Homemaking habits from a mom of 7

I think one of the greatest disservice a parent does is to not teach their children to work in the home. It’s a privilege to live in a family that lifts the load for each other. One day they will leave knowing how to care for a home and themselves. Grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, yard work, basic auto maintenance are all part of training children to be profitable citizens.

Homemaking is such important work! It doesn't get enough credit!

I've been a homemaker for 53 years and always cleaned as I cooked. When your meal is ready...your kitchen is CLEAN! 👍

I quit my job almost a year ago to be a full time SAHM to 3 kids 5 and under. I was very good at my job and have struggled with overwhelm, thought I was just really bad at being a SAHM, and nothing is ever done. Thank you for your tips and the encouragement; just like it took me years to master my job, it will take time to develop my homemaking skills.

My youngest child is 34. I guess it's time to stop using them as an excuse!

I am an older housekeeper. I loved this video, the points, your wisdom for younger women, your encouragement. I can agree with every point, and have lived them over the course of years. I applaud you for this friendly presentation for young homemakers!

The eggs on your counter is just as beautiful as a floral bouquet ❤️

One of the things I've learned is be happy with the job the kids do. Always say thank you and never re do or "fix" it in their presence.

This is such a refreshing perspective in our day's current culture of mom's constantly complaining about the "mental load" of motherhood. Embrace it! Establish habits! There's no end in sight, but you settle into your own rhythms and there's so much joy there. Thank you! Wish I had this when I first became a homemaker.

All the girls in my family would cringe at your channel all around your age. You are so refreshing and give me a new hope for your generation 😬🥳🙌🙏

I’ve always struggled with there never being an end to house work. Thanks for acknowledging it’s never done and that there really is no magic solution to a clean home. Just habits that can help make it easier.

Best video I've seen on homemaking. You just bring such an authenticity to your content. I've been following you for I think about 6 years now, and I really admire that you have not changed as your audience has grown 💜

Your last point is so true. Homemaking is a never ending/never fully done job. Accepting that and continuing on with it the best you can really is the best mindset to have.

“Where there are no oxen, the stable will be clean” I remind myself of that verse often, because I think that the people in my life are far more important than keeping everything perfect in our house, it will only be clean when no one lives there, and that is not what I want. What I want is to have everyone home, enjoying life and a meal together

Homemaking is creating a nurturing environment so everyone can fulfill their virtuous potential. Environment is the greatest influence after all

I am such an overwhelmed woman. I work full time, I am in school full time, I have 9 children, and I am just simply stretched too thin. Ideally Id love to let my full time job go but realistically the only thing that can go is the schooling. However, I took that on so that in a few years I can work a position that is better suited for my family. So for now I am struggling, I am overwhelmed, I am tired, but this is just a season and I have to keep reminding myself of that.

Just a quick thank you. Most of the homesteader/homemaker accounts I've come across on youtube and instagram completely ignore working moms. We are homemakers too! We just also work elsewhere in addition to being homemakers. I appreciate that you mentioned mothers who work at the beginning of your video. Being a homemaker is about the love and feelings you create in your home, not just the amount of hours you're in your home. I wish more of these accounts would acknowledge that! (And yes, I also wish more accounts in general acknowledged the financial contribution of mothers who do not work for pay)

You’re doing the Lord’s work sharing this with all of us. As a homemaker, I appreciate all of your content and you truly have helped me on my journey to loving my home & ministering to my family.

I work full time but love catching on on homemaking at the weekend. I love to cook and bake for me and my husband, long walks with the dog, projects in the house and garden.

"No magic system to prevent the kitchen from getting dirty 3x per day, nor the laundry from happening. Just keep going." (Play house for your loved ones.) Love it! "It's part of the gig." When I learned the clean as you go and the wipe the bathroom each time I'm in there--wow, it was a great moment. I decided I deserved to live in a "Bed and Breakfast" place.