Coming in January: You are a Homemaking Star!

You are a Star

Despite being a homemaker and mother of eight- soon to be nine- my thoughts go often to what I can offer you, my favorite follower of the Homemaking-Cottage.  I’m excited about the plans I have for the website coming in 2012. Let  me start with January.  I really want to take the site to a [...]

Staying Home for Real Comfort & Other Articles

Friends

When winter starts blowing its icy cold winds it seems that it will never end. Cabin fever can easily set in quickly when you find yourself home more than you’re used to and maybe not from your own choosing whether its illness, bad weather, lack of spending money, or something else. It is so easy [...]

Guess What?

We’re having a 50% off sale! It’s the holiday time of year again and I’m so excited! We have two special editions of the magazine going on at the same time! The Harvest Festival and the Christmas Extravaganza! Because we want you to join us, we’re having a sale on the E-magazine subscriptions. Save 50% [...]

Deluxe Edition Review: By Vicky Cain

I recently had the opportunity to read the Deluxe Edition of the Homemaking Cottage Magazine, and absolutely LOVED it! Since it is so close to Halloween, I was very interested in the articles about decoration and Halloween foods. I was able to get many unique and EASY ideas. While I was somewhat disappointed that some [...]

The Color in the Season Reminds me of the Beauty in my life

Gratitude for the seasons

Letter from the Editor: Rich red, bright gold, deep brown: the main beautiful colors against a beautiful blue sky. The beautiful colors in the fall remind us of the color we can find in our everyday lives.  I used to dread the coming of fall knowing that what was to come after all the splendid [...]

Celebrating the Season

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Letter from the Editor: How are you feeling about your home, self, and family?  In your eyes can it use improvement?  For years, I struggled to be sure everything was in place, and to be sure I appeared to have it all together, and to truly appear happy even though deep down my life was [...]

The Harvest Festival Has Begun!

Letter from the Editor: Crisp colors of red, yellow, and orange leaves set the perfect mood for the cooler weather beginning to approach.  Autumn is a delicious season; one to celebrate. “Pumpkins are a treat and a delight invited into my home to greet the return of autumn.  And what a warm and welcoming sight [...]

Gearing up for our Harvest Festival!

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Summer days are fading into cooler days…autumn begins!  We’re so excited to celebrate this fall and harvest time of year so we are… …gearing up for a Harvest Festival for our Deluxe Magazine subscribers. Don’t miss out! Along with dozens of ideas and articles for: Halloween ideas (inc. costume ideas) Pumpkin, squash, apple recipes and [...]

Utopia at Home

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Letter from the Editor: “The belief in the possibility (or probability) of happiness as a product of rational organization…is the heart of all Utopias.” ~Isaiah Berlin Aahhh… the ideal home.  Is there such a thing?  Isn’t it funny how the house is always cleaner on the other side of the neighborhood?  Isn’t it also frustrating [...]

Elevate Your Day: Home and Family Articles

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Life has pain and challenges.  What do you do when you encounter these difficulties? Suffering or experiencing misery and blame is an option or rising above the pain and difficulties is another.  It is your choice.   Recently, I decided that I wanted to run a half marathon: 13.10 miles.  Training brings pain, soreness and [...]