At one time or another, most homemakers wish we were  better housekeepers.  Maybe we wish our houses were cleaner, less cluttered, more organized, or just simpler to maintain.  It’s true that part of being a great homemaker is creating a comfortable, inviting home that your family enjoys coming back to.  However, the cleaning aspect of [...]

How to Cook a Turkey
Everyone should know how to cook a turkey.  The teaching of this basic skill, however, is often neglected in our upbringing! This step-by-step tutorial on how to cook a turkey is designed for cooks of all levels.  Even if you’ve never attempted any major cooking projects before, this will allow you [...]

Welcome to our new contributing writer, Dr. James Hubbard of My Family Doctor Magazine, who will be writing for our Health Corner column.  Having a doctor in the house definitely works for me!

 
 
 
 
The following is an article written for HomemakerBarbi.com by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H., publisher of James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor, the magazine written [...]

How to Cut a Pineapple
Many people are afraid to buy whole pineapples, even though they are often a much better value than canned pineapple.  The simple reason why they pass on fresh is that they’re not sure how to cut up a pineapple.  It’s true: with its leaves and prickly skin, it’s hard to know [...]

Get Ready for Winter with Homemaker Barbi’s Winter Checklist

Are you ready for winter?  As the winter season slowly approaches for you (or quickly for those of you in colder climates), it brings on a whole other host of duties delegated to the household manager (usually Mom or Dad).  Winter is unofficially here in Fairbanks, Alaska, [...]

 
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Unexpected Guests?  12 Mealtime Savers
From time to time situations arise in which you have unexpected guests for a meal at the last minute.  Perhaps extra kids were invited over for dinner after school or a visiting family accompanies you home for brunch after church.  Whatever the circumstances, it can be tricky to [...]

8 Ways to Turn a Regular Family Walk into an Adventure Walk
Quality family time doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun.  Simply grab the kids and your jackets to head outdoors for a fun Adventure Walk!  Get exercise, great conversation, fresh air and an opportunity to take in the scenery around you with a [...]

 
“Help!  I Have No Style…”
It can be hard to transition from highschool student to college student to young newlywed to career woman to mommy on the go.  Many women’s closets are still harboring pieces of clothing from each time period, including many too-young pieces that don’t fit properly anymore, are out of style, or are [...]

This guide tells how to get things done once you have a baby (or babies) in the house. It is written for both men and women, new parents and seasoned parents alike. The links and photos throughout this guide will let you look at the mentioned items at Amazon, so you can see exactly what the guide is referring to. You’re never too far into parenting to take back control of your time and your life, so start today!

Kitchen Tip: Don’t Let Your Produce Spoil!
It’s always a wonderful treat to find fresh produce on sale and stock up on the great find!  However, how often does that produce start to spoil and mold before it can be eaten?  A study by the University of Arizona in concert with the United States Department of [...]