channel

The Minimal Mom’s videos on paper clutter that helped me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StxjgJLLmAc&t=600s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxkK9bFd68M

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Alaffia Neem Turmeric Shampoo & Conditioner

Nessa- Mate the Label Tencel Sleep Tee Dress

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

How am I preparing for our first baby? What are my birth plans? How is my pregnancy going & what am I doing? You asked, I answered! Today’s episode is allll about the expectant mom things. 

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Womanly Made Co Movement Guide

@innatefunctionalnutrition

Freely Rooted Course

Freely Rooted The Podcast

Toups & Co Baby Balm & Baby Wash

Haakaa

Meal Prepping/ Stocking the Freezer Tips

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Morning Vitamin C Elixir Recipe

1 Navel Orange

1 Blood Orange 

1 Small Lime

Nessa- Babylist- the baby registry app that I’m using!

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

This Season’s theme is Take Back Your Home and we felt that the kitchen, being the heart of the home, should be high on the list of priorities. In today’s episode we are taking back our kitchens- specifically, we are discussing meal prepping and stocking the freezer!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

How to Make Bone Broth (simple)

Introduction to Home Economics by Mrs. Sharon White

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container

Nessa- Souper Cubes Silicone Soup Molds- One Cup & Two Cup

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black