I know this series seems like it never ends but, finally, we are at the last post. The Hope Chest Part Four - Skills to Put in a Hope Chest (b) Laundry Wash, dry, fold, put away. Wash, dry, fold, put away. Laundry may seem monotonous and never ending at times, but there's nothing quite towels fresh out of the dryer...
There are some preparations for marriage and motherhood that cannot be put inside a hope chest. These are the skills and attitudes of a Godly wife and mother. Below are some of the practical skills that are essential or helpful to running a home. Cooking Food is something everybody needs, and good, yummy food goes a long way...
So, you're intrigued by the idea of a hope chest and maybe you'd like to start one of your own. But, what does a girl in the 21st century fill her hope chest with? Here are a few ideas: Children's Clothes Nice, quality children's clothes can be hard to find and often quite expensive, especially little girls dresses....
Hope chests. What are they? Where do they come from? Why were they invented in the first place? Why a chest? Hope chests have been around since as early as the 15th century. Originally, they were a form of marriage payment. The groom and/or the groom’s father would provide the ‘bride price’, money, oxen, promised labour, etc, as well...