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Holiday Entertaining Hacks: Things to Do Now to Save Time Later

The Homemaker’s Journal | Christmas | Holidays | Homemaking

Holiday Entertaining Hacks: Things to Do Now to Save Time Later

Beautiful pink and mint green balloons that spell out Mom with a pink background

Mother's Day | Gift Guides | Holidays

12 Sweet Gifts for Mom Who Doesn't Want Anything

Square photo with text overlay of Snowflake and Reindeer Christmas Banner made with Cricut

The Homemaker’s Journal | Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | crafts | Cricut Crafts | Holidays

Snowflake and Reindeer Christmas Banner with the Cricut

Cozy home entry with painted brick walls and neutral tones, showing the charm painting your house can bring.

All Things Home | Home Buying and Relocation | Home Maintenance | Thanksgiving | The Homemaker’s Journal

When painting your house is an investment, not just an expense

Christmas Coffee Recipe

The Homemaker’s Journal | Beverages | Christmas | Christmas Food | crafts | decorating | DIY | Farmhouse Style | Holidays | Recipes

Christmas Coffee Recipe

More than 30 Easter Craft and Decor Ideas and Printables

The Homemaker’s Journal | Easter | Holidays

More than 30 Easter Craft and Decor Ideas and Printables

Farmhouse Details for Christmas

The Homemaker’s Journal | Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | crafts | Farmhouse Style | Features and Roundups | Instagram

12 Beautiful Modern Farmhouse Details for Christmas

Make it a Merry Christmas! 23 unique Christmas Craft and Gift Ideas.

The Homemaker’s Journal | Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | crafts | decorating | Features and Roundups | Holidays

Make it a Merry Christmas - 23 Craft and Gift Ideas

A Dozen Modern Farmhouse DIYs

The Homemaker’s Journal | Autumn Inspiration | crafts | decorating | DIY | Farmhouse Style | Features and Roundups | Instagram

12 Modern Fall Farmhouse DIYs

Big and Small Christmas Tree Ideas from Project Inspired

The Homemaker’s Journal | Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | crafts | Holidays

Big and Small Christmas Tree Ideas

Patriotic Dessert Double Layer Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake with Red, White, and Blue, Sprinkles on a white cake plate.

Recipes | 4th of July | Cakes | Desserts | Holidays | Party Food | Patriotic | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Make a Festive Patriotic Poke Cake - An Irresistible Red, White, and Blue Dessert

top down view of cut out bunnies with cotton tails for an Easter Garland

All Things Home | crafts | Cricut Crafts | Easter | Holidays | The Homemaker’s Journal | Thrifty Style

How To Make a Simple Easter Bunny Garland from Paper

Pink background with red and white candy canes and text overlay, Saran Wrap Party Game Prize Ideas and Instructions

Christmas | Entertaining | Family | Holidays | Party Ideas | The Homemaker’s Journal

Saran Wrap Ball Game Gift Ideas and Rules

Two friends sitting in a festive room with holiday lights and balloons in the background, smiling at a laptop. Gift-wrapping materials and a ribboned present are visible, creating a cozy and celebratory atmosphere.

Christmas | Family | Holidays | Party Ideas | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Organize the Perfect Virtual Holiday Gathering

Close up of two stemless wine glasses filled with freshly made apple cider slushies with a red and white striped paper straw and garnished with apple slices.

Recipes | Autumn Inspiration | Beverages | Party Food | The Homemaker’s Journal

Simple Apple Cider Slushies Recipe - How to Make

A collage featuring 30 New Year cabbage recipes, showcasing a variety of colorful dishes made with cabbage, including stir-fries, soups, stews, salads, and rolls. The central text reads '30 New Year Cabbage Recipes' in bold black and green lettering. The images display both cooked and fresh cabbage dishes, presented in bowls and plates, with vibrant garnishes and side accompaniments.

Recipes | Cabbage | Features and Roundups | Holidays | Party Food | The Homemaker’s Journal

New Year Cabbage Recipes

Two pastel-colored gift boxes, one pink and one white with gold polka dots, stacked and topped with a large, ruffled ribbon with gold trim. The soft pink ornaments and fairy lights in the background enhance the delicate and whimsical holiday feel.

Gift Guides | Christmas | Holidays | The Homemaker’s Journal

Holidays That Sparkle: Blending Family Traditions with Elegant Gift Ideas

close up of the branches of a fresh cut Christmas tree

Christmas | All Things Home | Christmas Crafts and Decor | Holidays | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

How To Care for a Fresh Christmas Tree

King of Christmas 7-foot Noble Fir artificial Christmas tree fully set up with warm white LED lights turned on, showcasing the tree's natural shape and brightness.

Christmas | All Things Home | Holidays | Home Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

Why I Chose the King of Christmas Noble Fir: A Beautifully Simple and Effortless Addition to Our Holiday Décor

Red Star Wreath made with Twigs

Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | crafts | decorating | Holidays

Red Star Wreath Knockoff

A dark bowl filled with crispy air-fried pumpkin seeds, dusted with a savory spice blend. The close-up captures the texture of the seeds, perfect for a fall snack.

Recipes | Autumn Inspiration | Holidays | Snacks | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Save Pumpkin Seeds for Eating: A Simple Guide

2 Ingredient pumpkin cake on white plate with cool whip

The Homemaker’s Journal | Cakes | Cooking Light | Desserts | Healthy Living | Recipes | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving Food

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

Over 70 Valentine's Day Ideas at cupcakes and crinoline

Valentine's Day | Holidays | The Homemaker’s Journal

Over 70 Valentine's Day Ideas

Buffalo check mason jar cozy - Valentine's Day Mason Jar - with red pom-poms and flannel heart cut outs - cupcakesandcrinoline.com

crafts | Holidays | Quick Crafts | Sewing | The Homemaker’s Journal | Valentine's Day

Mason Jar Valentine's Day Treat Jar

Overhead view of music sheet embroidery hoop Christmas ornament

The Homemaker’s Journal | Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | crafts | Holidays | Quick Crafts | Shabby Chic

How To Make a Simple Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornament

Christmas Reindeer Food in cup and in cellophane bags with labels

The Homemaker’s Journal | Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | Christmas Printables | crafts | Family | Holidays | Printables

Magic Reindeer Food - Poem with Free Printables

grid with Christmas cookies

Recipes | Christmas | Christmas Food | Cookies | Desserts | Holidays | The Homemaker’s Journal

100+ Easy Christmas cookie recipes with few ingredients

Three generations of women – a grandmother, mother, and young girl – share a joyful moment together. The young girl holds a bouquet of yellow flowers, and all three women are smiling warmly, conveying a sense of family and togetherness.

Holidays | crafts | Mother's Day | Tech | The Homemaker’s Journal

6 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Mother's Day Video Slideshow

Chalkboard decorated with scripture and the phrase, 'oh Holy night'.

crafts | Christmas | Christmas Crafts and Decor | decorating | Holidays | Home Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

Christmas Chalkboard Ideas: Festive Designs for Holiday Cheer

Antique silver spoon being used to add lavender to the center of a white doily with beautiful white tatting

crafts | Holidays | Homemaking | Mother's Day | Shabby Chic | The Homemaker’s Journal | Thrifty Style

Fresh Lavender Sachet Made From a Vintage Doily

The image features a square white card with the text "THIS IS TOTALLY BETTER THAN A TEXT" printed on it. The card has a graphic of an envelope with a heart on it. It's placed against a soft pink background, surrounded by a delicate arrangement of wildflowers and greenery. The overall aesthetic is gentle and appealing, perfect for expressing a heartfelt message.

Holidays | Encouragement | Family | Gift Guides | The Homemaker’s Journal

Send Special Messages with Custom Design Greeting Cards

A festive Mother's Day greeting card display featuring two handmade cards with a sprinkle background in a variety of colors. On the left, a card reads "Mommy, you're the sweetest!" above an ice cream cone made of colorful fingerprint scoops. The right card showcases a donut composed of multicolored fingerprints with the pun "Mommy, I donut know what I'd do without you!" Both cards have a playful pink border dotted with multicolored sprinkles, enhancing their cheerful and crafty appearance.

Mother's Day | crafts | Holidays | Kids Crafts | Printables | Quick Crafts | The Homemaker’s Journal

Handmade Mother's Day Card Free Printable - A Sweet Homemade Mother's Day Craft from the Heart

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mom - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

The Homemaker’s Journal | Holidays | Mother's Day

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mom - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Overhead view of a bowl of sweet potato casserole with a butter pat on top

The Homemaker’s Journal | Holidays | Recipes | side dishes | Thanksgiving

Baked Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with NO Nuts

small glass jar filled with homemade eggnog creamer on a holiday plate with a Christmas tree in the background.

Recipes | Beverages | Breakfast | Christmas | Christmas Food | Coffee | Holidays | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Best Homemade Eggnog Coffee Creamer Recipe

How to make a pumpkin vase centerpiece from a Dollar Store pumpkin.

The Homemaker’s Journal | Autumn Inspiration | crafts | decorating | DIY | Fall Decor | Holidays | Home Décor | Instagram | Quick Crafts

How-to Make a Pumpkin Vase Centerpiece

Easy DIY Polka Dot Pumpkin

crafts | Autumn Inspiration | decorating | Halloween | Holidays | Home Décor | Polka Dot | Shabby Chic | The Homemaker’s Journal

Easy DIY Polka Dot Pumpkin

Overhead view of a square piece from a make ahead cinnamon roll casserole that was made with store bought tubes of cinnamon rolls

Recipes | Breakfast | Christmas | Christmas Food | Desserts | Easter | Holidays | Mother's Day | The Homemaker’s Journal

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Close up view of a homemade chocolate covered strawberry cupcake with a homemade chocolate buttercream frosting

Cupcakes | Desserts | Holidays | Recipes | The Homemaker’s Journal | Valentine's Day

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Closeup view of homemade popcorn with sprinkles and chocolate covered pretzels.

Valentine's Day | Holidays | Party Ideas | The Homemaker’s Journal

Valentine's Day White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

5 Tips for No Fuss Table Settings

The Homemaker’s Journal | Easter | Entertaining | Holidays | Home Décor | Instagram

5 Tips for No Fuss Table Settings

Perfect Hard Cooked Eggs getting an ice bath!

Recipes | Breakfast | Easter | Easter Food | Holidays | Home Cooking 101 | Kitchen Hacks | The Homemaker’s Journal

How-To: The Easiest Way to Peel Hard Cooked Eggs