The Art of Homemaking

Homemaking while working outside the home- let’s talk about it! This topic seems to be one that many in our community are trying to navigate- even Shannon! The reality is, that a homemaker is simply someone who has a heart for the home and making a home. So, can you be a homemaker if you work? ABSOLUTELY! In today’s episode, we share our 10 best tips for navigating homemaking while working outside the home. It really comes down to intentionality, prioritizing, and flexibility with HOW...

In today's episode, we sat down with my good friend Kori to discuss nourishing our families & radical motherhood. Kori is a prominent voice in the pro-metabolic lifestyle community and has a wealth of knowledge in real food and nourishing our bodies. In this episode, she shares some of her best tips for picky eaters, feeding our families healthy foods, and raising children with a positive mindset around health and their bodies. We also dig into the narrative of the "hot mess mom", where...

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… Thank you for tuning in! 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. Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 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! Thank you for tuning in! 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! Thank you for tuning in! 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! Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 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! Thank you for tuning in! 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. Thank you for tuning in! 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! Thank you for tuning in! 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 Thank you for tuning in! 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. Thank you for tuning in! 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! Thank you for tuning in! 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

Today we introduce to you our VERY FIRST mini-episode! Since Season 3 got off to a later start than originally planned due to big life changes for BOTH of us, we decided we wanted to try something new! We will be surprising you guys with a few mini-episodes on Thursdays this season to make sure we can get you guys all the episodes we had planned for this season. Let us know what you think of this shorter format, should we make this a thing in the future? Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE All Trails App DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Coffee for a few minutes outside in the AM, despite the chilly mornings. Nessa- Gua Sha tool Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Hi, two Summer people learning to embrace Winter here! If we can go from hating this season to loving it, so can you! In today’s episode, we discuss tools we have discovered that have helped us in growing a fondness for this season such as hygge, and our best tips for creating a COZY home! Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Vanessa’s winter home playlist Simplify Your Home: Getting Started with Decluttering & Organizing podcast episode DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- My cozy reading nook that is slowly in progress, kudos to my husband! Nessa- Introduction to Home Economics by Mrs. Sharon White Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Whether you're home full-time or work out of the home, it can be easy to fall into idleness at home- bad habits, lack of routine, spending too much time online, gossiping, too much television, laziness, etc. Today we are exploring ways in which we can work to be more productive at home- whatever “productive” looks like in your current season of life. From beating procrastination to preventing burnout, we share helpful productivity tips and lessons we are learning in this episode. Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Morning Routine Episode DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Hunter Rain Boots Nessa- HandRemadeCo repurposed vintage quilt stockings Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Sticking with the theme of Season 3 of taking back our homes, we are getting our priorities straight! Today’s episode is all about planning for the new year. We discuss the methods that are helping us plan more effectively and be wise with our time, failing forward, letting go of goals that have no true importance to us, and planning for the coming seasons. We also share some of our personal goals for 2022 for our properties, homes, and families. Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Decluttering Episode Our Story Episode DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Quote from Bethany Douglass (@cloisteredaway) on Instagram: "Some days, it's good to pause and consider exactly how far we've come -- to remember all the tiny efforts and consider how they have accumulated over the years. Slow growth is still growth." Nessa- Toups & Co Original Tallow Balm Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Merry Christmas & welcome to Season 3, Art of Homemaking community! In today’s episode we introduce you to the Season 3 theme for the podcast, catch you up to speed on our lives- Shannon’s husband’s new job in Alaska, Vanessa’s move to Washington, & second trimester updates! Today is also our holiday special episode where we discuss traditions we have adopted, how we are decorating our homes, & changes in our homemaking routines. Thank you all for your patience between seasons as we’ve been getting adjusted to our life changes, we are so excited to be back for another season! Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Red Leaf Organic Coffee DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Puzzling throughout the day Nessa- Using our wood stove as our only source of heat at home Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

We are ending Season 2 on a chill note. In today’s episode, we sat down over coffee & chatted about everything from the plans we are making for our home designs to shopping for maternity clothes. We hope you enjoy dreaming with us and can’t wait to catch up in Season 3. We will be back soon! Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Simple Farmhouse Life Podcast Episode Pregnancy Announcement IG Post The Shoppe Pearl Butik DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon & Nessa- wooden espresso spoon Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

In a world of over-stimulation, we have felt a call to nurturing a simpler, quieter home environment. In today’s episode, we give our best tips for getting started on decluttering and organizing. If simplifying your home is a goal of yours you won’t wanna miss this one! Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Goodbye Things by Fumio Sasaki The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Raine & Humble Jasmine & Magnolia in full bloom candle Nessa- doTERRA Deep Blue Rub Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black