Homemaking is a big job. It requires the homemaker to have multiple skill sets and juggle more than we often give homemakers credit for. I remember as a child an older woman scoffing at someone who described herself as a homemaker, indicating to those present that the woman simply stayed…
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Mom’s Pasta Carbonara
Pasta carbonara is a favourite pasta of mine–and that’s saying a lot because generally speaking I don’t care for pasta. My parents are from Italy, and growing up we exclusively ate traditional dishes. Lots of pasta and sauce, lots of veal cutlets and lots of eggplant parmesan. We ate pasta…
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Faith in the Everyday: Trusting In (God’s) Pattern
I’m an avid crocheter. I have crocheted a great many pieces over the years. Hats, scarves, shawls, tees and sweaters, bags and home decor pieces. A great meany have turned out beautifully, others have turned out well and some turned out badly while others projects were abandoned. I’ve said it…
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Faith in the Everyday: Why I Keep a Homemaking Journal
I love journalling. I have always journaled, because I have always loved writing. But journaling is such powerful writing–it is recommended by psychologists and doctors because it helps reduce stress, manage anxiety, acts as a catharsis and also helps you understand your own emotions and reactions. Many people to help…
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Easy Spicy Black Beans & Eggplant On Rice
Dear Readers, it has occurred to me that I have yet to offer some of my favourite recipes with you. Sharing recipes was definitely something I wanted to do, so I hope you’ll enjoy seeing recipes become apart of the Homemaker’s Stitch. This is a recipe I created when I…
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Faith in the Everyday: How to Read Crochet Patterns for Absolute Beginners
I learned to crochet a long time ago, but I was stalled in really learning how to crochet because my aunt, who taught me, only knew the basics herself. She simply crocheted row on row and didn’t know how to increase, decrease and was really, a beginner herself. We didn’t…
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Faith in the Everyday: Why Every Homemaker Should Learn to Crochet
It’s no secret that I love to crochet. Crochet has brought me a lot of joy and peace and calm. It’s so rewarding to create something with your own hands. I’ve made more scarves and hats than I can count and I’ve made tons of blankets–I hope they bless not…
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Faith in the Everyday: Two Kitchen Habits Every Catholic Homemaker Should Practice
Being in the kitchen is a big part of a homemaker’s day. Cooking meals, washing dishes, washing down surfaces, this is something we do several times as day. And it’s hard work. It’s hard to prepare meals for a family–everyone has likes and dislikes, some have dietary restrictions, and cooking…
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Summer Declutter Projects for the Home
For me, summer is a season of rest. I am at home with my family and we can do so many things together. We have two whole months to play, create and recharge. It is a season of leisure for us, and we thoroughly enjoy it as a family. Summer…
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Faith in the Everyday: When Your Home (and Homemaking) Feels Overwhelming
I’m in a new season of life–a short season called summer, where I don’t have to go to work. I eagerly awaited the end of the school year this spring; it had been such a challenging school year for me as a teacher. And all I wanted was to be…