The Preparation Year

Homemaker Notes | Winter 2026, No. 4 >> Notes from the book of Esther, spring homemaking, monthly grocery rhythm, herbal tea for hormone health, and spring homemaking inspiration.

We are steadily making our way toward spring.

This week we mowed the lawn for the first time this year, fertilized the hydrangeas, started cleaning out the garden beds, and pruned the fruit trees. I love this time of year when everything is waking up again!

Some of my favorite foraged decor - clipped plum tree branches that will push blooms over the next couple of weeks. Such loveliness!