7 Daily Homemaking Habits to try + 2 you should STOP doing! 

Me too 😢 I pray daily that someday I can be a homemaker and stay at home mom. I feel you

I became a SAHM when I was unexpectedly let go from a job. Our budget is really tight, but we are okay. I bet this could happen for you. ❤

Same here! I will pray for both of you and all moms who wish to stay home.

I am a single mother who wanders between working 20 and 48 hours per week. I can tell you that working more, doesn't result in much more money at all! Paying for tutoring, or art classes, take-out-food, or pick-me-up $5 coffee on the go is what busy working women blow their whole paycheck on. Staying at home allows you to cook at home, plan carefully, and take full advantage of free activities (that cost time instead).

Me too, girl. I feel like there is not enough being talked about on this. Home making tips for the full time worker would be awesome! Or maybe it's not out there because it just doesn't actually happen. 🤷‍♀️

Actually thank you for the list. ❤

#2: My fitted sheet folding ability made my auntie proud & in turn, made me feel capable for the 1st time in a while. Minor, but huge for me.

Thank you for the summary! It's super helpful.

Thanks for the Cliff Notes version! I greatly appreciate it.

Wow thank you just what I was looking for!!!

Fully agree. I do the same. I wake up, pull my covers down to the foot of the bed, letting it air out while I get ready for the day- shower, dress, breakfast, makeup, pack my work and lunch bags- then make my bed as the last task before I leave the house. Game changer😇

My nan taught me to do this and I still do it now. I throw the covers back, do my morning 'ablutions', get my coffee brewing, get dressed, THEN make the bed. Doing this before I eat breakfast and drink my coffee means I don't forget to go back and do it but it also gives time to air while I do the prep.

I still “make my bed”, but sometimes my made bed has the covers folded back at the foot of the bed, letting the sheets air out. I can’t stand walking into my bedroom to a bed that is crumpled and in disarray. 😂

It’s better to wash your covers often and make your bed first thing in the morning! Natural materials do not provide a place for dust mites to live. Wool, Cotton, Latex are naturally anti-microbial.

​@@Future-zx9tsSame here..prefer it to look neat even if pulled back a bit❤

You can let it air out while you are getting coffee and getting dressed. Then make it. Then it gets aired and made.

We also air out our bed, by opening the window too ...

I agree, I am older and still struggle with a bit of this myself. Lover her approach!

I have a blue sofa 😂

And told some friends for accountability 😊

Same, but I'm an only child so I definitely want a family.

Same, married without kids and now 50 so that won't change. But there are some great tips for anyone here - if you are your own 'homemaker' then you don't need to rely on someone else to take care of you.

Agreed!

Amen!

My kids tease me that gray is one of my favorite colors 😂. I heard recently the term “millennial gray.” I guess a lot if people my age do like the gray

I love summer until it’s truly cold outside. Then accept it’s fall. 🌞

It is a practical way of looking at the ever meaningful... carpe diem...one day at a time.

I've never understood tht either.

Just out of curiosity why is Halloween such a big holiday un US and Canada even amongst Christians??

@beck agree. I don't celebrate Halloween!

@@beckywilliams4773 We don't celebrate Halloween, and to be blunt, I hate it 😂 I won't even watch previews to horror movies. At worst, this culture of death is satanic. At best it's just gross 🤷🏼‍♀️ But as to why do so many celebrate it, even Christians, I think there are a few reasons. 1. Despite the fact that we have called ourselves Christian nations, the fact is that there are not many people who are born again. Out of all those who call themselves Christians, I would venture to say that the vast majority of them are cultural Christians... Meaning they grew up going to church, therefore they might go to church and they try to be relatively "good" people, but with little to no understanding of the real gospel. People who actually are born again is a very small minority of people. 2. Even out of those who have been born again, many people don't bother examining the things they do that have been a part of life for as long as they can remember. It doesn't even occur to them that something could be wrong with it or that it may not be pleasing to God. They think it is just the "normal" thing to do, so they just continue to participate in whatever they grew up with as it brings a sense of nostalgia. Or, they feel guilty to leave their child out of whatever the other kids are doing. They think, "what is the big deal if my daughter wants to dress as a princess and get some free candy?" 3. Sometimes churches will have events to allow children to dress up and get candy. I can understand that this may be a safer environment, no scary costumes allowed, and allow children to feel that they get to do what their friends at school will be talking about the next day. Personally, I don't like it as it seems like a cop out to still participate in the thing that we all know is bad. But I do understand it. As for my own family, we go all out for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. No Halloween for us. Kids can play dress up any other day of the year, and I am happy to buy my child candy every now and then throughout the year. No need for it on that particular night.

​@beckywilliams4773 its not a "holiday"...you dont get time off. It's literally just a fun time for kids to get dressed up and get candy; being Christian or not is irrelevant. You are reading too much into it:)

That's funny. It doesn't get to the 30's until late Autumn here in America. 😀 She doe have a good point. The Home Depot has Christmas decorations up before Halloween. When I was a kid, my mom forbade any Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving dinner was over.

One of my neighbours puts their Christmas tree up at the beginning of September. Insane.

PLEASE take the time you need to rest & recooperate. If you need to skip church, skip church. You can watch online, read your Bible, pray, listen to music, etc. Or you can rest some more. I believe that healing and taking care of our bodies is being a good steward of the body God gave us, and there are times when that needs to be priority number one. I’m not saying this to “preach” at you, but to encourage you to do what is best for you, and know that it’s okay to rest and heal. I hope your recovery goes well, and that you are back to doing the things you love soon! 🙏☺️

@@Future-zx9ts Thank you so much. I guess I feel guilty if I miss church especially. And, no I don’t believe you are preaching to me. I truly do appreciate your concern. God bless you. ❤️🙏🏻✝️

What are you interested in? What gets you excited to try? Try/learn one at a time, don't need to buy 'all the things', just give it a go. You also don't need to do it forever - my interests have shifted over time. When I had baby #2 I realised the work would never be done, so do what you can for the day then do something fun for you, even for 15min. It's a gift to your family to see it and to have a happy mum, if you're feeling guilty about that.

Try small projects. Hand embroidery, hand stitching/sewing/repairing clothes, painting, drawing, baking, poetry If you like them, then you can invest into nicer tools for them