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This lovely fabric has been inspiring me to do something with it … it was a gift from a dear friend who used the original piece of fabric for lovely bunting for the girls’ room. A small piece was left over … just enough to help me create a fabric covered book … a home making book.

I have always thought those books/binders sounded weird. Why would someone need a binder for taking care of their home?

Seven children later and a house that needs maintenance … recipes that strike my fancy … details regarding homemade cleaning supplies, essential oils and herbs … where to plant and what to plant in the spring … yes, a homemaking book is indeed a handy tool.

 

However, I could not bare to place an ugly plastic binder on my shelf in the kitchen. I’m a firm believer that things may as well be pretty in your every day use.

 

This lovely rose-covered fabric? It fit perfectly over my homemaking book.

{Thank you, Cath Kidston. And thank you, Kate.}

 

 

 

 

 

I created some pages to go inside the binder – some with encouraging quotes or Scripture and others to identify categories, such as herbal, homemaking, homeschooling, natural remedies, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I look forward to filling the book with details on this lovely task of homemaking.

 

Do you have a homemaking book? What do you keep in it?

I have created a link to the title page, along with a few category pages, if you are interested in using them to help you make your own book.

P.S. It is definitely spring (even if the weather does not agree) as we are over-laden with fresh chicken (and duck!) eggs. Are you a local reader? If you would like to be an egg customer, just send an email. We would be happy to fill your egg basket!

 

April 11, 2016 - 2:15 pm

Shelley what a lovely keepsake to be able to be passed down to your girls, and their girls one day too! beautiful idea 🙂 I keep a similar book, but with verses and quotes that speak to my heart, and I hope to pass it to my kids too! I should definitely make the outside of it look prettier tho 😉

April 9, 2016 - 10:08 pm

Our Home of Many Blessings Gillian!I have a homemaking binder that iv carried around for years!!It is packed with verses and recipes…Your recipes you have shared, and lots of proverbs 31 material.I have pictures of my family scattered through it as well as menu plans,gardening,pantry stock up,organizing and so much more!..Its one of the best things iv ever done!

April 8, 2016 - 12:19 pm

Brenda (Gigi’s Mom) Great idea, Gillian!!! It looks soooo pretty!!!! And yes, I would LOVE some eggs, especially natural home grown eggs! xo

April 7, 2016 - 8:44 pm

Lauren A homemaking binder is an excellent idea! I’m constantly keeping papers and such with all my favourite recipes and my cleaning schedule this place and that. I had bought a pretty binder for this purpose but couldn’t figure out a nice layout… Which order, what should I put in it, etc. there are so many things to keep track of!!!