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This is the fifth installment in my series on how I’m Harboring a Warm & Peaceful Home as part of my goals for 2019. And how you can, too! You can read about My Goals for 2019 here. (They also happen to be the new mission statement for Huntress At Home.) Last week I talked about How to get your chores done strategically and have more time with family! That post covered a few easy things you can/should do as a bare minimum every day to keep your home under control. But I promised I would cover developing a weekly cleaning routine and the concept of zone cleaning!Read More →

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This is the fourth installment in my series on how I’m Harboring a Warm & Peaceful Home as part of my goals for 2019. And how you can, too! You can read about My Goals for 2019 here. (They also happen to be the new mission statement for Huntress At Home.) Let me start today off by asking you this: Are you reading this as you procrastinate on house work? Is it because housekeeping is such a headache with kids? I can’t be the only one who has made a bad habit of letting chores fall by the wayside because it’s just so difficult to do anything with a childRead More →

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This is the second installment in my series on how I am working on Harboring a Warm & Peaceful Home as part of my goals for 2019. And how you can, too! You can read about My Goals for 2019 here. (They also happen to be the new mission statement for Huntress At Home.) Today, I’m sharing with you how I get my chores done strategically in the morning and evening hours. Why? So that I can spend more time focusing on my children and my husband during the day! One of the reasons I wanted to be a SAHM was to have extra timeRead More →

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I don’t know about you other work from home moms, but I have mixed feelings about the situation. Sometimes life’s a breeze. There are days I feel like I really get the best of both worlds. I’m able to work as it suits my needs, control my income, and put my family first while maintaining something purposeful for myself. I knew from the moment my first son was born that I wanted to stay home. And I’m so thankful. However, there are also days it’s really tough. There are plenty of days I find it hard to strike a balance. It’s a whole different ballRead More →

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A few days ago, I walked outside to load the kids in the car for a morning playdate and, to my dismay it was actually chilly. And there were leaves on the ground. I was so surprised. But then I remembered I don’t live in the center of North Carolina anymore where fall is a true season. On the coast there are essentially only two seasons: HOTHOTHOT or relatively cold. Fall and spring only last about two weeks each. Even though it’s been blazing outside since May, I’ve tried my best to keep the kiddos outside. Not to mention out and about for playdates asRead More →

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If there’s something I’ve learned about finances as a stay-at-home mom, it’s this: living on one income is a challenge! It takes serious budgeting and even sacrifice at times to make it work. It’s no wonder many SAHMs decide to supplement with a side income by taking up a part-time job or start their own business. (Sometimes finances being a secondary reason to do so—the first being sanity.) Personally, I do a conglomeration of things to bring in small bits of money. Though, with a two-year-old and a 6-month-old, there aren’t many long-term jobs I can commit to. At least, nothing that can’t be doneRead More →

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“Mise en place.” Have you heard this term before? If you are seasoned in the kitchen, chances are you are familiar with it. If not, you are about to save so much time and stress by learning this simple concept. What Is Mise En Place? “Mise en place” is a french phrase meaning “putting in place” or “everything in its place.” Pronounced MEEZ-ahn-plahs, it is a philosophy used by professional chefs and in many home kitchens alike. It acts as a noun, a verb, and a state of mind; that is, mise en place refers to the physical set up of your ingredients, the actRead More →

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I’m spending the month of January expanding on my goals for 2018. Today, I’m talking about my goals for my home and how I plan to get rid of clutter this year! You can check out my complete list of 33 goals on my post, New Year’s Goals For 2018. Yes, I realize 33 goals may be overkill, but I say… Goal hard or go home. *Slaps knee at how hilarious I think I am* 1. Organize & implement storage solutions throughout the house. So, I’ve gotten really tired of clutter under the kitchen sink, the top of the nursery dresser staying piled with diapers,Read More →

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Being a SAHM is priority number one. I consider mom-ing, cooking, cleaning, and holding down the fort my primary job. And honestly, I don’t have a choice–#momlife takes up almost ALL my time. Can I get a witness? Even though I wouldn’t have it any other way, I still like to have a work-from-home side hustle, a little something to give me goals and a purpose outside the routine of laundry and dishes. For me, this is Huntress At Home! I have other SAHM friends who do things like sell Usborne books, Mary Kay, or, alternatively, work a part time job outside the home. They,Read More →

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The week after Christmas is my favorite time of year. I would almost venture to say it’s more exciting for me than Christmas itself. That’s because I spend the entire week making elaborate New Year’s goals and plans of action. In 2017, minimalism was my focus, and this year is only slightly different. You can check out what my minimalist goals were last year here. I didn’t accomplish as many things as I had hoped to in 2017 due to my year long battle with postpartum anxiety and depression, but I’m thankful to say these last few weeks have brought some much-needed relief. I don’t know ifRead More →