Shiloah Baker
Shiloah Baker is the writer of over 500 home and family related articles and dozens of ebooks and 3 books. She is the homeschooling mother of eight. She runs an online business that teaches and inspires women who run and home and family. She is a lover of religion, classic books, children, and beautiful home decor. Learn more about how to manage your time and create a better home at the Homemaking Cottage.
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Top 3 Books I Would like to See Turned into MoviesThere have been many excellent books written that have been featured on the silver screen. Still there are millions of books and many excellent ones that have not make the cut for the movies.
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Everything You Need to Know About the LaundryLaundry is a necessary part of daily life and everyone should be familiar with the basics. Here are the basics for pre-treating clothes, filling the washer, water temperatures according to colors, and drying the clothes.
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Courage to Be DifferentNot everyone wants to stand out from the crowd and do things differently from everyone else. Some people enjoy going with the flow and being the average person. To those who want to stand apart, I'm writing to you today.
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Economy Home DécorYou can decorate your home on any income and in any economy without breaking the budget, or even bending it. You can decorate rich on a shoestring.
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Discover the Elegance of Wearing WhiteWith the warmer weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to pull out the lighter clothing. White is elegant, refreshing and pure. White is classic and looks beautiful and feminine especially as solid dresses, skirts, and blouses.
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Le Laundress: Taking Some Tips from the FrenchFor French women, taking care of their bodies and skin is top priority. Since clothing is so close to the skin, it is imperative that there be a delicate and natural balance. Most American women douse our clothes in unnatural scented detergents... -
How to Get Free Traffic to Your Web SiteTraffic is important for your Web site, but targeted hits-or hits from visitors that are looking for what you have- is even more beneficial. Here are several free ways to get targeted traffic to your Web site.
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Mom, What Do You Do for Socialization?As a homeschooling mom, I get asked on a regular basis by "professionals" everywhere from the doctor, the therapist, church leaders, even perfect strangers what my children do for socialization.
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Christian Women Love YourselvesThere is a false notion among many Christian women that if you have a high self esteem and love yourself then you are vain and prideful. We are taught to be modest, humble, and meek, but that does not mean not to love who we are and what we are. -
Elegant Corkboard OrganizerPicture frames, old or new, can be used to make useful and decorative wall organizers. I prefer going for the old frames to repurpose, however once in a while a good deal on a frame comes along and it's too good to resist. -
Repurposing Projects Made EasyIt is fulfilling to the soul to create something new and beautiful out of an old or ordinary object. This is one of the reasons I love to "repurpose" old things. We do a lot of repurposing projects in our home... -
Two Challenges for the Family HomeLet us begin with the first challenge of enjoying modern conveniences and still maintaining the spirit of the home. Today we enjoy luxuries that no one in history has enjoyed.
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Nesting is a Chick ThingWomen tend to get the nesting urge to prepare their home for the arrival of the new baby. It gives them extra energy and some women are very productive during this time.
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Book Review: The Mysteries of UdolphoThis book is a beautifully written tale full of mystery, intrigue, valuable lessons in character and life, with an end that satisfies all the curiosities one receives when reading it.
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To Book, Nook, Swim, Audible or All?Today I am a homeschooling mom and while I enjoy simplicity I also enjoy technology and technology is not always simple and there are so many options what is a modern mom to do?
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Create a Life of PurposeWe cannot expect others or outside circumstances to create the life we want to live or even to give us the emotional fulfillment in living a life we wish to have. It is up to us.
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Care and Keeping of LingerieWomen all have delicate and dainty undergarments for special occasions and for daily wear. Like expensive silverware most lingerie is not used on a daily basis and to ensure they last gentle and consistent care is most important.
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Inspiration for Blogging and WritingSome days inspiration flows easily. Something happens and I sit down right that moment and write about it. Other days I want to write, but nothing comes to mind. -
How the Environment in the Home Affects ChildrenLike most women, I want the best for my child. I quickly learned that in addition to providing shelter, clothes, food and love, that the environment in the home is an important key to raising a well adjusted child.
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Finding Satisfaction in Being a HousewifeWomen who choose to stay home to care for their home and family sometimes feel that they miss out on the glamour of the working world. -
Spiritual HomemakerThe spiritual homemaker takes the mundane and common things she does each day and applies them to gospel principles or spiritual things.
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5 Reasons to Blog About Your Weight Loss JourneyWith Google's Blogspot, Typepad, Wordpress and many other easy to use blogging websites and tools, blogging has never been easier. Many people are blogging about their weight loss journeys, so why shouldn't you?
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An Average Day in My LifeOn an average day I have to know where seven kids are at any given moment. I supervise the schooling and the chores, kiss booboos, listen to a million and one tattle tales, listen to any problem...
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Mommy MessagesHave you ever had one of those days, when everything seemed to be raining down on you? The real question should be how many days have you had like that?
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25 Favorite Workout TunesThis list is one and a half hours of music that is great to work out or run to.
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10 Ways to Stay Motivated to Exercise and Lose WeightThis month I am coming up on the anniversary of my one year transformation. After giving birth to seven children and a thousand excuses for being overweight, I lost almost fifty pounds and went from a size 18/20 to a size eight.
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Why I Wear JewelryJewelry is a favorite of mine. To me, there is nothing like the glitter or color combination of stones, ribbons, chains, or charms that send get pulse quickening.
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Preparedness in the HomeWhy should every homemaker be prepared for every kind of situation? The answer is simple - emergencies or unplanned situations do occur in life.
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Homemaking is Not About PerfectionHomemaking is not about perfection. Homemaking is a calling, a blessing and an art. Raising a family and taking care of your home is NOT easy! Be kind to yourself.
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Influence of a MotherFor centuries beautiful words have been written of mothers and their important influence in the lives of every man and woman.
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Raising a Hard-Working FamilyThere is nothing that feels better than working hard on a job such as cleaning and organizing the home, cooking meals and doing the dishes.
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Blessing the Lives of Others Through Home BusinessEveryone has a talent of some kind. Sharing your talents to bless the lives of others is service. Making money with our talents is a blessing not only for our family's income, but for the people who benefit from your talents.
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Mission Impossible: Clutter Versus MomTonight I've accepted a self-appointed mission: the mission is to combat clutter, filth, dirt and debris left by all the children. Is it impossible?
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Because I Love Me, I Am Losing WeightI was thinking recently of the emotional journey of losing weight. It's not purely physical, as anyone who has lost weight can attest too. What was the difference in my thought process between then and now?