Intentional Living Archives - The Welder and His Wife

First Year Homeschooling: Pros and Cons

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

We have learned so much during our first year homeschooling; about what we look for in a curriculum, how each … Read MoreFirst Year Homeschooling: Pros and Cons

Homeschool

Free Alpha Phonics Resources by Samuel Blumenfeld

Posted on October 10, 2025October 10, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

Alpha Phonics is a reading program that has saved our sanity while teaching our 4 and 5 year olds how … Read MoreFree Alpha Phonics Resources by Samuel Blumenfeld

featured, Parenting

Practicing Self Denial and Diving into Motherhood as a Christian Mom

Posted on March 11, 2025August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

The fact that practicing self denial and diving into motherhood is on the to-do list when we become moms (as … Read MorePracticing Self Denial and Diving into Motherhood as a Christian Mom

Intentional Living, Lifestyle

How to Pursue Modern Self Sufficiency

Posted on January 16, 2023August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

I used to wonder “how can a modern family pursue self sufficiency?” Through trial and error, I’ve learned what modern … Read MoreHow to Pursue Modern Self Sufficiency

featured, Parenting

Most Enjoyable Toddler Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 13, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

Like many, I’ve been on the hunt for the most enjoyable toddler Christmas gifts for 2022. So I’m sharing what … Read MoreMost Enjoyable Toddler Christmas Gifts

Community and Resources, Intentional Living

Attending the 2022 Homesteaders of America Conference

Posted on October 11, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

This past week we attended our first Homesteaders of America Conference. Honestly, it was only a few months ago that … Read MoreAttending the 2022 Homesteaders of America Conference

Parenting

Setting Goals after Giving Birth

Posted on September 2, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

Reasonably setting goals after giving birth can be difficult to navigate, especially with other children or commitments to juggle, so … Read MoreSetting Goals after Giving Birth

Parenting

The Most Common Misconceptions about Homebirth

Posted on July 22, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

There are a few common misconceptions about homebirth that are often enough to dissuade moms from pursuing this method. Let’s … Read MoreThe Most Common Misconceptions about Homebirth

Lifestyle

What is a Self Reliant Lifestyle and How Can You Pursue It?

Posted on June 12, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

If you’re wondering what a self reliant lifestyle is or how to live it, here is some valuable insight that … Read MoreWhat is a Self Reliant Lifestyle and How Can You Pursue It?

Parenting

Minimalist Baby Registry

Posted on June 8, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

Have you ever wondered what to put on a minimalist baby registry so that you don’t start your new baby’s … Read MoreMinimalist Baby Registry

Community and Resources, Simple Homemaking

Best Resources for Simple Homemaking & Suburban Homesteading

Posted on April 21, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

If you’re like me at all you’re always on the lookout for the best resources for simple homemaking & suburban … Read MoreBest Resources for Simple Homemaking & Suburban Homesteading

Lifestyle

Self Sufficient Mom | Mother’s Day Wish List

Posted on April 21, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

What does the self sufficient mom in your life really want for Mother’s Day? Check out these budget friendly options … Read MoreSelf Sufficient Mom | Mother’s Day Wish List

Parenting

How to Survive a Frugal Road Trip With Toddlers Cross Country

Posted on April 19, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

Are you dreading trying to take a frugal road trip with toddlers? Don’t! This is how we’re preparing ourselves, our … Read MoreHow to Survive a Frugal Road Trip With Toddlers Cross Country

Parenting

Preparing for Homebirth

Posted on April 4, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

There should be no mystery in planning for a homebirth, whether it’s your first or tenth. Make sure you have … Read MorePreparing for Homebirth

Community and Resources, Self-Sufficiency

Self-Sustainability Guide for Beginners

Posted on March 12, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

If you’re interested in learning about self-sustainable practices but are a little intimidated about all the information out there, you’ve … Read MoreSelf-Sustainability Guide for Beginners

Community and Resources

Book Resources for DIY Home Improvement

Posted on March 5, 2022August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

Lately I’ve been diving into some good old fashioned book-in-hand research. Checking books out of the library or ordering them … Read MoreBook Resources for DIY Home Improvement

Lifestyle

Living a DIY Lifestyle

Posted on June 10, 2021August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

What does a DIY lifestyle mean to you? I’m sure there are all kinds of ways to live a DIY … Read MoreLiving a DIY Lifestyle

Community and Resources

How to Find Good Deals for Home Improvement

Posted on May 31, 2021August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

I’m talking perfectly good second hand tools and materials here! Figuring out how to find good deals for home improvement … Read MoreHow to Find Good Deals for Home Improvement

Lifestyle

Mother’s Day Wish List – DIY Mom

Posted on May 1, 2021August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

With Mother’s Day just around the corner and constant projects in progress, its easy for moms living a DIY lifestyle … Read MoreMother’s Day Wish List – DIY Mom

Lifestyle

8 Ways to Stay Motivated While Renovating

Posted on February 24, 2021August 11, 2025By thewelderandhiswife

Some days it is hard to get out of my own head. As we plow through more and more DIY … Read More8 Ways to Stay Motivated While Renovating