Vintage Wardrobe Sewing Challenge: The Basic Suit Jacket {Part I}

5/13/2021

The Vintage Wardrobe Sewing Challenge is underway and I am finding that just 1 item per month is doable for me. You are welcome to jump in anytime or just follow along for color coordinated wardrobe ideas.

Today, I'm excited to present Part I - The Basic Suit Jacket. Let's talk about:

A Little "Snag"
Patterns & Plans
The Basic Jacket
The Proper Fit
What's Next

I hope you'll get some tips that really help!

Vintage Wardrobe Sewing Challenge

3/20/2021

Have you ever wanted a color coordinated wardrobe? I have, and so the vintage wardrobe sewing challenge begins. In this post I will share:

basic materials
color scheme
wardrobe planning
the schedule
the rules to enter

The Homekeeping Hour

1/13/2020

How much time a day do you spend on homekeeping? I'm not talking about the "ideal" floating around in our head, but real minutes. For me, on busy homeschool days (most are), I get in a good, solid hour.

The Homekeeping Hour is a simple solution for the busy mom. Let's take a look at what to do each morning using our Homekeeping Calendar with built-in routines.

Being a Good Hostess | The Charming Homekeeper

1/6/2020

The Charming Homekeeper is a vintage series you may enjoy receiving in your inbox! Join Free

The Charming Homekeeper knows that being a good hostess is, actually, rather quite simple . . . when you have a no-fail plan to follow. Here it is . . . with a time table and sample menu!

Daily Cleaning Checklist Free Printable | Homekeeping Calendar

1/4/2020

Daily Cleaning Checklist Free Printable | Total Home Makeover Picture

Daily Cleaning Checklist Free Printable

The Daily Cleaning Checklist Free Printable is a Homekeeping Calendar that gives you 4 daily tasks to do each day and takes 1 hour. Each little task makes a big difference:

Make Bed (5-15 minutes)
Clean Counters & Dishes (15 m.)
Clean Floors (15 minutes)
Tidy & Trash (15 minutes)

You don't have to clean all day for a neat & tidy home! Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.

From Renee's Desk | January Homekeeping Calendar & Goals

12/30/2019

The January Homekeeping Calendar is here and includes our built-in routines! Now, you can easily access our calendar anytime on our new page, Freebies, under the menu bar, "Learn & Discuss."
Here's what to do:

Print it here & post to your fridge.
See how it works.
Do 5 things a day (about 1 hour).

Enjoy your neat & tidy home. This is what I use and it works! Now, let me give you a tip and share my January Goals.

Letter Writing | The Charming Homekeeper

8/8/2019

Letter Writing

The Charming Homekeeper is a vintage series you may enjoy receiving in your inbox! Join free

The Charming Homekeeper will love the beauty of letter writing with:

a stationary set
a correspondance plan
a letter writing guide

Your New Name | The Charming Homekeeper

8/7/2019

The Charming Homekeeper is a vintage series you may enjoy receiving in your inbox! Join free

The Charming Homekeeper makes writing Your New Name a breeze with:

signature - how to
telephone talk
introductions

From Miss to Mrs. | The Charming Homekeeper

8/6/2019

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The Charming Homekeeper makes the transition "From Miss to Mrs." with ease! Includes:

3 steps for after the honeymoon
vintage wisdom

August Homekeeping Calendar is Here!

7/28/2019

The August Homekeeping Calendar is my free gift to you! Simply check-off 5 tasks per day for a neat and tidy home!

Print the August Homekeeping Calendar
Post to your fridge.
Complete tasks in about 1 hour a day.

That's it! If you want to receive the calendar in your inbox, subscribe here and see how it works in 3 simple steps. Happy August!

Warmly, Renee

P.S. If you find this a helpful resource, please take a moment to share with other moms.

A Bride's Gift Registry | The Charming Homekeeper

4/26/2019

A Bride's Gift Registry gives you a complete list of essentials for fine living. Includes:

checklist
vintage wisdom

Before you say, "I do," there are so many things you don't! That is ... you don't want to write a laundry list of wasteful home items on your bridal gift registry, only to find you are missing the essentials for fine living! So, to the new bride or the seasoned homekeeper (who wants to refresh), I present ... A Bride's Gift Registry.

March Homekeeping Calendar

2/27/2019

March Homekeeping Calendar | Instant Download

The March Homekeeping Calendar shows you how to keep your home clean and organized with a daily checklist:

Make Bed
Clean Counters
Check Floors
Trash & Clutter*

Plus, it includes reminders for the weekly routine we use here at Total Home Makeover with handmade icons. Here's how it works + how to get it free.

Our Meal Planner is Here! {A Tour}

2/16/2019

Most of you know my story. New mom. Lost in homekeeping. Found her way with smart routines. Felt I was to write a book about it. That's it in a nutshell. That's why I'm here -to encourage you in homekeeping and motherhood.

So, I'm excited to present our new meal planner -a tool to help you meal plan for proper daily nutrition. Here's a quick tour with some vintage fun!

How to Meal Plan in 3 Simple Steps!

2/11/2019

Today, most meal planners are missing the bigger picture-daily nutritional needs!
Yes, there are many dinner planners and there are many dinner cookbooks, but dinner is only 1/3 of the picture.

For proper daily nutrition, you should include planning for:

breakfast
lunch
dinner

Let's take a look at how to meal plan in 3 simple steps!

Antique Desk

4/23/2018

Antique Desk Picture

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

I found this antique desk (with a secret compartment) for a really great price a few months ago. I kept thinking about it. Recently, on a return trip to the local antique shop, I was delighted to find it was still there! Since my next makeover is the home office, I wanted to show you this unique piece.

Top Three Daily Tasks for Better Housekeeping

3/28/2018

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

I talk a lot about daily and weekly tasks and about how to put them into a routine, but if you asked me, "What are the top three daily tasks for better housekeeping?" here's what I would say.

How to Clean Your House In One Hour a Week

3/9/2018

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

Want a simple 3-step cleaning method? This method makes it easy to train your children. Here's how to clean your house in one hour a week with family helping!

Cleaning Checklist Free Printable

3/6/2018

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

This Cleaning Checklist Free Printable is so easy to implement for the whole family with the column that says ... assign! It works with both my simple 3-Step Cleaning Method and 3-Step Cleaning Kit. Enjoy!

DIY All-Surface Floor Spray

3/6/2018

DIY All-Surface Floor Spray Recipe + Label

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

This DIY All-Surface Floor Spray is so easy & economical to make and works with both my simple 3-Step Cleaning Method and 3-Step Cleaning Kit. Here's the recipe!

DIY Soft Cleaning Paste Recipe

3/3/2018

DIY Soft Cleaning Paste

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

This DIY Soft Cleaning Paste Recipe is so easy & economical to make and works with both my simple 3-Step Cleaning Method and 3-Step Cleaning Kit. Here's the recipe!

DIY Soft Cleaning Paste Recipe

You Will Need:

3/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup unscented liquid castile soap
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespooon white vinegar
5-10 drops favorite oil (I like lemon verbena + lavender)
1 mason jar & recipe label