38 episodes
The Art of Homemaking Nessa Black & Shannon Vantrease
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4.7 • 106 Ratings
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Join us as we revive the art of homemaking in the modern age. Exploring what it means to be homemakers in today's society and breathing new life into the role. From gardening to homesteading, cooking wholesome meals to creating a cozy home environment- we discuss it all, and everything in between.
Hosted by Nessa Black and Shannon Vantrease- two best friends, turned sisters, sharing our journeys an ocean apart.
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SEASON 4 PREMIERE! Spring Cleaning Motivation
Today marks the Season 4 Premiere of the Art of Homemaking Podcast! In today’s episode, we offer up a bit of Spring Cleaning Motivation, sharing the areas we have been tackling in and around our homes, getting into all the nooks and crannies, and the ways in which we organically weave these tasks into our daily lives. Our homes will not stay clean for long, as summer is just around the corner but, we aim to do this work with a joyful heart.
We are excited to be back to weekly uploads for Season 4 and can’t wait to introduce you to this season’s guests!
Thank you for tuning in!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
How to Strip Towels
30 Seconds Algae Cleaner
Car dusters
DAILY DELIGHTS
Shannon- CEP compression calf sleeves
Nessa- Naturalistic Garden Design course by Dan Pearson
Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease
Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black -
Finding Community + Dealing with Loneliness | with Ashley Cravens of We Are The Homemakers
In today’s episode, we sat down with our VERY FIRST guest to discuss finding community and dealing with loneliness. Who better to have this conversation with than our friend Ashley, the creator of the online Homemaker's Club Instagram account, @wearethehomemakers.
It was such a pleasure hearing her heart for gathering homemakers together in community. We hope you find this conversation as encouraging and inspiring as we did!
Thank you for tuning in!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Ashley’s Podcast The Homemaker’s Club Podcast
Ashley’s Instagram @wearethehomemakers
DAILY DELIGHTS
Ashley- Writing a list of what makes you feel MOST fulfilled within home-keeping and homemaking
Shannon- Woven Nook throw pillow covers & inserts
Nessa- Slowly making preparations for baby. Cleaning laundry, preparing diapering stations, putting together a diaper bag, etc.
Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease
Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black -
The Importance of REST + Homemaker Guilt
In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of rest and overcoming homemaker guilt on the days when your to-do list is more ambitious than your energy levels.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Red Leaf Coffee
DAILY DELIGHTS
Shannon- Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo
Vanessa- Magnesium Baths using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes
Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease
Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black -
Maintaining Contentment as a Homemaker
Recently, we had a listener ask for practical tips on contentment and we decided that this topic deserved a dedicated episode, so here we are! In today’s episode, we discuss maintaining contentment as a homemaker which, as most of us know, is NOT “easy”.
We get deep- sharing vulnerable stories from our own lives and revealing how those moments shaped our perspectives on contentment. While there is no quick-fix solution if you are experiencing discontentment, we do believe that finding contentment in life is simpler than most of us make it out to be…
Thank you for tuning in!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Podcast Episode: The Importance of Morning Routines as a Homemaker
DAILY DELIGHTS
Shannon- Volunteering in my local community
Vanessa- Francis & Henry Maternity/Postpartum/Nursing-friendly lounge dresses
Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease
Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black -
SEASON 3 PREMIERE: The Art of Homemaking Holiday Special!
Merry Christmas & welcome to Season 3, Art of Homemaking community!
In today’s episode we introduce you to the Season 3 theme for the podcast, catch you up to speed on our lives- Shannon’s husband’s new job in Alaska, Vanessa’s move to Washington, & second trimester updates!
Today is also our holiday special episode where we discuss traditions we have adopted, how we are decorating our homes, & changes in our homemaking routines. Thank you all for your patience between seasons as we’ve been getting adjusted to our life changes, we are so excited to be back for another season!
Thank you for tuning in!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Red Leaf Organic Coffee
DAILY DELIGHTS
Shannon- Puzzling throughout the day
Nessa- Using our wood stove as our only source of heat at home
Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease
Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black -
Get Your Priorities Straight! Planning for the New Year
Sticking with the theme of Season 3 of taking back our homes, we are getting our priorities straight! Today’s episode is all about planning for the new year. We discuss the methods that are helping us plan more effectively and be wise with our time, failing forward, letting go of goals that have no true importance to us, and planning for the coming seasons. We also share some of our personal goals for 2022 for our properties, homes, and families.
Thank you for tuning in!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Decluttering Episode
Our Story Episode
DAILY DELIGHTS
Shannon- Quote from Bethany Douglass (@cloisteredaway) on Instagram: "Some days, it's good to pause and consider exactly how far we've come -- to remember all the tiny efforts and consider how they have accumulated over the years. Slow growth is still growth."
Nessa- Toups & Co Original Tallow Balm
Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease
Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black
Customer Reviews
Absolutely Soul Reviving
I found this podcast on my niche search of getting myself into the community of homemaking and homesteading. I normally listen on Spotify myself, but I love this podcast so much that I came to leave my review in Apple Podcast. These women are wonderful at being helpful, bringing forth experienced knowledge, and joyfully relatable. I look forward to continue to listen and I highly recommend to listen even if you don’t necessarily find yourself entirely into homemaking or homesteading, because all their helpful discussions and chats are great for anyone who is looking to work within themselves and their spirit with God. Like a live coal laid upon my heart to continue to be hopeful and personally changed with a connection I could find in this shows experience!
Binge listened to it all in a few weeks!
I found this podcast only a few weeks ago and have binge listened to it all! I absolutely love the dynamic between them both and it feels like chatting with friends. I’ve already implemented so many things I’ve learned from them. Even though I am single and do not have my own place I still incorporate what I’m learning into my everyday life. They are such an inspiration and I truly enjoyed every single episode!
Incredible!!
I have listened to all of season one and it is so encouraging and I absolutely love listening to each episode!
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