the ONE tip you need to be a GOOD Homemaker!

Being a great homemaker isn't as complicated as you might think, or be tempted to believe. Let's chat about the ONE thing you need to do to be a good Homemaker! 🌟
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[Stephanie-rfxs]

I am an empty nester who NEEDED to hear this video! While my life is much different than it was raising children, I still have a husband, and a home to care for! I am guilty of not keeping my home as clean as I once did when the kids were little and when I had two grandchildren live with me for most of their first 5 years of life. Thank you for your gentle reminders that homemakers need (especially me) to remind themselves that they are still a vital part of life even if that pat on the back rarely occurs. Again, thank you!

[joannafoster]

Two things come to mind... 1. JOY, Jesus, Others, Yourself. When we put life in that order, we have joy. 2. That heart condition is the fruit of the Spirit... love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self control. As we grow and walk in this fruit, we are successful home makers, moms, spouses, friends, neighbors, employees, Christians.

[desireediaz]

At 60 years young, I can say I do everything with LOVE and GRATITUDE.❤️❤️❤️

[crystaldawn]

I loved how you encouraged us not to let the world get in our heads about what we do. I feel like there’s such a lack of respect for stay at home moms these days. If we’re not careful, it’s easy to internalize that and have us questioning ourselves about our decision to prioritize family. Thank you for the encouragement and for reminding us of how important we are and what a difference we make!

[FarmhouseRedeemed]

I love that you talked about being a servant lover. It is life changing. And Gods design. ❤️ like you said, of course it’s not always reciprocated, but the truth is we don’t always reciprocate either. Grace upon grace upon grace!

[bdrummond]

Golly day did I need this this morning! It hit very close to home. Literally every single point. It’s nice to know we aren’t all alone in this journey!

[jenniferhefner]

Thank you Angie for talking about this! We as homemakers- whether someone is a work-at-home wife/mom or a work-out of the home wife/mom- we are important, needed, and loved!!! I am a newly “empty nester” and I NOW see how important my role as a homemaker has been. Maybe my kids didn’t always say “thank you” but I see how safe, loved, happy and comfortable they have felt at home. AND now I do those chores with gratitude and thank God that I have a family to take care of, clean up after, feed, etc. I think praising God while doing chores and smile because we have a family helps!!!❤

[elizabethrose]

My husband says that attitude is everything! I struggle with all of what you have said especially being complacent.

[kellyv]

As someone who just came out of an awful year of society fueled identity crisis about me being a stay at home mom/homemaker, I thank you for touching on the topic of when you lose sight of your purpose or let others and society as a whole judge and look down upon what homemakers do and how detrimental that can be. I spent the entirety of 2022 lost and feeling like I had to go get a job since my kids are now all in school and could just never make them work because I wasn't living my values or being who I really am. Thank you for touching on how important it is that not only we add value as homemakers but that it is imperative that WE see it and know our worth because we're not going to get accolades from anyone else.

[KarenTaggart]

I loved this so much, thank you Angie. I had my own change of heart within the last year or two and it has given me such peace. I actually want to create a nice home! Rather than all of it feeling like a burden or a chore.

I’ve always gotten triggered if any typical “woman’s work” is expected of me. What? Just because I’m a woman?! (Leftover crap from my college years and such a lie).

I can still work if I need it or run a business if I want to. And I do. But creating a nice home for my family? That’s a joy and honor that brings them peace and comfort too. ❤

[dvomon]

Loving theses videos! As a young mother starting our homeschool journey, I find your down to earth, sister-like chat approach to these issues or areas so helpful! Thank you Angela!

[hettiegrubbs]

Loved the simplicity. Your “heart posture, ” “attitude, ” “growth mindset, ” — whatever term you chose to use — is the foundation of success, mic drop.

[kniddelliz]

Re: children's emotions. I read this super interesting article by a pediatrician on children & parenting. She talked a lot about reframing thoughts. Children aren't trying to annoy their parents. They can't help themselves. Parents can and should help their children understand, explore, and regulate (!) their feelings, "It's okay to be angry, here are xyz things you can do to feel better." The same goes for things like, "Mark is a difficult baby" -- instead, she suggested saying: "Mark is having a hard time with xyz." I will keep these mechanisms in mind as I feel that using thought reframing methods such as these make for a more empathetic environment, a less stressed parent, and a child that feels heard.

[galilalala]

Yes…patience IS virtue. Not only having patience during moments when the family drives you bonkers, but what may seem like thankless, mundane, repetitive tasks at the moment are deeds of love/seeds of love that we’re planting now to harvest in the future 💛.

Also, Proverbs 32 😊🙏🏽🌼

[celticjen]

I just wanted to tell you that I think you look so pretty today! That is definitely your color. You go girl!❤

[abbypepper]

Your talk today really hit home. I tell my kids all the time to change things they CAN change, like their attitude toward certain situations but I also need to do it! Thanks for the reminder.

[AmyJost]

now I'm not a good home maker at all, My mom has almost always lived with us and she does a lot of those 50's housewife things, I work full time so I help when I can and when I see an issue I can't stand (piles of dog hair.) What I have always excelled at is loving my people and being funny and laughing at their jokes and bringing the joy to the home. Also I bring stability and at 24, 21, 18 and 13 my kids still totally know who to come to with the hard stuff the funny stuff the weird stuff the easy stuff, I'm your gal for that! I'm trying hard to show them Jesus!

[cathryncavalli]

Saying no to flesh and giving room for the spirit. Everyday we are sanctified, giving ourselves grace and trying realize when we are being fleshy ❤

[lorimoore]

I love this! “ A heart of service”. That really got me. Thank you.❤

[anicholeRL]

I honestly greatly appreciate just the fact that this is being talked about. It can be very easy to feel alone and lonely in the homemaker’s role. I work 40+ hours a week and my husband does as well. I still try so hard to keep up with everything without asking much of him or our kiddos. I enjoy teaching our kids how to cook and clean to be helpful, but I want to take care of my family and be the best homemaker and be able to do everything without it taking a toll on me. I want to show them that I love them through everything that I do for them. But yeah, it is exhausting and hard especially after draining days of full-time work. However, I can still choose to do only the most important things that actually need done, and not make it so stressful on myself. I can still choose to do these things in a loving way for my family. I can still choose to feel happiness as I provide my family with whatever it may be: dinner, clean clothes, clean bedding, attention, a bath, help with homework, clean dishes, and all the thousands of other things. I don’t have to do it all ALL the time and make it miserable. I can make it work for us as a family AND for me, too. It’s when you stop doing it all ALL the time that you realize that you do truly have everything that you want in your life. I want to live a slower life and be more patient so that I smile at my kids more.