If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to make plans for the summer months. Years ago, when my children were small, I had grand plans for the summer. We’d go to the children’s museum, hit a water park, and join the reading program at the library. Then I’d blink and it was…
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- I'm a wife, mother of five, and on staff with Proverbs 31 as the editor of their magazine. I'm the author of two books, and co-author of four Bible studies. My next book comes out in August and is titled "I Used to Be So Organized." To learn more about Proverbs 31, click here. And I invite you to visit my blog at GlynnisWhitwer.com.
Author Archives: Glynnis Whitwer
A Resourceful Woman
Years ago, when my children were toddlers, my mother regularly came to my house to help with laundry and ironing. Invariably she would take away clothing to repair. While ripped seams and missing buttons were common, she also did something unusual. She turned the collars on my husband’s shirts. My husband is an engineer, and…
Picking the Perfect Planner
It’s March. How many of you are struggling with your New Year’s resolution to get more organized? For me, getting organized always starts with my schedule. If I can bring my time under control, I better manage both home and work projects. Having the right planner is one tool that makes time management easier. Just…
Washing on Monday…
I love embroidered vintage dishtowels. This handiwork by diligent women reminds me of simpler times. My favorite pattern is a set of daily housework duties. More than the charm of a hand-embroidered piece, I’m intrigued by the concept of an ordered week. For a hundred years, a homemaker’s week looked something like this: Monday: Wash…
Organizing in the New Year
After losing weight, getting organized might be on the top of many New Year’s Resolution lists. Seems it’s a constant battle to bring order to our overflowing closets and counters. Which makes sense because life is always changing, demanding more of our attention and energy, and requiring that we adapt to new ways of doing…
Hospitality at the Holidays on a Budget
Once a month, I write a column called “Creating Home.” This is for the young woman setting up her first home, whether it’s her dorm room or sharing an apartment with a friend. If you are an experienced homemaker, please share this with someone younger. I also hope you’ll share your experience by posting a…
Preparing for a Holiday Meal
Almost every homemaker has a holiday meal nightmare story. Some of mine include not thawing the turkey, remembering to thaw the turkey but not putting it in the oven soon enough, cooking it until it was leathery, breaking the edge of the trifle bowl pulling it out of the refrigerator, and having to throw the…
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