9 Homemaker Skills You Should Know
- Lauren Elizabeth
- Jan 28, 2023
- 4 min read
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.
The world is a very different place than it was when our grandparents were growing up. The more time that passes, the "easier" life gets. We have dishwashers, and cell phones, internet access, and pasta makers. We have bread makers and pre-made dinners, and little balls you can just toss in your wash to make it smell better. Yet, why do we feel like we actually have less time? We're so busy trying to do everything (including having a job) that we've actually pulled away from the femininity that came with being a homemaker.
I'm ready to bring it back. Nothing makes me feel more accomplished & full of bliss than when I've had a productive day as a "homemaker".
Table of Contents
6. Knit
9. Count Your Blessings
1. Grow A Garden
Believe it or not, everyone used to have a garden. For the most part, people lived on larger lots of land back then, but even if they didn't, they would have rooftop gardens, or a window sill ones! Now, we have more and more houses being plopped right on top of one another, but that doesn't mean we can't grow a little garden of our own. We still have window sills too, right?!
Growing your own garden is not only healthier for you, but it will also save you money. Gardening can also act as a sort of therapy for you (especially if it's during the warmer months and you're outside in the sun). Three birds, one stone! Whether it becomes a full time passion or a part-time hobby, gardening is something we should all try out.
And don't forget the flowers! How nice is it when you're able to clip fresh flowers from the garden and decorate your house with them?
2. Learn How To Can
Once you have your garden up and running, you need to start learning how to preserve some of those fruits and veggies! But you also don't have to wait until you have a garden, you can do this with store bought items as well! Although, I recommend going to a local farmers market to get the highest quality produce for canning.
This is a great hobby to have as it will save you (& the planet) from wasted food (& money).
3. Bake Your Bread
Literally, what is more "homemaker" than baking your own bread?! You can totally taste the difference between store brought bread and homemade bread. And the best thing is that it's not even that hard to make! All you need is a little prep time and a lot of rest time. Easy!
And if you want to cheat a little, who says you can't buy a bread machine? I love to bake my own bread every/every other Sunday!
4. Cook Something Real
Our grandparents didn't have easy and convenient packages to "just add water" to. Frozen dinners definitely wasn't a thing. They made everything themselves. They had simple dinners, not all these extravagant "Pinterest-worthy" meals. They'd throw together a chili and make some cornbread and call it a night. Or they toss all the meat and veggies in their fridge into a soup and call it a stew.
Just because your are making your own meals, doesn't mean it has to take up your entire night (or paycheck). Stick to simple meals, with simple ingredients. Use your slow cooker if you want, or your pasta maker! If you really want to go all out, save that extravagant meal for family dinners on Sunday.
5. Plan Your Days
Being a homemaker is hard work! We have kids to feed (and clean up after), as well as man socks we need to go around collecting off the floor. There's so much to do that we sometimes look for an easier way to get dinner on the table (take-out, anyone?)
What we need to do instead is plan our days to allow for everything we need/want to get done. Pick a day and devote that to being your errand day. Pick another day as your meal prepping/canning day. Give another day the honor of being laundry day, and so on and so forth.
It's our job as women to "manage" the home. Treat it as such.
Want to create a routine like the one above?
6. Knit
I've recently taken up knitting and I can't say enough good things about it! You can make scarves and hats and cute little stuffed animals pillows. And it feels so good once you complete your project and have an item you can use.
While this does cost a bit (quality yarn can be expensive!), it's so therapeutic and such a homemaker thing to do! I think it's worth it :)
7. Learn Your History
Learning about your family history as well as the history of your country is pretty important. This is something that will live on forever. Go old school and print out your photo's, save letters from family and friends, treat important things like your Bible & journal with care, and pass it all down to future generations.
Take time throughout your week to learn a little bit more about the history of the world (it does repeat itself, after all). It also makes great talking points when out in social situations.
8. Make Your Own Candles
This one may take a little time, and you may only be able to find time once a month to do this, but it's so amazing and something you shouldn't knock until you try (try it a few times though, since the first time may not come out perfect).
Candles are so expensive, so making your own will definitely save you money. It also will be cleaner in the air, and they make very cute gifts. You can even start selling them if you get really passionate about it!
9. Count Your Blessings
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