Summer Homemaking:
–Lightening the Home with Grace-
As summer settles in, the pace of life shifts. The days stretch long, windows open to let in the breeze, and the
home takes on a lighter, brighter spirit. In this season, homemaking becomes less about deep tasks and more
about gentle care-maintaining comfort, creating beauty, and making space for both rest and connection.
Here are some thoughtful ways to care for your home during the summer months, keeping things cool, clean, and welcoming for those you love.
Keep It Cool and Comfortable:
Trade out thicker materials for lighter fabrics such as cotton and linen. Use light colors like white or pastels to
brighten your space. Close curtains during the heat of the day and open windows in the evening to cool your, home.
A bowl of water with lemon or mint near an open window adds a soft, natural scent to the air.
Refresh Your Cleaning Routine:
Focus on light upkeep. A daily sweep helps control dust and dirt. Keep a caddy of cleaning basics handy:
vinegar spray, baking soda, and a cloth. This makes quick clean-ups simple.
Clean out the fridge and freezer: toss expired items, wipe down shelves, and prepare for lighter summer meals.
Light Meals and Cold Drinks:
Embrace no-cook meals: wraps, salads, and bread with cheese or fruit. Prepare cold staples like boiled eggs or cut veggies.
Keep a pitcher of infused water in the fridge-cucumber and lemon, or strawberry and basil are refreshing and healthy.
Tend the Outdoors:
Sweep porches weekly and add potted plants near entryways. If you have a clothesline, take advantage of
sun-drying laundry-it saves energy and leaves your linens smelling fresh.
Create Spaces of Rest:
Designate a quiet corner for reading, prayer, or reflection. Include a soft chair, a light blanket, and your Bible.
Take time to pause, write to a friend, or simply sit with family and talk without distraction.
Summer homemaking is not about striving-it’s about tending. A clean counter, a vase of fresh flowers, a
pitcher of cool water-these small acts speak love to those who enter. May your home be a place of comfort and
joy this season, a gentle refuge from the heat and hurry of the world.
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” – Colossians 3:15
