Honey I'm Homemaker

#birthstory #homemakingpodcast #laboranddelivery Join us today for a topic we can't beleive we haven't covered before-- our birth stories! Definitely the most monumental days of our lives, and we learned a lot through them. We discuss pregnancy, TTC, and then ultimately how each of our collective 6 children came into the world. Who doesn't love a good story time!?PLEASE SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS:Voetberg Music Academy:Use our ...

A lot of us have had a lot of changes in this past week or two-- the back to school season, and we're here to talk all about it! Jayna's going back into the classroom again, and Megan has some big changes too. We'll discuss our apprehensions and goals as we start a fresh new school year and also some pros and cons we've both noticed as (former) teachers of traditional school vs. homeschool. It's a take you might not have heard befo...

After a life catch-up involving tick bites, a rained out beach trip, and sleeping through snoring on a girls trip, we dive into a topic we've noticed has been getting some attention lately. Are stay at home moms making their jobs harder than they need to be? What does a stay at home dad we found lately think of the job? Can two things be true at once? We hope today's conversation strikes a cord and helps you to reframe your thinkin...

Today you are in for a ride!! It's been 13 years since we said yes to the loves of our lives and consequently started our homemaking journeys. First we have some thoughts on current events and Jayna had a bomb to drop! But then . . .Join us for a trip down memory lane as we reminisce about our weddings, (and Mennonite wedding culture in general,) our honeymoon drama, (and fights--oops!) and the ups and downs of learning what keepin...

One of us recently got the chance to get our colors analyzed and today we're here to report back how it went, why it might or might not actually matter, and if we recommend you trying it for yourself. Do looks really matter? Can feeling our best make us happier and perform better as homemakers? We'll discuss all of that and more, such as: our current time organization methods, a huge project we have been working on, and why we don'...

#whimsy #homemakerpodcast #top5horrorstoriesToday's episode is going to cover it all! First of all we are going to be discussing some of our worst nightmares in life. (Did someone say vulnerability hang over?) Then we totally switch gears and discuss ways we are adding a little whimsy to our daily lives and routines. When life gets serious, making life more whimsical is what we need! At the end we react to some UNHINGED uses of fre...

We're back from a Maycember hiatus, and we have a LOT to catch up on! After giving you some exciting life updates, challenges, and hot takes, we jump into the meat and potatoes of today's video-- friendships. AGAIN!? Yes, this feels like such an important and delicate topic that deserves more unpacking. We hope today's discussion will help you with your insecurities as a friend and help you identify your super power as a friend-- y...

Addressing the controversy, admitting our hot takes, and tying up some lose ends at the end of a season. This q and a is the perfect chit chat, must listen while getting some of that mundane housework knocked out! We love being your coworkers as homemakers and today we have one of the best episodes yet. An exciting new release, triggers from our upbringing, music preferences, marriage fails, friendships that ground you, guests on t...

This episode is a do NOT miss! We have both been gone and have not seen each other for a month! So what's better than a much needed catch-up ON CAMERA?! Some bombs were dropped, (she didn't know I was pregnant,) we let you in on the behind of the scenes of our recent trips, (what no one talks about,) and we chat about the dermatologist, pilates for the plot, and how to know when you're done having kids. Come discuss all things LIFE...

Sundays are supposed to be special, but sometimes they just feel stressful. Today we bring you a little encouragement to help Sunday's go a little better. We discuss morning routines, lunch solutions, the benefits of resting vs. resetting, how we do or don't spend money and what a typical Mennonite Sunday looks like. Sunday's come around once a week and if you're at all dissatisfied with yours, we hope you enjoy this listen Thanks ...

Welcome back! Today we are breaking down a few of the lies that we as homemakers have caught ourselves believing (or acting like we believe.) We hope today's podcast will encourage you, but also motivate you as you care for your home. Some of the topics we cover is our view of balance, how covetting as a homemaker is a very real thing, and why maybe Mom's way isn't always best. And as usual we cover all of these topics with persona...

Today's episode will challenge you to look at your home in a whole new light! And it doesn't take money as much as it takes creativity! Swapping rooms, troubleshooting weird corners-- Not to make your home the perfect showpiece for guests coming through, but for your family who lives and lands here every day! We'll discuss ways to stop looking at your home through an Instagram lens and not only tolerate the quirks of your home, but...

You know us today, but what was life like in 2016? I'll give you a hint-- VERY DIFFERENT! We loved this trend on Instagram and decided to take it to the airwaves. Join the cousins as they reminisce about what life was like startin out on their homemaking journeys. For Megan, 2016 was the Grand Finale. For Jayna-- the year that life actually started. We cover topics such as our most stressful moments, crazy homemade flying machines,...

By this time of year, you might be feeling a little lonely or shut in. We're here to stew over life with you! In this magazine style episode we will be chatting about life lately, our perfect no recipe soup solution, the perfect cozy winter outfit formula, powering through sickness and deep winter, and how to infuse joy and coziness into this sometimes unloved season. Whatever season of life you're in, grab a cozy drink, or prop us...

Welcome back! Yes, you're at the right place! If you are watching the video version of our podcast, you might notice something different! We are excited and proud of our rebrand! We really think it speaks to our mission and purpose here at Honey I'm Homemaker and we're excited to talk about that with you today. Along with new year thoughts, a death in the family, a tropical trip, and tips for starting the new year as a homemaker in...

After this Q and A, it is clear we are all just trying to do our best and feeling a little like we don't measure up. Don't worry, your favorite homemaking sidekicks are here to give you the boost you need to start your homemaking week off with confidence. Today we answer your questions concerning screentime, moving tips, jazzing up your marriage, balancing church and family life, and being the "perfect" wife?? A huge thank-you to o...

Today's episode is a a mix of light and dark. We first dive into answering one of your questions about what God has been teaching us lately. We discuss some hard things we've been experiencing such as self-reflection, rejection, and conviction. We share two stories from our Anabaptist heritage that will hopefully strenghthen your faith. BUT . . . stick around til the end as we jump on the fun "unfortunately I" trend. Discover some ...

We've all been there. Comparing ourselves to the women around us. Feeling inferior even as we are making the most effort we've ever made, and still not measuring up. Today we'll talk about the two sides of the comparison coin, and how you can appreciate what you bring to the table as the unique wife, mom, and/or homemaker you are. We also end with a fun little homemaking version of THIS OR THAT, so stick around!A huge thank-you to ...

Everyone knows "it takes a village" and no more so than when moving to a new home. Today we discuss the state of Jayna's new house, how it's going, and how friends and family came together to make the move happen. We also dive into the topic of currating your own village of support as a mom and homemaker. This is something Mennonites do well, but others can (and do) too! Join us for some practical ways that you can make community 3...