Books to Inspire Your Homemaking
As we create a rich atmosphere for learning in our homes, we face a variety of areas to cultivate. From laundering to cooking to decorating to organizing. There is so much work involved in making and keeping a home!
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to stay inspired and encouraged, but that’s why it’s helpful to have books who become mentors. Women have poured their heart and energy into books that teach us to cook delicious meals, create cozy corners, and cultivate the art of life together.
If you are looking for encouragement for homemaking, Rachel has compiled a list of books that keep her inspired in many facets of family life!
The Summa Domestica
by Leila Marie Lawler
This three book series is an analog version of blog posts all about the philosophical and practical parts of homemaking. You will glean so much wisdom and common sense living from Leila’s books. She was on the podcast in episodes 266 and 267.
Cook Once Eat All Week
by Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed and Fit
If you struggle with meal planning or food prep, this book is for you! The book is organized so that with three main ingredients you make three meals. You’ll learn to use lean thinking in your kitchen and feed your family delicious meals!
House Rules
by Myquillyn Smith
Known online as The Nester, Myquillyn Smith helps women make their homes cozy enough to have character but minimal enough to keep the clutter at bay. In this book, she gives helpful rules that help you love the home you have!
The Perfectly Imperfect Home
by Deborah Needleman
An American editor and writer, Needleman created this charming book to inspire the decorating of your home. Each page contains illustrations that delight the eye and will give you ideas for creatively using your home!
The Hidden Art of Homemaking
by Edith Schaeffer
This classic book expands your vision for homemaking to include all of the creative outlets that take place within family life. Edith Schaeffer especially helps us discard the false belief that hiddenness devalues something. You will be encouraged to cultivate hidden art even if only a few ever see it!
“A Cloth Upon the Table”
By Marcie Stokman & Margherita Vezzani
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of eating dinner together as a family, this book is for you! The authors provide rich encouragement and practical suggestions for the importance of eating together. Plus the book is full of beautiful photos from families of all stages of life!
For more homemaking encouragement, check out the Homemaking Playlist of all the episodes of the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast on this topic!