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Confessions of a Crafty Housewife

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Brandy of Confessions of a Crafty Housewife has found that a positive outlook on life and knowing who she really is (aside from her labels as wife, mother, etc.) are “key elements in living an overall happy and fulfilling life”.  This comes through loud and clear on her blog and it’s a pleasure to visit. Let’s show Brandy how much positivity the SITstah’s have too!

What can we expect when visiting your blog?
Expect anything and everything. I am a stay at home mom with 3 precocious boys and an equally wonderful husband. Being a stay at home mom requires that you be skilled in a wide variety of tasks, which in turn leads to an equally wide variety of hobbies. I truly believe that your life’s work can be great no matter what setting it finds you in. I share my life, my failures, and my triumphs in all things with the hope that it inspire and entertain my readers.

Give us your “elevator pitch”.
My passion is for the home and the family. My goal is to find ways to strengthen and enhance the family unit, while helping to teach the next generation the same life skills. I think it’s very important for women who are stay at home moms to be able to find value and accomplishment in their work even though there are no prizes or accolades. It’s also important to find creative ways to help support the family, which is why I am working on a new line of products for a home business. (You’ll have to wait and find out more soon, so check back!)

Tell us about your “housewife rules”.
At first glance, the “rules” seem pretty funny and far-fetched. Realistically, these things aren’t always possible, although in doing them (some of them atleast) you show your appreciation and care for your husband and family. Some days we are lucky to all be alive and unscathed when Mr. CH arrives home. Really it boils down to this, my job is in the home and so I take what I do seriously, just as my husband takes his job seriously. It’s about putting other’s needs before your own. (Prov. 31)

What do you love best about being a mother?
Being a mom has taught me so many things about myself that I never knew. For instance, did you know that you can carry 4 bags, 3 cups, 2 babies, and a carseat all while opening the door? Now that’s multitasking! Did you know that the TV show Dirty Jobs has nothing on my two year old’s poopy diapers? Did you know that waking up to your babies surrounding you and smiling at you is the best feeling in the world? Or when my 8 year old was baptized? No way can I choose just one thing as my favorite mothering aspect. If my boys aren’t making me laugh, then they are amazing me in one way or another. Hands down the best…job…ever!

Any organization tips you’d like to share with us?
Keeping your home organized will not only limit chaos and create peace, but it will also increase your play time!

  1. Consistently teach your children as they grow to pick up their toys before naptime and bedtime. I have large toy bins for each child so they sort their toys accordingly. (Toy bins get purged before birthdays and holidays).
  2. Spend 10 minutes 3 times a day doing a quick pick up of the house to keep clutter under control.
  3. Pick one room each week to do a hefty cleaning on. Purge unnecessary items as this will help with organization.
  4. Invest in bins and labels so that you can keep like items together and make them easier to find.

Favorite Posts:
A Salutation of Courtesy:  Southern women’s etiquette says they must greet one with a smile.  🙂
Canning Day: You’ll be impressed.  I guarantee it.
Easy Dinner Ideas:  A few quick and easy dinner ideas you won’t want to miss.

About Tracie Nall

Tracie lives in Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and more books than her shelves will hold. She spends her days writing and editing. Many of her words end up on her blog, From Tracie. Find Tracie on Twitter @FromTracie and on Instagram where she takes pictures of things that are yellow.

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  2. Jen-MamaZen says

    I want to be a crafty Momma, but the crafty part stays in my head most of the time….please tell me the secret to getting anything like that done with little ones running around!

  3. julie moore says

    Hey Brandy,
    So glad to see you here and quite impressed with this piece about you. Loved it! We need to talk I think you have a lot to teach me about the blogging world.

  8. Optimistic Mom says

    I can’t imagine managing a household with 3 boys! My son and husband are a handful. I really love the organization tips that you provided. Great ideas. And I do imagine you are an expert! 😉

  11. Mama, Hear Me Roar says

    You have a great attitude towards motherhood. Finding value and accomplishment in what we do as mothers is hard on some days, but you’re right – it’s so important to keep a positive perspective. Thanks for the reminder!

  19. Sarah Ruth says

    I’ve been way too busy lately to keep up with these posts, but this one is a great one to come back to! I have been trying to be more like the Proverbs 31 woman!

  30. Stephanie K says

    I love that you enjoy your family and cherish your life! I stay at home as well and it is such a blessed thing to be able to help your children grow and be there for it everyday!

  32. She'sWrite says

    So true about SAHMs needing to find value and take pride in their work. It’s the most important job on this planet! Congrats on your SITS day!