<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Steady Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steady Home]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:06:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thesteadyhome.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build a Better Home First Aid Kit ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A basic first aid kit is something every home should have. ]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/how-to-build-a-better-home-first-aid-kit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67d23365a8c8dd285e4d94</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:43:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d613b6_1152f9b4e0a94506be5b0d67a312265e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build a Household Binder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A household binder is a place to keep the information you need to manage your home.]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/how-to-build-a-household-binder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63a8f748a090b9912945b5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:32:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74b61b_7809c18c64c64c6aa4e3454913f9c165~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Read Food Labels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't let the packaging fool you - Quick guide to reading Food labels.]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/hello</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6122671a46f8513d730d00</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:05:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74b61b_039d2e2c96774c67b347191b4d08eac4~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_768,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Listening 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active listening is the intentional practice of fully receiving and interpreting another person's message. It requires us to pay attention not only to the words being spoken, but also to the tone of voice, body language, context, and the emotions that arise in us when we listen.]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/active-listening-101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a8fb6830cbda37bbcb265</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:07:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74b61b_b764fc1a65b349c8aa328bf7ebb83e0e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mashed Potato Bowl: A Choose Your Own Adventure Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mashed potato bowl is the perfect "choose your own adventure" meal. It's designed to help you use what you already have instead of letting leftovers go to waste.]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/mashed-potato-bowl-a-choose-your-own-adventure-dinner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a59385238e05b9fea365ce4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:04:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74b61b_b9b53ea021d34c4d9af14053d882309d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Living Room (Start Here)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The living room where we make decisions, solve problems, learn new skills, and figure out how to become the kind of people we want to be.]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/welcome-to-the-living-room</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56b49d5e603ccfb3301d93</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_81d74b34aef4457fb40d359c83b85b00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to The Kitchen (Start Here)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You won't find gourmet recipes, expensive ingredients, or pages of stories before getting to the instructions here. This kitchen is for people learning the everyday skills needed to make life a little easier. ]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/welcome-to-the-kitchen-start-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5534cc78b0c4eecec9bc90</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:29:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b961bf37c7fb47cebf92ed63d19a303a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Bedroom (Start Here)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strongest relationships aren't built during grand gestures. They're built by ordinary conversations, quiet moments, and the choices that we make every day.]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/welcome-to-the-bedroom-start-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57f50bf16fbd619a4b5d65</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b85ca50a1e624cc98e3b14090998bd3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili Mac: A Budget-Friendly Base Meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why This Recipe Matters Everyone needs a few reliable meals they can make without much planning, money, or cooking experience. This chili mac is one of those meals. It's simple enough for beginners, affordable enough for tight budgets, and flexible enough to grow with your pantry. Why it Works Costs very little Easy to make Uses pantry-friendly ingredients Can be adapted to fit your budget and nutrition needs Planning: Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Estimated Cost at...]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/chili-mac-a-budget-friendly-base-meal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55381e870c7bdb8f40defd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:05:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74b61b_6d21c6775935483ea71ef9b8d459620c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The D-PAR Method: A Simple Framework for Intentional Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover, Plan, Act, Reflect - Repeat Relationships don’t usually break down because people stop caring. More often, they struggle because good intentions never become sustainable habits.  Say you want to communicate better, spend more time together, or build stronger family routines. You try for weeks, get busy, lose momentum, and wonder if you’re back where you started.   The problem isn’t usually a lack of desire. It’s that growth - especially relational growth - is rarely a straight line....]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/the-d-par-method-a-simple-framework-for-intentional-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42cec3c19ca7d97f2bea2c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:43:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74b61b_dd3fdc3762864e0a806d68441b334cb4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting Goals Together As Couples]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many couples struggle to set goals together. But why? If we're in love, why is it so hard to work together? The answer often comes because, despite being in love, we all come from different backgrounds and different points of view. Even when our core values are the same, how we view and uphold them can be different. This can lead to prioritizing things differently or assigning different timelines to the things we want to accomplish. Communication Sometimes it comes down to communication. Both...]]></description><link>https://www.thesteadyhome.net/post/setting-goals-together-as-couples</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d8e6240b34fdeb1f033fc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:10:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74b61b_8c8dcd2a5ec946a3890c2e7a5df53567~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_937,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Ambruster</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>