You’re looking for the answer to this ultimate question: what is the real definition of Homemaking? Look no further! In this post I’m going to explore what Homemaking really means, how it is different from Housework, and what Homemakers do. So buckle in and read on. What is the definition of Homemaking? The dictionary defines homemaking as “the establishment or management of a home”, so establishment is laying the root foundations of the home and management is the daily upkeep. So the next question is: what is a home? The Cambridge Dictionary defines home as the place you live, the family you come from, someone’s or something’s place of origin, and the place where a person feels they belong. So…

Ok, so today I thought it would be interesting to talk about some common myths about Homemaking, and then deliver the facts based on research and experience. These myths are based on what I hear in the media, and what I hear from other people regarding homemaking. To answer these myths with some facts based on research, I used both a language dictionary and timeless principles set out in God’s word. So let’s get right into it. 5 Myths About Homemaking 1. Homemaking is the same housework Many people often mistake homemaking with housework. They think homemaking is basically just a fancy word for housework, or maybe that it entails…

Autumn has arrived in my part of the world and after summer, the kids and I are ready for school routines, as well as nature walks and hygge. So, to get us all into a more Autumnal frame of mind, today I thought I’d share some homemaking tips to decorate for Fall and get the house ready for the colder (and thus cosier) season. 1. Texturize Go around your house and replace any thin blankets or silk cushions with warm and cosy ones. If you used thin curtains in the summer months, replace these with thicker winter curtains. If you have rooms with hard floors that are bare, consider investing…

When you think of the word declutter, what do you feel? Dread? Stress? Joy? From my observations the more stuff we hold on to, the harder it is to declutter. Conversely, the more you do it, the more you’re able to do it. I really believe it’s a habit you gain with practice. But why is decluttering important? Well, I believe it’s a part of making our house a home. A place of relaxation, instead of stress and chaos. That’s not to say that I think bare minimalism is the way forward, rather that I think it’s important to only hold on to that which we care enough to manage.…

What is it exactly that makes for a comfortable home? Pictures? Cozy Blankets? For me personally, for a house to seem like a home, it needs to have elements that induce relaxation and family living, rather than bare minimalism and functionality. I don’t mean messiness or clutter! I just mean it’s nice to have some objects out on display and ready to be used or admired. (For example, books, toys, and magazines.) That’s where homemaking comes in. Even if you outsource some of the housework, as the CEO of your home you can create a comfortable feeling in your house. So let’s get down to brass tacks. These are the…