Have you heard of the “Good Wife’s Guide”? If you haven’t, do a little googling and read it for yourself. You’ll likely be surprised by the “rules” that they used to lay out for women when it comes to taking care of the house. Today, I wanted to reference some of the points they bring up but spin it so that it has a modern take on things. After all, a woman is no longer expected to know her place and stay in the kitchen all day long. Here’s The Good Wife’s Guide: Modernized.
There is a theory that a homemaker’s job is neverending. Even if you get to the bottom of the laundry basket, there will just be new clothes to take its place. Even when you get through all the dishes, new ones will take their place. As it starts to feel like you can never cross everything off your to-do list, finding the joy in homemaking starts to get a little more difficult. Here is how to find the joy in your homemaking.
Has your house ever felt like such a disaster that you didn’t even know where to start? The laundry bin is piled high, the sink is full of dishes, and you haven’t even begun to think about starting dinner yet. Sometimes when it comes to homemaking, it’s not that we are incapable, but that we just don’t know where to start. If you are ready to get back into homemaking, or maybe get started for the first time, here is how to begin to take control of your homemaking.
If you are looking for a pumpkin bread, you have to try this easy pumpkin pecan bread, be prepared for it to blow your holiday guest and family away. The flavors are all things pumpkin and spice, and the smell is amazing as it bakes away in the oven! Read More →
Being a new mother is the most incredible thing! You have this beautiful baby who you love more than anything. You want to give this baby the absolute best! So what is the absolute best? 81.1% of new mommies in the United States want to breastfeed their babies and end up quitting in the first 6 months. Why is that? Only 51.8% of mommies are breastfeeding to their babies 6 month mark, and less than 30% of babies receive breast milk to their first birthday.
The top 2 reasonings for mommies quitting are; the pain and reduced milk supply. You will have pain throughout your breastfeeding experience. Whether it’s from your first few weeks where your nipples are cracked, sore, and may even be bleeding. To the point in time where your little ones get their little chompers and think your nipple is a chew toy! (I know from experience) Reduced milk supply is a mommies worst nightmare! You have the perfect plan and you feel as if your body went in the complete opposite direction! No need to fear because I am here with 7 tips to be an successful breastfeeding mommy!
