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Encouragement For The Week

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane, Encouragement

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Try to put in the hearts of your children a love for home.


Make them long to be with their families.


So much sin could be avoided if our people really loved their homes.

Mother Theresa-The Joy of Loving

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June 26, 2017 ยท 9 Comments

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  1. mmommo1 says

    June 26, 2017 at 6:14 am

    so beautiful.

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  2. Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista says

    June 26, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    Such a beautiful quote! I know this is the nature of your blog – but I would love to know your advice on how you would go about prioritizing home life within your children.

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  3. Sarah says

    June 26, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Hi Ashley-I have thought a lot about this-it's an art I think. It's about cultivating loving sibling and parental relationships (which seems frustrating at times growing up but talk to some friends and see who has it and who doesn't and why-I know some people say they fought like cats and dogs with a particular sibling but then are best friends today-it's interesting to "study") and also creating a comfortable home for kids to be at-NOT the party house (well for some maybe that works but I wouldn't want it!) but the house where the parents are friendly and there is good food and things to do-not fancy things but just something. I think at the basis of it is parents who want their kids to be around them and truly enjoy the kids and their friends-and also time alone as a family. As the kids grow and get older this changes also. Some of this (for us introverts) is learned behavior and sometimes it's out of our comfort zone. I also think a balance of home as "refuge" and "escape" and a place to have fun and socialize is what I will always strive for and push myself towards.

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    • Sarah says

      June 26, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      PS. Did this answer your question at all or did you want more specifics? I am working with a broad age group here so maybe that answer is way off!

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    • Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista says

      June 26, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Yes, that was very helpful! Thank you for your response Sarah! It seems like it is more about the relationships than the activities. The activities are a bonus when you enjoy spending time together! And making a refuge for your family to come home to is so important. It actually sounds quite simple when you think about it yet we still often over-complicate it with activities and expectations! I really appreciate your ability to keep that focus on your family and home life first. It is always such an encouraging reminder to me! So thank you!

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    • Sarah says

      June 27, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      I was thinking about this after answering your question-I have a friend who is one of 8. His mom is beloved by many-I mean almost worshipped as a mom in the way she dealt with things and raised her kids. One thing I heard about her from her niece-she always was interested in her-even though she had all those kids and a million things to do, she would say to her niece-"Come in and have a seat and tell me what you are doing now." She wanted to listen to her-even when she was five, or sixteen, or 40-what she had to say mattered to this special woman-she wasn't too busy or disinterested to make every person feel interesting. Her home was (and is) a place where people gravitate to.

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    • Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista says

      June 29, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      I love that and hope that of myself as well. I am often one who tends to always be doing. I suppose I want to strive to have less to do so I can allow myself to stop and be present when the opportunity arises!

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  4. anne says

    July 10, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    What a great discussion. Wise words! Thank you for sharing!

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  5. Susan says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    I love the quote – but I love the comments even more! Thanks for advice, Sarah!

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It's a symbol of unselfishness, contentment, prudence and gratitude.  There is a certain peace about the ordinary.  It's the opposite of temporary-it holds the joy of contentment and gratitude and prudence all in one hand.  It's lends itself toward peace, and a settling in, not a constant search for more or less or anything.  Ordinary is authentic and good enough- in short it's a gem in disguise. ๐Ÿƒ
I love my home and I hope you do also. With all t I love my home and I hope you do also.  With all the imperfections and maintenance it requires, when I pull up and walk in I want to stay, to relax, to feel safe, for daily life to be easy, and to care for "home". I want simplicity, ease, convenience.  To me when my home is simple, without being filled to the brim of things that just take up space I love it best.  I hope if you've participated fully or even partially as time allowed in 40 Bags in 40 Days you've found that joy and pride in your home.  I plan to share more little challenges and tips as the year proceeds to trouble shoot areas and keep maintenance effortless and the house love flowing.  Daily life in our homes should bring us joy and ease while we care for our families, we should be thoughtful stewards of our money and of our time and simple living is the answer to that. 
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I think this is one of the best things about the 4 I think this is one of the best things about the 40 Bag decluttering process.  When I know what I have and have removed all that I don't, it cultivates more discretion and caution about what I bring back in.  I think there is also some realization of how much money is wasted on fads, or thoughtless purchases.  It's quite eye-opening.  I've become so much more careful, and find we all take better care of things, as do my children.
The final week of 40 Bags in 40 Days! I've tackle The final week of 40 Bags in 40 Days!  I've tackled all the areas of my home with exception of my oldest daughter's room (not the photo)- which she is excited to work on this week.
The simpler the room, the easier it is to clean an The simpler the room, the easier it is to clean and straighten up.  And then the more enjoyable it is to actually sit in that room.  It's not a hard equation, all it takes is ruthless purging-and not just little things but larger items also.  Functional furniture is the key and very few decorative pieces especially when children are in the home, makes life so much easier. 
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As we head into the last week of the 40 Bags in 40 As we head into the last week of the 40 Bags in 40 Days Challenge I'm hearing from so many of you what a difference it has made in your appreciation of your homes, a certain contentment, and at the same time a thrill of looking in on the organized kitchen, closet and living space.  I agree!  I love purging, cleaning and organizing a space and then going back later that day just to get that wonderful sense of accomplishment.  It makes such a difference! 
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A lighter, fresher, calmer home is the result of de-cluttering.  I even had a participant who had been planning on listing her home, start 40 Days just to get her house ready to sell, and then was so ruthless in the process and also thrilled by the results that they decided to stay put in what seemed like a new home to them.  What a savings of time, money and energy. 
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Next week I will be talking maintenance and answer all questions! โ˜€๏ธ
Tips For Shared Kids Rooms- This bedroom has seen Tips For Shared Kids Rooms-
This bedroom has seen every configuration possible.  With kids spread out 18 years apart, I've had to be creative over the years-which I think is the key to sharing rooms.  It is all possible-I consider it a rare luxury and privilege to not have to share a room although I know that is not the norm today. 
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I like to create a simple look with white furniture (this ends up making room transitions easier also when moving someone out and someone else in.) I also like to match bedspreads for a cohesive look. 
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Clip on bed lights save space. 
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A simple shared book shelf can hold a child's special books and knick knacks and if necessary can be assigned per shelf.
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When my kids were younger I had my dad build me a large wooden roll out box for under each bed.  This held each child's toys. 
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All clothes are kept in a closet instead of dressers to save space.
I feel like I bailed on everyone following 40 Bags I feel like I bailed on everyone following 40 Bags progress and tips.  My excuse is the stomach flu ravaging us all here in the last week with me being the last to fall and the slowest to recover.  On top of that the weekend before I tried to roller blade (don't even ask how many steps I made it) and majorly bit it.  Thankfully I think I just sprained my arm. So I've been using one arm for nursing sick children back to health, and doing whatever cleaning and cooking and straightening I can do.  Alas, last week was a wash.  We have two weeks to go.  I'd like to continue and end on a high note.  How about you?  Even a little de-cluttering counts! Spring is in the air and I can't wait to throw open my windows and let fresh clean air circulate through my fresh clean orderly home. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒฑ
Especially where kids are concerned- we tend to th Especially where kids are concerned- we tend to think that the more things they have the happier and more occupied and loved they will feel.  Nothing can replace human interaction and I've found that too many toys has the reverse affect.  They cause overwhelm-just like us - we'd rather sit in an orderly space than one filled with too many things to do and too much stuff.
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When it comes to kids closets here are some tips-
1. Hand me downs don't all have to be received.  Or received at all.  Be choosy and keep just what they will use and need.
2. When children are presented with too many choices, tension and acrimony can exist.  Being able to open a closet with a reasonable amount of outfits can create more peace.
3. Cultivating independence in care of clothes is easier when there is less and the space is simplified and organized. 
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More tips coming on the blog this week.  I am moving my blog platform so I can't make any promises - it's under construction and that's exciting!
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