Holiday Homemaking 2023 | Week 3
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Merry Christmas, homemaker! Episode three of Holiday Homemaking 2026 is bursting with Christmas joy as six more homemakers share their holiday stories of home: Mandi Thompson, Elizabeth Dillard, Roan Johnson, Alexis Molnar, Samantha Bain, and Tiffany Harris.
You'll hear about cookie painting parties, Christmas lights in an ambulance, mocha punch, a relaxed family Christmas celebrated early, and a bargain gift exchange that brings plenty of laughs. I'm also sharing creative ways to decorate with unexpected finds and an Advent reflection on finding joy in the everyday work of making a home.
Listen in and gather a little inspiration for your own holiday homemaking!
SHOW NOTES
MANDI'S HOLIDAY RECIPE: Mandi Thompson has fond memories of enjoying her Aunt Sally's Simple Tea Cakes at Christmas time when she was growing up. She carries on the tradition of these family holiday treats by making them every year with her girls for their annual cookie making party.
ROAN'S HOLIDAY MUST HAVE RECIPE: Mocha Punch. No Johnson Family Christmas Day would be complete without a batch of this decadent "punch". Coffee, ice cream, and whipping cream--what's not to love?
Hashbrown Casserole: Roan and her family are not too full of Mocha punch to enjoy this yummy casserole as a side for their Christmas dinner steak skewers. Round out the menu with a salad and rolls and you've got a simple, no-fuss meal to cap off your Yule celebrations.
Editors Note: This casserole also works well for Christmas brunch!
Roan's Holiday Binder: In case you haven't figured out from her interviews, Roan Johnson is an organized homemaker, and her holiday homemaking is no exception. Her birthday, which falls around 100 days before Christmas, is always a reminder to get out her Christmas binder and start making some plans for the coming season. She explains her system in the blog post below.
More Holiday Inspiration
Everything you love about The Art of Home's Holiday episodes that you can hold in your hands. Find inspiration for all your holiday homemaking. From hosting your first Thanksgiving, to assembling Advent gift boxes to celebrating on the road, we've got your covered!
Written specifically for busy homemakers, this guide walks you through the themes of Advent--hope, peace, joy, love--at a pace designed to fit into your regular routine. Prepare Him room each day with a theme-related truth, scripture readings, thoughtful questions and a suggested song.
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