25 Car Essentials for Prepared Homemakers
In a quest to be a more intentional, prepared homemaker, here are 25 car essentials I’m stocking in our minivan! You never know when these car must-haves will come in…
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Essential Reading for Homemakers: 10 Books to Cultivate a Beautiful, Simple, and Purposeful Home
These 10 books will make you a better homemaker! I’ve read many homemaking books, and these are some of my favourites for decluttering, decorating, routines, and intentional living at home….
Simple Living in the Suburbs
My family is pursuing a simple and slow life in the suburbs. This ordinary suburban life doesn’t always match up to the lofty dreams I once had, nevertheless, we’ve found…
A Flexible Daily Planner for Homemakers (Homemaker’s Friend Planner Review)
Are you a homemaker in need of a good, flexible planner? Here’s my review of the Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner, which I’ve been using for the past five years! This…
MightyFix: Small Steps to a Healthier Home
The MightyFix is a monthly subscription service that helps you implement small but mighty changes to make your home healthier and less wasteful. Here’s everything you need to know about…
Top 10 Best and Worst Homes in Fiction
Ever wished these famous fictional houses were real? Check out the top 10 best and worst homes from literature…and maybe get a little inspiration for your own home in the…
10 Things Every Homemaker Should Know
Want to be a more intentional homemaker? These 10 homemaking truths will give you focus, purpose, and direction–and make your job a little easier, too. When I was in college,…
Recovering the Lost Art of Porch Sitting
Want to slow down your hectic life? Practice the old-fashioned habit of porch sitting! Here’s how to embrace a more intentional life by enjoying your front porch, + ideas for…
30 Simple Ways to Add Beauty Around Your Home
Here are 30 creative ways to add beauty to every corner of your home! Your space can be warm, welcoming, and homey–even if you’re on a budget! These are the…
2017 Highlight Reel, Blog Reflections, and Reader Survey!
Each year, I take a few moments to share a personal update, highlight the top blog posts from the previous year, and share the new Reader Survey! Here’s the 2017…
A Sample Homemaking Routine That Will Make Your Days Simpler and More Productive
A homemaking routine is your best friend when it comes to home management. Here’s a sample homemaking routine built around theme days, plus how to implement it using your daily…
Simple Living in a Travel Trailer…with 8 Kids!
You can practice simple, intentional living anywhere–even in a travel trailer with 9 other people! Read this interview with Christy Bagasao, homeschooling mom of 8, about her simple living journey….
How to Clean Your Home Naturally with Essential Oils (+ 6 Recipes!)
Improve your cleaning routine by using essential oils in simple, natural homemade cleaning products that are easy to customize! Here’s everything you need to know to clean your home naturally with…
8 Things Intentional Homemakers Do Every Day
Do you want to flourish in your home? Be intentional in your everyday, mundane routines! Successful homemakers practice these habits on a daily basis. I have good news for you:…
How to Simplify Packing (So You Can Enjoy Your Trip!)
Get ready for family vacation or a weekend getaway with these travel tips for simple packing! This post is sponsored by EzPacking, a company which I’m so excited to introduce…
How to Simplify Tax Season: 3 Keys to Make it *Much* Easier
Thank you TaxSlayer for sponsoring this post. Get simple pricing with no surprises when you e-file with TaxSlayer this tax season! Taxes are just one of those things you have…
10 Tiny Decluttering Tasks to Do Once a Month
Maintain a tidy home and streamline your daily life by doing these tiny decluttering projects every month. None of them take more than 20 minutes! You’ll find that your house…
Top 10 Posts of 2016 (+ a Short Blog Update)
Ready for the highlight reel? These ten posts were the most popular posts this past year on RichlyRooted.com! Thank you for your reading, sharing, and loving these posts…I hope you…
17 Gift Ideas for the Homemaker Who Wants to Get Organized
Ready to get organized? Here are 17 organization-themed gift ideas that will help you streamline your routines and declutter your home. Add these to your Christmas wishlist, or gift them…
How to Use Psychology to Manage Your Home
If we want to make lasting success in keeping our homes orderly, we need to be honest about what makes us tick and learn to understand our own tendencies. Dana…
11 House Resolutions for Intentional Homemakers
What do you resolve for your home? Make “House Resolutions” and remind yourself of them often, whether you plan to live in your current home for one year or twenty….
15 Ways to Simplify Your Life and Home
The sound of your life should be a hum of vibrant activity, not the jarring frenzy of a jackhammer. Here are 15 ways to simplify + streamline life and home. Simple…
How to Simplify the Switch to Natural Living
Here’s a simple, non-overwhelming way to switch to a natural lifestyle. These gradual but important changes will help you embrace natural living over time. I’m so grateful to MightyNest for sponsoring…
How to Get Motivated When You Don’t Feel Like Cleaning
Don’t feel motivated to clean? Here are four ways to motivate yourself to clean, so you can maintain a tidy home and keep your house ready for guests! I don’t…
5 Essential Things to Pack on Plane Trips with a Baby or Toddler
Plane trips with toddlers or babies can be a challenge. Here are five essentials to carry on to the plane that will make your flight much easier! Last month our…
The Secret to Organizing Your Lists, Once and for All
If you love making lists but have never found a way to keep them organized, this post is for you! This simple method of “list journaling” keeps your lists orderly…
How to Make Any Apartment Feel Like Home
You can make any apartment feel homey. Don’t wait for new circumstances to create the home of your dreams. Use these 5 tips for breathing life, comfort, and joy into…
7 First Steps to a Clutter-Free Home
Declutter with a plan! Here are 7 steps to help you achieve a clutter-free home. Regardless of how much stuff you have or the size of your house, these steps…
The Little Women Guide to Homemaking
Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women over a hundred years ago, but the novel has timeless wisdom for modern-day homemakers! Here are 5 essential homemaking lessons from Little Women. Millions…
The Busy Girl’s Guide to Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning is a big project, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s how to break down your deep cleaning into manageable chunks that you can complete, even when…
6 Ways to Be a Better Homemaker When You’re Waiting for a Better Home
You might not live in your dream house, yet, but here are some practical ways to improve as a homemaker while you’re waiting for a better home! I want to…
4 Things I Learned from Living in Small Spaces
Small space living might not be for everyone, but I’m grateful for the tiny homes I’ve lived in. Here are four things I learned from living in small apartments and…
My Best Piece of Homemaking Advice
This is the piece of homemaking advice you can hang on to, especially when you feel totally overwhelmed as a homemaker. It’s helped me in my daily homemaking routines time…
How to Keep Clutter at Bay After You Simplify
Even once you’ve simplified your whole home, clutter always seems to creep back in! Use these strategies to keep incoming clutter at bay, AFTER you’ve done your initial purge! You’ve…
Greatest Hits: Top 10 Posts of 2015
These are the “greatest hits”; the top ten blog posts of the year from RichlyRooted.com! Enjoy this highlight reel, and take a look back over the changes on the blog…
19 Things Your Guests Wish You Had in Your Guest Room
Get your guest room ready with these guest room essentials! Most of these things don’t cost much, but they will make your overnight guests feel more comfortable and at home….
Why Every Homemaker Should Dress for the Job She Wants
What you wear matters. If you want to improve your homemaking, try this experiment and get fully dressed, every day, in something you love. Getting dressed really does change the…
Every Homemaker Needs a Good Planner (Here’s Mine!)
A good planner is an essential for every homemaker! My ideal planner is the one from Homemaker’s Friend, because it has all the sections I need–and it’s pretty! Here’s a…
10 Things You Probably Have Too Many Of
Want to have less junk lying around your house? Here are ten things you can start decluttering right away. I’ve found that these are common clutter culprits in most homes…but…
How Getting Rid of Junk Will Make You a Better Homemaker
Did you know that decluttering and simplifying your stuff can make you a better homemaker? I had no idea what a difference decluttering would make to my homemaking, but it’s…
How Decluttering My Stuff Changed the Way I Spend
Decluttering has changed more than just the look of my home…it’s also saved me money by changing my spending habits! Here’s how simplifying inspires frugality. Earlier this week I posted…
True Simple Living is More Than a Trend
Simple living has to be a lifestyle choice if you want it to stick–not just a trend! Here are 3 truths everyone should know about simple living…before you dive in…
The 5 Easiest Green-Living Changes You Can Make
Make your home more green and eco-friendly, one step at a time. For anyone who’s new to natural living, I think these five things are some of the easiest green…
The Busy Girl’s Guide to Keeping the Home
You CAN be a great homemaker–even when life is moving in the fast lane! Here are 5 practical ways to maintain your home in the midst of busy seasons. It’s…
Greatest Hits of 2014 (My Top 10 Posts)
This past year was a biggie. My husband completed his Master’s degree in Kalamazoo, Michigan (where that snowy picture was taken!) and in July we headed south to Alabama for…
A Year of Simple Living
My New Year’s Resolutions usually involve a few goals that center around simplifying. One of my hobbies is pursuing a simpler life. In fact, I’ve even written a book about simplifying…
How I Organize My Tiny Cabin Kitchen (a Photo Tour)
A few months ago I took you on a photo tour of our 600 square foot cabin in Alabama. Today I’d like to invite you back inside for a more…
My Homemaking Command Center
I’ve relished the journey of simplifying our home, and now I’ve found an awesome tool for simplifying my schedule and to-do lists! The Homemaker’s Friend Planner is a command center…
The Best Time of the Week to Simplify
I bet more of us would simplify, more often, if we had the time. But simplifying your whole home feels like quite the project, and if you look at it…
How We Simplified
A few weeks ago I took you on a room-by-room tour of the little cabin in Alabama where we recently moved. To be honest, I don’t think we would’ve been…
Our Country Cabin: A Photo Tour
The backdrop of our lives changed drastically just two weeks ago. But it already feels like two months. After calling Michigan home for three years, we’re learning to fall in…
How to Do Laundry (for 8 People) in One Day
Washing all your laundry in one day creates a simple, effective routine to help keep laundry in check. Laundry is one of my least favourite chores, so the last thing…
15 Ways to Switch from Disposable to Reusable
Here are 15 reusable versions of common household items. Get rid of disposables to keep your trash out of landfills, save money, and enjoy better quality! When I hear the…
More Than Square Feet: Why I Don’t Want to Live in a Tiny House
Tiny houses are all the rage right now, but large-space living and simple living are not mutually exclusive! Tiny houses seem to be all the rage right now. A lot of…
Build a Natural Spring Cleaning Arsenal
Spring clean your whole house naturally with a few simple cleaners and tools. Here are the supplies you need to build a toxin-free cleaning arsenal. Last week when I shared…
Your Deep Spring Cleaning Game Plan (with Printable Checklist!)
Here is a spring cleaning strategy guide, plus a checklist to help you keep track of your cleaning tasks! There is something supremely satisfying about a clean, well-ordered home. It’s…
Cleaning Out the Corners
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. I have…
A Year in Review, and My Most Popular Posts of 2013
This blogging year was rich with God’s blessings! Admittedly, blogging has taken up far more of my time, creativity, and emotions than I ever thought it would, but it’s been…
Simplify Your Linen Closet
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. What happens…
5 Things You Can Simplify in 20 Minutes or Less
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. You’re busy….
5 Reasons to Simplify Your Makeup Drawer
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Don’t be…
Saying Goodbye to the Over-Stuffed Handbag: Simplify Your Purse
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Today’s simplifying…
Simplifying the Bathroom
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. I want…
Simplifying the Shower
This post is part of a Monday series on simplifying. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. I’m enjoying this mission of simplifying my home. I find…
Simplify Your Accessories
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Today’s simplifying mission…
Simplify Your Shoes
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Confession: I’ve never…
5 Things I Learned as a Brand-New Homemaker
Homemaking is meaningful and pleasant work, but there are many lessons to learn along the way. Here are 5 things I learned as a brand-new homemaker. When I got married…
Simplify Your Wardrobe…So You Can Feel Fabulous Every Day
Simplify your wardrobe and love what you wear–any day of the week! This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book,Your Simple Home Handbook. The…
10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now
Stuff. Why do we let it take up so much of our money, thoughts, and space? Maybe your closet is stuffed with clothes that make you feel boring or that…
Gearing up for Gardening
It’s like magic: March arrives, and suddenly the snow is melting and temperatures are rising. Not that we don’t expect more snow–especially if this year we actually get the “typical”…
No Chemicals Under My Kitchen Sink
Get rid of toxic chemicals in your home by greening your cleaning routine! Here’s how to assemble a natural, simpler cleaning caddy. You only need a few simple cleaning supplies…