Quitting work (for a bit) and becoming a full-time homemaker has made me really think about what is encompassed in the role of a homemaker. I think it is or can be whatever you want to make it - that is just one of the reasons Rhonda refers to homemaking as a power career.
As I have been thinking about what I want this role to be for me, I am constantly inspired by the wonderful world of blogs. The internet has opened a whole new world of female role models for me right in the comfort of my own living room. I am able to learn new things and consider new ideas everyday thanks to the wonderful women who self-publish these great blogs.
As I have been thinking about what I want this role to be for me, I am constantly inspired by the wonderful world of blogs. The internet has opened a whole new world of female role models for me right in the comfort of my own living room. I am able to learn new things and consider new ideas everyday thanks to the wonderful women who self-publish these great blogs.
Some of my current favorites:
- Down to Earth - simple living, authentic, homemaking champion
- Clover Lane - mama goodness
- Posie Gets Cozy - style favorite, knitting, crafting, home time goodness
- Susan B Anderson - knitting and family
- Thrift at Home - raising a family creatively, interesting projects and approach
- Taylor Made Ranch - simple living tx ranch style
- This Sorta Old Life - 70s style and family life
These blogs are all written regularly by real women with real lives and their authenticity shows in their writing. They write about everyday things and share the stories and the details of their lives. It is awesome to read about the cooking lessons for kids, how to properly hang laundry, or why work done in a home matters. I love seeing pictures of gardens, kids, chickens, handmade decor, and food as it is being prepared. Most of these wonderful women find their daily work interesting and so they write about it. I'm so glad they share their thoughts and their stories.
These blogs seem to me to have a few common threads: authenticity, good pictures (but not too staged), regular postings, interesting and positive commentary about life, and a general personal contentment that shines through in their blogs. As an added bonus, I find that most of these blogs tend to have very nice readers/commenters and I usually enjoy reading the comments and find new blogs to enjoy through the comments all the time.
1 comment:
I loved reading your post this morning (and thanks for mentioning my blog!) I am familiar with many of these other blogs, some I have been following for more years than I can remember. You're right, you get such an encouragement from their words. Down To Earth has been one of my favorites for years. I like to read about how it *CAN* be done, but it often takes a shift in your thought process. I've really enjoyed reading your blog as well - it's one I come back to time & time again. Keep up the good work!
~Taylor-Made Ranch~
Wolfe City, Texas
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