HearthKeepers Podcast

No, we haven't lost our minds, and no, you haven't lost yours. We had to pause Season 7 due to life circumstances and switch to a topic that required no guests. We want several women to join us for Season 7, but life is just too unsettled at the moment. We're hoping to pick season 7 up later this year. For now, we're going to talk about Function, Order, and Beauty in the different rooms of the house.(We apologize for the lack of show notes.)

Sarah and Abby both thrift, but come at it from different perspectives and experiences. We hope this inspires you to consider the why behind the what for yourself. This can help you focus and sharpen your thrifting experience.You may ignore the part at the beginning where we discuss Instagram. We've already shut down our account. Sorry.Show Notes:The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferHome Comforts by Cheryl MendelsonThe Ransom Trilogy by C.S. LewisSomething Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t be Fused with Christianity by Carrie GressThe End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us by Carrie GressThe Great Books of Western CivilizationThe Western CanonThe Great BooksStuart Elliott’s Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien read alongThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasMoby Dick by Herman MelvilleThe Hobbit by JRR TolkienThe Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe by Anuschka ReesDopamine Décor: Style Your Home with Color, Joy and Fun by Kate Rose Morgan (Book Review)

Spring is here!!! Let's talk about the two-fold resolution process, plants, books, and a bit of thrifting!Show Notes:The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferHome Comforts by Cheryl MendelsonHow Green Was My Valley by Richard LlewellynThe Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienPlanet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis by Michael Ward Unplug: How to Break UP with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life by Richard SimonHow to Break up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life by Catherine PriceSimplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done by Mystie Winckler

We're wrapping up Self-Care by talking about social media and sharing concluding thoughts. One of the most helpful self-care tools we’ve found is limiting our social media interaction and time online.Show Notes:Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferHome Comforts by Cheryl MendelsonNot Going Home Alone: A Marine’s Story by James J. Kirschke Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done by Mystie WincklerHow to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life by Catherine PriceStay Focused App (Free app from the GoogePlay store)Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith by Russ RamseyLoving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovic

Welcome to our casual conversation about Imbolc, HK Book Club, and all the random thoughts we have to share. Honestly, this is a giant book episode. We talk about goals and resolutions, undecorating for Christmas and decorating for winter, adding in more color, the books we're reading, and our schedule setup.February Give Away: Four Salad PlatesShow Notes: The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily A. Jensen and Laura WiflerWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine MayPlanet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of CS Lewis by Michael WardMoby Dick by Herman MelvilleThe Chronicles of Narnia by CS LewisThe Space Trilogy by CS LewisThe Home Bird: Creating Joyful Interiors Where Old Meets New by Elle HervinNourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Doctorats by Sally FallonThe Story of Civilization and the Lessons of History, 11 Vols by Will and Ariel DurantThe Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr SolzhenitsynThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor DostoevskyHard Core History PodcastThe Complete Book of Home Organization: 200+ Tips and Projects by Toni HammersleyRembrandt is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey

A healthy homemaker has a healthy and robust community! We aren't meant to carry on all on our own. The community we invest ourselves in is important. It keeps us from stagnating, it provides correction, depth, and support.(Note: We changed the next giveaway.)Show Notes:Home Comforts by Cheryl MendelsonThe Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferSEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper byHoward E. Wasdin and Stephen Templin“The more you train in peace, the less you bleed in war.”The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More by Annie Raser-RowlandThe Art of Stuff Article (Coming Feb. 9)

Today we have a wonderful guest: Sarah D. from @bookstacksandbarbells. Join us for this long conversation about weight training, dieting, and health.DM her and mention that you heard her on our HearthKeepers Podcast, and she'll make sure you get an exclusive deal!Show Notes:The complete Book of Home Organization: 200+ Tips and Projects by Toni HammersleyThe Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferGod in the Dock by CS LewisSurf Lessons: Stories of an Eastern Surfer by Earl ShoresThe Weight of Glory by CS LewisPlanet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of CS Lewis by Michael Ward

From thoughts on the long, dark days to the magic of the week between holidays to our thoughts on self-care, this is a fun conversation...or at least we had fun. Plus, our suggestions for Christmas movies and books. Merry Christmas, HearthKeepers!Show Notes:The Complete Book of Home Organization: 200+ Tips and Projects by Toni Hammersley The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferThe Nature of Autumn by Jim CrumleyWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories by LMMontgomerySarah’s Favorite Christmas Movies: KrampusGremlinsChristmas with the Kranks Home AloneAbby’s Favorite Christmas Movies: White Christmas ElfMuppet’s Christmas CarolDie HardSarah’s Favorite Christmas Books: A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensDash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel CohnHandel’s Messiah Family Advent ReaderAbby’s Favorite Christmas Books: A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensOld Christmas by Washington IrvingLetters from Father Christmas by JRR TolkienOn Fairy-Stories by JRR Tolkien

Rest, recreation, and education are all important aspects of appropriate self-care. In this episode we'll discuss each in some detail. Show Notes:The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferGK Chesterton Quote: The home is not the one tame place in the world of adventure; it is the one wild place in the world of rules and set tasks.Something Wicked This Way Comes, Fahrenheit 451, Halloween Tree, and Dandelion Wine by Ray BradburyOne Look (Excuse the interruption in this episode. There was a windstorm messing with Abby’s internet. Consider it your intermission.)

Abby was so excited about this episode! Check it out to learn about why what we wear is important, pitfalls, thoughts on modesty, homemaker uniforms, and some basic style tips. (Don't worry, Skaði was totally fine. She was just mad that she had to wait her turn in the favorite nesting box.)Show Notes:The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameImage is ImportantTo Dress or Not to Dress, That is the QuestionWhat Not to Wear by Trinny Woodall and Susannah ConstantineThe Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees

Welcome to Season 6, ladies! This season is all about self-care! Now if you're like Abby and you kinda cringe a bit when you hear that term, never fear. We're going to start by defining self-care, explaining what it is and what it isn't. This is going to be a fun, dense season, so pour that cup of coffee or that bourbon, light those candles, and get cozy.Show Notes: Rembrandt is in the Wind by Russ RamseyThe Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferBird by Bird by Anne Lamott Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien Homemaker ChicThe Long Winter by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Virtues EpisodeThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor DostoevskyThe Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr SolzhenitsynAnne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery“Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promotehealth and wellness. The main goal of self-care is to prevent or control disease and preserve overall well-being through consistently taking care of various aspects of your health. Fora person to practice true self-care, they must use personal responsibility and self-reliance in a way that positively impacts their health in the current moment and the future. "(www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-self-care-5212781)

Today, we're wrapping up Season 5: Hospitality, as well as discussing our plans for Samhain and how we plan to utilize this cross-quarter day. We also had some visitors pop in at the end of the episode. If life isn't interrupted, are you even a homemaker?It's been a wonderful season with lots of beautiful guests. We've so enjoyed talking about hospitality in all its various forms with everyone. We hope you've enjoyed it too.Show Notes:Little House in the Ozarks by Laura Ingalls WilderRembrandt is in the Wind by Russ RamseyWatership Down by Richard Adams An Army at Dawn by Rick AtkinsonOctober Dreams: A Celebration of Halloween edited by Richard Chizmar My Dear Hemlock by Tilly Dillehay The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Summa Domestica: Order and Wonder in Family Living, Vol. 3, Housekeeping by Leila LawlerOver The Garden Wall Coraline SoundtrackFrugal Christmas

In today’s episode, Liz shares about Lifestyle and Responsive Hospitality. She’s had to learn to be casual, flexible, and ready to go when people have needs. She talks about what she keeps on hand and questions she asks, along with debriefing with her husband. From hosting in a small home, mistakes in meal choices, and going from a system to a flexible flow, this episode covers a lot of helpful ground. Show Notes:Little House in the Ozarks by Laura Ingalls WilderRembrandt is in the Wind by Russ RamseyGroupMe Daily Thanksgivings Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must be Done by Mystie WinklerPumpkin Spice Simmer Pot: Pin on Air of the CastleThe Three Musketeers by Alexandre DumasLife in the In-Between: Facing Anxiety and Afflictions as Christians by Samuel D. RenihanLeaving Room Series

One of our goals for this season was to share a wide variety of hospitality. Emily Ward, our guest today, tells us what it is like to work in the Hospitality Industry, to practice hospitality on a professional level. There are lots of wonderful things we can learn about how to manage our work from some of the things Emily shares. We also have some fun “worst hotel” stories. Show Notes:Rembrandt is in the Wind by Russ RamseyUnreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More than They Expect by Will GuidaraLauren Parker’s Episode

What a wonderful conversation we had with Lauren Parker! This episode is full of heartfelt advice on hosting more formal events like Book Clubs, Showers, Evening Parties, and Tea Parties. Lauren shares about working with her kids, elevating the event, and what you might need on hand. She also gives lots of advice on how to be frugal in your hospitality.Show Notes:The Nature of Autumn by Jim CrumleyWelcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Around by Myquillyn SmithThe Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer RyanOctober Dreams: A Celebration of Halloween edited by Richard Chizmar

Our first guest of season 5: Hospitality is Deanna Brown! She's going to share both how she thinks about Hospitality and the practical things she does. We trust this will be an encouraging and helpful episode. If you have any questions for Deanna or us, leave them in the comments, and we'll get them answered.Show Notes:The Pearl by John SteinbeckThe Grapes of Wrath by John SteinbeckA Farewell to Arms by Earnest HemingwayDavid Copperfield by Charles DickensWelcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round by Myquillyn SmithRembrandt is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey

Before we get to all our special guests, we're sharing this episode with practical ways to meet physical and emotional needs. This should encourage us in our work both in tending our people and welcoming others into our homes.Show Notes:Seal of Honor:Operation Red Wings and the Life of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, USN by Gary WilliamsGates of Fire by Steven PressfieldSumma Domestica: Order and Wonder in Family Life, Vol. 3 – Housekeeping by Leila LawlerRembrandt is in the Wind by Russ RamseyThe Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well by Meik WikingLove the Home You Have by Melissa Michels Alexander Solzhenitsyn Speaks to the West by Aleksandr SolzhenitsynThe Moon is Down by John SteinbeckThe Man Who Was Thursday by GK ChestertonHospitality: Physical NeedsHospitality: Emotional Needs

Happy Anniversary to the Podcast! Thank you, ladies, for your support! It's been really helpful to us to work on this project, and we hope it's been a blessing to all of you.In this episode, we define hospitality, set some boundaries, and share some helpful quotes. We also address the elephant in the room...The Gospel Comes with a Housekey by Rosaria Butterfield.Show Notes:Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovic Creative Mending: Beautiful Darning, Patching and Stitching Techniques by Hikaru Noguchi Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise by Lucinda GandertonRembrandt is in the Wind by Russ RamseyThe Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well by Meik WikingSimplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must be Done by Mystie WinklerHearthKeeper Hospitality Articles:Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4

Oh, we crack ourselves up. Listen to the end.In this episode, we talk about how to use the cross-quarter day, Lammas. It is prudent to evaluate the needs of the coming season. Let's embrace this opportunity to think about the needs of our home and the upcoming holidays.We're also taking a few minutes to talk about our upcoming drawings and the current HK Book Club read. Thanks for being here, ladies!Show Notes:Fire Cider: Basic recipe Fire Cider: A bit more information

Join us as we wrap up this season by picking Cindy Vincent's brain about doing laundry through all the stages of life: Maid, Matron, and Crone. We think you'll find what she has to share encouraging and helpful. Show Notes:She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver GoldsmithThe Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas What It Is Like To Go To War by Karl Marlantes On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society by Dave GrossmanNo Graves as Yet by Anne PerryLife in the In-Between by Samuel Renihan The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate and Live Well by Deborah Needleman (July Book Giveaway)Love the Home You Have by Melissa Michaels (AugustBook Giveaway)Rembrandt is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey (HK Book Club Read)Your Not Forever Home: Affordable, Elevated, Temporary Decor for Renters by Katherine Ormerod