Celebrate Home!

I have known since college that I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. In the early years of our marriage, before kids, my husband and I lived on his (very meager) military pay, and invested all of my income against the time when the babies would come and I would stay home. We lived on just his income for 8 years, until God sent the first baby. And so, living on one income was already our habit. I don't think this book emphasizes enough the financial stress being a stay-at-home mom can produce in a marriage. But I also think it downplays the richness of stay-home life and building a home for your family. Some people think it must be a sacrifice to stay home, drive an older car, and live a quieter life. I would reply that I hate to think of the sacrifices I would have to make in order to go back to work. I had a great job with a really good income, and I would not trade one dime of my paycheck for the chance to put this book into action with my own little ones. I don't think this book emphasizes strongly enough the BLESSINGS that come from the stay-home job. This book does have a BUNCH of great tips for stay-home moms. It's maybe a little light on the encouragement, like I alluded to. I would pair this with "Becoming a Woman After God's Own Heart" by Elizabeth George. I re-read "Celebrate Home" after reading Elizabeth George, and I got a LOT more out of the book. Blessings to you!

Peters covers all the bases in this book about learning what is needed to be a successful stay-at-home wife and mother. With topics ranging from marriage to money to household tips, you won't find a better resource. If you're a stay-at-home mom who is struggling or an expectant mom preparing to move into being at home full-time this book will encourage you, challenge you and even - at times - make you laugh out loud.

I am a working mom, but still found this book to be full of great advice. The author has a very light and conversational style which makes the book easy to read and very enjoyable. I would recommend it for any mom!

Celebrate Home is the most comprehensive book I have read on at-home parenting. The layout and tips are arranged in such a way that they are easy to refer back to time after time. Angie Peters offers down to earth, practical advice on parenting. And reminds us to be realistic as we evaluate our accomplishments. Great gift for any mom, but especially for stay-at-home moms!