The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

Allison L Weeks

Exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong. Seeking to honor and elevate the art of homemaking by highlighting stories of women who have practiced this art over the long haul. Through Homemaker Portraits and Deep Dive episodes on subjects related to keeping the home we hope to encourage listeners to practice their art of making a home with confidence, faithfulness and joy. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.

  1. 2d ago

    Holiday Homemaking 2026 | Week 2

    Send me a text about this episode! Today we've got Brittany Shepard, Kathlena Rule, Carrie Sullivan, and Jayms Yon sharing their Christmas stories of home. From nostalgic recipes and treasured ornaments to a South African Christmas braai and a Christmas lights scavenger hunt, you’ll hear plenty of ideas for making the season special. I also have part 2 of LM Montgomery’s short story, Christmas at Red Butte, and a lovely little holiday poem for you.  SHOW NOTES All resources mentioned including guest recipes will be in the show notes on the blog. theartofhomepodcast.com/blog > search "holiday2026" and look for week 2. 🕯️Get Let Every Heart: Daily Advent Guide  Free Simple Daily Advent Guide Backward's Planning Guide My Christmas Interview with Hannah on Sugar & Spice Mom Life Podcast 🎄📖Purchase your copy of Homemaker's Journal Fall/Holiday 2026 homemakersjournal.com Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

    Holiday Homemaking 2026 | Week 2
  2. Nov 4

    Holiday Homemaking 2026 | Week 1

    Send me a text about this episode! Welcome to Holiday Homemaking 2026!!! We are here to help you prepare your heart and your home for the season with 3 holiday stories of home! Pam Stockdale, Colleen Rockwell, and Amanda Webb share the recipes, traditions, and simple practices that make Christmas meaningful for their families. You’ll also hear a festive poem and the first installment of a Christmas story by L. M. Montgomery. In this episode: Pam’s tips for gift-giving throughout the year and keeping Christ at the center of the seasonColleen’s cinnamon star bread tradition and cookie-decorating party for kidsAmanda’s “Christmas Adam” sleepover and a tree skirt filled with yearly remembrancesListener tips for accommodating dietary needs and organizing gifts“Christmas Morn” by Edwin Waugh and part one of Christmas at Red ButteSHOW NOTES: All resources and recipes will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "holiday2026". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/holiday-homemaking-2026-week-1 🎄📖Purchase your copy of Homemaker's Journal Fall/Holiday 2026 homemakersjournal.com Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

    Holiday Homemaking 2026 | Week 1
  3. Nov 3

    Holiday Homemaking 2025 | Week 3 (2026 Re-release)

    Send me a text about this episode! 🎄Welcome to Week 3 of Holiday Homemaking 2025! 🎉 You will be hearing holiday stories of home from past guests Laura Ruoff, Rachael Bomsta, Georgetta Christinsen, Caitlin McCormick and Mystie Winckler.  I will continue my series on Traditions and Togetherness with some tips for hosting a Ladies Christmas Tea.  NOTES & RESOURCES Recipes, notes, links and resources are on the Blog!  https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/holiday-homemaking-2025-week-3 Poems: The Oxen by Thomas Hardy, originally published in the London Times, 1915, public domainThe Christmas Silence by Margaret Deland, originally published in The Chicago Ledger, 1914, public domainMusic: All music is royalty free and licensing purchased through Envato. 🎄📖Purchase your copy of Homemaker's Journal Fall/Holiday 2026 homemakersjournal.com Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

    Holiday Homemaking 2025 | Week 3 (2026 Re-release)
  4. Nov 3

    Holiday Homemaking 2025 | Week 2 (2026 Re-release)

    Send me a text about this episode! In today’s episode, I am sharing 4 holiday stories of home from guests featured this year on the podcast. You will hear from Emily Baxter, Charity Gibson, Cara Semler and Bess Hawthorne as they share their Christmas memories, traditions, recipes, favorites and more.  You will also hear a special piece from former guest, Kristen Howard, called Skipping Christmas. And I am sharing more about Traditions & Time Together with a segment on setting up 12 Dates of Christmas with your husband. It is a very full episode, so I’m sure you will gather lots of ideas to inspire your own holiday homemaking.  EPISODE NOTES All of the resources from this episode including recipes, photos and printable downloads are on the companion blog post. Go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Holiday Homemaking 2025". CONNECT WITH OUR FEATURED GUESTS Emily Baxter Substack  Charity Gibson | website Kristen Howard | homesweethome.blog Bess Hawthorne | Come Over for Dinner Podcast | Instagram Hear more from each guest on their homemaker portraits. Go to www.theartofhomepodcast.com/podcast and search their name. 🎄📖Purchase your copy of Homemaker's Journal Fall/Holiday 2026 homemakersjournal.com Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

    Holiday Homemaking 2025 | Week 2 (2026 Re-release)
  5. Nov 3

    Holiday Homemaking 2025 | Week 1 (2026 Re-release)

    Send me a text about this episode! Merry Christmas, 2025! It's finally here!! I'm so excited to kick off our 5th annual Holiday Homemaking series with this very special episode featuring some of my dear friends. I am joined by Sarah Hackleman, Lauren Rice, Kathlena Rule and Kelsey Myers to talk about all things Christmas. I am asking these ladies all of the usual Christmas interview questions, we do a real time taste test of our favorite sweet treats and we all share 3 favorite things we think would make great gifts to give or to receive. I am also sharing the first of my tip segments on Traditions & Time Together. Grab some hot cocoa and settle in for a nice long holiday chat! SHOW NOTES: Full episode notes and links, including treat recipes, photos, links for all the favorites, and my family weekend templates are on the companion blog post.  www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog, search "favorites with friends 2025" 🎄📖Purchase your copy of Homemaker's Journal Fall/Holiday 2026 homemakersjournal.com Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

    Holiday Homemaking 2025 | Week 1 (2026 Re-release)
  6. Nov 3

    Holiday Homemaking 2024 | Week 5 (2026 Re-release)

    Send me a text about this episode! Merry Christmas, Homemakers! In this episode newbie homemaker, Jillian Johnson, tells us what it’s like celebrating not just with a new husband, but in a new country. This year, she’ll be having her 3rd Christmas in Scotland after growing up in Canada. Elizabeth Ours, mom of 10, has some great ideas to share for a large family Christmas. We also touch on what can be a sensitive or even contentious subject, Santa Claus. Elizabeth shares how and why she and her husband recently chose to take Santa out of their celebrations, while I give my thoughts on the place St. Nick holds in our family traditions. In Holiday Homemaker Hints, I’m talking about gifting subscriptions and experiences as well as my top gift wrap tips, then Jan Roueche and Jenna Punke-Bendt round out the episode with their Christmas memories. It’s going to be another great hour full of Christmas ideas, inspiration, recipes, memories and encouragement.  NOTES & LINKS Recipes & Resources Companion Blog Post (coming soon) 🎄📖Purchase your copy of Homemaker's Journal Fall/Holiday 2026 homemakersjournal.com Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

    Holiday Homemaking 2024 | Week 5 (2026 Re-release)
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Exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong. Seeking to honor and elevate the art of homemaking by highlighting stories of women who have practiced this art over the long haul. Through Homemaker Portraits and Deep Dive episodes on subjects related to keeping the home we hope to encourage listeners to practice their art of making a home with confidence, faithfulness and joy. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.

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