Virginia has consistently been seeing sub 50 degree weather since mid December. There are of course rare occasions in which we get up to 65, sometimes 70, and my husband is like “Asha! You HAVE …
Homemaking
“As the sun when it ariseth in the high heaven; so is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of her house.” – Ecclesiasticus 26:16
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Reflections on Ancient Israelite Women
I think of my foremothers often… There are mornings when my day begins with the quiet stirrings of my children, their voices carrying the promise of joy and the certainty of responsibility. As I move …
Tiny Home, Big Living
Most of my life, I lived in a 1400 square foot three bedroom two bath home with a big yard, exterior laundry facilities and detached garage. We had a tall old magnolia tree that bloomed …
New Year Reflections: We’re More Than Clean Homes and Hot Meals
It’s a New Year, if you’re an Israelite following the Biblical Calender. The time of blossoms and blooms. Renewal, reflection, and recreation. And the perfect time to set goals, reduce habits that don’t serve us, …
Accept Help, Sis | 3 Ways to Be More Vulnerable + Why It Matters as a Feminine Woman
Do you ever get frustrated that people don’t help you, but even more frustrated when they do? You told your family you’d appreciate more help in the kitchen after dinner. But now you don’t know where …
How to Enjoy Pregnancy + Family When Times Are Tough
Pregnancy has affected my sleep, my ability to eat, my mental clarity and memory (hello, mom-brain, anyone?), and my energy. But even sleepless nights or incessant heartburn pales in comparison to how emotionally vulnerable I …
10 Scriptures That Inspire My Homemaking
As a(n aspiring and imperfect) Biblical homemaker, I believe that the Word of YAHUAH is the foundation for every aspect of my life, including my home. The Bible provides guidance and direction for how we …
How to Keep Order at Home for Biblical Homemakers
Order is easily established, it’s the maintenance that requires the most attention. I believe this is the entire concept behind order— the maintenance of equilibrium in accomplishing a goal. Order: (noun) the arrangement or disposition …
Work in Progress: Perfectionism and Shame in Biblical Homemaking
Imperfection shouldn’t lead to shame I was sitting on my couch one recent evening, thinking about how I don’t speak to much of my family. Half of me was rationalizing this by recounting the things …
On Knives and Order
One day, not long after having moved in with my husband, I was going about my then regular kitchen cleaning routine. At the time, I hadn’t been using our dishwasher (call me country– where I’m …