The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

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Carrie Sullivan has been keeping a home for over 20 years through changing seasons of motherhood, working outside the home, full-time homemaking, grief and growing faith. Now, in her 50’s, with kids nearing launch-time, Carrie has come to view homemaking as a meaningful vocation and true calling from God. 
We cover all the usual territory of homemaking strengths, weaknesses, expectations, hospitality, and more. 
And as a little bonus, I have some historical homemaking hints for you from a fun early 20th century etiquette guide, Don'ts for Wives.
SHOW NOTES
All resources mentioned in this episode, including Carrie's signature dish recipe are on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Carrie Sullivan".
https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/building-cathedrals-to-the-glory-of-god-a-homemaker-portrait-of-carrie-sullivan
Connect with Carrie on IG @curatingaliterarylife
HHH Segment
Ebbutt, Blanche, Don'ts for Husbands, Don'ts for Wives. London: A. & C. Black, 1913
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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)
Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
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After over 3 decades of homemaking, I have found there to be 3 Essential Tools and a handful of miscellaneous supplies which will equip you for any type of cleaning in your home; both regular maintenance and seasonal. 
I will give you a bit of history on the top 3 as well as information on how to choose the best tools. 
Then I want to spend a little time talking about helpers; how to engage the family, when to seek professional help and a few tips for helping yourself to enjoy seasonal cleaning.
SHOW NOTES
Full transcript with links to favorite tools on the blog! theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "MM53"

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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)
Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
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We are kicking off Season 28 today a brand new Homemaker Portrait! 
I'm starting this episode with some notes from you out of the mail bag, what to expect this season on the podcast and magazine updates!!
After those updates, I am chatting with my good friend, Kathlena Rule, about her experience of full time homemaking over the past 42 years. Kathlena’s concept of home was shaped by 2 godly parents and a life of constant moving. She loves the change that moving brings and the fact that there are always new people to meet. She and husband, Ed, lived several years abroad and that experience profoundly shaped her homemaking. 
We discuss all of the usual material-strengths, weaknesses, expectations and how to set and keep priorities. Throughout our conversation you’ll hear this theme; the home is a tool, an extension of the people who live there. The people are the point. Home and homemaking provide opportunity and space for unhurried fellowship leading to flourishing relationships with others and with Christ. 
You can now text me or leave me a voice mail using the link at the top of this description AND I can text you back! 🎉
SHOW NOTES
All resources mentioned in this episode, including Kathlena's signature dish recipe, are on the blog. Click the link below.
https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/the-home-is-a-tool-the-people-are-the-point-a-homemaker-portrait-of-kathlena-rule
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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)
Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
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Spring cleaning can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to tackle it without purpose or perspective. In this episode, I'm sharing historical, modern, and Biblical encouragement to help you approach seasonal cleaning as a manageable reset—one step at a time.
Join me every Monday this spring for more seasonal cleaning motivation and practical help. We are tackling tools next week, followed by episodes featuring different surfaces of the home working our way from the top, down. 
SHOW NOTES:
sources
Susan Fenimore Cooper, Rural Hours (New York, 1850), pp. 43-44.
https://www.wealddown.co.uk/museum-news/victorian-deep-clean/
Modern Cleaning Motivation
YouTube
hamimommy
Scandish Home
Clean My Space
Analog
Homekeeping Handbook | Martha Stewart
Home Comforts | Cheryl Mendelson
Biblical History of Spring Cleaning
Exodus 11-12
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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)
Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
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As we close out this season of The Art of Home, the fifth and final Act of Courageous Homemaking I'd like to challenge you with is, In the Darkness, Remember. 
When you cannot see the way out, you must cling to the gracious hand of God and let Him guide you. 
You will learn to recognize His hand in the dark when you remember Who He is, what He has done, and what He promises to do.
NOTES & LINKS
Other Episodes in this Series:
MM #46 Acts of Courageous Homemaking | Our Foundation
MM #47 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #1 | Be Informed
MM #48 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #2 | Keep the Home Fires Burning
MM #49 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #3 | Be Salty, Stay Lit
MM #50 Acts of Courageous Homemaking #4 | Expect, but Don't Borrow Trouble
Scripture in this Episode:
Isaiah 9:2, 6
John 8:12
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HOMEMAKING RESOURCES
Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)
Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
SUPPORT & CONNECT
 Review | Love The Podcast 
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