Career Homemakers (Kim Griffin)

Welcome to Career Homemakers, where we aim to make our Homemaking career: goal-oriented, creative, and satisfying.

In these podcasts, I will have 3 types of episodes. Homemaker inspirations, Walkthrough episodes, and tricks of the trade.

The first type of episode is…

Homemaker inspirations: In these, I will discuss the day-to-day challenges we face as homemakers, then offer encouragement and lessons I’ve learned from years in this vocation.

Walk through Episodes: We will “clean a designated space” together. I will offer my best-used practices and be in your ear “if you use earbuds” as you clean. For example, as you clean your bathroom, I’ll talk you through the steps and offer advice and encouragement. I’ll be with you in that space so you don’t feel alone or bored while completing your task.

Tricks of the trade: Best ways to get different parts of the job done,

Listen often to stay encouraged, for you are not alone in your Homemaking Career.

I’m your host, Kim Griffin

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Welcome to Career Homemakers, where we aim for a productive, creative, and fulfilling career in the home. In today’s episode, Kim covers The Christian Homemaker's Vote.

Kim talks about the Christian homemaker’s vote. I wanted to share some tips on voting to relieve the pressure a little. Some listening to this podcast just brought a baby home from the hospital, or maybe your children have been sick, or let's face it, life with younger children makes it even harder to put food on the table some nights. So, sitting down to research by reading and trying to understand different propositions and candidates' viewpoints is overwhelming. So, I’m here to impart grace to our Career Homemaker moms. So here goes.

1. You don't have to vote for every section.
2. Model voting in front of your children.
3. Misleading Ads
4. Pray

Kim has a new book out. It’s called The Career Homemaker, and it’s a practical guide to a productive, creative, and fulfilling career in the home. Check it out on Amazon.

Welcome to Career Homemakers, where we aim to help homemakers achieve a fulfilling and creative career. Today's topic is centered around faith. Don't worry. Many homemakers are learning to rely on faith when shopping for groceries or clothing for their families. Previous generations of grandmothers have had to do the same. These challenging times are where faith can grow. Matthew 6:25-35I encourage you to Stand fast through these turbulent times. God alone is your hope and courage. I implore you not to look at your money or anything that could rescue you but to look to Jesus, the savior of your soul. He will lead and guide you. He knows the path to your future. To give you a future and hope. I am Kim Griffin, your host, and I encourage you to listen to my show regularly for motivation. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and check out my website, careerhomemakers.comEpisode analytics

In this episode, Kim will share how to build contentment in your workday—by getting enough sleep, starting the day in prayer, adhering to a schedule, and having a good work-rest balance.

This is the second of a two-part lesson. The first was A Homemaker's attitude towards work.

An episode in Nov 2023 discusses morning devotions, Bible reading, and starting your day. Look at this if you missed the episode.

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Home management and housekeeping are part of our responsibilities as homemakers, whether we hire it out, have our family do it, or do it ourselves. It doesn’t go away. And the house is more enjoyable and ready for company if we keep up with it. Sometimes we forget how easy it is to get a task done. Is there a task that you put off when you get busy?

Companies use the power of suggestion to get us to buy their product or go to their store. Influencers do what? Influence. But what if we could use the power of suggestion to our advantage?

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Do you have recipes scattered across various platforms? One issue is that our recipes are scattered everywhere - in digital format, on paper, note cards, books, and magazines. Finding a specific recipe can be a challenge if we can't recall where it came from. Although digital storage may seem convenient, it has its own limitations, like the need for power or the internet to access recipes.

To tackle this problem, I opted for a recipe program that allows me to print out a recipe book. There are many such programs available, but I prefer Homecookin for its simplicity and efficiency. With this program, I can customize my recipes into different sizes and formats. This isn't an advertisement. I just wanted to share what worked for me. There are many programs available for making a family recipe book. These would work for this project as well.

If you have any other ideas for collecting and managing scattered recipes, feel free to reach out to me at careerhomemakers.com in the About section. I would love to hear from you.

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This is a Homemaker Tricks of the Trade episode: Best ways to get different parts of the job done; I will discuss Servants.

Did you know you have servants in your home? And no, they’re not your children. So here’s a new way of thinking about some tools in your home.

Buying and freezing meat for the month. Meals for our families are a large part of what a career homemaker does. I’ve found ways to streamline this responsibility. I have done this by buying and freezing a month’s worth of meals. Check out my website Careerhomemakers.com to Ask a Question or leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you!!!

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In this episode, we finish our focus on Feeding our Family. There's lots to talk about, from preparing food, eating with family, and cleaning up. Kim goes over some attitudes homemakers can struggle with when providing meals for their families and prays for God's help for this responsibility.

Griffin Pizza Dough

3 cups of bread flour

½ cup sugar

1 tsp salt

1 pkg yeast or 2 ¾ tsp of dry yeast

1 cup warm water

3 tbsp olive oil

Put bread flour, sugar, and salt into the mixer. Place 1 cup “baby bottle” temperature water with yeast in a glass measuring cup and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, pour into the flour mixture. Add olive oil. Use a dough hook, and mix for 5 or so minutes. Knead until it’s a smooth ball. Add a little flour if it’s too sticky. The dough should not stick to the sides. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Note: you can make this by hand without the mixer as well.

Use this dough for Pizza rolls, Calzones, or Pizzas of any size. This recipe makes a thick crust for a large 14-inch pizza. 

Generously oil pan. Roll out the dough and place it into the pan. Fill with desired cheese, sauce, and toppings. Place in a heated 400-degree oven for 12 minutes. Then place under broiler for a couple of minutes, just so the top is slightly browned and bubbling. Hint: don’t walk away from the oven. Keep checking on it for those couple of minutes. 

We use sauces on top when served: Ranch, BBQ, Franks, or a combination. Sprinkle toppings include red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Because the crust is thick like a breadstick at the end, we dip it in olive oil and salt. 

The toppings we use are Pepperoni, sausage, meatloaf, cut meatballs, bacon, chicken, and/or ham. This is a great way to use leftover meats in your refrigerator. And when you add a ton of meat, it’s more satisfying. You can also use vegetables like onions, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and pine nuts. These toppings are also great components for a calzone. Rub olive oil on top when making a calzone, and remember to oil your pan generously. Enjoy.

Children’s education in America has undergone significant changes over the decades and centuries. The decline in the quality of public education led to the push for school choice, as parents wanted more options for their children’s education. Now, families in America have numerous school choices, and parents strive to provide the safest and best educational environment for their children. Listen to know the pros and cons in each school choice.

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In this episode Kim discusses 3 different house cleaning schedules.

1. All in one day

2. Tasks and Laundry spread throughout the week

3. Room a Day

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This is a Homemaker Inspirations Episode: Personal goals vs. homemaker goals. Have you ever been burned out on everything a homemaker needs to accomplish? Those goals can be satisfying, but a woman needs something more. We need personal goals and activities that recharge us. Being a Career Homemaker can be all work. So let’s find ways to remind ourselves we are much much more than a homemaker. We are a woman beautifully created uniquely by God with interests and desires. So let’s talk about it. Please hit the subscribe button and come check out my website at careerhomemakers.com. Thanks for listening, and have a goal-oriented, creative, and satisfying week.

In this episode, Kim reviews what the Bible says about our family's finances. You may ask:

Why did God say all these things about our money and belongings? Because He cares. Jesus knows that having any other god will hurt you. He is the only faithful, true God. Cheating, lying, or stealing shows you don’t trust His provision, and coveting what others have leads our hearts away from God’s provision and timing. 

In this episode, Kim shares ways to uphold your marriage vows and avoid the Top three reasons for Divorce.

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Helpful questions will be read and answered on an upcoming podcast.

In this episode, Kim shares about being neighborly. Most of us understand the importance of being good neighbors. We relish the opportunity to connect with those living closest to us. When we go out of our way for a neighbor who lives close to us, it is easier to go out of our way to meet the needs of a stranger we meet at a park, store, or on the highway.

Kim also read about finances from her new book, The Career Homemaker.

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This is a Walk Through Episode: We will “clean a designated space” together. I will offer my best-used practices and be in your ear “if you use earbuds” as you clean. In this episode, we will be cleaning the bathroom. So grab your cleaners and head to the bathroom. Let’s get this task done together. For a list of steps, go to Careerhomemakers.com.

In this Podcast, I talk about how It takes time to develop these deeper relationships. But each friend sets the tone for the relationship. What friends do you want to have? I want praying friends who share deep as well as special moments with each other. How about friends who model loving their husbands and children, don't gossip or waste time? Let's explore A Homemaker's Friends together.

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Have you felt discouraged lately? You are not alone. Let today's words and prayer uplift and encourage you.

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This is a Homemaker inspirations episode: I will discuss the day-to-day challenges we face as homemakers, then offer encouragement and lessons I’ve learned from years in this vocation. Today we will be discussing the afternoon slump

We all have experienced it. But how do we get safely to the other side of it?

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In this episode Kim shares a lesson on expectations of Christmas. She prays for her listeners.

What is burdening you today concerning the upcoming holiday? What element is it? Is it the people, the list of things to do and gifts to buy, or loneliness?

Wherever you are, Jesus is saying the same thing. Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

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On this podcast, I share a personal experience of about a year when I disliked my husband. However, I want to clarify that my love for him never wavered as I take our vows seriously. If you can relate to this situation, listen to this episode to learn how to transform frustration into contentment.

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Welcome to Career Homemakers. This is a Homemaker Tricks of the Trade episode: Best ways to get different parts of the job done, In it, I will show some benefits of changing out paper to cloth…In particular, I highlight cloth vs paper napkins, as we say in America or in other parts of the world Serviette.

Many Career Homemakers seek opportunities to make their homes classy and sustainable. One of the ways I achieve this is by making everyday cloth napkins. I cut a 13x13 inch square of 100% cotton fabric for each napkin. Serge or zigzag stitch around the four edges. Use the fray-stop liquid to dot each corner to keep the thread from unraveling. Lastly, wash and fold. Benefits of Cloth Napkins:Here’s some other benefits:

• it’s nice to use cloth napkins. Think of the last time you ate chicken thigh or drumstick, or baby back ribs. Remember how the napkin just stuck to your hands?

• Cloth napkins add color to your table; they look nice and are very stylish.

• When considering the environment, the number of paper napkins thrown away should alarm you. Let’s be real; it’s a big waste of resources, and think about the added waste to our landfills.

• You can use them multiple times. When my grandmother was little, they had little charms with their initials attached to their napkin. They would use theirs all week long. Along with this idea, you could make a color for each person in the house and then they could change out their own napkins when needed or you could embroider their initials or a cute picture icon for each member of the household napkins.

• Get more wear out of them by using old napkins for paper towels or rags.

Use it Up, Wear it Out, Make it Do, or Do Without! It was a famous World War Saying.This definitely lies under the Wear it Out and Make it Do part. Next, these cloths will make it out to the garage. Using what we have is a good way of saving money. Homemakers this is one tiny category. What else could you change the way you do it to make it nicer for your family and save some money? Please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. Visit my website careerhomemakers.com

FreezerThe freezer is more for storage because you can keep food here for longer. Well, except for ice cream, this usually rotates out quickly. But a freezer left to itself can grow into a place no one can find anything. Make it easier for yourself and your family. Go through your freezer every 3-6 months. If you are just going through the freezer food, then you can keep your freezer on, but if you want to do a very thorough cleaning. Go ahead and turn the freezer off.

• Wipe down shelves with a dry cloth. If there is discoloration, wipe with hot soapy water and immediately dry with a cloth or paper towel.

• Take everything out and place it on the counter or table.

• Toss anything your family didn’t like.
• If you don’t remember when you bought it, toss.
• Go through meat and see if there is any freezer burn. Toss if needed.
• Condense or put into smaller bags or containers.
• Think: does this food deserve to be here.
• Remember, this is high-end real estate in your home—probably the highest because you are paying for refrigeration and freezing. So be mindful about what you store inside there.

If it is in there, it must deserve to be there.

Freezer Storage Temperature needs to be 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below and -18 celsius Hot dogs, bacon and lunch meat 1-2 months. Ground meats 3-4 months Chops, steaks and roast 4-12 months Holiday ham 1-2 months Chicken 9 m- 1 yr Fish 2-8 months fatty fish like salmon and tuna, less long, closer to 2-3 months and lean fish much longer closer to 8 months Shellfish 2-4 months Soups, stews and leftovers 2-3 months. Cooked meat or poultry 2-6 months

• Organize your food into groups, then place it on the different shelves in your freezer. To join the Career Homemaker monthly newsletter or ask me a question or comment go to my at Careerhomemakers.com

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In this episode, I share instructions on how to manage food in your Refrigerator, Freezer, Pantry, and Cupboards.

In this episode, Kim shares how finances are a way of walking out our faith. Our family is ours to look after and provide for, which takes money. Unfortunately, life in America takes a lot of money. We see our spouses work and toil daily to bring home a paycheck. In this partnership, our responsibility is to spend this money wisely. She also shares how giving is a part of this faith.

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In this episode, Kim discusses Homemaker self-care. She discusses a good way to start the day, taking breaks, maintaining friendships, physical health, and taking the long way home. When we take care of ourselves, we can better take care of our families, too.

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This is a Homemaker Inspiration, and I will talk about the day-to-day challenges we face as homemakers, then offer encouragement and lessons I’ve learned from years in this vocation. In it, I will convey how getting work done while ensuring the kids are safe and not making a mess can be a balancing act. I tell a funny story of trying to do both and failing.

Do you have a funny story about balancing caring for your children while getting projects or housework done? Could you come to my website and write it in the comments section? I may even read yours on a podcast. Listen often to encourage you, for you are not alone in your Homemaking Career. I’m your host, Kim Griffin. Please hit the subscribe button and come check out my website at careerhomemakers.com Thanks for listening, and have a goal-oriented, creative, and satisfying week.

In this episode, Kim discusses the various stages of a husband's career and shares how patiently saving and waiting to purchase a first house.

This is a Homemaker Tricks of the Trade episode: In it, I will discuss

Best ways to get different parts of the job done,

• how to save money or, in some cases, not spend money so that we can keep our careers as homemakers.

This week we will discuss our dwindling savings and how food costs have affected our savings account. Here are some tips on navigating this very expensive time to feed our families.

Dining out, gathering food, learn to be content in all circumstances.

Listen often to stay encouraged, for you are not alone in your Homemaking Career.

I’m your host, Kim Griffin

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In this episode Kim shares the basics of cleaning the different rooms of your house, apartment, condo or Flat.

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In this episode, Kim shares how you can keep the proper perspective as you serve your family by feeding them daily. It's a large responsibility and a huge task, so listen to be uplifted.

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In this episode, Kim discusses pre-holiday jitters. Are you ready for the mass amounts of activities that accompany the holiday season? Yeah, I’m not either. Let’s talk about what we can do this week to prepare ourselves.

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Today's Tricks of the Trade episode is about the benefits of exercise for homemakers. Staying healthy and physically fit is crucial to easily perform daily household tasks and avoid injuries. It also has the added bonus of making us look and feel better.

As someone who struggles with this myself, I wanted to share a blog post from myheartscry.org, my personal blog site, that has encouraged many of my readers. I hope it inspires you as well. How about you? How are you taking care of your health? Do you need outside encouragement like a gym or a walking group? Leave a review and comment below, and I'd love to hear from you.

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In this episode, Kim asks you to assess how your kids' school year went. Encourages, then talks about praying for wisdom for next year's school year. In this episode, Kim asks you to assess how your child's school year went. She encourages and then talks about praying for wisdom for the next school year.

In this episode, Kim shares the Homemakers' perfect opportunity during the summer to train their children in necessary life skills and chores. She started at kindergarten. Listen for tips to make this successful for your family.

In this episode, Kim discusses how volunteering, ministry, or part-time work can affect the Career Homemaker's primary focus on their career. She shares her heartfelt perspectives on how to evaluate whether an opportunity is worth the time taken away from family and home responsibilities. In an era of inflation, where an additional income may seem beneficial, it is important for husbands and wives to agree on any significant changes.

Take a look at Kim's new book, The Career Homemaker. It serves as a great companion to this podcast. In the book, Kim explores the role of a homemaker, highlighting their tasks and relationships. True to her style, she also addresses the attitudes of homemakers and offers insights on how to make this career a joyful experience.

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In this episode, I share the seven steps to feeding your family. Obtaining money, meal planning and shopping.

In this moving episode, Kim offers heartfelt words of encouragement to women, reminding them to embrace the natural changes that come with motherhood or surgical procedures. She acknowledges that these changes can be difficult to accept at times, but urges women to trust in the plan that God has for their bodies. It's a message of compassion and understanding that will resonate with many.

This is a Homemaker Inspirations: I will discuss our day-to-day challenges as homemakers, then offer encouragement and lessons I’ve learned from years in this vocation. Have you ever struggled with a feeling of overwhelm regarding housework? Do you get lost in other more interesting pursuits in life, and then your home looks like a cyclone has hit? Yea, me too. Let’s check in with Career Homemaker’s fictional homemaker named Charity. Maybe if we can help her, we can help ourselves too.

A well-thought-out plan that keeps the basics in mind and her body’s limitations must be implemented. I call this Housework Automation. This is where a homemaker can map out what to do on each workday to spread out the work so it’s easy to maintain, won’t be too stressful to your body, and, when done faithfully, will dig yourself out of a messy house.

With a plan, you can keep the basics done in 15-minute increments daily. And having it written down, you don’t have to think or plan it repeatedly. I’ve created a worksheet for you to think through the housework tasks and carefully plot them out into 15-minute increments. So whether you have a busy family or pain issues or just don’t want to think about housework much, you can have the plan to stay on top of it.

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In this episode, Kim shares how our attitudes affect our work production. She shares how our negative attitudes of shame, dissatisfaction, anger, malice, boredom, or feeling unappreciated have affected our work.

This part one of two episodes on this subject.

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