Hello all you wonderful home keepers (and those that plan to be). I am down to four days between broadcasts, so I am narrowing the time-gap.
Today I cautioned about getting too caught up in home business or ministry. The home itself is a business and a ministry.
I also read about the importance of fresh, free-flowing air outside of the house, and how it improves the mind and mood. We knew about this decades ago when our parents insisted on being outside at regular intervals throughout the day.
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One integral part of good health is getting your beauty rest. This expression dates back to our grandmothers and great grandmothers day, and all it meant is that early, adequate rest, could produce a healthy, happy looking countenance.
The purpose of this program is to listen while you try to get some things one at home to make it all run more smoothly and comfortably.
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I remember my grandmother telling me that when her babies were tiny, they were always bundled up and set out on the front porch in their prams to get fresh air for their health, even in sub zero weather in New York State.
I often tun off the heat and open the windows to get fresh air in Winter because stale air dulls thinking.
Before I vacuum and dust the house, I open windows to let out the dusty air and allow fresh air in.
Before and after a rain storm I feel energized so I open windows to get those ions flowing.
The only time I keep them closed is when pollen flies through the air.
As usual, I got ready and then did dishes and laundry as I listened. You motivate me. I was intrigued by Janet W's comment about opening windows and doors after a storm.
Hope you have a lovely day,
Laura
who is going to get a cup of tea soon!
I agree. Janet made a vet brilliant comment. There is so much from the past I did not know. I am going to try this suggestion.
As long as the wind doesn't blow rain in, I open a window or two for the ions and to hear the rain fall. In So Cal it isn't often so I love it! Another woman told me about that study about the hours before midnight midnight being worth two hours after midnight and it's true! I've experienced it. I now enjoy going to bed early and getting up early after a lifetime of being a night owl who needed 9 hours of sleep...12-9. now 10-5 or 1030-6.
I LOVE fresh air! Every day, we go outside in our frosty yard ... yesterday, I walked to the ocean, laid on a 8 foot high crunchy snow drift (which is frozen hard) and soaked up glorious sun rays from the winter sun. I saw two robins - soo early! -- but it was so magnificent to be outside. Fresh air is amazingly wonderful!
Yes, Janet, I just wrote about that on my blog - babies outside for fresh air!
Hello Lydia, I enjoyed today's broadcast, especially your encouragement to find an interest and study it to make something in your home better. I am always intrigued about how you teach yourself or educate yourself. It's a desire of mine, but I don't really know where to turn to learn some of these things.
You spoke of foggy thinking from being unorganized at home and/or being out and about too much. This is so true for me. I feel a sense to go out to town (which is 30 min from our home) and find I go 2 to 3 times a week. This always leaves me fatigued and foggy headed. Though I also find I just don't have the energy now that I am post-menopausal, to go for the day and pick up groceries and do a few errands all at once. I come home a wreck! I need the rest of the afternoon and part of the next day to recover.
Which brings me to the topic of beauty sleep. I have found if I get overfatigued in my day, even if I am home but doing too much physical work, this directly affects my sleep. Also not eating a little something every few hours. If I am careful about my day and how I use my energy, I sleep well. And yes, the sleep before midnight is the most restorative. I've heard if you can be in bed by 10pm, those hours are the most restorative.
I am a homemaker in a town where I just don't know any others. There are very few in our church, and they are much older than I am. So I agree about the routine (I'd love to hear more about your average day/week - it's inspiring), that is my foundation. Though I cook breakfast daily for my husband and I. Since he starts work at 6am since he works from home and the organization in in VA (we are in Co), he doesn't have time to make his own. I consider it an honor to make a hot meal for him. He is always thankful. If I am behind due to a lovely lingering prayer time, he comes out rubbing his tummy telling me he has a tiger in his tank.
Thank you so much for your efforts and encouragement. I look forward each week to a new broad cast.
Will you consider doing blog posts again and show some simple sewing projects for home decorating?
Peace be with you, Dee
Hi Lydia, Do you recommend any specific version of the Wives And Daughters book?
This is for Dee: Hello Dee, I too live in Colorado in a small town about 40 miles from the Denver area. After a few years and walking our town with my dog, I now know my neighbors (a little, and have enjoyed conversations with other ladies "over the fence") but I am alone 90% of the time. My husband drives over the road and is not home often, and I do travel with him once in awhile. I do volunteer one afternoon a week (if he is not home) at a Christian non profit center for pregnant women and that has helped me, as it is only just a few blocks away. I understand about going "out", if I have to do errands in the city, I am worn out for a day or two. I go only 1-2 times a month or follow the husband around Home Depot when he is home. :) I even order groceries on line and pick them up and don't go in, and I have saved a lot of money doing it that way. Lydia's broadcast and other homemaking YouTube channels really help me and I keep trying new things and last week I made a sock monkey from a pair of socks I did not like. It came out pretty good and didn't cost a thing. Anyway, I just wanted to reach out, it can be hard to be a homemaker when we don't know any others close by, but we are out there! Hugs and Blessings to you, Michell
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