Hi, my name is Erica Osborne,
and this is my blog, “Pursuits in Homemaking.” Thanks for visiting! I have so
many things that I want it to be. In fact, I registered three different blog
names before this one, because I just couldn’t make up my mind on exactly what
my blog would entail. Oh well, maybe I’ll use the other names as blog post
titles. More on that in a minute…
First let me tell you a
little about myself and my family. I’m a Christian wife and mom, married almost
a decade to my husband Gary. We have two children, five-year-old Ella and
two-year-old Dutch. (Sadly, this is the best family picture of us, and it was
taken over two years ago. So one of my priorities is getting a good picture of
the four of us, but this will have to do for now. Below is a more recent one of
the kids.)
As for my employment, I currently work 30 hours per week as a graphic designer and copywriter for a marketing company. But although I work outside the home, I consider my role as homemaker my first priority and my principal occupation.
As for my employment, I currently work 30 hours per week as a graphic designer and copywriter for a marketing company. But although I work outside the home, I consider my role as homemaker my first priority and my principal occupation.
So why did I start blogging?
There are many reasons. First, I wanted an online journal where I could just
share my thoughts about family and hold myself accountable to my aspirations.
Hopefully, you will find some of them interesting.
Second, I wanted a place
where I could share ideas and inspirations. As you will see, I love to create.
And I think most, if not all, women do. I’ve been amazed at the number of mom
craft blogs on the web, which I have been really into reading as of late.
Like I said, I love to create—anything
and everything, whether it be delicious food or an adorable birthday invitation.
It is one of my passions, which includes cooking, crafting, sewing,
repurposing, organizing, decorating, planning and doing just about anything that
one would deem domestic.
I find that pursuing my
passions within my role as homemaker keeps me motivated and helps me do a
better job. I want to do more, however, than just create pretty things for my
home. I want to create an environment for my family that is positive, uplifting
and Christ-centered. And I hope to share ideas for doing so with you.
I would love for my blog to
be a forum for all such things. Please feel free to comment, offer advice and
share stories on any of my posts. You can even repost my content or pin my
photo inspirations on Pinterest. I just ask that you link it back to my blog
site. Thanks again for visiting! - Erica :)
