The Rothacher “lifestyle” has been in a world wind of changes over the past few years. We had babies 18 months and 12 months apart. We moved to a new town with a new job, church, and home. And the biggest change of all came when God changed my husband’s heart about style of youth [...]
Re-examining Your Resolutions
April 9, 2012 By
It is now 4 months into 2012. New Year’s Resolutions were undoubtedly made by many. Now is a good time to re-examine the resolutions and goals that were made. A time to tweek the goals that often times are too lofty and result in discouragement and giving up. A time to refocus. I want to [...]
Homemaking On Purpose
April 6, 2012 By
“Living life on purpose.” “Intentional living.” “Living a purpose-driven life.” These are phrases that have gained a lot of momentum in the last decade or so. Depending on your personality, the principles behind them can either bring a lot of freedom or a sense of dread. For me, the idea of being intentional has recently been [...]
Coupons + Organization = COUPONIZER!
April 4, 2012 By
{photo credit} I’ve been a “couponer” for some time now. Actually, I’ve been a couponer most of my life. I well remember my Mom cutting those little cost-saving slips of paper in an effort to stretch her budget. I have tried all sorts of organizing systems and methods to keep those coupons accessible and ready [...]
In the Zone–No More Spring Cleaning
March 28, 2012 By
With three busy kids, a dog and cat, farm animals, and a full time job outside the home, just keeping my head above the dust bunnies and laundry on a daily basis is challenging enough. The idea of “spring cleaning” my whole house at once? The very thought gives me nightmares! But several inspiring self-help [...]
The Never-Ending Mess
March 26, 2012 By
It seems that every mom has that one room she just can’t seem to keep up on. It’s the room that dirties itself in a matter of minutes and never makes her feel anything but overwhelmed. Aside from the kitchen, it’s usually the room most lived-in by the kids, making it nearly impossible to keep [...]
The Overwhelmed Homemaker: 3 Solutions To Simplify Your Life
March 22, 2012 By
As homemakers, wives and mothers, we have many tasks (and people) that are vying for our attention. However, filling our plates too full can lead to burnout, a bad attitude, and feelings of overwhelming discouragement. Does this sound familiar? I know I can raise my hand in agreement on some days. If this describes you, [...]
Taking A Pantry Inventory
March 21, 2012 By
Spring Cleaning is the perfect time to take an inventory of what’s in your pantry, fridge and freezer. You might be surprised what’s hiding in there! It may seem tedious, but it WILL be worth it! To start you will need: a notepad or a couple pieces of paper a pen a garbage can Choose [...]
Making Working at Home Work for You–Scheduling (part 2 of 2)
March 19, 2012 By
In part 1 of “Making Working at Home Work for You,” I wrote about choosing a job that fits in with your unique gifts and personality. For example, if you do not like being on the computer, freelance writing may not be a good option for you. But if you’re a good seamstress and saleswoman, [...]
The Discipline of an Effective Routine
March 15, 2012 By
I have many different kinds of routines. A family routine: which includes the basic of running the household with the boys cleaning up after themselves and having assigned chores. A health routine: making sure I am taking care of Mom. An exercise routine: to make sure I do not work the same muscles everyday. A [...]
