Today I’m joined by my friend Katherine McDowell, a fellow homemaker, mother, and our very own in-house librarian who hosts our beloved Homemakers Literary Society. We talk about what it looks like to turn inward as autumn begins: crafting a home of belonging, marking the seasons with the liturgical calendar, and building a culture of literature and story in the home. Katherine’s perspective is rich with faith, heritage, and practical rhythms that make ordinary days sacred.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:How the liturgical calendar shapes family rhythms and traditions.Creating a literary home: seasonal picture books, read-alouds, and curating living books.Why what we consume shapes the culture of our homes.Practical ways to weave books and stories into everyday life.Using each new season as a “mini new year” to reset rhythms with hope.Resources Mentioned: The Homemaker’s Club (discount here)The Homemakers Literary Society (discount here)Read-Aloud Revival (book lists by age)Sally Clarkson & Sarah Clarkson (resources on books and literature in the home)Ambleside Online (Charlotte Mason “living books” lists)Katherine reminds us that every season offers a chance to begin again, a “mini new year” to reset our homes with rhythms of prayer, gratitude, and story. Even one small change like lighting a candle at dinner, starting a family read-aloud, or ending the day with prayer over your children can become a rhythm that steadies the whole house.Friends, if this episode blessed you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review, it helps other homemakers find encouragement here at the table.The Homemaker’s Club is a sisterhood of women who value the old-fashioned ways of making a house a home. Inside our private app, you’ll find prepared resources, weekly rhythms, and deeper fellowship with women walking this journey alongside you. Join now for a discounted rate and be part of our Autumn Quarter of the Homemakers Literary Society (Sept 21–26), where we’ll read Sense and Sensibility together over the next 10 weeks!
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#47 Cohesive Rhythms with Jess Markoya
Today at the kitchen table, I’m joined by my friend Jess Markoya, co-owner of the beloved shoppe, Neuflora. Jess is a homemaker, mother of five, homeschool mama, and business owner whose heart for women and intentional living shines through everything she creates.In this conversation, Jess shares her family’s journey of moving from Hawaii to Tennessee, the story of how Neuflora began, and the joy of opening their new storefront. We talk about what homemaking means to her, the rhythms that anchor her family, and how building a wardrobe with intention can serve the heart of a homemaker.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Jess’s beautiful definition of homemaking as tending both souls and spaces.Daily rhythms that bring peace, order, and connection in the midst of a busy season.The ministry of Neuflora and why having a cohesive wardrobe frees homemakers from decision fatigue.How Jess and her husband, Joey, made the leap of faith to move their family and business to the mainland.Why rhythms create stability in family life (and business).This conversation is an encouragement for every homemaker to pause, reflect, and build rhythms that bring peace to the home - whether through morning coffee on the porch, meals around the table, or the clothes we wear each day.Resources Mentioned:Shop Neuflora, use code Homemakers10 to save 10%Follow Jess and her team on Instagram @neurflorawardrobeShop Azure StandardIf today’s episode blessed you, would you share it with a friend or leave a review? Your kind words help other homemakers find encouragement and provision for their own homes.Looking for more homemaking tools, encouragement, and community? Join us inside The Homemaker’s Club, where you’ll find encouragement, practical resources, and a sisterhood of women tending their homes with intention. We'd love to have you!
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#48 Finding Hope in Hardship with Jennifer Pepito
Today I’m joined by Jennifer Pepito. Jennifer is a beloved voice in the homemaking community, a seasoned mom/homemaker, and author of "Habits for a Sacred Home" and "Mothering by the Book".In this conversation, we talk about homemaking as a consecrated space and why tending the atmosphere of our homes (not just the chores) strengthens families and blesses our communities.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why homemaking matters in hard seasons.Hope for the homemaker’s heart.How practicing gratitude reframes scarcity, fear, and confusion.Practical ways to unplug, make your world smaller, and re-center our focus.Daily anchors that endure.Traditions that build resilience.Resources MentionedHabits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer PeptoMothering by the Book by Jennifer PeptoThe Restoration Home PodcastFollow Jennifer on Instagram @jenniferpepitoYour home doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Start with one rhythm you can repeat, anchoring your home in intention, because little by little, these practices become the foundation of peace, fruitfulness, and legacy.If this episode blessed you, please share it with a friend or leave a review, your words help other homemakers find encouragement and provision.Looking for more homemaking tools, encouragement, and community? Join us inside The Homemaker’s Club, where you’ll find encouragement, practical resources, and a sisterhood of women tending their homes with intention. We'd love to have you!
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#46 The Way Home with Alex Smith
Today at the kitchen table, I’m joined by my friend Alex of Love Daphne Mae. Alex is the creator and author of The Way Home and many other resources for mothers and homemakers.In this episode, Alex and I talk about the heart of homemaking - how it is so much more than a to-do list, and how it’s really about tending souls and spaces with intention, care, and God’s love woven into the ordinary. We also talk about homeschooling rhythms, balancing seasons of life, and the beauty of sisterhood and fellowship in motherhood.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why homemaking is more than tasks, it’s kingdom work.Alex’s heart behind her book The Way Home and what you’ll find in it.How she created the Morning Collective to anchor her family’s homeschool days.The role of fellowship and Titus 2 encouragement in motherhood today.A peek inside her recent retreat in the English Countryside - and her announcement of the Spring 2026 retreat.Simple ways to weave beauty and gratitude into everyday rhythms.This conversation is a gentle reminder that beauty can be found in the simplest of moments - lighting a candle, setting the table, or tending to the people God has entrusted to our care.Resources Mentioned:Alex’s Website/ShopFollow Alex on Instagram: @lovedaphnemaeIf today’s episode blessed you, would you share it with a friend or leave a review? Your kind words help other homemakers find encouragement and provision for their own homes. We are the homemakers, gathered for good.Looking for more homemaking tools, encouragement, and community? Join us inside The Homemaker’s Club, where you’ll find encouragement, practical resources, and a sisterhood of women tending their homes with intention. We'd love to have you!
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#45 Balancing Home and Work with KyAnn Molina
In this heartfelt conversation, Ashley is joined by fellow homemaker and podcast host, KyAnn Molina, for a long-overdue discussion on what it really looks like to balance homemaking with working - whether through business, ministry, or part-time work. Together, they share stories from their motherhood journeys, lessons learned through seasons of burnout, and the grace-filled rhythms that help anchor their homes today.Whether you’re a full-time homemaker, a mom working from home, or navigating the demands of both, this episode is a warm reminder that you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do it all to do it perfectly.In this episode, you’ll find:Key encouragement for the homemaker who is juggling home and workReal-life examples of creating sustainable rhythms that serve your family and your purposePractical ways to reduce friction points like meal planning, mental load, and overwhelmA reminder to trade guilt for grace and listen for conviction over shameAn invitation to lay down perfection and pick up peaceMentioned in This Episode:Follow Kyann on InstagramKyAnn’s Podcast: Simple Rhythms for Busy MomsFree Morning Routine Resource + CommunityBook: Strong and Kind by Korie RobertsonGrab a cup of tea and listen in as we gather around the table share in the joys and hardships of homemaking. We are the homemakers, gathered for good.
Welcome to The Homemaker's Club Podcast – The #1 Resource for Homemaking, Family Life, and Intentional Living. Happy you are here, friend!Are you passionate about creating a home filled with love, tradition, and purpose? The Homemaker's Club is a vibrant sisterhood of women who cherish the timeless values of homemaking. Hosted by Ashley Cravens, this podcast is designed for homemakers, moms, and anyone who loves to nurture their home environment with care and intentionality.Each week, Ashley and her guests - seasoned homemakers, experts, and fellow community members - come together to share practical homemaking tips, time-tested strategies, and real-life stories to inspire and empower you on your journey. Whether you're looking to simplify your daily routines, cultivate deeper family connections, or add more joy to your homemaking, The Homemaker’s Club has a seat at the table just for you! We'd love for you to join us.Join us every week as we explore how to make the most of the everyday moments, turning them into lasting memories, and making your house truly feel like home.Subscribe now and be part of our growing community of passionate homemakers!
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