Homemakers Art



 

I am an Artist!?!

 

By being the kind of homemaker God has called me to be

 is going to look like an artist at work.

 

I believe it is our job to create and purchase and make art

that makes the home environment and atmosphere,

filled with warmth and color!

Truly an uplifting place to be.

 

My definition of art;

Flowers

Music

Handmade Items

Pretty pictures

Platters of food

Baked Cookies

Pretty pillows

All things lovely!

 

This is a key way to make the longing of our

Husbands and children desire for us to be

at home!

 

It is the sweet spirit behind this artist

That draws out the life and creativity of our

children.

But it is also the very comfort and warmth that

A Man feels his manhood becomes strong,

and protective of the place called,

HOME!

 

He will desire to keep this Castle safe...

 

The word tells us to think about such things

That our true, noble, right, pure,

lovely and admirable!

 

So I believe creating and living in an environment

That allows our eyes and ears,

And even the sense of smell, will inspire us

To think about things that God has asked us to think about.

 

Never underestimate the power of smell and taste

Dear Ones!

 

 

 

Lovely taste and textures, happy voices talking.

Music that lifts our spirits...

We as women must make  our homes this kind of place!

So that when our husbands come home,

They will be surrounded by these things that will help

relieve their stresses from their working environments.

 

Never think you are wasting your time or money

on making your home a place of comfort and beauty!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

Stocks and Butter And A Filled Pantry...

Nothing should be wasted!

We live in a world where everything is disposable.

See these corn stalks, good for nothing right?

Well, not exactly;

The farmer's go back in and shred these old

corn stalks to feed their cattle.

They make a product called silage.

It is stinky, but it is used to feed and sustain,

The cattle in the long, cold winter months.

We are entering our winter months of needing

Warm foods, keeping our homes warm.

Feeding our families!

So as you see all your store adds for sale items,

this month, try to think ahead and stock u
on some of your cooking and baking items.

I do  promote being a wise woman in the

Pantry area of your home.

Watch for all the cream soups on sale.

Green beans and canned corn also.

Butter is around 2.00 lbs.

Chicken broth is very inexpensive now.

Watch for the different pastas on sale too!

Sometimes, we get on the eat only natural kick,

We forget we have had some real tough times.

Believe me, if you were starving;

You would not care if it was organic :)

REALLY...

Why, do we need a well stocked pantry?

Because it is what a wise woman does for her FAMILY!

Also, we must think of those who will need

some assistance this long winter.

Buy some of these sale items to give to your

own town or cities needy!

We must always remember the poor!

I want to tell you a true story;

I know of a wise woman

Whose Husband lost his Job!

 And do you know it was almost a whole year before he found another one.

But, this Wise Woman had a pantry that fed her family

Almost that entire year, with only having to add

The fresh produce and milk and eggs!

Blessings,

Roxy



Being Productive...

Living like there is no tomorrow,

What a loaded statement...

You had better live like there is an eternity!

How many lines of the world's point of view can I

Swallow hook, line and sinker?

How many times have we heard a song,

And sang along, without really hearing the words?

We all better get busy living;

We can be in the perfect will of God in doing

what he has given us to do,

Such as:

Sewing an apron

Writing a Blog post

Crocheting a dishcloth

Writing an encouraging note to someone!

Baking a special treat for your loved ones!

Praying while doing your dishes

Doing laundry...

We are living out our days according to

His time and season's.

We must rest in His peace, and carry on!

On some days it's called PLOD on!

Do not let the world's way of thinking, stop you

From the simple pleasures He has given you!

Being a keeper of the Home, has provided  a

Different way of looking at being productive.

I believe we must always be aware of the atmosphere

we are creating.

We won't get everything done!

But my prayer is this;

My loved ones will all think and say,

There is no place like HOME!

We are all about to enter the Holiday season;

May our purpose now, to only do

what we can handle, and not stress ourselves,

and our families out!

Take Joy...

Blessings,

Roxy

Featuring: Where Your Treasure Is

Now Featuring!

Where Your Treasure Is

Is this photo of this Apple Pie stunning or What?

Is this art or really a pretty pie?

Is this a secret apple pie recipe??

I want to introduce you to one of my most favorite Bloggers!

Ta DAAAAA!

Her name is Pammie!

She has many talents and her heart is genuine!

She has a great Love of the Lord Jesus Christ.

She has an amazing talent with her love for picture taking.

She is an artist!

She can write the longest Posts,

 And leave the best comments EVER!

She is my dearest friend !

Please Go visit her wonderful Blog!

You will enjoy her...

I promise :)

Go To: Treasures In an Earthen Vessel

If you scroll down you will find this amazing,

 Carmel Apple Pie Recipe on her Blog!

May we all take some time to honor another

Each and Everyday!

We are all so special and unique,

Each of us has something very valuable to share.

We are women who have taken our calling

As Homekeepers to heart!

Keep Your Home Fires Burning Dear Ones.

Blessings,

Roxy

A Man's Ego...

Your Man's Ego

Did you know that if a man has a healthy Ego,

 it can and will help him become the

 Leader and protector of his home.

And a healthy ego will allow him to be your family's provider.

Many men, have damaged ego's because of there early

Childhood training,

Or a dominant Mother figure.

Or maybe what we might call a

(Mama's Boy)

Or a belittling Father.

A Mother did all the training, there was no man's influence.

Or from being spoiled and not taught how to work,

Or taught how to speak firmly, as a leader should.

So, what I wanted to say to all wives today is this;

STOP

Destroying your Man's Ego!

You must allow and help this very thing called

(A mans Ego)

To function and mature.

It is God who has given Men an Ego!

God created Men to have these ego's!

It is the world view to be alarmed over a

Young man's over inflated ego.

What really needs to happen is more understanding,

On how we as wives and mother's can

help in this area.

A healthy Ego is the very thing that will either

make him more masculine,

Or will destroy his manliness.

So wives if you want your husband to lead you,

You must first look at the ego.

What can a wife do to help his ego?

You must learn to let go of the always controlling everything!!

Do not ignore his advice...

Do not find fault with how he does things,

No matter if you think you could do a better job.

Tell him often:

 On how well he has handled or accomplished

something. We all need to know this very thing,

(that what we have done is good and right!)

Are you constantly finding fault with his efforts?

If you even utter these words...

You can't do anything RIGHT,

As soon as these words come out of your mouth,

or you have even thought them.

Repent to God,

Then apologize to him!

Look, it is like this, if you continue to nitpick

And find fault all the time, he will just quit trying

To lead you or his family!

More on this later;

Blessings,

Roxy



Apron Giveaway Winner

 

 

Congratulations to Jann Olsen from

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen

 

I want to thank each of you lovely ladies who joined

my Birthday giveaway!

 

You really are all a very special blessing to me!

 

I hope you will all stop in and visit Mrs Olsen's

very creative Blog.

 And enjoy her link-ups on Thursday

Just Click Here

http://jannolson.blogspot.com/

 

Blessings,

Roxy

 



Sola Scriptura...

Strong's

Is there a force so strong, nothing can oppose it?

Is there really a word that does not waiver?

Can I know if I am in the will of God?

Are women, really suppose to be the keeper's of the home?

Are my day's really numbered?

Is there a place of Blessing and comfort and peace,

that I can hide in?

Will how I act or speak change my situation?

Does prayer and faith in Christ, change me?

YES, is the answer to all of these questions!

The world has heard the lie and many have believed it!

I am just a person...

with no destiny or worth?

What I say or do, does not affect anyone else.

I am free to live any way I choose!

We are a body not the collective or individualism,

we are being lead to believe.

God has a unique and special plan for each of us!

I challenge you to allow God's Word

To train and to teach you the real truth!!

Let scripture stand alone;

Use this key to help dig deeper.

Be not led astray !!

Blessings,

Roxy



Apron Giveaway

I have made this Apron to give away!

 As a gift to someone in honor of my Birthday!

I was born in the month of November,

So, Happy November to all of YOU!

 

I have sensed a shifting of season's!

Not only in the natural but in my spiritual walk!

I love to give and to sew!

 

 

Here is the apron!

 If you would like a chance to win this,

 Just leave me a comment telling me

What you love best about being a homemaker!

 

And;

 If you would consider adding my Blog to your sidebar!

 

Make sure to leave a way to contact you,

Either in your comment,

Or in your profile email information!

 

Looking forward to reading your comment!

I think it will be fun to hear what you love best

about being a homemaker!!

xoxo

Happy Birthday to all of YOU!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

This Apron giveaway is now closed!
Thank-you

Shifting Shadows

 

 

 Good Morning

This is the day that the Lord has made;

I will rejoice and be glad in it!

 

Today is a new day, and I wanted to just speak a word

of encouragement to all you wonderful ladies!

We are in the last day of this month,

May we stop and give thanks to the

Holy One!

 

May, Mercy always Triumph,

In your lives and in your homes.

 

James reminds us;

Don't be deceived, my dear brothers.

Every good and perfect gift is from above,

Coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,

Who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:16-17

 

 

Because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone

Who has not been merciful.

Mercy triumphs over judgement!

James 1:13

 

May we be kind and tenderhearted to all!

God has forgiven us much!!

Speak the truth in Love...

Let your light shine before men.

For in the last days men will

Call evil good ,

and good evil!

 

Do not walk in the shadows,

I call these the gray areas...

 

Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive

YOURSELVES.

Do what it says.

James 1:22

 

Blessings,

Roxy

How To Make your Own Vanilla Extract...

You Are Going To Love This Vanilla Extract...

 Making your own vanilla is so good!!

And much better tasting than store bought.

Also, the cost is much cheaper in the long run...

Here is how I make it;

First buy a bottle of dark rum

(Not spiced rum)

It's not like I am an expert in Rum :)

Use any bottle or jars you have;

Then poor the dark rum into the jars or bottles.

I prefer to use little jars, so then I have them ready

To give away as gifts!

So, maybe using the half pints is a better idea!

Now, you must have some fresh vanilla beans.

I purchase mine from Vitamin Cottage in the

Refrigeration section.

They come in about 3 to 4 beans per bag.

Now, take your vanilla beans and slice them with a slit down the middle,

Scrap each bean to loosen the vanilla paste in them.

I cut some beans in half, so I place a few small ones

in the little jars, and the longer ones in the

bigger jars or bottles.

See, how pretty they look!



I now take these jars and put them a cool dark place,
 allow them to steep for at least a month or longer!
(I do shake each jar a few times while curing)

Now you have a natural and delicious vanilla

With its own amazing

 Fragrance and taste.

There is NO comparing in store bought,

for your baking!

My friend adds it to her coffee and tea also!

If you start this now,

It will make a perfect Holiday and

 Christmas gift!

You can tie a pretty ribbon around it with a favorite

cookie recipe attached to it!

Or;

You can keep it all!

It will last forever on your shelves.

Blessings,

Roxy

May I Not Complain...

May, I not complain this day while preparing our meals!

I am so grateful for the women who have
Weathered many a storm!

They have stood and endured hard times in this country,

When we were not so prosperous.
Yet:
Many women still today,
are having tough times!

I feel, so blessed to have a very large kitchen,

with running water, and cupboards filled

with food and provisions!

We sometimes can forget that not too long ago,

This country of ours was in dire straights.

Depression...

May we give thanks now while we have plenty!
I always think of the story of Joseph...
He prepared and put back for seven years,
while there was plenty...

I want to encourage you women, to be wise homemakers!
  We have to learn to take advantage
of the sales of food items!

Also to buy vegetables and fruits in season,
so you can either freeze them or learn to can them.

This growing season is now over for most of us.
But, may we start where we can;
Purpose in your heart, and plan to put together
A pantry that will sustain your family,
for at least a month!

You must be wise, and buy on sale!
Date and rotate all items!
Buy only what you will eat!
Take a class and learn to can food items!
Always have plenty of drinking water put back!

I have learned this one thing;
No matter the crisis, my family still gets hungry :)

  

God, has put it in a Mommas heart to feed and

To take care of her family.

I do not want to complain or murmur,

But rather give thanks!

We are very rich indeed!

Blessings,

Roxy

Prayer For Being A Provebs 31 Wife

 

 

 These confessions will infuse His life

into your marriage!

 

Being confident that He Who began a good work in me

will continue until the of Jesus Christ, 

 I confess that;

 

I am capable, intelligent and virtuous woman,

far more precious than jewels.

 

I rise early and get spiritual food for my household.

I seek first God's kingdom and all good things

are added unto me.

 

I reverently and worshipfully fear the Lord.

I give of the fruit of my hands and my

works praise me.

I am industrious.

 

With my savings I plant fruitful vines.

 

Strength and dignity are my clothing and my position

is strong and secure.

I rejoice over the future knowing that my family

and I are in readiness for it.

 

I open my mouth with skillful and godly wisdom,

and in my tongue is the law of kindness,

giving counsel and instruction.

 

The bread of idleness (gossip, discontentment

and self-pity) I do not eat.

 

I am worthy of respect and serious, not a gossiper,

but temperate and self-controlled,

thoroughly trustworthy in all things.

 

I pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love

patience and gentle heartedness, and the

joy of the Lord is my strength.

 

I am submissive and adapt myself to my own

husband as a service to the Lord.

He is head of me as Christ is head of the church.

 

I respect and reverence my husband.

I notice, regard, honor, prefer, love and

admire him exceedingly. The heart of my husband

trusts in me confidently and relies on

and believes in me safely.

 

I comfort and encourage and do him only good as

long as there is life in me.

 

I walk in love with my husband,

 esteeming and delighting in him.

 

My husband praises me above all women.

 

Blessings,

Roxy

 

When I pray this prayer;

I use my husbands name where it say's

husband.

Pray this prayer aloud!

Dust Settles

Dust settles on everything!

 

You can always count on finding that

 The dust has come as you were sleeping!

 

This is the time of the year it starts to get bad again.

I believe it is caused by our furnace running,

And the use of the wood stove burning.

 

And it is really noticeable on my bedroom dressers,

because of the direction the sun shines in  the Fall

and winter months.

 

So, this morning I said I can not stand to see this dust

this whole winter, all day long on these tables.

 

So, here is what I have done, I took the same thick

The material I used for my curtains, in our bedroom,

And I made a table top cloth that covers the whole top of

the night stand.

I only had a small amount of material left,

It was enough for the night stand.

 

Then I took  a cocoa colored sheer curtain panel,

And ironed it to the size to fit my long dresser top.

 

Now, both table tops are covered!

So, Now I do not have to feel irritated over

the dust that settles every night,

While I am trying to get my beauty rest.

LOL

 I found this curtain valance that I never could
use on any of my windows, so I folded it
where the vintage looking lace was on top,
And I sewed it in place.
So, now I have a double protection plan in place
 against the DUST!

 My night stand covered!
See it is the same material as my curtains.

 

 

 

TaDaaaaaaa!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

Her Mouth

 

 

She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom,

And on her tongue is the

Law of kindness!

 

(Giving counsel and instruction).

Proverbs 31:26

 

 

What is this Law of Kindness??

Is this a real law?

 

Yes, If you want to be a Proverbs 31 Woman.

 

Are we not warned in the Word to not be foolish!

 

What makes a woman look foolish?

It will mostly come from her mouth and the words she speaks.

 

 

What does skillful and godly Wisdom words,

sound like?

 

(Godly, wise, and kind).

 

 

Are we to be giving counsel and instruction in our sphere of

influence's?

 

Yes, we are dear ones!

 

We can grow in wisdom as we study and pray.

Seek wise counsel ourselves on subjects of our homes

To know how to manage them better.

 

You will never be an expert on everything and all matters.

But we can ask God for wisdom!

 

To many foolish things spoken;

 will be tearing down your own home.

 Gossip, slang and critical words, bring condemnation.

These ways of speaking would not be under the heading

of the Law of kindness.

 

We all have a wonderful resource of information,

that we can use, to be

 able to give wise counsel and instructions

as needed !

 

Study the book of PROVERBS!

You can use this for wise counsel, as it is

perfect and sound.

 

Reading Proverbs daily and applying it will

help make you skillful in wisdom.

 

But here is the KEY;

You must speak these truths in KINDNESS.

(Your tone, and your volume being used )

Belittling,

 Feelings of condemnation.

Self righteous are not showing kindness.

 

I am always working on this very thing;

As it is what will set me apart.

And to be used for His Kingdom.

 

 

 

Many times in the Proverbs it will start with

Open your mouth;

It is what comes out that is important!

So may I be slow to speak and quick to hear.

(Read James 1:19)

Blessings,

Roxy



Mug Exchange

 

 

Good Morning!

 

I just wanted to share how fun and wonderful it

Has been being a part of this tea cup and mug exchange.

 

I wanted to be a part of this linkup so I am posting

A picture of a lovely extra blessing I received yesterday

In the mail from a dear sister in the Lord.

 

Can you maybe guess who she might be?

 

But , I do want to tell you about the sweet

And the gracious woman who drew my name for

Our exchange:

Her name is Laura

She lives in Main

Her home is sweet and charming!

She has Chickens!

I love Chickens :)

 

I have not received her package yet;

BUT, it is coming...

 

The reason for the delay is a very serious and heartfelt

Situation as you see, her

 Dear brother Gary is very ill.

 

She needs prayers for Gary, but also for herself and her family!

 

May she not feel alone or not covered by His hand

in this time of trouble.

Please PRAY

 

Please visit her sweet Blog !

Click on link below;

All Good Gifts

 

Also I have had the greatest time getting to know Vee,

She was the name I drew for my exchange.

You can visit her here also;

Click on link below;

A Haven For Vee

 

Thanks Stephanie!

You're a treasure!

 

 

Blessings,

Roxy

 



Fall Decor

Decorating For Fall

 

This is my first time for taking all my other treasures

off my mantel and doing a theme for the Fall season.

 

I really enjoyed myself , while shopping for the decor!

My favorite item was the wooden blocks,

that spelled out Harvest!

 

I changed out the candles from the cream yellow

To a rustic orange color.

And I added a bouquet of Fall flowers to my vase.



I have this neat old looking metal basket,

that I just had to use for something.

 

So, I added my Fall corn and mini pumpkins in it!

 

It has been enjoyable to see the festive Fall colors.

 

It just brings a cozy atmosphere to the room!

We Girls are all about cozy and comfortable...

 

Happy Fall To All!!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

Boo!

The Friendly Ghost!

 

This is a test!

 

Our there friendly GHOSTS?

 

Anyone, who really has their eyes open, can see the

spirit of death has swooped down upon this culture!

 

Is it okay to scare and put fear in one another?

 

How do you think the Spirit of God feels,

When we put before us things that are about

death, and monsters, and evil creatures!

What about making satan look cute?

Does this grieve the Holy Spirit?

YES, it does dear ones!

 

Do we open the door to the spirit of fear,

By interacting with these kinds of behavior's?

Many cool and popular clothing lines,

are plastered with skeletons!

Why are we glorifying the darkness?

Evil is real!

It is not cute or fun or pleasing to God!

We are looking more and more like this culture

of death!

Wanting to be scared and watching things that bring,

death and fear!

He told us to stay away from the appearance of EVIL...

Not promote it!

BEWARE:

 

A spirit of fear can come upon you or your children,

Just by subjecting them to these things,

 that say death and fear!

I am telling you this because, as a child this very thing

happened to me!

 

I ask you dear ones to protect their hearts and minds!

This is the time to teach them about discernment and

the difference between

Good and Evil!

We must only celebrate the death and burial and
Ressurection of Jesus Christ!

 

 

Blessings,

Roxy



Too Much

 

 

These last two weeks have been too much!

 

When do we as women finally learn to say enough?

 

There are so many things to do!

And most of these things can be really good things.

But having to be up and gone very early,

For too many days in a row becomes

 Very disruptive in being able to keep myself,

And my home in smooth running order!

 

 And being over extended is not wise!

 

Something always has to give!!

My time with the LORD??

No way...

 

Forget the laundry?

It doesn't go away it just piles up!

 

Forget making a good home cooked meal?

Pizza or Popcorn!

 

Dust Bunnies gone wild?

They are not family pets!

 

WAIT....

I am a Home  Maker!

Should I be at home??

 

Okay!

You get the picture!

 

Learn to use wisdom and say no to most outside things,

That will keep you away from home for long periods

of time!

 

I do not want to look like Alfalfa!

Eyes bugging out!

My hair standing straight up.

 

Blessings,

Roxy

 



My Sweet Girl

 

Happy 30th Birthday


Where does the time go?
Happy Birthday!

We are all having Birthdays every year!
REALLY...

I have learned to love Birthday's!
I know over the years we may have one that make us
Feel like a milestone has come, and gone :)
Smile and rejoice..
Grow in grace and wisdom...
Ask the Lord for clarity and vision.
For He has your day's numbered!

I have loved all the different stages,
Once I realized this is life.

So let's live and take JOY!!

I am having a Birthday next month!
Celebrate with a new song
Sing unto the LORD!

Asking the Lord for greater contentment and peace,
Is true wisdom!

Having the wisdom to be about His work.
Having a heart of obedience.
Being teachable always!

Love to all the Mommas. And Daughter's!
Sister's and Girlfriends!
We are helping and to mentor one another,
Through every Day and Season!

Blessings,
Roxy

Days Gone By

 

Fall In Love!

 

This is just the most amazing thing!

 

The changing of the season's...

 

I always feel a little sad when a season ends!

You finally just get use to something, and BANG...

It changes!

Like, I just got use to having my kids around,

And what do they do?

They grow up and leave home.

May I always remember!



Just what I learned from the last season :)

 

 

You all have heard the old saying:

Hind sight is 20/20

 

But, I believe we can call to remembrance,

All the good things!

 

Sending you all good and loving memories;

Of the days gone by.

 

Blessings,

Roxy