Sweeter Than Chocolate...

One thing we can count on this month is Chocolate!

I love the smell of chocolate,

I love the texture of it as it melts in your mouth.

They say that the dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants!

The new super health food!

No doubt there are some of you out there who do not even like chocolate;

Oh well, we still can be friends...

 There are four basic food groups

Milk Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

White Chocolate

And

Chocolate Truffles.

As much as I love Chocolate, I have come to know that

We long for something to fill our empty voids at times.

Sometimes it is any kind of food or a sweet treat!

We have a need given to us by our creator,

And all the chocolate in the world will not fill it...

What we need is intimate.

We must be heard.

Our hearts must be safe.

Our longings must be met.

There is only one place I feel complete and full!

Sitting at my Savior's feet!

After I sit with Him awhile, I feel my strength and zeal return.

Our days and nights can drain your strength;

But He is the sweetest and living water!

I want to sit at His feet drink the cup from His hand

Lay back against Him and breath!

I want to feel His heart beat!

Give me, Jesus!

Thank You Lord for all the sweet blessings and favor;

 His words are sweeter and richer, than anything this world has to offer!

Every Lady Can Become A Queen...

 

It is our children that are to rise up and call us blessed!

"Her Children arise and called her blessed"

Yet, you may just be in the early years of child training,

Or maybe you have not yet begun this amazing journey.

Or, you may be in the years of enjoying the fruit of your labors.

Anyone who has visited me before, knows that this is where I am in

My journey of being a Godly Woman, Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

Yet. I am still learning and growing, as we all should be doing!

Every Lady can and should pursue becoming;

The Queen of HER Home!

Every Home becomes a castle, when the Lady of the home knows how,

To manage her Home!

It does not matter the size of your home or if it is a rented place.

 It is where you live!

Home is where your Heart is...

Is your heart Home?

Maybe the Lord has been wooing you to come home;

The luring of the world and stuff has lost its luster.

One of the most wonderful challenges and callings of being a woman is in how,

We can help our Husbands to keep falling in love with us!

 I found this precious book many years back, and I so enjoyed it.

I believe in becoming that Queen of our Homes,

We must have the continual element of Love...

Love is not what we see in the movies, even though it can be portrayed quite well.

But rather a daily lifting and walking and a steadfastness that only,

A woman who has purposed in her heart too

 Love, honor and respect her Husband.

Firstly, my heart goes out to many women who have lost their husbands.

Or who have been divorced by their husbands.

I pray God will either restore your marriages or you will have

An extra portion of grace to still be the Queen of your Home.

But, we can and must treat our Husbands with Love and Honor!

Oh, and do not forget the meals prepared for HIM!

Charm School Needed In America...

Good Golly,

Where did all the fashion Police Go?

They are everywhere when you just one time do not get dressed for the day,

Or even think about running into town without getting ready

You tell yourself;

(But it is going to be just a quick trip into the store)

DO NOT....

I repeat, DO NOT think this is possible,

You will always run into that one person who is so put together,

You will think this is a conspiracy....

I think one of the most valuable things to do each and every morning is

THIS...

Shower, and do your hair, put on something that looks clean and pretty!

Now, you will know that this is not your usual routine when

Your children see you and they ask you;

Mommy, is this Sunday?

Or, if they ask if they are going somewhere?

Making a habit of staying in your PJS for most the day is a bad idea!!

I was a Home school Mom for many years;

I even asked my children to dress and brush their teeth and wash their faces,

To teach them to be prepared for the day.

It is really all about training and making good habits. To look

Presentable and ready!

Come on Dear Ones, We must stop this downgrading of how we look

And carry ourselves, with some poise and charm!

Maybe we need some Charm Schooling to train and teach this next generation.

After all, so many women are not being a very good example;

And to you ladies out there who do try to look lovely

THANK YOU!

A Homemakers Buisness...

 This last Summer I had found an Etsy Shop that carried

Homemade ironing board covers.

Now, normally I would buy whatever cute design I could find

At either Target or other large chain stores.

But this time I was really looking for a very special pattern.

"Roses"

I could not find one single one!

You're now thinking REALLY;

Yes...

There are times that just plain old plain old,

Just will not work!

Sometimes we need to find just the right one.

Right!

Well, I placed my order and was contacted promptly;

I received this very simple and cute packaged wrapped so inviting.

.

Here is her personnel tag attached to it!

I have never ordered anything from an Etsy Shop before.

I immediately removed my old one, and replaced it with this

Beautiful rose one!

If any of you sweet ladies have followed me very long,

You know how much I enjoy ironing.

So it might as well be a pretty ironing board!

"See everything does come up Roses"

I believe in being a homemaker and being HOME!

I also have seen how many women have used their creative talents,

That have been given to them, by the Lord for helping their households.

It is important to always support those women who have;

These cottage businesses, as they are being biblical, yet staying home.

We can help support them by purchasing their crafts they make,

 And the items they sell in their Etsy Stores,

Or when they sell them at craft fairs.

Do you buy items that you are looking for from an Etsy Shop?

Aprons, Unique Crafts and Gifts,

Cards and Candles and homemade Soaps and Lotions.

And in my case a one of a kind ironing board cover!

"She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.

She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies

Sashes for the merchants."

Proverbs 31: 13, 24

Visit my friend Cheryl's Blog and Etsy Shop at the link below;

Time Really Does Fly

A Homemakers Motto...

Remember Monday's Are Wash Day!

No, maybe it's Tuesdays!

Wait a minute, we are suppose to Wash on FREEZE Days!

Really lets all chip in and get this amazing homemaker a dryer.

She, is quite the trooper.

I did have a friend many moons ago that really did hang her clothes on the

Line in the winter time.

I am not sure if I can remember my Mother doing this.

But I do remember her hanging them on a clothes line in the basement.

This gives a whole new meaning to frozen STIFF.

We really have so many amazing modern and convenient appliances,

To help us Homemakers keep our homes clean and tidy,

Yet, I think we have had a real downturn in the training of keeping,

Our homes clean and inviting.

Remember Home Economics class in school?

Remember Mothers taught their daughters how to keep a home?

Remember when Mothers stayed home?

Remember the Donna Reed Show?

Remember when people cared what they looked like?

Remember when everything was NOT okay to do?

Some things may have changed, I will grant you that!

But believe me, I can say this with all my HEART;

There is no place like HOME...

So, Dear Ones,

Even if you have to go the extra mile and do an extra load,

Make keeping your home a priority,

A safe and cozy refuge from the worlds raging storms.

A Homemakers Motto:

Roses are Red

Violets are Blue

Your HOME is blessed because

Of You!

Why Friendships Matter...

Why Friendships Matter!

One of the tactics of the enemy is to isolate us.

When we spend too much time alone and forsake the fellowshipping

Of our Sister's in Christ!

We are all given gifts so we can build and encourage one another.

We are even called to mentor and train the younger women.

And as we get older and have taken great care of our friends,

We will have a bond we will have into eternity.

Just having someone to take an interest in areas of our lives,

Help us to grow and mature.

I truly believe we can grow in our walks in Christ, through

Interaction of sweet friendships.

We are warned to not befriend the world;

But we are called to be our Brother's keeper!

(Sister's also)

Be wise as to the friends you choose Dear Ones!

I have always given this bit of advice to women;

When you  make a new friend, only share a wee bit of your heart.

Then you can watch and see her character, as how and what

She will do with it!

We need sweet friendships from the Lord.

I would rather have a few dear trusted sister's in Christ,

Then a room full of people who knew not my heart!

Honor the Women God has given you!

Do not take them for granted,

For they are treasures from the Father.

I believe Christ will ask us;

How well did you love others?

A Clean Fridge Will Save You Money...

Cleaning Out Your Fridge

Look, it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it!

Today I will be going to the store to do my bi-monthly shopping.

I have learned over many years that the simple act of cleaning out your

Refrigerator before shopping can and will save you money.

It is so refreshing and inspiring to come home with my groceries and

All the shelves are neat and clean and tidy.

I start with the top shelf and pull everything out from that shelf,

Then I wipe it off and reorganize it!

Every shelf is supposed to have its  own placement of each item.

Drinks on the top;

Eggs and my cheese on the second

Jams, relishes and capers and peanut butter etc.

You get the idea!

I have a shelf for just my leftovers as I know just where

To grab something for lunch or for my Hubby's lunch.

This alone saves me money, as we are not wasting them!

I have a rule in my Fridge

(After Four days, it's OUT, It goes in the chicken bowl!)

If you have ever had food poisoning??

You will understand the importance of this RULE!

After cleaning each shelf you can put a sheet of paper towel down

On the one that holds your vegetables and fruit.

Always put the meat that your defrosting in a bowl!!

(If you eat meat)

 After awhile everyone learns where certain things go,

It stops even me from standing there with the door opened looking

For the elusive item :)

A Clean Fridge Is a sign of a good homemaker!

Now, Don't get me wrong!

 My Fridge can get to be a mess pretty quickly!

So, this is why I make a point to clean it out before each time I go shopping.

I also think a clean Fridge inspires me to cook (Really!)

The Mommy Voice Will Hurt Your Marriage...

Using Your Mommy Voice!

One of the greatest hindrances for a good marriage is this;

Using your Mommy voice while speaking to you Husband!

It does not matter how long you have been married,

Or if you are newlyweds!

Evan if all your children are grown and gone with families of their own.

This one thing...

ALONE

Can hurt your marriage deeply!

I remember my Hubby saying to me one time or TEN,

Don't talk to me like I am  a two year old!!

CHECK...

Okay, I was with my children all day long,

 So when Daddy would get home,

 I was still in the full Mommy mode.

Did you know they have an actual percentage of showing,

That 90% of all conflict is the TONE of your voice being used!

Could it be the MOMMY TONE??

We can emasculate our Husbands by speaking to them as if they were children.

I have been embarrassed as I have been in a crossfire of a family dispute.

A woman can sound so demeaning and haughty.

And DO NOT point your finger!

Oh, and get the hand OFF the hip!

(This is body language)

These actions speak pretty loud and clear.

So, Dear Ones, save the Mommy voice for training your children!

It is not our job to train our Husbands.

Haughty means;

 Too proud of oneself and too scornful of others.

Important:

When you hear yourself using The Mommy Voice!

While speaking with YOUR Husband (An Adult)

Apologize and tell him you are sorry,

Please do not speak to anyone as a child if they are not a child!

This is called common courtesy!
And it is wisdom!