Hey there Momma! Welcome to Making Mommas.
Making Mommas is a stay-at-home mom blog where we have real conversations about motherhood, marriage, and the everyday work of building a strong family and a meaningful home.
Because the truth is, the most important work many of us will ever do doesn’t happen in an office or on a stage. It happens right inside our homes — raising children, strengthening our marriages, creating family traditions, and building a life that centers around the people we love the most.
Around here we believe that motherhood matters, families matter, and the small moments of everyday life are the ones that shape our children the most.
Strong families build a better world.
You won’t find perfection here. Just encouragement, practical ideas, and reminders to slow down and focus on what truly matters.
As Mother Teresa once said:
“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”
Because the children we’re raising today are the ones who will shape the world tomorrow — and the work we do as mothers matters more than we may ever realize.
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What You’ll Find Here at Making Mommas
Motherhood is one of the most meaningful — and sometimes most overwhelming — seasons of life. There’s a lot of noise in the world telling moms how they should raise their kids, run their homes, and spend their time.
But here at Making Mommas, the goal is much simpler.
This community is about encouraging moms who want to build strong families, strengthen their marriages, and create homes centered around faith, love, and connection.
Motherhood matters. The work we do inside our home matters. And the way we raise our children matters more than we realize.
So, we spend a lot of time talking about things like:
• raising kids with intention and strong values
• building deeper relationships with your children
• keeping your marriage strong while raising a family
• creating simple family traditions that bring everyone closer together
• finding practical ways to run your home with less stress and more peace
Because the way we love our families today shapes the kind of world our children will live in tomorrow.
The Heart Behind Making Mommas
At Making Mommas, we believe strong families are the foundation of everything. When families are strong, communities are strong — and the world changes from the inside out.
Here are a few of the values that shape this community.
God First, Then Family
Our priorities matter. Faith comes first, followed by our marriage, then our children. Everything else in life should fall somewhere after that.
Strong Marriages Build Strong Families
A healthy marriage creates stability, security, and love for the whole family. Investing in your relationship with your spouse is one of the best things you can do for your children.
Connection Matters More Than Perfection
The moments we share around the dinner table, during family traditions, and in everyday life are what shape our children and strengthen our relationships.
Families Need Margin
Modern life pushes families to do more, schedule more, and run faster. Many families are stretched far too thin. Kids don’t need endless activities — they need time at home with the people who love them most.
Motherhood Is a Calling
Being a mom isn’t small work. It is one of the most important callings we will ever have — raising children, shaping hearts, and guiding the next generation.
If You’re New, Start with These
If you’re new to Making Mommas, these posts are a great place to begin. They cover some of the most important things we talk about here — motherhood, raising children, building strong marriages, and creating a home life that supports your family well.
You certainly don’t have to read everything in order. But if you’re wondering where to start, these are some of the best places to explore first.
Embracing Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the most meaningful roles we will ever have — but that doesn’t mean it always feels easy. These posts talk about the realities of stay-at-home mom life, the overwhelm many moms feel, and the mindset shifts that can help you enjoy this season more.
- What is a SAHM Mom? Discover the Amazing Role of Stay at Home Moms
- Feeling Overwhelmed, Stay at Home Mom? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
- 11 Easy Ways You Can Use Gratitude to Be a Better Mom
Raising Great Kids
Parenting is about far more than managing behavior. It’s about shaping character, building trust, and creating strong relationships with your children. These posts focus on practical parenting approaches that help you guide your kids while staying connected to them.
- 10 Positive Parenting Techniques You Should Use to Discipline Your Children
- Four Easy Ways to Connect with Your Kids Every Day
Strengthening Your Marriage & Family
Strong families are built on strong relationships. These posts focus on staying connected to your spouse and creating meaningful time together as a family — even during the busy seasons of life.
- Five Easy Ways to Connect With Your Husband Every Day
- 65 Free Ways to Spend Time with Your Family at Home
Creating a Home That Runs Smoothly
Running a home takes real work. These posts share simple systems and tools that can help you manage your time, stay organized, and bring a little more peace into everyday family life.
- SAHM Time Management: A Realistic Guide for Daily Life
- My Weekly Home Reset System for Busy Moms
- Get Organized Momma! Discover the Best Planner for Moms Who Stay at Home
Meet Shannon
Hi, I’m Shannon — the mom behind Making Mommas.
I have six boys and live in northern Minnesota, where life revolves around family, home, and the everyday work of raising kids. Years ago, when the twins were born, I made the decision to stay home with my kids. Like many families, we had to learn how to make that work financially. That journey eventually led me to start this blog.
Making Mommas began in 2015 as a place where moms could encourage each other and share ideas for raising strong families. Over the years the blog has grown and changed right alongside our family, but the heart behind it has always stayed the same.
I believe motherhood matters. I believe strong families build a better world. And I believe the work we do inside our homes — loving our families, raising our children, and building meaningful traditions — is the most important work there is.
If you’d like to read the full story behind Making Mommas and how it all started, you can read more here:
From Our Homestead to Your Home
Making Mommas is part of the Hill River Homestead community — a space where our family also shares recipes, homestead cooking, and simple living ideas.
Hill River reflects the practical side of our home life: cooking from scratch, feeding a big family, and learning old-fashioned skills that help us live a little more simply.
Making Mommas reflects the heart behind it all — motherhood, family relationships, and the everyday work of building a strong home.
The two sites tell different parts of the same story: a family learning how to slow down, love each other well, and build a life centered around what truly matters.
If you enjoy the ideas shared here, you may also enjoy visiting us over at Hill River Homestead.
Join the Making Mommas Community
Motherhood can feel overwhelming sometimes, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Here at Making Mommas, we’re building a community of moms who want to slow down, strengthen their families, and focus on what truly matters at home.
When you join, you’ll get encouragement, helpful ideas, and access to practical tools designed to make family life a little simpler and a lot more meaningful.
You’ll also get access to the Printable Library, where you’ll find planners, routines, and tools created to help you manage your home and stay organized during busy seasons of family life.
If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d love to have you join us.
Sign up below to get access to the printable library and stay connected with everything happening here at Making Mommas.
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Welcome to the Community!
Whether you’re in the middle of busy mom life or simply looking for a little encouragement as you build your family, you’re always welcome here.
Motherhood isn’t always easy, but it is meaningful work. The love we pour into our families today shapes the people our children will become tomorrow.
I’m so glad you’re here. 💕
