Homemaking can look a little bit different for everyone! If you are a stay-at-home mama, homemaking may be your primary task throughout the day. If you are a working mom, you can still be a homemaker, but you’ll be balancing that title with other important tasks. And while women naturally end up in homemaker roles more often, I don’t believe it’s solely the job of the woman to care for the home. A husband ought to be sharing the workload with you, whatever that looks like in your situation.
My husband does help me around the home a lot. However, as a stay-at-home mom, I am the one who dictates how things work around the home. I carry most of the mental load of homemaking during the week, and we share the load on weekends.
Whatever homemaking looks like for you, there are definitely certain tasks related to homemaking that are important for a Christian homemaker to keep in mind. Here, I’m discussing some biblical homemaking principles for the modern woman.
An important facet of homemaking is stewarding the resources God has given you. This includes finances, groceries, and other supplies that you have in your home.
Do you make wise decisions about when and how to invest money into your home? Are you spending a lot on frivolous renovations, or are you being smart and strategic about your investments?
Do you create a meal plan and select groceries that you know will get put to use? Are you doing your best to reduce food waste? Do you put some thought into your grocery list and compare prices to lower your grocery bill?
If you’re like me – are you constantly buying new decor or craft supplies, or are you seeking ways to use or repurpose what you have? I have a decor shed where all my supplies and decor are organized so I know exactly what I have. Before I buy something new, I evaluate what I have and decide if I can make something with those supplies.
Are you constantly spending on new clothes, or are you making use of hand-me-downs or gently used clothing for your family? Not only can this save you money, but it also can have an environmental impact.
Part of being a homemaker is using what you have been given effectively. This is especially important if you are working with just one income. Take the time to evaluate these areas to see how you can use them well.
As a homemaker, part of your job is looking out for your family’s health. This begins with preparing healthy meals and snacks. Like the previous point, this can include your meal planning. Ensure that meals are balanced and include all the food groups. Keep sweets as a special treat and ensure that snacks available to your family are nutritionally sound.
Consider meeting with a nutritionist if you are unsure how to plan a balanced meal. I met with one when I was trying to lose weight, and it was helpful and also covered by my insurance.
Another aspect of health is physical activity. Make sure that some of your planned activities as a family are active ones. You could go for a walk, ride bikes, go to the park, go swimming, or even go hiking.
Keeping everything in your house organized and clean can have a huge impact on the way you and your family feel in your home. Now, it won’t always be perfect – especially if you have kids. But organization and cleanliness are important.
I like to tidy my entire home each night so that we are starting fresh for the next day. My husband and I also take turns doing dishes and wiping down kitchen counters each night (sometimes first thing in the morning if we are especially tired). On weekends we tackle the bathrooms and vacuuming.
Try creating a cleaning schedule of daily and weekly tasks you can do to clean your home. This can help you stay on track! And remember that doing your best is key. Despite my daily cleaning routine, my living room is full of toys throughout the day. My kitchen sink is often filled with dishes. It’s not about being perfect. It’s just about keeping things from getting out of control!
Part of caring for your home is teaching and discipling your children. Even if you aren’t a homeschool mom, you are still teaching your kids. They are learning good behavior, how to care for their possessions, how to treat others, how to pray, and how to view scripture. They also could be learning things like cooking, cleaning, playing sports, sewing, and other hobbies and activities.
Think about what you are intentionally teaching your children. Carve time out to spend teaching them these things. Also, think about what you may be unintentionally teaching them. The example you set with your words and actions is often more effective than anything else.
I love hosting others in my home. I like to think about the experience I’m giving them, whether they are staying overnight or just for dinner. Caring for friends in your home can be such a ministry. You have the opportunity to pour into them with encouragement, comfort, and nourishment.
Your home need not be perfect to start inviting people in. In fact, sometimes the imperfections can be reassuring to others. Don’t wait until your décor is perfect or your home is spotless. Invite people in and extend hospitality to them. Be a blessing to them in any way you can. Anticipate their needs and create a pleasant experience for them!
It can be tempting to view homemaking as mundane. Every day can start to feel the same, and you may long for younger days when you spent more time out of your home with your friends. But when we take the time to enjoy homemaking, we will realize how much joy can be found in the ordinary.
I try to savor every loaf of baked bread, every clean load of laundry, every moment spent in the yard with little ones, every herb or vegetable harvested from the garden. These moments spent at home with our family are so valuable and so fleeting. I don’t want to wish them away while yearning for a different life.
Learning to love homemaking is such a rewarding pursuit. I pray you are able to enjoy each moment and see the eternal value of your labor.
In all aspects of homemaking, we should be seeking to bring glory to God. We aren’t working for compliments from others or affirmations from man. Our goal should not be to be told how great we are. Our goal should be to serve our friends and families and in doing so, reflect the love of our creator.
I hope this post inspired you to give attention to all aspects of homemaking. What is your favorite aspect of being a homemaker? Let me know in the comments!
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