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…
Category Archives: Creating Home
Overcoming Kitchen Counter Clutter
I’m a mom of five school-age children. Well, they aren’t all children any more, since my oldest is in college. But they all live at home. My door should be one of those big revolving doors at a hotel with the flow of people in and out all day. Thankfully I work at home, so…
No Hand-Me-Down Faith
When my husband and I first married, our apartment was filled with hand-me-downs. Dishes from a grandmother, a rocking chair from his mother, and lamps from my parents filled our space. We were full-time students living on part-time wages and there was nothing left after bills for anything new. We really didn’t mind the hand-me-down…
Lessons About Laundry
With a family of seven, let’s just say I’ve learned a few lessons about laundry. Actually, I’m still learning, as we all continue to discover new styles and fabrics of clothing, and new ways to get them dirty. Learning how to address laundry issues is one of those skills that makes good sense. Not only…
Creating Home
This month marks the beginning of a new column by Glynnis Whitwer called Creating Home. Each month, Glynnis will share tips on how to create a healthy, beautiful, organized and God-honoring home – such as how to stock a medicine cabinet or create a welcoming place for guests. These columns are aimed at the young…
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