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Reaffirming my Why and Nurturing the Soul

12/7/2018

Yesterday was one of those days! After 13 years, most of you know, God blessed me with a third daughter. I hope you enjoyed the picture sent via my letters. It has been so much fun!

But yesterday, I was feeling under the weather and doubting my purpose as a writer. In short, I was discouraged! Why am I even doing this? I asked myself.

Your Thoughts?

12/4/2018

I am just beginning to think about my writing goals for next year. As I think about this blog, I wonder ...

Is is meeting a need?
How can I help moms more?
What topics or resources do you need?

My goal has always been to encourage moms in their tasks as a mother and homekeeper. I try to do this by sharing practical tutorials and supplies.

So, how can I help you be more successful in motherhood and homemaking? Please let me know your thoughts by replying via email or leaving a comment below. Thanks!

5 Steps to Successful Planning (#3 Plan for Victory)

12/3/2018

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As a mom, our life doesn't have to be random or chaotic. With smart planning, we can create the life we love! There are 5 Steps to Successful Planning which I will be sharing in this series (and you will find these steps are also built into The New Create My Life Planner). They are:

Plan for Balance
Plan for Purpose
Plan for Victory
Plan Your Goals
Plan Your Month and Week

Today, let's look at #3 Plan for Victory!

Renee's December Calendar Free Printable

11/26/2018

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

What are your plans for December? Each month I like to sit down and create a big picture plan. Here is Renee's December Calendar Free Printable ...

5 Steps to Successful Planning (#2 Plan for Purpose)

11/19/2018

A Pretty Planner Especially for Moms!

As a mom, our life doesn't have to be random or chaotic. With smart planning, we can create the life we love! There are 5 Steps to Successful Planning which I will be sharing in this series (and you will find these steps are also built into The New Create My Life Planner). They are:

Plan for Balance
Plan for Purpose
Plan for Victory
Plan Your Goals
Plan Your Month and Week

Today, let's talk about how to #2 Plan for Purpose!

5 Steps to Successful Planning (#1 Plan for Balance)

11/19/2018

The New Create My Life Planner for Moms

Introducing ... The New Create My Life Planner for Moms!

As a mom, our life doesn't have to be random or chaotic. With smart planning, we can create the life we love! There are 5 Steps to Successful Planning which I will be sharing in this series (and you will find these steps are also built into The New Create My Life Planner). They are:

Plan for Balance
Plan for Purpose
Plan for Victory
Plan Your Goals
Plan Your Month and Week

Today, let's talk about how to #1 Plan for Balance.

Help for Homekeeping #1

10/12/2018

In this Help for Homekeeping Series, (also published in Coffee News), I will be sharing one step to take each week to get it pretty. This week? Get the Kit -it includes everything you'll need for the first 20 steps of Total Home Makeover! You can Get the Kit on sale this week only here.

5 Tools to Get UnStuck

9/24/2018

Total Home Makeover Journal

Total Home Makeover offers a step-by-step plan and simple system to help you manage, organize, and decorate your home.

If you and your home are in a rut, here are 5 tools to help you get unstuck:

Ask, "What is my next step?" Do it today! Also, let me know below how I can help. You can do it! -Renee

*for a limited time

A Simple Plan for a Homeschool Day

9/4/2018

A Simple Plan for a Homeschool Day

A Simple Plan for a Homeschool Day included just 3 Priorities!

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

A simple plan for a homeschool day includes just three priorities:

homeschool,
homekeeping, and
other.

If the detailed schedule or checklist is making you feel overwhelmed, just focus on these three!

Working Schedule for a One-Maid House {Vintage}

7/9/2018

Working Schedule for a One Maid House {Vintage}

I am currently reading Etiquette by Emily Post, a vintage book (copyright 1942) that I've added to my home library. In the chapter entitled, "The Well-Appointed House," it gives a Working Schedule for a One-Maid House.

You will enjoy this if:

you love vintage wisdom
you are the "one maid" in your house
you want a well-appointed house

I hope this inspires you, not to follow this schedule, but to gain insight into creating a simple daily routine that works for you and your family. I've listed resources at the bottom to help. Enjoy!

Great Caesar Salad

4/25/2018

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

This Great Caesar Salad recipe is vintage-inspired and an authentic homemade Caesar Salad (with coddled egg)! It is delicious with fresh ingredients of garlic, romaine lettuce, and lemon. Add left-over pork or chicken for a hearty lunch. It is recipe #2 in my 100 Recipes Collection!

Antique Desk

4/23/2018

Antique Desk Picture

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

I found this antique desk (with a secret compartment) for a really great price a few months ago. I kept thinking about it. Recently, on a return trip to the local antique shop, I was delighted to find it was still there! Since my next makeover is the home office, I wanted to show you this unique piece.

Free Bible Curriculum

4/12/2018

Free Bible Curriculum

Many of you know that I have started writing Classical Teaching Textbook, a K-12 curriculum! The Bible curriculum portion will be included in each textbook, however it will also be offered as a free printable for schools, home schools, and Sunday schools.

Bible lessons will:

give them the word of God (not commentary)
give them the entire Bible in chronological order

Nutrition Chart

4/11/2018

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Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

Need a balanced meal plan? A nutrition chart is handy to keep near you when sitting down to meal plan because it shows you the minimum daily requirements (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins in correct amounts) -available online or free printable!

Meal Plan of the Month #1

4/9/2018

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Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

Is your family getting proper daily nutritional requirements for optimal health and beauty? Meal Plan of the Month #1 offers a balanced meal plan for the whole family -gainer, loser, adolescent, or normal weight adult. Use this vintage-inspired meal plan (with diet key) as a guide for your meal planning.

Renee's Front Porch

4/2/2018

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

My Room-by-Room Makeover begins this week, and you're invited to join me. This week, I'm completing Step 10: Porch & More! Here's what I completed today (with a list of accents and where I bought them).

Top Three Daily Tasks for Better Housekeeping

3/28/2018

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

I talk a lot about daily and weekly tasks and about how to put them into a routine, but if you asked me, "What are the top three daily tasks for better housekeeping?" here's what I would say.

Easter Day Printable Kit

3/22/2018

Easter is April 1st, and help for the hesitant hostess is here! With the Easter Day Printable Kit, I'm sharing my personal hostess plan for Easter 2018 including:

Easter Menu Cards
Easter Name Cards
Easter Time Line
Easter Recipe Cards
Easter Shopping List

This is a complete plan to help you get ready for Easter with plenty of time to spare. Plus, I'll tell you how to make a simple centerpiece and favors for your Easter table.

French Labels Free Printable

3/21/2018

French Labels Free Printable Picture

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

I'm getting ready for a room-by-room re-design starting next month! I'll be sharing the process here at Total Home Makeover, and of course, you're invited to freshen your home along with me. I think these vintage French Labels Free Printable can help us get the job done.

Spring Cleaning Give-Away!

3/15/2018

This give-away has ended and the grand prize winner is Kaylin Bruce!

A SIMPLE SYSTEM FOR MOM TO KEEP HER HOME NEAT & TIDY WITH DELICIOUS MEALS ON THE TABLE, AND HAVE TIME TO SPARE.
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