Episodes

  • Maintaining Contentment as a Homemaker
    May 16 2022

    Recently, we had a listener ask for practical tips on contentment and we decided that this topic deserved a dedicated episode, so here we are! In today’s episode, we discuss maintaining contentment as a homemaker which, as most of us know, is NOT “easy”.

    We get deep- sharing vulnerable stories from our own lives and revealing how those moments shaped our perspectives on contentment. While there is no quick-fix solution if you are experiencing discontentment, we do believe that finding contentment in life is simpler than most of us make it out to be…

    Thank you for tuning in!


    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Podcast Episode: The Importance of Morning Routines as a Homemaker


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Shannon- Volunteering in my local community

    Vanessa- Francis & Henry Maternity/Postpartum/Nursing-friendly lounge dresses


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    40 mins
  • The Importance of REST + Homemaker Guilt
    May 9 2022

    In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of rest and overcoming homemaker guilt on the days when your to-do list is more ambitious than your energy levels.

    Thank you for tuning in!


    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Red Leaf Coffee


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Shannon- Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo

    Vanessa- Magnesium Baths using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    41 mins
  • Finding Community + Dealing with Loneliness | with Ashley Cravens of We Are The Homemakers
    May 2 2022

    In today’s episode, we sat down with our VERY FIRST guest to discuss finding community and dealing with loneliness. Who better to have this conversation with than our friend Ashley, the creator of the online Homemaker's Club Instagram account, @wearethehomemakers.

    It was such a pleasure hearing her heart for gathering homemakers together in community. We hope you find this conversation as encouraging and inspiring as we did!

    Thank you for tuning in!


    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Ashley’s Podcast The Homemaker’s Club Podcast

    Ashley’s Instagram @wearethehomemakers


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Ashley- Writing a list of what makes you feel MOST fulfilled within home-keeping and homemaking

    Shannon- Woven Nook throw pillow covers & inserts

    Nessa- Slowly making preparations for baby. Cleaning laundry, preparing diapering stations, putting together a diaper bag, etc.


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • SEASON 4 PREMIERE! Spring Cleaning Motivation
    Apr 25 2022

    Today marks the Season 4 Premiere of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! In today’s episode, we offer up a bit of Spring Cleaning Motivation, sharing the areas we have been tackling in and around our homes, getting into all the nooks and crannies, and the ways in which we organically weave these tasks into our daily lives. Our homes will not stay clean for long, as summer is just around the corner but, we aim to do this work with a joyful heart.

    We are excited to be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 and can’t wait to introduce you to this season’s guests! 

    Thank you for tuning in!


    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    How to Strip Towels

    30 Seconds Algae Cleaner

    Car dusters


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Shannon- CEP compression calf sleeves

    Nessa- Naturalistic Garden Design course by Dan Pearson


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    41 mins
  • SEASON 3 FINALE! Boundaries, Boredom, & Breaking Cell Phone Addiction
    Apr 11 2022

    This episode marks the Season 3 Finale of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! Today we discuss what might be the GREATEST enemy to homemakers which is TIME… or rather the mismanagement of time. How can we Take Back our Time?

    We are going to dive into boundaries, boredom, and breaking cell phone addiction. You won’t want to miss this episode.

    We will be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 on Monday, April 25th!

    Thank you for tuning in!


    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Our Avenue to Adventure Calendar


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Shannon- Charcuterie boards for when guests come over.

    Nessa- Library stamp


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    51 mins
  • New to Homemaking? Where to Begin!
    Mar 28 2022

    New to homemaking? Don’t know where or how to start? Feeling overwhelmed or inadequate? This episode is for you!

    Thank you for tuning in!


    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    BOOKS

    Home Management Plain & Simple by Kim Brenneman

    How to Make a House a Home by Ariel Kaye

    For the Love of Christian Homemaking & Introduction to Homemaking by Mrs. Sharon White

    SHOWS/ MOVIES

    Pride & Prejudice

    Little Women

    Little House on the Prairie

    10 Ways to LEVEL UP your Homemaking


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Shannon- Smartwool 250 Baselayer

    Nessa- Vitruvi diffuser in white for the kitchen, diffuser blend of rose & lavender


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    33 mins
  • Take Action! Tackling Home Projects
    Mar 14 2022

    Do you have projects you are planning for the upcoming Spring & Summer? Or maybe you are in the midst of projects now! Either way, this episode is for you. 

    Today we share the projects we are undertaking at the moment as well as the takeaways that have helped us the MOST in our years of homeownership. We hope this episode will give you some ideas as you are planning to tackle home projects this year on how you can take action while keeping your cool. 

    Thank you for tuning in!


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Shannon- Putting outdoor twinkly lights on a timer

    Nessa- Our Avenue to Adventure calendar


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    58 mins
  • Dreams of Spring: Garden Planning
    Feb 28 2022

    Sit down with us for a cup of tea as we discuss what is to come for each of our gardens, what we are learning as we dig deeper (ha, see what I did there?), and garden journals! Spring is fast approaching and we can’t help but dream!

    Thank you for tuning in!


    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    “Spring” poem by Patience Strong

    The Spring Home Playlist on Spotify

    Leather Refillable Journal


    DAILY DELIGHTS

    Shannon- VENO 2 Pack Insulated Reusable Grocery Bag

    Nessa- M is for Mama A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood by Abbie Halberstadt


    Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

    Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

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    1 hr and 6 mins