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Reclaiming Home: The Family’s Guide for Life, Love and Legacy
Are you watching as your family spins out of control? Are you pulled in so many directions that you aren’t doing anything well? We live in an era when children often know more about their electronic devices than their own family history, parents invest more time in the carpool line than at the dinner table, and marriages teeter on the cliff of neglect. "Reclaiming Home" offers families creative, life-changing solutions to these modern day dilemmas. Learn how to throw small pebbles of intentional actions into daily life to create a mountain on which your family can stand for generations. *Reclaim and master your chaotic schedule, creating room to breathe. *Reclaim traditions that will ignite family identity. *Reclaim the sizzle that keeps romance alive in a marriage. *Reclaim the hypnotic influence media is having over your children. *Reclaim a work ethic in children that will impact their future success. *Reclaim peace and meaningful connections around the family dinner table. *Reclaim a family legacy that will offer children a place to call home.
- GenresParentingNonfiction
214 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2015
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About the author
Krista Gilbert
5 books2 followersKrista Gilbert is passionate about helping families grow deep roots of love, connection, joy, and grace. She blogs and speaks about living life with creativity, purpose, and intention. You will find her daring families to find “meaning in a minute” at www.kristagilbert.com. When she isn’t carpooling to soccer or pushing groceries at Costco, she may be found racing her husband and four children down a ski run in the mountains of Idaho.
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January 21, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. I like all the ideas and examples. I cannot wait to implement some of them!
September 2, 2019
A must read if you want to more intentionally steer your family and your home. Loved this book! I have so many new things I want to implement! Thank you Krista for being so inspiring.
November 30, 2019
Even though the cover was cheese upon cheese to me, Gilbert’s book is cheesiest in the least and chock-full off tangible examples to make family #1. I’m in.
November 8, 2021
Looks at setting family routines and traditions. Inspiring.
September 27, 2015
I first met the author Krista Gilbert in 2002 when I moved to Utah..single, kid-less and more concerned about reclaiming my career than reclaiming the home. She invited me to her table and fed me and my soon-to be fiance with her famous BLT sandwiches. This, as evident in her book describes her mantra: feeding people is her way to opening her heart and home to someone. I watched her interact with her 3 yr old daughter then, both disciplining and loving at the same time. And I thought to myself, I should be taking notes on raising a family here.
Fast forward twelve years later, I have my own family and have not lived in the same state as Krista for over a decade. I often wished I had her advice handy or at least a BLT sandwich. However, Krista Gilbert does provide the cliff notes on parenting and family in her new book, Reclaiming Home. Initially, I thought, where was this book five years ago, when my kids were 4-5 years old, and I was picking up all sorts of books on parenting? While I would have devoured this book then, she caught me at a time when I had just returned to work full-time in the big city. I was reluctant to pick it up because I truthfully didn't want to feel guilty for not living along the lake and preparing home cooked meals every night. But Krista writes from her heart and shares from experience what is possible for all families. She is considerate in her book of all situations and offers practical worksheets and advice on simple intentional acts to reclaim home. She doesn't claim to have a one size fits all for matters of the home. She puts the ball in the readers hands and rather than offer straight advice, asks the reader to select one or two simple ways to take action. Most importantly, she acts as a cheerleader, championing the reader regarding all things family.
I encourage all those who desire to change their family, in tangible ways, to read this book. I certainly will be purchasing this book for my friends in similar life stages. And while the book reads easily and quickly, the hard part is examining my own family, doing the worksheets, and making a commitment that is so necessary for reclaiming home.
Thank you, Krista Gilbert, for sharing your life experiences and stepping out in faith to write this book.
Fast forward twelve years later, I have my own family and have not lived in the same state as Krista for over a decade. I often wished I had her advice handy or at least a BLT sandwich. However, Krista Gilbert does provide the cliff notes on parenting and family in her new book, Reclaiming Home. Initially, I thought, where was this book five years ago, when my kids were 4-5 years old, and I was picking up all sorts of books on parenting? While I would have devoured this book then, she caught me at a time when I had just returned to work full-time in the big city. I was reluctant to pick it up because I truthfully didn't want to feel guilty for not living along the lake and preparing home cooked meals every night. But Krista writes from her heart and shares from experience what is possible for all families. She is considerate in her book of all situations and offers practical worksheets and advice on simple intentional acts to reclaim home. She doesn't claim to have a one size fits all for matters of the home. She puts the ball in the readers hands and rather than offer straight advice, asks the reader to select one or two simple ways to take action. Most importantly, she acts as a cheerleader, championing the reader regarding all things family.
I encourage all those who desire to change their family, in tangible ways, to read this book. I certainly will be purchasing this book for my friends in similar life stages. And while the book reads easily and quickly, the hard part is examining my own family, doing the worksheets, and making a commitment that is so necessary for reclaiming home.
Thank you, Krista Gilbert, for sharing your life experiences and stepping out in faith to write this book.
October 20, 2015
With so many competing forces vying for moms’ attention, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. No–that’s not exactly what I mean to say. We know what’s important, so it’s not a case of losing sight of it…it’s more a matter of losing our grip on it. Of needing to regain control when circumstances pull us away. We can find ourselves knowing what we want but unsure exactly how to have it…and keep it. In that case, we may want an experienced mom who’s walked that road to show us the way.
Enter Krista Gilbert’s Reclaiming Home. Filled with practical tips, step-by-step guidance, Scriptural support, and honest confession, this handy little guide could be for many moms just what they need to turn their home-life around. Given where I am these days, two sections I found particularly helpful were: Practical Ways to Celebrate Family Heritage and Family Interviews, which provides a road map for capturing family stories. Yes, I want these.
There was one other chapter that especially resonated with me as well: Reclaiming Imperfection. Krista writes, “Whether you are in an imperfect situation by choice, or because of circumstances out of your control, what you do get to control is how you respond to challenges as they arise. It is often because of the shadow that we can see the light clearly. Let’s stop running from the imperfect and the uncomfortable, and instead lean into them–soaking up all of the depth, lessons, changes, and sincerity that those offer. It is here that we learn the rhythms of grace and deep love.”
Oh, how I welcome this perspective! Exactly the wisdom my soul needs as I am right now facing an imperfect scenario. Thank you, Krista, for showing me a better way to embrace my circumstances.
A final aspect of this book that I must call out: I am a firm believer in world change beginning at home. Actually, I believe it begins even before that, in our hearts, because we cannot serve well or sustainably unless it flows from the abundance of our full hearts. The effect of that overflow is first seen as we live it out in our homes. If we’re not doing “home” well, how can we expect to serve the world well either?
Thanks to Veritas Communications for providing me a free copy to review. All opinions are mine.
Enter Krista Gilbert’s Reclaiming Home. Filled with practical tips, step-by-step guidance, Scriptural support, and honest confession, this handy little guide could be for many moms just what they need to turn their home-life around. Given where I am these days, two sections I found particularly helpful were: Practical Ways to Celebrate Family Heritage and Family Interviews, which provides a road map for capturing family stories. Yes, I want these.
There was one other chapter that especially resonated with me as well: Reclaiming Imperfection. Krista writes, “Whether you are in an imperfect situation by choice, or because of circumstances out of your control, what you do get to control is how you respond to challenges as they arise. It is often because of the shadow that we can see the light clearly. Let’s stop running from the imperfect and the uncomfortable, and instead lean into them–soaking up all of the depth, lessons, changes, and sincerity that those offer. It is here that we learn the rhythms of grace and deep love.”
Oh, how I welcome this perspective! Exactly the wisdom my soul needs as I am right now facing an imperfect scenario. Thank you, Krista, for showing me a better way to embrace my circumstances.
A final aspect of this book that I must call out: I am a firm believer in world change beginning at home. Actually, I believe it begins even before that, in our hearts, because we cannot serve well or sustainably unless it flows from the abundance of our full hearts. The effect of that overflow is first seen as we live it out in our homes. If we’re not doing “home” well, how can we expect to serve the world well either?
Thanks to Veritas Communications for providing me a free copy to review. All opinions are mine.
August 27, 2015
I felt this book was a breath of fresh air! The family matters. What you teach your children matters. Your marriage matters. You have to conscientiously cultivate your family; they don't grow by chance. Krista Gilbert doesn't lecture or simply tell you how amazing her family is, but she dares you play, pray, communicate, and to get on board with reclaiming your home. It was easy to read, engaging, and I hope you enjoy it.
September 2, 2015
Let me tell you - I don't have children in my home - and I still loved this book! What a great reminder to slow down, take time and remember what we are working for every day in showing Jesus is the leader in our families. I was able to glean many things that I will use with families that have children around me, with my nieces and nephews and just with interacting with my Hubby. Definitely you need to read it today!
September 3, 2015
Wonderful read for anyone struggling to maintain life in this busy world. The book focuses on reclaiming various aspects of the home including foundation, time, ordinary, marriage, childhood, play, imperfection, table, traditions, legacy, and faith. The book offers various tips and tricks for these aspects including activities to work through. Would recommend this to anyone who could use a little focus and assistance in reclaiming life.
July 9, 2016
This book has given me a new perspective on how I am handling my home life! I only have 4 yrs left with children in my home. I tend to dwell on the fact that it is ONLY 4yrs! BUT...I can do A LOT in those 4yrs. The tips and sheets included in the book are such a help to put things back on track so I can RECLAIM MY HOME!
September 2, 2015
Feeling lost in the sea of busy schedules, technology, etc. How about a refreshing book on how reclaim your home and the life you desire to live in it. Great book with awesome advice for everyone. Thoughtful gift for anyone.
September 2, 2015
This is a great book for everyone. Making and sharing memories is something that every family should do, no matter the size of the family. Krista Gilbert gives practical and loving examples of how special family time is in all our lives. I highly recommend this book.
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April 29, 2019“Although it may look very different from one family to another, ultimately a rooted lifestyle means living out our values and priorities, building relationships, spending time on those things that bring meaning, and going back to the basics.”
Appreciated her calm, encouraging tone in this parenting book centered on themes of “reclaiming” areas of family life. Instead of going with the rush of the tide, stopping to truly navigate the river of life the way you want - the pace, the chosen course based on your own priorities and level of risk/challenge.
I’ve read numerous similar books that have common messages but she did have a few clever exercises, journal prompts or suggestions.
Appreciated her calm, encouraging tone in this parenting book centered on themes of “reclaiming” areas of family life. Instead of going with the rush of the tide, stopping to truly navigate the river of life the way you want - the pace, the chosen course based on your own priorities and level of risk/challenge.
I’ve read numerous similar books that have common messages but she did have a few clever exercises, journal prompts or suggestions.
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