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Smart Habits of a Successful Homemaker, Part 3 {Special Summer Series}

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Cara Dyck
Jul 13, 2024
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Hello friend,

Here’s the next installment of our Habits of the Homemaker series! Today, we’ll talk about the fact that successful homemakers don’t try to do it all, reasons why it’s often hard for us to admit we need help, and some really practical ways to lighten our loads when we feel like we are drowning in the responsibilities of everyday life.

I’m also sharing the recipe I’m making for church potluck tomorrow and my favorite {helpful} kitchen gadget. Grab a cool drink, and let’s chat!

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Homemaking Habit #3:

“She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.” (Proverbs 31:15)

Though the accomplishments of the Proverbs 31 woman are impressive, she wasn’t alone in her efforts: she had “maidens” - employees that she had hired to help her with her daily work. Though most…

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