183. The Value of a Homemaker | RuthAnn Zimmerman

Published: May 4, 2023, 12:20 p.m.

Homemaking is truly an art, which means each of us expresses our own personalities and interests and values in unique ways in our homes.\xa0 But one thing all homemakers share in common is the value they bring to their families.\xa0 In my conversation with RuthAnn, we dive into some of the whys and hows of homemaking.\xa0 If you are seeking encouragement and inspiration in your role as a homemaker, you don\u2019t want to miss this chat with RuthAnn!\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n \nHow you can begin to recognize the value in a homemaker\u2019s role\n\n\n\n \nIdentifying a housekeeping structure that works for you\n\n\n\n \nWhere to start when you have a lot on your plate\n\n\n\n \nRecognizing what your season allows for\n\n\n\n \nPrioritizing tasks when everything seems to need your attention\n\n\n\n \nWeighing the cost of spending time or money\n\n\n\n \nHow we can pass down to our children many of the skills that have been lost\n\n\n\n \nThe importance of articulating why homemaking is important to you\n\n\n\n \nShifting our mindsets around the seasonal availability of food\n\n\n\n \nEstablishing home rhythms that fit your family and season\n\n\n\n \nLearning from others and finding community in social media while avoiding the comparison trap\n\n\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nAzure Standard | Use code SPRINGHOMESTEAD10 at AzureStandard.com\n\nCarly Jean Los Angeles | Use code FARMHOUSE20 at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com\n\nToups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nPlease see full show notes for more details on these offers.\n\nRESOURCES MENTIONED\n\nOld Fashioned Approach to Childhood Chores eBook\n\nHear RuthAnn speak at the Homesteaders of America conference\n\nCONNECT\n\nRuthAnn Zimmerman | Website | Instagram | YouTube\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!