firstly, a "zine" is a self published magazine, usually revolving around a specific topic.

Eclectic Domestic is by cyberfriend Sammycakes , who also self -publishes Bohemian Housewife. I'll review that also next week

I have to say that these two "zines" were the best things i have picked up in a long time. Sammy shows forth her love and commitment to Christ while being wonderfully "Sammy"! There's no twaddly information in there. Everything was interesting!

In the issue of Eclectic Domestic Sammy sent me, she opens with "A Day In The Life" (go ahead Beatles fans, start humming)  where Sammy invites us into her home. We meet Moppets 1,2 and 3. Sammy runs through her busy day, but it sounds filled with fun and a nice homemade pizza

Next is a nice article about encouraging one another. Sammy talks about fitting our personal interests into our Christian lives. And the possibility of  earning some income while pursuing them. That isn't for all, she says wisely, but that every homemaker is naturally creative, and "to utilize that creativity in this vocation of ours makes our calling that much more enjoyable, as well as being more glorifying to God". Sammy also talks about other ways to encourage and serve others by sharing our talents and gifts with others.

Sammy also reviews Kingdom Songs, by Sora Colvin, and interviews the artist herself. Very nice to see how she developed Kingdom Songs and what her plans are for future endeavors. Also how she balances this gift in her daily life as a wife amd mother.

Sammy does a great "24 Hours in My Life"...I find these sorts of things fun to read. Maybe I'll submit one of my life, good for anyone having sleep issues!

Sammy gives us a glimpse into her "library" (literally every room in her home" and her "Bookshelf" as well as a few book reviews and a synopsis of how she came to her educational philosophy and how she applies it to her homeschooling. Very intersting to see how life molds your choices!

Also included in this tiny treasure is an article by Kim Brnneman about "Godward Thoughts". A nice devotion to read while enjoying your favorite cuppa. Also interspersed between a few recipes, a photo journal of Sammy's home and the "Homeschool Gallery" is a peek into the life of another homeschool mom, Cynthia. She has  a special needs son and shares how the Lord brought her family through some difficult times. Very encouraging! Another small article by Tana Basinger about "Renewing the Mind" rounds out this edition of Eclectic Domestic, as well as a final thought from Sammy.

Sammy packs alot of blessing into this small "zine", published on colorful yellow paper with great illustrations throughout. This was 30 pages that I devoured from cover to cover. I completely enjoyed this and it's fellow "zine".

You can find further information on Sammy's "zines", homemade cards and journals, and other interests at the link posted at the beginning of this review. I'm looking forward to my future editions of both zines as well as my handmade journal...a "gift" included in a subscription to both.  

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