By this time of year, you might be feeling a little lonely or shut in. We're here to stew over life with you! In this magazine style episode we will be chatting about life lately, our perfect no recipe soup solution, the perfect cozy winter outfit formula, powering through sickness and deep winter, and how to infuse joy and coziness into this sometimes unloved season. Whatever season of life you're in, grab a cozy drink, or prop us up on the window sill while you catch up on dishes. Let's hang out!Watch our first 3 seasons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqdjqwDnpIMx_GhVzCWsT4LF-1EsRhwJm&si=8hmyDW0lI4-yWhQ-A huge thank-you to our sponsors! Voetberg Music Academy:Use our code HOMEMAKER20 to get 20% off every month your family is enrolled and learn music in a way that sticks.https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/Cozy Earth:Go to https://cozyearth.com and use our code HOMEMAKER for up to 20% off.Wild:Thanks to Wild for partnering with us on today's video! Use code HONEYIMHOMAKER20 at https://shopwildrefill.com/HoneyImHomemaker-9 , and get 20% off all Wild products (refillable deodorant, body wash, lip balm, and hand wash)! Available worldwide!Not a sponsor, but Little Cocalico gave us a code to share with you!Use code homemaker15 for 15% off sitewide at https://littlecocalico.com until January 31st!Please subscribe! You can also find this podcast on Spotify and iTunes!Shop Megan’s lifestyle brand FoxSparrow over at www.meganfoxunlocked.comShop Megan’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/meganfoxunlockedShop Jayna's Amazon Storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaynalynnhandmade?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_aipsfjaynalynnhandmade_8JT0JHV8AH0KP8VJX5XN&language=en_USLeggings: https://amzn.to/460z8YqLayering tops:https://amzn.to/4pKLJWPChopper:https://amzn.to/4sKxAvtDuraflame log:https://amzn.to/4qTyRyABeaver Family Adventures:https://amzn.to/4sLEPDtSign up for Scribd: (audiobook library): https://www.scribd.com/gitx/a33qb4(If you use this link you’ll get a free month.)Contact/Collab: meganfoxunlocked@gmail.comP.O. BOX- send us some mail!P.O. BOX 9Akron, PA 17501Follow us on Instagram:Honey I'm Homemaker: https://www.instagram.com/honeyimhomemaker/ Megan: https://www.instagram.com/meganfoxunlocked/Jayna: https://www.instagram.com/jaynaburkholder/Megan's Business: https://www.instagram.com/shopfoxsparrow/0:00 Doom, gloom, and miracles7:22 Housekeeping 8:15 The Hive and the Headlines13:02 Winter stew begins--simmer down16:34 Megan's ideal winter outfit formula22:10 Jayna's no recipe soup formula28:15 Sickness and anxiety31:40 Spending money on mouths34:10 A brighter winter-- use that fireplace35:59 Decluttering the second time around37:47 Creating community when its cold with third spaces40:58 Bring this 2000's trend back!Some links are affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my channel!Music from YouTube and Epidemic Sound

Welcome back! Yes, you're at the right place! If you are watching the video version of our podcast, you might notice something different! We are excited and proud of our rebrand! We really think it speaks to our mission and purpose here at Honey I'm Homemaker and we're excited to talk about that with you today. Along with new year thoughts, a death in the family, a tropical trip, and tips for starting the new year as a homemaker in 2026-- we have a lot of ground to cover today! So grab a blanket, curl up on the couch with us, and let's get into the season premier! A huge thank-you to our sponsors! Voetberg Music Academy:Use our code HOMEMAKER20 to get 20% off every month your family is enrolled and learn music in a way that sticks.https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/Dwell: To get 25% off our annual subscription and 50% off our lifetime subscription or to check out the platform, go to www.dwellbible.com/homemaker Cozy Earth:Go to https://cozyearth.com and use our code HOMEMAKER for up to 20% off.Not a sponsor, but Little Cocalico gave us a code to share with you!Use code homemaker15 for 15% off sitewide at https://littlecocalico.com until January 31st!Watch our first 3 seasons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqdjqwDnpIMx_GhVzCWsT4LF-1EsRhwJm&si=8hmyDW0lI4-yWhQ-Please subscribe! You can also find this podcast on Spotify and iTunes!Shop Megan’s lifestyle brand FoxSparrow over at www.meganfoxunlocked.comShop Megan’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/meganfoxunlockedShop Jayna's Amazon Storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaynalynnhandmade?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_aipsfjaynalynnhandmade_8JT0JHV8AH0KP8VJX5XN&language=en_USSign up for Scribd: (audiobook library): https://www.scribd.com/gitx/a33qb4(If you use this link you’ll get a free month trial!)Chairs: https://www.walmart.com/ip/SINGES-Acc...Wallpaper: https://glnk.io/4x0x0/meganfoxunlockedgmailcomUse code MEGAN35Lamp: https://amzn.to/46Dyuy7Mustard throw: (the softest thing you've ever felt!) https://amzn.to/39CgZG2Contact/Collab: meganfoxunlocked@gmail.comP.O. BOX- send us some mail!P.O. BOX 9Akron, PA 17501Follow us on Instagram:Honey I'm Homemaker: https://www.instagram.com/honeyimhomemaker/ Megan: https://www.instagram.com/meganfoxunlocked/Jayna: https://www.instagram.com/jaynaburkholder/Megan's Business: https://www.instagram.com/shopfoxsparrow/Jayna's Business: https://www.instagram.com/jaynalynnhandmade/Some links are affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my channel!Music from YouTube and Epidemic Sound

After this Q and A, it is clear we are all just trying to do our best and feeling a little like we don't measure up. Don't worry, your favorite homemaking sidekicks are here to give you the boost you need to start your homemaking week off with confidence. Today we answer your questions concerning screentime, moving tips, jazzing up your marriage, balancing church and family life, and being the "perfect" wife?? A huge thank-you to our sponsors!Voetberg Music Academy:Use our code HOMEMAKER20 to get 20% off every month your family is enrolled and learn music in a way that sticks.https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/Shop Wild Deodorant at https://shopwildrefill.com/HoneyImHomemaker-7and get 20% off with code HONEYIMHOMEMAKER20 Megan's dress:https://amzn.to/4hqsBL6Jayna's shirt:https://amzn.to/4nq0zRyMeal planning printable: https://share.google/KRNlonB2gFCYtKl7EBacon twist recipe:https://meganfoxunlocked.com/product/bacon-n-brown-sugar-meat-appetizers/Watch our first 3 seasons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqdjqwDnpIMx_GhVzCWsT4LF-1EsRhwJm&si=8hmyDW0lI4-yWhQ-Please subscribe! You can also find this podcast on Spotify and iTunes!Shop Megan’s lifestyle brand FoxSparrow over at www.meganfoxunlocked.comShop Megan’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/meganfoxunlockedShop Jayna's Amazon Storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaynalynnhandmade?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_aipsfjaynalynnhandmade_8JT0JHV8AH0KP8VJX5XN&language=en_USSign up for Scribd: (audiobook library): https://www.scribd.com/gitx/a33qb4(If you use this link you’ll get a free month trial!)Chairs: https://www.walmart.com/ip/SINGES-Acc...Wallpaper: https://glnk.io/4x0x0/meganfoxunlockedgmailcomUse code MEGAN35Lamp: https://amzn.to/46Dyuy7Mustard throw: (the softest thing you've ever felt!) https://amzn.to/39CgZG2Contact/Collab: meganfoxunlocked@gmail.comP.O. BOX- send us some mail!P.O. BOX 9Akron, PA 17501Follow us on Instagram:Honey I'm Homemaker: https://www.instagram.com/honeyimhomemaker/ Megan: https://www.instagram.com/meganfoxunlocked/Jayna: https://www.instagram.com/jaynaburkholder/Megan's Business: https://www.instagram.com/shopfoxsparrow/Jayna's Business: https://www.instagram.com/jaynalynnhandmade/0:00 Not ready for winter2:08 Housekeeping2:45 Cowboy candy try #26:14 Jayna’s party8:16 Staying Mennonite when you don’t want to10:22 When your husband needs direction10:58 Too much church?15:21 Home cooking in a pinch18:32 Cracking the code on screen time23:05 Why no plain dresses?27:30 The bee update and naught kids?31:26 Sparking up your marriage37:50 The “perfect” wife39:11 Moving tips42:10 Current cozy evening routines46:50 Goodbye until WHEN??—podcast updatesSome links are affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my channel!Music from YouTube and Epidemic Sound