tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post4634251194787373495..comments2024-03-28T03:13:33.899-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: Season's Cleanings: Dignity in HomemakingEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-44612054337625208472015-10-27T13:36:30.294-05:002015-10-27T13:36:30.294-05:00I'm in the same situation, and I'm also hu...I'm in the same situation, and I'm also hugely grateful for my husband's help!!!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-45677524680153155592015-10-26T21:03:22.735-05:002015-10-26T21:03:22.735-05:00This is so interesting and I definitely agree! How...This is so interesting and I definitely agree! However, as a working woman, I find that I don't have all the time I would like to have to keep my house in top shape, which is why I'm glad that at the same time women are taking on more and more career tasks, men are also taking on home tasks and helping out with the housework. I don't know what I would do without my husband's help around the home!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665200912740929714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-14169909297233750632015-10-23T17:43:31.844-05:002015-10-23T17:43:31.844-05:00I think it is a shame that schools don't teach...I think it is a shame that schools don't teach home-ec as much as they use to. I think it is important to know how take care of your house, and it seems that kids these days don't do as many chores as in the past. I cleaned the bathroom once a week, I helped do dishes and make dinner. And there are other things that are important, like basic sewing skills (people bring in clothes to get buttons sewn on!) or fixing things around the house. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730633559388953224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-18300500679013639252015-10-23T00:36:58.571-05:002015-10-23T00:36:58.571-05:00There have been many wonderful articles about how ...There have been many wonderful articles about how the devaluing of traditional "women's work" and how only things that traditionally "men" did are worthwhile, and that by joining the "men" was only how women because worthwhile. The whole "value of your time" nonsense. Homemaking, cooking, cleaning, etc are incredibly difficult and worthwhile activities, no matter the gender of the person doing it.<br /><br />And worse of all is that it's still considered women's work, so even if both husband and wife have careers, it's still the woman who's "expected" to be the one supposed to juggle career and house. Work is work is work and it's got to get done! And even if we all lost our paying jobs tomorrow, we'd still have to clean the house and cook dinner!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to this series -- I always like getting inspiration for how to be a better housekeeper. Sweeping the studio before students come is about as proactive as I get. :-P<br /><br />-- Tegantrackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946523756252619505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-78899322193241257682015-10-22T00:47:30.500-05:002015-10-22T00:47:30.500-05:00Very well written! I am blessed to have a husband ...Very well written! I am blessed to have a husband who lets me be a stay at home mom and housewife and I love it!! It is sad that the term "housewife" has such a bad connotation these days, but my "job" is to see to the efficient running of my home, keep it healthy and clean for my family, make nutritious meals for then to eat, and all that goes with it. For me, it is an awesome career and I love it!!<br />Blessings!<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-80351114950264631992015-10-21T22:17:01.086-05:002015-10-21T22:17:01.086-05:00Terrific post, Emileigh dear. I think that there i...Terrific post, Emileigh dear. I think that there is so much to be said for the role of being a homemaker, whether it is carried out by a woman or a man. So long as one is happy in this path in their life, I see nothing wrong with devoting yourself to tending to a home and those who inhabit it. Doing so is truly the oldest job imaginable and deserves far more respect and reverence, in my opinion, than it generally receives in today's society. <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-16931651913296288262015-10-21T15:56:06.172-05:002015-10-21T15:56:06.172-05:00I absolutely love digging in and giving my all to ...I absolutely love digging in and giving my all to homemaking! I'm glad that those around me (especially my husband) see the value in it as well.<br /><br />Though, I won't lie, having magical elves would be wonderful! :-)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950555411623268610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-59311881375581650502015-10-21T15:14:59.991-05:002015-10-21T15:14:59.991-05:00Yes! Being a homemaker is important and something ...Yes! Being a homemaker is important and something that can be done if you are a housewife or work outside of the home, it will look a bit different for everyone. For my family me being home is important. It means less stress for myself and my husband, we are able to eat from scratch, healthy meals every night, and my husband is able to relax more when he is home. <br /><br />I'm so grateful women can choose many paths now but I hate that the path I choose of being a full time homemaker is looked down upon now.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-18042994539206963372015-10-21T12:56:09.084-05:002015-10-21T12:56:09.084-05:00Hear, hear! I think the shift in our current socie...Hear, hear! I think the shift in our current society is a worrying one. I mean most people look at homemakers as women/men who are too lazy to get jobs! However, if you are both career woman and a homemaker then you are more highly regarded than when you are "just" a career woman. So I think it is very contradicting!! I find that some people look at me funny when I say I don't want to pursue any more education as I am happy with my job now and it has the flexibility I need for when I become a mom. It's sad, really! We are losing so many skills nowadays because we somewhat have outsourced those skills. Sewing, cleaning, cooking - we can pretty much pay someone else to do it for us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708114761401013973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-38153672232239738942015-10-21T07:40:14.426-05:002015-10-21T07:40:14.426-05:00So true! Pinterest has kind of become the Milleni...So true! Pinterest has kind of become the Millenial's grandma, haha.Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-58496629257708976402015-10-21T07:36:07.704-05:002015-10-21T07:36:07.704-05:00Keeping a house is a lot of work! Ditto cooking fr...Keeping a house is a lot of work! Ditto cooking from scratch rather than reheating or eating out. I definitely wish that the ladies in my family had passed on some more of these skills so that I didn't have to learn them on my own. That being said, there are a million and one great resources on pinterest to help with housekeeping which is awesome.Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.com