WonderStruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God I recently received a copy of WonderStruck by Margaret Feinberg. I generally shy away from religious books, as I’m firmly rooted in my own religion and I prefer to read from the many prolific writers of my faith. But this book looked like a good one, so I forged [...]
Won’t Back Down Movie Review Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis are two thoughtful and tough minded mothers in a fight against educational bureaucracy, in “Won’t Back Down”. Jamie Fitzpatrick (Gyllenhaal) comes off as a kind of Erin Brockovich character up against the system that is failing her young daughter. She doesn’t back down from the [...]
How to Freshen Your Mattress and Ban Dust Mites Does the thought of microscopic critters living on your mattress conjure up the gag reflex in you? It does me. I don’t even want to think about it, but it’s a fact of human existence. Dust mites live in the dust particles around your home. They [...]
What American woman wouldn’t love to eliminate the word ‘diet’ from her vernacular? After reading Carol Cottrill‘s book The French Twist – Twelve Secrets of Decadent Dining and Natural Weight Management, I’m ready to change my life! Carol is a CNC – Certified Nutrition Counselor with a love of all things French. Her book unravels [...]
DIY Cord Basket for Computer Cords It’s remarkable the great ideas folks come up with to make life easier, more organized, more beautiful and yes, tastier. Pinterest is a fun gathering place for those creative souls. If you’re not familiar with Pinterest, go on over and check it out – you won’t be sorry. Well, maybe a [...]
I find genealogy research interesting and compelling. The search for one’s ancestors is both fulfilling and insightful. Once you become acquainted with your roots, I believe you have a window into your own personal machinery – what makes you tick. Ancestry.com sponsors one of my favorite TV shows and it takes some of the famous Hollywood type folks [...]
My name is Emily and I am the owner of
Clever Housewife. I am a Domestic Goddess. In case
you are unclear of what that entails, here is a list of
my duties: mommy, wife, friend, therapist, teacher,
chef, entertainer, breadwinner, chauffer, musician,
nursemaid, accountant, tutor, spiritual advisor, life
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painter, maid, landscaper and more. You name it – I do it (except maybe anything
to do with electricity and insects).
