Happy Homemaking: An LDS Girl's Guide

Written by two journalist moms, Happy Homemaking is an upbeat, beginner-friendly guide to running a household the provident-living way. From building a budget and stocking a kitchen to grinding wheat, canning peaches, removing stains, and decorating on a shoestring, it distills expert advice and personal (often funny) trial-and-error into doable steps. Rooted in LDS self-reliance principles but broadly useful, it's aimed at soon-to-be and new homemakers who want to save money, reduce stress, and create a happy, organized home.

• Two funny, relatable journalist moms who admit they burned the bread too—no Martha Stewart perfectionism required
• An all-in-one household manual: finances, cooking, food storage, cleaning, sewing, decorating in one book
• Perfect bridal-shower and graduation gift for the LDS young woman starting out
• Grounded in Church provident-living counsel (food storage, staying out of debt, self-reliance)

“If the Great Recession has taught me anything, it's that thrift, industry, and homemaking never go out of style. Who needs to be able to balance a budget, sew on a button, or plant a garden? Everyone, really, regardless of age, income, or gender.”

Perfect for a young woman (or newlywed) setting up her first household who wants friendly, practical guidance on cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and food storage from an LDS provident-living perspective.