# homemaking — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover homemaking. Page: Feed: --- ## [Life is Not All for Work, 1912](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/life-is-not-all-for-work-1912) _2026-08-18 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ a farmer takes a vacation ## [It's almost here! "Homemaking with Babs"](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/its-almost-here-homemaking-with-babs) _2026-08-17 · Everything I Made_ A lifetime of practical homemaking wisdom, organized into simple systems and seasonal routines that make every home easier to care for. ## [A New Deal for Women, 1936 style](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/a-new-deal-for-women-1936-style) _2026-08-11 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ Right in the middle of Roosevelt’s New Deal program of the 1930s, one woman (via a homemaking magazine) suggested that homemakers adopt their own new household policies. The title caught my eye and made me do a double take. For the most part, the women in the old homemaking magazines I read seem to love their lives, not eager to propose an overhaul to their lifestyles. However, this housewife’s… ## [EVERYTHING I MADE FOR A BEACH DINNER FOR EIGHT](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/everything-i-made-for-a-beach-dinner) _2026-08-10 · Babs · Everything I Made_ Summers not over! Lobster rolls, grilled skirt steak, watermelon salad, Atlantic Beach Pie, and all the little touches that make a regular summer evening special ## [25 Things About Me](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/25-things-about-me) _2026-08-04 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ probably more than you ever wanted to know ## [Summer in the Old Days--How did People Survive?](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/summer-in-the-old-days-how-did-people) _2026-07-28 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ life before modern air-conditioning ## [Revisiting My Amish School](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/revisiting-my-amish-school) _2026-07-21 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ 20-plus years later ## [Come See Me on the "Homemaking with Babs" Tour!](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/come-see-me-on-the-homemaking-with-89e) _2026-07-20 · Babs · Everything I Made_ Celebrate the launch of Homemaking with Babs. Including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step inside The Basket House. ## [It's finally here! "Homemaking with Babs"](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/its-finally-here-homemaking-with) _2026-07-17 · Babs · Everything I Made_ A lifetime of practical homemaking wisdom, organized into simple systems and seasonal routines that make every home easier to care for and more enjoyable to live in ## [A Vacation at Home, 1913](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/a-vacation-at-home-1913) _2026-07-14 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ I did some head-scratching myself over this piece, but read my comments at the end before dismissing it as unrealistic. From 1913—It’s time to think once more about vacation. What? Not going to take one this year? Can’t afford it? Times have been hard—you’ve had sickness these last months, and your pocketbook is about empty? But you need it, friend . How about that? There are long weeks and months… ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aPaIAc2OIOWB) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Everything We Cooked During Our Family Vacation](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/everything-we-cooked-during-our-family) _2026-07-07 · Babs · Everything I Made_ How to feed a house full with less stress, fewer grocery runs, and more time together ## [The Easiest Pantry "Sherbet" Recipe](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/a-versatile-pantry-sherbet-recipe) _2026-07-07 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ with an unlikely ingredient ## [Everything I Prepped and the Meals I Made Ahead for Our Family Vacation of 18](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/the-food-i-prepped-and-meals-i-made) _2026-07-02 · Babs · Everything I Made_ Everything I prepared before we left to make feeding 18 people on vacation simple and stress-free ## [Thoughts on Independence Day, 1898](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-independence-day-1898) _2026-07-01 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ and a charge to women ## [Homemaker's Club--What's Old, Is New Again](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/homemakers-club-whats-old-is-new) _2026-06-29 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ vintage inspiration useful for modern life ## [A Brief Tour of a Vintage Homemaking Collection, part 2 (and Something New!)](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/a-brief-tour-of-a-vintage-homemaking-d43) _2026-06-23 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ Continuing from part 1 last week…. One thing I thought that I should address: Why do my Mom and I collect all these out-of-date books and periodicals? We live in the present—we both have smartphones and air fryers and love ordering our groceries online. We’re not trying to live in denial that God put us in the here and now. Homemaking is a conglomeration of skills, with limitless ways to make a… ## [A Brief Tour of a Vintage Homemaking Collection, part 1](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/a-brief-tour-of-a-vintage-homemaking) _2026-06-16 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ (This post may be too long to see in its entirety through your email provider.) recently suggested that I give a “tour” of my vintage homemaking collection, that I love and from which I regularly quote and share tidbits here on Substack. Since you follow my page, you must like these little bits of history, too. If you want to stop in some afternoon, (I’m free this Thursday and can provide the… ## [You're Invited. Now What Should You Bring?](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/youre-invited-now-what-should-you) _2026-06-15 · Babs · Everything I Made_ Go-to Recipes for Every Gathering, From Backyard Barbecues to Dinner Parties and Weekend Visits ## [Are Disposable Paper Products the Best Way to Spend Your Budget?](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/are-disposable-paper-products-the) _2026-06-09 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ convenience has a cost ## [A Housewife Makes Money--Farmers Markets](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/readya-housewife-makes-money-farmers) _2026-06-02 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ plus 5 tips for the newbie ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tEC2gedXT1fw) _2026-06-02 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Live Your Life Out-of-Doors, 1906](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/live-out-of-doors-as-much-as-possible) _2026-05-26 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ "it doeth good like a medicine" ## [The Timeless Joy of Flowers](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/the-everlasting-joy-of-flowers) _2026-05-19 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ "a constant delight" ## [A Garden--Just a Hobby?](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/a-garden-just-a-hobby) _2026-05-12 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ or a money-saving strategy? ## [Everything I Made for a Spring party](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/spring-entertaining-made-simple) _2026-05-06 · Babs · Everything I Made_ From planning ahead to feeding a crowd, everything you need for a relaxed, beautiful spring gathering. ## [Foraging: "A Free Gift of Nature's Bounty"](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/foraging-a-free-gift-of-natures-bounty) _2026-05-05 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ ...all your own, from twig to table ## [A Depression-Era Homemaker Describes her Life](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/a-depression-era-homemaker-describes) _2026-04-28 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ "I glory in it." ## [Homemade Granola (and my easy recipe formula)](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/homemade-granola-and-my-easy-recipe) _2026-04-21 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ I guess I’ve been a granola cruncher since childhood, mostly because my mom wasn’t the type to buy “fun” cereal. When marshmallows and chocolate aren’t on your breakfast option list, you’re left with granola and oatmeal for your cereal choices. And granola always ranks higher than oatmeal. I started making it when I was about 12 and have made it consistently ever since. I’ve bought granola only a… ## [Everything I've made for those in need ... Make One, Take One: Build-Your-Own Meals](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/make-one-take-one-build-your-own) _2026-04-15 · Babs · Everything I Made_ Cook once, feed your family… and plan to care for someone else, too. ## [I'm Telling You, Buy the Books](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/im-telling-you-buy-the-books) _2026-04-14 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ Last week I received an email from Amazon, letting me know that they’ll be discontinuing support for a number of old Kindles. I happen to have a 2nd generation Kindle. No touchscreen, no backlight, not a single ad. I have to use the arrow buttons to move around the keyboard. It was given to me years ago and although I often read ebooks through an app on a much newer tablet, I still regularly use… ## [7 Things I Make that Save My Grocery Budget](https://ahousewifewrites.substack.com/p/7-things-i-make-that-save-my-grocery) _2026-04-07 · Amalia | A Housewife Writes · A Housewife Writes_ As a frugal housewife, it’s tempting to want to save all the money you can by making things yourself. It seems like a sure-fire way to save a buck and another step to being one of those self-sufficient homesteader types. You can DIY everything you eat, but should you? Will you be able to pay off the house early because you make your own ketchup? Will making your own potato chips really make a… ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZheZAnz1xzcl) _2026-04-07 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Everything I made for Lent](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/why-i-love-meatless-fridays) _2026-03-06 · Babs · Everything I Made_ Especially During Lent ## [Everything I made for Galentine’s Day… with a Little Boozy Twist](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/galentines-day-with-a-little-boozy) _2026-02-07 · Babs · Everything I Made_ Since Valentine's falls on a Saturday, I am going all out. Come celebrate with me and my amazing sisters-in-law! ## [Vermont Ski Weekend: Everything I Made for 18!](https://brunchwithbabs.substack.com/p/vermont-ski-weekend-everything-i) _2026-01-15 · Babs · Everything I Made_ The meals, make-ahead prep, and easy traditions that turn a ski trip into something truly memorable.