Made by Mom
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:00 PM
Since the start of the new year, I have been enjoying following the Homemade 365 blog.
Jennifer, the blog author, has committed to making and posting about something “homemade” for every day of the year.
So far her entries have been varied—orange soda, bird food, porridge, laundry detergent, a calendar, salad dressing, a rash treatment, and yogurt among others.
I have yet to try any of the projects yet myself, but I find just browsing through entries like these inspiring and fun. There’s something in every homemaker’s heart that loves to use her own hands to produce something that will bless her family.
In today’s world, where technology pulls us ever farther away from our physical realities, this is an especially important idea for each of us to keep in mind. I know that after I spend any length of time on the phone or at the computer, I relish the chance to do something physical and real—even if its just folding a pile of laundry—that will serve my family.
Making things from scratch not only can save you money, but it has an undeniably “homey” feel about it—whether you bake your own bread or knit your own socks. Today, I would love to be inspired by the talented and thrifty moms here at Faith & Family. What kinds of things do you make instead of buying for your family?
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