The lost art of homemaking

It’s time to get your 50’s era apron and pearls ala June Cleaver on ladies because we’re going to talk about homemaking!  

SCREEEEEEEECH!  FULL STOP.  Let’s stop that bovine scattology right there.  

The pregnant, barefoot in the kitchen stereotype is a hard one to break.  And anymore, supporting a family on one income is pretty dang hard unless the breadwinner is making bank.  

I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years but of all the things I’ve done, I’m most proud of my years at home developing skills as a homemaker. I am especially grateful that I was able to stay home with my kids.  It wasn’t easy financially but the frugality skills I honed continue to serve us well.  

What do I mean by homemaking?  Managing a household budget.  Knowing how to cook a meal from scratch.  Establishing a cleaning and maintenance routine.  Practicing hospitality with friends and family.  

I know, I know.  Who’s got time for such things?  Well, right now it would appear everybody.  (Silver lining in the Coronavirus.)  

But homemaking, while it is all those things I listed above, is so much more.  It’s about providing a peaceful environment for you and your loved ones to gather together and focus on what’s most important: relationships.  

This world can be brutal and we all need a place to recuperate and heal.  Having a well run home can facilitate that.