Homemaking is important work | finding Joy + Purpose at home | We are all homemakers
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Today's video is encouragement for those who are hoping to find joy and purpose at home.
Humanity has long held the desire to provide a haven from the outside world, a shelter from the elements. Are homes are such places.
Homes come in all shapes and sizes, as does the art of homemaking.
We can, at times, find ourselves grumbling about needing to maintain and care for our spaces. We might get overwhelmed by all there is to do.
I am challenging you today to view homemaking in a new way. Instead of focusing on the work that goes into each task, consider instead the feelings and benefit that these tasks provide.
When we frame our mindset toward caring for our homes in a positive light, we can begin to find joy and purpose in our homemaking.
All the best!
xo
Angela
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I hope you find this video encouraging that what you are doing at home matters!
All it takes is me taking a look at some of my children's peers to know that what I do matters.
My friend's Mom used to say "If all you have in this world is a ten gallon bucket, keep your bucket clean". Those words have stuck with me for forty years.
Oh wow. That is quite profound! ❤️
I apologize to you for the viewers that left those rude remarks.
I so appreciate your videos and outlook on life and homemaking. Even tho my husband and I both work and don't have children, I still consider myself a homemaker.
I take pride in keeping my home clean, safe, welcoming and comfortable for us.
After our faith, home comes first and is the most important thing to us after our faith.
My warmest, fondest memories are of being raised by my grandparents. My mom mom provided the most loving, safe haven home for us. I learned all of my life and homemaking skills from her. She tirelessly kept a home for us with cooking, cleaning, baking, sewing, warmth, love, compassion, acceptance, understanding, organizing and laughter, all while she and pop pop worked full time.
These values they instilled in me took me to adulthood and having my own home to manage and take pride in.
These are the things I remember, not how much money we had, or the possessions we had. It was the home they made for us that I remember most.
How wonderful! Thank you for sharing that with me! ❤️
I have the same story as you! My Nana and Pap were my safe haven in this world. Country people with very little money but so much love. They gardened, canned, farmed, cooked from scratch and kept a clean and frugal home. I wouldn't trade my time with them for any amount of money. They were my port in the storm and I'm forever grateful to them.
This is so important. For quite a while homemaking has been looked down upon but I think that society is slowly starting to come back to this - realizing just how important it is and, like you said, how it can affect the whole fabric of society.
Yes! I don’t understand why it is looked down on! I’m so happy to see that it seems to be coming back into favor as well! So important! ❤️
Thank you Angela, for encouraging so many of us to take joy in making our homes a haven for ourselves and our families.
I work outside our home part-time as a dental hygienist, but my real contentment is found in my home.
I learn a lot from you and appreciate your encouragement. Your channel is a blessing, keep up the good work!🤗
Thank you so much! I think there is some confusion out there that if you have a job outside the home (or even if you work at home), you can’t be a homemaker - and I think that is so untrue! We all strive to make these spaces special for ourselves and our families! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Thank you for highlighting this part of life...I can honestly say that since I have decluttered and simplified my home, I enjoy homemaking so much more. I dreaded it before because I had more than I could manage. I find satisfaction in being able to do the daily tasks that make for a functional and peaceful home. My husband has been blessed by this simpler and decluttered life and has been such an encouragement and help too! I only wish I had done this years ago!
We had that same experience! It was like a weight was lifted off, and there was space in my brain to start appreciating what I was caring for and seeing it as a blessing instead of a burden! I'm so happy you have more peace now! Thanks for watching!
Having a home to care for is such a privilege and an opportunity to provide hospitality to ourselves, not only to friends and family. The French say, « Même un trou si c’est à soi! » (Even a hole in the wall if it is yours.) Having been raised as an Army Brat all over the world I have strong feelings about how all our military mothers managed to create safe, wonderful homes for us in sometimes less than brilliant circumstances. I hope to emulate Mom in the care I give to mine.
Beautiful thoughts Cynthia! ❤️
Angela, it was a lovely video. I listened to every word. I'm almost 65 and had to retire early because of health reasons. I have been decluttering for a couple of years because I have to do a small amount at a time. But I'm really proud of what I've done and I'm enjoying our home so much more.
That is wonderful Dianna! So happy to hear you are finding joy in your journey! Have a blessed day! ❤️
I appreciate your sentiment. I take so much pleasure from keeping a home. It's how I express my love to my family. A clean, peaceful home is one of the best gifts I give my loved ones and myself.
I absolutely agree! ❤️
Lovely video Angela. I always think that my family may not notice the work I do to keep home but they would soon notice if it was no longer be cared for. We are so blessed to have a home to live in 💕
Absolutely! So very blessed! ❤️
I loved this video … brings to mind Ephesians 6:7. It also helps to have a grateful heart.
Absolutely! ❤️
Thank you so much for this video! I loved your comment that “ taking care of your home is act of love “. I spent many years working outside the home, while raising my children. Our house was never complete mess but it wasn’t as clean as I would have liked. I’m retired now but have had two of my grandchildren full time for the last 12 years. As I have decluttering and simplified our home, I do enjoy homemaking more and talk pride and pleasure in taking care of my home in a way I had never dreamed possible ! Thank you for reminding us that we are showing our love for our family in this way
That is wonderful! I’m so happy you are finding joy in your journey! ❤️
“She looketh well to the ways of her household and eatery not the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27
Any woman in any life season can glean from that. Lovely video! The music was nice to do a few tasks alongside. I opened the windows, fluffed the beds and cleaned a mirrored closet door. Thanks for the gentle reminders of the importance of being a keeper at home.
I’m happy that you found it inspirational and that you were able to get a bit done while listening! ❤️
Homemaking is love made visible-a sign in my kitchen that I take seriously. Thank you for your hard work to film these videos-they bring joy!
Thank you Joan! ❤️
THANK YOU!! I have heard comments from well-intended friends who say “You shouldn’t have to do that much housework.”, “You don’t have as much fun as you used to,” etc but they are judging my life on their terms. I’m happy during this part of my life focusing on family and home life while my children are still young.
Your videos are so relaxing and REFRESHING to me! They reaffirm my belief in wanting things more simple. ❤ Thank you. 🙏
That’s a good way of putting it - judging another’s life on their own terms / based on their experiences. Thanks for watching! ❤️
Thank you for this beautiful message. I agree with you, but every now and then it is good to be reminded of the beauty there is in my everyday chores. I am going to do them with even more mindfulness and love. Thanks again. 🌺
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! Have a blessed day! ❤️
Once I decluttered I found that I enjoy taking care of my home. When I talk to others about the joy of housekeeping they tend to look upon it as drudgery. I just say that for me its therapeutic and allows me to show gratitude for what I have been blessed with by caring for it.
Absolutely! It’s all a matter of perspective really! ❤️
Thank you for this video. In all the roles I have had, as wife, mom, teacher, and now retired grandmother, I so enjoy the role of homemaker I have had all these years. Thank you for putting into words the joy of the job of keeping our homes a refuge. This video was lovely! I'm saving it for when I need a relaxing encouragement! Blessings to you and your family.
Awe, thank you for your sweet words! And thanks for watching! ❤️
Thank you for these encouraging words. I find the most enjoyment and contentment in doing the “simple things” like caring for the house and yard. My husband appreciates it and tells me so, but even if he didn’t, I’d do it anyway. I believe in taking care of what God has given me and try to be a good steward of them.
You’re welcome! I think that many times people who enjoy these types of activities and serving in this way are ‘old fashioned’ or are being forced to do it. That isn’t the case! ❤️
Tis a gift to be simple -- that's the perfect saying for your home. I had that in my wedding. Peace and good care of the home is peace and good care for the people. They'll carry it forward to how they care for things, animals, and others.
I love that song/phrase so much! ❤️
LOVE this and I agree 100%!!!! Thank you again for inspiring me and encouraging me. God bless you 🙏🏻💕
Have a blessed day Janeen! ❤️
Hi Angela, This video is my favorite so far. Everything was so beautifully said. I appreciate you and all you’re doing on your channel. 🌸🌺🌼
Thank you! Have a blessed day! ❤️
I am lucky to fine joy in cleaning my home.many of friends would say the dirt will be there tommor and yes they are right but I always tell them I enjoy fine peace in keeping a clean organize home and this is my journey! Thank you for letting other woman no its OK💙
Absolutely! Thank you for watching! ❤️
Watching this is so relaxing and calming. I do love homemaking and enjoy the comfort of a well kept home.
Thank you! ❤️
Not sure why, but watching you clean was so satisfying. 😊
Thanks! I like to watch other cleaning videos on YT, so I totally get that! ❤️
I love how you put intentional words on cleaning, etc. Thanks for sharing! Anne
Thanks for watching! Have a blessed day! ❤️
good morning 🌻🦆🍀🌲 you are commenting on some responses you've gotten about your house cleaning video here-I see it as you sharing how you go about keeping your house-I don't choose to decipher any insinuations beyond that-it's nice to see how you go about your cleaning / day/caring for your home.... I really appreciate it and I think you do a really good job-thank you
Thank you Richard!
That is beautiful and so well put. Thank you so much for sharing-I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for the good reminder 💜
Thank you! ❤️ have a blessed day!
"Feminism is the idea that women are free when they serve their employers but slaves when they serve their husband and children."
Being a wife, mother and a homemakers has been my greatest calling. Thank you for the video, very well done!
Oh wow, those are powerful words! ❤️
Beautiful video, and a remainder, that there is joy and a purpose to be a homemaker. 👏💕
Absolutely! It’s easy to lose track of that sometimes! ❤️
I found this video to be my most favorite of all the ones I watched today, ! Thank you 🙏🏻!
Awe, thank you so much! ❤️
Beautiful wholesome video
I homeschool ,homemake and just about homestead in my busy city life
We love our life but some days I feel it a bit relentless . Then i look to who has guided me throughout 🙏 and I know that it is the best life ever. I still run a beauty business alongside and have a fine social life. So yes, I love the things God set us to do and i stay there ❤
Absolutely makes it so much easier to deal with the tough times when you know WHY you are doing it - and see the blessings in every day! ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage for sure. Makes us more content with what we have and not what we want. God bless x
Loved the
Be still and know that I am God sign i needed that so thank you
and nice that you explained how you go about making your home into a home, for too long society has messed us up and told us what to do and think has mums, women and girls.
Homemaking really is such a fulfilling, purposeful endeavor! ❤️
I love this new style of video! Beautiful work! And the message is just as beautiful. Thank you for giving me a different perspective. I want to have more of that mindset!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Your message was so lovely and warm.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Beautiful message. 💌
Thank you! ❤️
I just needed to hear this today. So Grateful for this ❤️
Wonderful! Have a blessed day! ❤️
I agree with all you said in this video.
Such a beautiful and comforting video 🤍🤍🤍 It gives a lot of spiritual motivation to continue my homemaking 🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Have a blessed day! ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤍🤍🤍
This is a beautiful video. Thank you for making such wonderful content.
Thanks for the encouragement! ❤️
Loved this video. My mother was a homemaker and farm wife. Our family and home would have been lost without her. She’s gone now, and I sure hope I let her know how much I appreciate her never ending love for and devotion to us. Thank you for reminding us that it’s incredibly important. Even if our lives look different depending on if we are married and have children or not- our home should be a haven of hope, safety, and rest. Thank you for great content. Excited to watch your channel grow! Love from KY!
Those special memories of your mother will be with you forever. ❤️ thank you for watching and for encouraging me!
Thank you so much for this simple reminder of the blessings f of home making and home keeping. After clearing many table tops of clutter, I had my grand kids over and they didn’t want to leave! They had extra room to interact, play, color and create. I enjoy your videos very much and keep me inspired to declutter and enjoy the benefits!
That’s wonderful Marcia! What a wonderful reason to declutter!! ❤️
This is true and beautiful!
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for this video!
Just wonderful, an inspiration x
Thank you! ❤️
Well said! Such important work❤
Absolutely! ❤️
I totally agree with everything you said. Such a good, truth filled video.
Thank you! ❤️ have a blessed day!
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Thank you
Thanks for watching! ❤️
love this! well said!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Beautiful :)
Thank you for watching! Have an amazing day! ❤️
Love this 🥰
Thank you! ❤️
It is such a joy to have a home and husband to care for. Rather easier now the children are all adults with homes of their own. A wife is supposed to be a home maker, not a corporate whizz kid.
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I enjoy your videos! Where did you get your beautiful clothes hamper/basket?
Thank you! That hamper is so old that I can’t even remember where I got it sadly! I think it is maybe 15 or more years old!! I’m thinking it was from a Kohls or someplace like that! ❤️
Where is the book shelf from that you have for you kids?? It’s exactly what we need here 😅
My son loves books
It is from our local Carnegie library! They sold off a bunch of old furnishings years ago when our towns new library was built. I think it is circa 1910 or maybe a little earlier! ❤️
Lovely💛
Thanks for watching! ❤️
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You must be going back and watching all the old videos! Ha ha! ❤️
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Thanks for watching!!❤️