Our Story...How this blog came to be

 

As we start out the new year  of 2011 together, I thought it would be a great time to re-introduce ourselves...here is who I am..and what Comin' Home was and is 'supposed' to be all about. I'd love to hear from you too. 

Love, Donna :o)

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Our Story...

For years now, I've been doing what I could to make a happy home. Since I was a little girl, I've always believed that homemaking was the best job anyone could ever have. I believe that women everywhere are uniquely designed by our Heavenly Father to do it better than anyone else in the world. It is where we become, grow, develop, thrive, bloom, and mature.  The art of homemaking is a lost one that I wanted to help revive in our busy modern world.

Rebekah, Andrew, Jacob, Christian, and Matthew...14 years ago...

Rebekah, Jacob, Tim and I..this year

I truly love being a homemaker.  I love the contented smile on hubby's face when he walks into a clean house and dinner is ready--He thrives on order and peace. I love helping the kids pursue their dreams even if we do have to do it on a budget.

My software developer husband has been able to work from home for over ten years at a small company, which we consider to be a privilege beyond words, but that has meant living on a pretty tight budget. With five talented kids, and 22 or so years of homeschooling, I've had to not only become very creative at making ends meet but also very efficient--there are only so many hours in a day!

 

Christian and Tim this summer

The kids...four years ago.

It just so happens that I come from a long line of urban homesteaders (literally farming IN TOWN), artists, musicians, and family members with the gift of gab (sigh..). I love to learn new things...I crave making things...and most of all I love SHARING how to do it. I know not everyone can figure out the HOW to do it, and I enjoy teaching so much.

That's why I do so many tutorials. I love pictures and though I'm not a very good photographer, I try to take my pictures as 'creatively' as possible so you can enjoy the beauty of what we do as well as the information. (My youngest is incredibly good at photos--so I borrow his abilities whenever I need to show 'two hands'. )

I can't tell you how thrilled I was when I figured out what a blog was!! It occurred to me that I finally had an outlet to share all I've learned over the last 23 years of living on a shoe string and having a great time doing it! No more workshops, overheads, long drives, and busy schedules. Now I can share what I do with you from the comfort of both my home and yours.

The bible says, "to whom much is given, much is required". I've been given more than my fair share of talents, learning ability, will-power, and a willingness to be 'transparent'..to be public, I guess you would say. (The kids are another thing.."Oh no mom!!! No blogging!!) My head is constantly filled with new ideas and they exhaust me..it feels so good to get them out and onto paper...I mean the computer--Ha!

I have no need for 'credit' or kudos..just a heart-felt desire to give you that same joy of accomplishment that I feel every day. That glorious feeling of "I did it...myself!" without all the expense of running to the local store, is a refreshing one in today's mass manufactured, virtual living, world.

I want you to get to share that love of making something with your children too. We don't want to lose the many rewarding and fulfilling arts of the home, even if we only get to pursue them after an eight hour work day. You are capable of so much!

I'm so glad you dropped by...so do get that cup of tea...

and let's have some fun making a lovely home...together. :o)