THE MODERN HOMEMAKER

Author: Gabrielle Calhoun

  • Hosting The Holidays 

    Hosting The Holidays 

    My in-laws typically host Thanksgiving for the family. This year, however, they are in the middle of construction on their new home. So naturally, we volunteered to open our house to the fam bam.  We have the space to fit everyone, especially with a newly re-finished basement for the kids to run around in (more…

  • Holiday Gift Guide

    Holiday Gift Guide

      Yay for the holidays!! At my house, we go all out. We decorate for fall in September and then on Black Friday, out come the Christmas decorations. We just might put the Griswalds to shame. It’s embarrassing, really; and yet so much fun.  One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is…

  • REST 

    REST 

       I feel like I’m slowly emerging from a deep, dark, scary cave- also known as the 8-10 month sleep regression, followed by me getting sick, followed by my baby AND my husband getting sick, all while we attempt to sleep train. Yikes.  From the craziness of the last few weeks, it seems that the…

  • Never Wake A Sleeping Baby

    Never Wake A Sleeping Baby

       Mother: a fancy word for naptime NINJA.  I consider myself quite stealthy when it comes to keeping quiet during naptime. It’s an art, really. Keeping that baby asleep is my mission and priority; everyone is happier when the baby is well rested!  Sound familiar, moms? Yes, I said moms. Most dads I know have…

  • The Modern Homemaker

        I’m back!! Let’s Gab About It has been put to rest, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to my updated blog, The Modern Homemaker.  I believe that this name is far more fitting for the content that I share here. My hope and prayer is that my posts bless every home owner, renter, mother, father, someday…