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5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Charming Quotes & Playful Vocabulary

As I shared in Confessions of a Recovering Scolder, I’ve learned–and am still learning–that while scolding may not ruin my children, it’s certainly not the best way to win their hearts or influence their behavior. If you ever struggle with unleashing on your children because for crying out loud you’ve already told them sixteen times…

Lady Cleaning Toilet: Favorite Search Terms from 2013

Lady Cleaning Toilet Although Yankee Homestead officially began late in the year of 2012, this year–2013–was the year that it really took off. As a new blogger, I’ve been so fascinated by all the ins and outs of blogging, including the ways that folks make their way here to Yankee Homestead. My favorite ways for…

An Old Dresser gets a Simple {and Thrifty} Upgrade

Have I mentioned how much I love Hobby Lobby? {Sigh} Check out this $12 upgrade to a beloved, old dresser–yet another example of Decorating with Junk…

Are You Missing Out?

Are you following Yankee Homestead on Facebook? If not, you are missing out. 🙂 Every day, I share a variety of fun, funny and useful blog posts, recipes, research and personal photos that do not appear on the blog. Take a look at a few things from Yankee Homestead’s Facebook page this month:

Renovations Under Way

Just a quick note here to let you know that I’m currently working on redesigning the appearance of Yankee Homestead. (If you happen to be a blogger, I’m changing themes. And I’m SO in over my head.) So please bear with me while I fine tune a few things. I’d also love to hear your…

Testing…for Email Subscribers

Greetings, Yankee Homestead Email Subscribers. I’m trying to get to the bottom of a technical difficulty. 🙂 This is a test to determine if the problem has been solved. If you have a minute to leave me a comment, I’d love to know whether or not this blog post was delivered to your email…

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

Got Wisdom?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about wisdom. In my role as a mother, I often feel inadequate. There are situations that, on my own, I have no idea how to handle. Well, actually, I can usually think of several ways to handle those situations, but the trouble is that I’m not sure which way…

Toxin-free Cleaning: My Secret Weapon

First, two confessions. Then, a marvelous recommendation. (And stay tuned for an exciting giveaway.) Ready? Confession #1: We use bleach in our toilets. Yes, bleach is terrible and should be avoided at all costs. I know, and I agree. That’s why we don’t use it anywhere else.* But we live out in the country, with…

The Nutcracker for Kids

Last December we enjoyed our first experience with The Nutcracker. Older Brother was five and Little Brother not quite two, so we haven’t yet ventured out to a live performance. [I should also point out that Mr. Native Texan is not quite convinced of the value in watching leotard-clad dancers pirouetting around a stage, especially in…