183. The Value of a Homemaker | RuthAnn Zimmerman

Simple Farmhouse Life

English - May 04, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratings
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Homemaking is truly an art, which means each of us expresses our own personalities and interests and values in unique ways in our homes. But one thing all homemakers share in common is the value they bring to their families. In my conversation with RuthAnn, we dive into some of the whys and hows of homemaking. If you are seeking encouragement and inspiration in your role as a homemaker, you don’t want to miss this chat with RuthAnn!

In this episode, we cover:

How you can begin to recognize the value in a homemaker’s role

Identifying a housekeeping structure that works for you

Where to start when you have a lot on your plate

Recognizing what your season allows for

Prioritizing tasks when everything seems to need your attention

Weighing the cost of spending time or money

How we can pass down to our children many of the skills that have been lost

The importance of articulating why homemaking is important to you

Shifting our mindsets around the seasonal availability of food

Establishing home rhythms that fit your family and season

Learning from others and finding community in social media while avoiding the comparison trap