I have been a homemaker for 66 years!! Have 3 boys, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. I always prayed I would live to see my children grown and now I am even enjoying my great grandchildren. My prayer was indeed answered. Praise the Lord.
I agree with you! I always wanted to be a wife and mom. I had no desire to have a career or work outside the home. God is good! I’ve been married for 53. years, I have 4 kids, and 10 grandchildren! I’ve been a homemaker most of that time except when my husband went back to nursing school. I’ve loved every minute of it!
I have been a homemaker for 38 years. It is a wish (fulfilled) that I have cherished since I was 10 years old. I loved being home to watch each of my children grow and develop. I loved the dinner hour with everyone around the table. We have know entered into the season of grandchildren. Oh my, I am so much more relaxed with my grandchild's development and expressions of personality and temperament than I was as a young mom. And Megan is correct, be courageous enough to develop your own decorating style. Your house is about you not HGTV or IG. And thrifting is great! One woman's trash is another woman's treasure. 😉Besides, the really old decor has lasted because it is very well made! 🎉 Thank you, Megan for another great episode. 💖
41 years I’ve been doing this along with working. Don’t compare yourself to a friend, neighbor, or family. It’s your home, set up a system that will work for you.
Been homemaker for 46 years...4 kids and now 16 grands...love your points....you seem mature , don't think I was that mature when I was married 10 years😏😊...Blessings to you!
I’ve been a homemaker for 5 years!! My husband and I are expecting our first TWO kids here soon!! Yep, twins ❤ I would say the biggest thing I’ve learned is that my house doesn’t have to look like a show home, relax and live in it!
Careful of gangstalkers, freemasons (secret society members), & doctors/medical/scientific/educational people. Being a twin has been a big time curse in my case. They ran our dad off, made him schizophrenic, then killed him. Then they ran our mom off too. She became a bipolar religious fanatic who disowned her children. They gave me a spinal tap against my mom's wishes when i was born but not my twin sister. I've been tormented with back problems, chronic pain & illnesses, depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies because of it all. I'm doing better with my health finally but it took 4 decades & major lifestyle changes. Please keep them babies safe & protect them from all the evil in this world. Best wishes from me!
@@greatestever8976that is the weirdest, most inappropriate thing to comment under a mom excited she's having twins. Trauma dumping under a comment like this is really gross and borderline evil.
Happy Anniversary! I totally agree with you about working while your kids are up and around. Not only do they learn _how_ to work, they learn that work pretty much never ends. They learn reality.
Love being a homemaker so much! (36years) I’m an empty nester/young grandma…but still get such satisfaction from being a keeper at home! All of your tips are very wise!
I have been a homemaker for 55 years and at 75 find myself with new challenges that others might relate to. I have to plan carefully to conserve my energy. Must break down projects. I have simplified my possessions for this reason. Laundry has to be done in smaller loads I can carry. Cooking for one also takes planning. Inviting people in to avoid isolation is wise but again the energy issue. Loving my small place and accepting it’s quirks, as you said, is important. And being very grateful for the time I can now spend with the Lord. Blessings
I’ve been a homemaker for 9 years now and we had 5 kids in those years so I’m in the thick of this whole mom/homemaker journey. It’s not always easy but it’s so rewarding!
I have worked from home when my kids were little the first 10 and outside the home during the last 10 years. My kids are 18 and 19. I'm just now starting to realize why our house so easily gets out of hand. Too much stuff! I've been throwing away and giving things away this summer in an effort to declutter, especially as my kids are heading into adulthood. My goal this year is "A place for everything and everything in its place". Easier said than done but I'm working on it! We keep a lot of stuff...good to let go sometimes.
I've been a homemaker for 26 years next month. 1 apartment, 2 rental homes, 1 owned in the city, and 1 in the country. Married plus 7 children. Been an adventure!
I’ve been a homemaker for almost 32 years! We have 2 boys now 24 and 27! I am grateful for everything God has given me. I am now in a wheelchair and my church family has been awesome in coming in to help! My house is not kept as tidy as I used to but I’m blessed and content and thankful I can use pickup or delivery for groceries now. Love listening to your podcast with your cousin too!
This is so sweet. I have been running a household for 31 years now. My youngest is 18, and the only one still at home. Life is full of changes... Hearing your perspectiv made me think on mine. And i needed that. Have a blessed day
Almost 44 years as a wife/homemaker. We have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren. I have learned over the years that I couldn't cook from the beginning and I still can't cook. It's not my thing!! I try and I do it but I don't enjoy it. I worked full time outside the home for 36 years so it was tough coming home cooking, laundry, cooking, spending quality time with my kids. But outside of working, I devoted all my time to my sons which left very little time for myself. They are grown now and I am retired so trying to adjust to more free time. All your tips are great. I sure could have used a lot of video/social media type help back in the day. Thank you for your ideas and Happy Anniversary!! Blessings on your special day and may God shower you with many more years together!!
Been a homemaker for about a year now. I'm very much still learning😅 which is fine. My husband trusts me alot which I'm thankful for. He gave me full control of meals but isn't afraid to make a dinner if I have to work late although he said he needs a ten page recipe just to make sure he gets it right😂 I've been so thankful being a part of a Christian household where I feel valued as a homemaker and my husband is always so supportive even if I mess things up. We are growing together and trusting that God knows where we will be years from now. Thank you for your advice it was very helpful to know more options to try and see if it fits me.
Hi Megan! I’ve been a homemaker for 39 years. I raised 8 children 3 boys and 5 girls, 11 grandchildren. We live in Arizona. I liked your video on your Arizona trip. I like watching your videos can’t seem to shake the old life of homemade and raising kids. I went by way to fast.
In August it will be 42 years that I will be a homemaker. What I learned was to pick your battles. Quite a cliche but true. Make lists. Be prepared to bend. Your house doesn't have to match.
6 years! Your comment about decluttering being a high cracked me up, I get so excited about decluttering too 😂 the working with the kids under foot lesson is a hard one for me but something I probably need to be better at implementing. Thanks Megan!
I listened to this while organizing art/craft supplies and trying to declutter our small house. Perfect timing! Our house is small, but we are blessed to own a nice home for practically nothing in this economy so I’m spending my time trying to organize the small space we have. I have been a homemaker for 15 years!
I'm not a homemaker, but I am convinced that having children involved in the household tasks from an early age is key to my sanity and to their learning as well! My daughter is only 23 months, but she loves baking/cooking with me and can also "help" clean bathrooms, unload the dishwasher, etc. I also prioritize my own rest during her naptimes, so having her work with me is essential at this stage!
Ive been a homemaker for 3.5 yrs! So thankful I was taught a lot of life skills in my childhood/teen years that have definitely helped me as i started my own homemaking journey.
Hey Megan. Yesterday was our 43rd anniversary. We have 2 sweet grandsons. I'm a fly by the seat of my pants kind of gal. It's funny how hearing that someone coming for a visit makes you put that work hat on and you tidy and clean so fast. I do have a hard time letting go of things. Excuse me while I go declutter. You are a smart cookie!!
50 years. I knew NOTHING when I started but I quickly learned. With 4 kids and 7 grandchildren I only want dishes that go in the dishwasher, couches with covers that can be washed and board games. Lots of games. Makes life so fun!
Your channel is such a wealth of wisdom! I remember when I first started watching you I was a single 22 year old in college and now I'm 24 and going to be wife in less than 6 months!
I'm a new homemaker too, I'm in my 30s and have been a homemaker for about 6 years, although we have lived together for over 10 years. I say try to do something new every so often, a new recipe or learn a new way to do a chore. Sometimes the way we learned to do something, like mop the floors, can be done in a more efficient way. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and learn.
I've been a homemaker for almost 18 years and have 4 kids ranging from age 14 down to 2. I loved all your advice, Megan. Thanks for all the encouragement! 😊
Oh my what a touching & important post you made today & I even learned something new!! I've been a homemaker for 29 years & now a empty nester but ENJOY , You and your adventures.
I've been a homemaker for almost 30 years. I was married for 2 years before our son was born and then was blessed with three daughters after him. I've always worked outside the home and at times felt overwhelmed by all the things I had to do with being a wife,a Mom, having an outside job, and being a homemaker. When I poured out my heart to God,He gave me a desire to be a homemaker and love the roles that I needed to fulfill and I'm thankful for that. Your advice is indeed encouraging, since I still have two daughters in high school. I've learned to enjoy my home and the care I give my family...When I see your videos sometimes I long for those days when my children were as young as yours. Those days were challenging, but sweet at the same time. I still get stuck in the mindset that my home must be perfectly clean and organized, but I'm learning that the memories we create with our family is more important. Thanks for sharing what you've learned and how you approach the many roles youlive out daily...❤😊
Happy love day! ❤️ Been a homemaker for 27 years and wouldn't trade it for anything! I've been offered jobs since my last 2 children are in school and can drive themselves there, but I love the freedom I have!! Happy homemaking!
I've been a homemaker for 54 years. Two kids, a boy and a girl, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and another great on the way at the end of July. Our home does not have the show room look and never wanted it that way/ It looks like someone lives in this house. I am in the process of decluttering due to my husband's health. Have made three trips to Goodwill and working on making a couple more in the next week or so.
Good for you for decluttering! I need to do more of that myself. It might be easier to put things out by the street with a free sign. Then your neighbors would get free stuff instead of having to pay for it! Goodwill is now a for-profit business, not a charity.
My husband would totally agree with u Megan. “Mother setting the mood of the home” I’m homemaking for nearly 25 yrs now got four kids 21, 19, 16 & 14. And I’m a childminder to many others😊and I love it. Always doing housework around them. A lot slower but they join in and we make it fun. They cry to stay when mum comes to collect them so they must enjoy it. Megan I love your videos. Look forward to them so much. So practical and down to earth. Keep up the hard work. Greetings from Ireland
I have been a homemaker for 11 months now (: I got started when I had my baby boy. He is about to turn one, the time has gone by so fast! Loved all of your tips, thank you! I always work through nap times but it would definitely be nice to be able to read a book or take some time to do something for myself!
Please do! I have been a mother for only about 18 months now, but by the way it sounds I have been very much like you. I have had help and support, but I still felt so guilty to take time for me that I would not let myself most of the time. It’s started to take a toll on me after this much time. If your baby can be away from you for at least a few hours, take some time for you! Let a trusted person watch your baby for a few hours, and either you get out of the house or you stay at home without the baby. My husband has started to make me do this haha. But as he said, “You can’t take care of us without taking care of yourself too and doing things that make you happy.”
I have been a homemaker for 6.5 years, and I have a 4 year old and an 18 month old. I definitely fell into the trap of trying to get all the housework done during nap time and then I realized that does not leave an time for me to improve myself. I will definitely be trying to get the work don't with the kids around.
Congratulations on your anniversary! May you enjoy many more years of happiness. You have helped me SO much! You see, I'm not a homemaker per se, but I am in charge of my office in every way: prepare meetings, take care of the team, scheduling, housekeeping when to buy what, who's coming when, who has an issue that they want to discuss, everything comes down to me having to figure it out. Your advice has made all the difference for me to be able to create a working space that looks beautiful and feels welcoming and nice. People enjoy visiting, they comment on how well they're treated and the nice treats they get when they're here (lovely spaces, good food, good treatment), and a lot of that has come from the inspiration I get from you. So really, thank you for helping me make a stressful work space feel like home!
I’ve been a home maker for 44 years three adult children and eight grandchildren two great grandbabies good advice we’ve did it all. Have a blessed Thursday afternoon.❤
Forty Eight homemaking trips around the Sun that doesn't always shine on life's journey. There's sure to be stormy weather and perfect days with a gentle breeze. Meanwhile the floor still needs sweeping, the dishes need washing, sticky finger prints need to be wiped from the fridge, and there's a Fibber McGee's closet in every room. Aside from all that, Moms could use a helping hand or two. If you're lucky enough to have a husband who can pick up the slack or even eliminate the slack, count yourself blessed. Enlist everyone who lives in the house to be a part of it's maintenance. Because that's all it is really. There's a reason the beautiful scenes in any home design magazine or the reveal on any home improvement program will make you swoon, no one has lived in it. It's a dream world for the sole purpose of marketing. Be happy with your style of homemaking, design, and life. And don't feel you need to remodel with every new color of year interior paint. But try to wake up to a clean, orderly kitchen. It is delightful as you make that first cup. Really enjoy watching your determined ways Megan.
Ive been a homemaker for 17 years! I have a very much long prayed for 6 year old, and I Love home making. And I always love your channel. It gets me all inspired each time. ❤ I’ve learned that it’s a real joy robber to compare my home and decor with the next persons. We all shine in different places!
Happy Anniversary!! It’s our’s too today ….. a lot longer than you 49 years. Wow, that sounds like a long time when you write it down. Started in Lititz and now in SC retired near our daughters.
I actually used to live in the panhandle of Oklahoma and i loved the mennonite people and i am so glad you made this channel you guys are the greatest people!!❤❤
Wow, I just de-clutteted my dry sink and turned it into a coffee bar and put out my special coffee cups. I decorate the way you do, cozy, my dining room is a closet, my bedroom was the small connecting livingroom, we also have a large one.
16 years married! 2 kiddos, mix of time as a working and stay-at-home parent, currently stay-at-home with ages 15 & 12. In 16 years we’ve lived in 4 different states in 3 different time zones. 1-bedroom assortment (where we brought home our guest kiddo) to 1400-sqft 4-bedroom to 900-sqft 2-bedroom apartment, then 2-BR townhouse, 3-BR townhouse, and now finally (FINALLY), settled 3 years into our long-term single family in the neighborhood we’ve been eyeing since we first moved to this town 8 years ago! It’s been a wild ride :)
I've been a homemaker for 2 years and we are expecting our second baby here in less than 6 months! Our first is almost a year old And our house was built 120 years ago, with a lot of stupid add-ons to it, needs alot of work, but cleaning has brought it a long way!
47 years a homemaker. Nobody worries about 'whats for dinner' as much as you do. Its not so much what is on the table as it is who is at the table. Eating meals together as a family is important as it is a time to connect and talk about each family members day. You are more abt to forget what you ate than the conversations you had!
I’ve been a homemaker for a year and a half! I say that amount because I was working while pregnant and wasn’t as committed to the art as I am now. I’m struggling to get everything done with an active baby but your tip to do the cleaning with her around was very helpful, thank you!
I've been at home exclusively for just 7 months now, I'm certainly struggling with a keeping clean house, organizing my life and a new baby, but I've gotten so many fresh ideas from Megan!
I LOVE decluttering, even after 44 years of homemaking. You are right, it IS such a high to bag up unused and unloved clothing, decor, dishes, and all things unneeded. It's as good as feeling to declutter as when you spring clean (does anyone do that anymore? LOL ). Thank you for all the videos you share of your life, Megan! You are such a breath of fresh air and watching them takes me back to the days in my marriage/life/home when I was your age and doing all these things you are now doing. Know you are appreciated and loved! ♥
11 years! 5 of those for half the year in a camper on the road and I learned you can get by with very little! You are a great homemaker Megan❤ and most of all you enjoy it, I’m still learning that part.
26 years…. Seven children… one daughter in law! Still learning every day but wouldn’t change my choice of career as a homemaker and mother for anything!
Thank You Megan - This is great advice - I need to clean out areas closets and drawers - way way over due - I just keep putting it at the bottom of my to do list ! Just start small at it - great idea ❤️
Megan, seeing this video inspired me to ask… Could you do a homemaker 101 video? I’m talking basics. Cleaning schedules, recommended gadgets and products to have, how much you deep clean vs daily surface clean, what exactly you do when you deep clean vs surface clean (like the shower- do you use a spray every day to keep it cleaner longer? And when you deep clean the shower what do you do/use and how do you do it?) etc. Tell us how to come up with meals (what are absolute staples we need to keep on hand in our kitchen?!), what chores you get your kids involved in, on and on. Many of us didn’t grow up in the lifestyle of homemaking (I came from a divorced home where my mother thought “homemaking” and traditional marriage was evil!), and we don’t even know where to start when it comes to taking care of our home. Guidelines are nice, but I’d also love to hear your ways you take care of your home.
@@MeganFoxUnlocked I have a 9 year old and a 21 month old (we were due at the exact same time with mine and Miller, but I came early and you went late!), and I’d LOVE how to figure out what I need to do with them in tow. How do I de clutter? How do I clean up toys when the baby wants to throw them everywhere? What chores should I be having the 9 year old doing (because he’s not doing enough and I have no idea how he can help)… the only thing I’ve figured out so far for me is everyone has their own laundry basket and I do one persons laundry each day (otherwise it piles up and I spend hours folding!). Other than that, I’m clueless. No idea what I need to keep in my pantry, no idea how to schedule my day… I’m just so lost!
Have been a homemaker for 25 years; during this time, it had to diversify a lot because it had to incorporate many new diets, green cleaning, kids (3; all girls, twins and an older one) growing up, and moving out just being open to changes is so important because life does that, everything needs to be different every so often. Being creative makes home special, especially as things change up
Hi Megan, loved all of you tips. Was able to get the dishes washed and put away as I was listening to your video! Thank you for the motivation. God bless!
I've been a homemaker for 1 year this May and we just bought our first house. We were living in a little apartment and now we are moving in furniture and fixing up our house. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years and I always look forward to watching your videos. Happy anniversary 🎉
When I first moved out of my parents house, I was very eager to prove to everyone that I can take care of myself and do everything by myself 😂 Now, 20 years later, I have no problem calling my mom, or anyone else to ask for help or advice. I guess now I know better how much I still don't know. Also, the wise people in our lives are not getting any younger, so we better ask all the questions we can while they're here ❤
I haven’t even gotten through the intro yet, but I just wanted to say that after 4 years of being a weekly viewer (maybe 5? I can’t remember how long, but Evonnie was teeny when I first subscribed😅) that I still look forward to your videos every Thursday. You continue to be a refreshing, God-glorifying, relatable, tasteful, beautiful presence in an increasingly dark and anti-Christian world & internet. I love your videos and selfishly hope you never stop putting them out. You’re awesome, Megan❤
Married 47 years and lived in the same home since 1979 ~~~ BLESSED IN Pennsylvania......... A mother in the home is the back bone of the world......... GOD FIRST❤
I have been married 40 years , when I was still working full time I was always trying to get thing cleaned up and was hardly successful. Now I'm retired, live in a much smaller home , & have all the time in the world, so , finally, I am able to keep the clutter cleaned up.Except the kitchen - before I am even done with the dinner dishes my hubby is in the kitchen getting out dishes and snacks etc, so I've had to accept the kitchen is hopeless.
Just celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary. Have been a stay at home mom most of these years loved caring for my home and still do cooking isn’t something I like. Love yourchannel
I absolutely LOVE being a homemaker and definitely feel blessed to be able to be at home with our kiddos. Working at blessing my family is such a joy. I’ve been a homemaker for 7 years and a mama for 6 years. So much grace needed in these seasons😃. I’ve also come to learn that my worth in Christ does not depend on the state of my home or the quality of my meals. Creating a God centred home and opportunity for family time around the table or doing projects together is WAY more rewarding. ❤ Blessings from Saskatchewan Canada.
Oh Megan you are just so sweet! Tbh I was almost intimidated to click this video cuz I feel like I just can’t get my life together lately (and I only have one baby so far who is currently 18 months). But you are just so fun and honest and real and I definitely look up to you in how to be a better homemaker. Sometimes idk how you do it! I welcome any more videos on how you implement certain rhythms in your week! And happy anniversary to you guys. 💛
That last one got me, im really trying to get my personal degelopment into a routine of sorts. Ive been married nearly 4 years but i feel like i was a homemaker for many more years than that.
15 years-what a learning journey! People before stuff, always. And God at the center. Spending time in prayer with Him everyday helps me stay connected to and grateful for my own situation and not get side tracked with comparing. My kids are older now and very busy, and after many years being able to mostly stay home, full time or at least part time, I now am working full time. It is a complete shift and a hard one. Going with the flow and honoring the seasons of life has helped me not get stuck on trying to do everything I used to do when I could be a full time home maker, while now everything I have to do now as a full time chauffeur with a full time job outside of the home. Some much of it is honoring what is essential and approaching the home with a heart gesture imbued with His love for the world and human beings, and remembering the stuff stuff needs only be an expression of that and not the end point.
I have been a homemaker for 14 years and feel so blessed to be able say that. Our children are 12, 9, 6 and 3, so lots has changed since the early years. I love all your tips, especially the one about asking for help. I can be very prideful, it’s something I have to continually work on, but learning to ask for help from my grandmothers and mom, especially in the early years was a game changer. My own tips may seem basic, but they work for me. Do a brain dump before you sleep, and then use that to create a to do list for the following day. I’ve found doing this not only makes me more productive the next day, but prevents my thoughts chaotically running through my head robbing me of sleep. My second tip, actually it’s my granny’s, is to wear an apron whilst you’re doing your work. There is something about this simple action which helps me feel more ‘professional’ and ready to get busy.
This is a nice video😊 Happy Anniversary to you! I got married when I was 18 and we have been married for 39 years. I thought I was so mature because I would watch Good Morning America in the AM. Where does time go, that seems like yesterday
I have been a homemaker for 66 years!! Have 3 boys, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. I always prayed I would live to see my children grown and now I am even enjoying my great grandchildren. My prayer was indeed answered. Praise the Lord.
I agree i love those vists but honsety can say glad when it goes back to a normal time just me and hubby.
I agree with you! I always wanted to be a wife and mom. I had no desire to have a career or work outside the home. God is good! I’ve been married for 53. years, I have 4 kids, and 10 grandchildren! I’ve been a homemaker most of that time except when my husband went back to nursing school. I’ve loved every minute of it!
I have been a homemaker for 38 years. It is a wish (fulfilled) that I have cherished since I was 10 years old. I loved being home to watch each of my children grow and develop. I loved the dinner hour with everyone around the table. We have know entered into the season of grandchildren. Oh my, I am so much more relaxed with my grandchild's development and expressions of personality and temperament than I was as a young mom.
And Megan is correct, be courageous enough to develop your own decorating style. Your house is about you not HGTV or IG. And thrifting is great! One woman's trash is another woman's treasure. 😉Besides, the really old decor has lasted because it is very well made! 🎉
Thank you, Megan for another great episode. 💖
Congratulations I am 72 and in bad health. At this point I just hope to see my grandchildren graduate high school.
You are very blessed
41 years I’ve been doing this along with working.
Don’t compare yourself to a friend, neighbor, or family. It’s your home, set up a system that will work for you.
A home is not a building, it’s a feeling! Wow, this is a nugget of truth!
Been homemaker for 46 years...4 kids and now 16 grands...love your points....you seem mature , don't think I was that mature when I was married 10 years😏😊...Blessings to you!
I’ve been a homemaker for 5 years!! My husband and I are expecting our first TWO kids here soon!! Yep, twins ❤ I would say the biggest thing I’ve learned is that my house doesn’t have to look like a show home, relax and live in it!
Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
Careful of gangstalkers, freemasons (secret society members), & doctors/medical/scientific/educational people. Being a twin has been a big time curse in my case. They ran our dad off, made him schizophrenic, then killed him. Then they ran our mom off too. She became a bipolar religious fanatic who disowned her children. They gave me a spinal tap against my mom's wishes when i was born but not my twin sister. I've been tormented with back problems, chronic pain & illnesses, depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies because of it all. I'm doing better with my health finally but it took 4 decades & major lifestyle changes. Please keep them babies safe & protect them from all the evil in this world. Best wishes from me!
I have a set of Irish twins then fraternal twins.
@@greatestever8976that is the weirdest, most inappropriate thing to comment under a mom excited she's having twins. Trauma dumping under a comment like this is really gross and borderline evil.
Happy Anniversary! I totally agree with you about working while your kids are up and around. Not only do they learn _how_ to work, they learn that work pretty much never ends. They learn reality.
That's right!!
I have been a homemaker for 9 years! I'm a mom of 2 children. You have encouraged me to involve them more in whatever I do.
Love being a homemaker so much! (36years) I’m an empty nester/young grandma…but still get such satisfaction from being a keeper at home! All of your tips are very wise!
I have been a homemaker for 55 years and at 75 find myself with new challenges that others might relate to. I have to plan carefully to conserve my energy. Must break down projects. I have simplified my possessions for this reason. Laundry has to be done in smaller loads I can carry. Cooking for one also takes planning. Inviting people in to avoid isolation is wise but again the energy issue. Loving my small place and accepting it’s quirks, as you said, is important. And being very grateful for the time I can now spend with the Lord. Blessings
I’ve been a homemaker for 9 years now and we had 5 kids in those years so I’m in the thick of this whole mom/homemaker journey. It’s not always easy but it’s so rewarding!
I have worked from home when my kids were little the first 10 and outside the home during the last 10 years. My kids are 18 and 19. I'm just now starting to realize why our house so easily gets out of hand. Too much stuff! I've been throwing away and giving things away this summer in an effort to declutter, especially as my kids are heading into adulthood. My goal this year is "A place for everything and everything in its place". Easier said than done but I'm working on it! We keep a lot of stuff...good to let go sometimes.
Homemaker for 8 years with 4 babies!! Couldn’t imagine doing anything else. ❤
I have been a homemaker now for a little over 2 years. I have a 10 month old son.
This video was encouraging to me. Thank you!
I've been a homemaker for 26 years next month. 1 apartment, 2 rental homes, 1 owned in the city, and 1 in the country. Married plus 7 children. Been an adventure!
Same here. 25 years and seven children! An adventure for sure!
I’ve been a homemaker for almost 32 years! We have 2 boys now 24 and 27! I am grateful for everything God has given me. I am now in a wheelchair and my church family has been awesome in coming in to help! My house is not kept as tidy as I used to but I’m blessed and content and thankful I can use pickup or delivery for groceries now. Love listening to your podcast with your cousin too!
This is so sweet. I have been running a household for 31 years now. My youngest is 18, and the only one still at home. Life is full of changes... Hearing your perspectiv made me think on mine. And i needed that. Have a blessed day
Bought my first home in 2015 and been making home by myself since and have been a full time public school teacher entering my 21st year next month.
Almost 44 years as a wife/homemaker. We have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren. I have learned over the years that I couldn't cook from the beginning and I still can't cook. It's not my thing!! I try and I do it but I don't enjoy it. I worked full time outside the home for 36 years so it was tough coming home cooking, laundry, cooking, spending quality time with my kids. But outside of working, I devoted all my time to my sons which left very little time for myself. They are grown now and I am retired so trying to adjust to more free time. All your tips are great. I sure could have used a lot of video/social media type help back in the day. Thank you for your ideas and Happy Anniversary!! Blessings on your special day and may God shower you with many more years together!!
Our 10 year anniversary is coming up on August 31! Now we have two girls. Thankfully they love to help me out with everything!
Been a homemaker for about a year now. I'm very much still learning😅 which is fine. My husband trusts me alot which I'm thankful for. He gave me full control of meals but isn't afraid to make a dinner if I have to work late although he said he needs a ten page recipe just to make sure he gets it right😂 I've been so thankful being a part of a Christian household where I feel valued as a homemaker and my husband is always so supportive even if I mess things up. We are growing together and trusting that God knows where we will be years from now. Thank you for your advice it was very helpful to know more options to try and see if it fits me.
Hi Megan! I’ve been a homemaker for 39 years. I raised 8 children 3 boys and 5 girls, 11 grandchildren. We live in Arizona. I liked your video on your Arizona trip. I like watching your videos can’t seem to shake the old life of homemade and raising kids. I went by way to fast.
In August it will be 42 years that I will be a homemaker. What I learned was to pick your battles. Quite a cliche but true. Make lists. Be prepared to bend. Your house doesn't have to match.
6 years! Your comment about decluttering being a high cracked me up, I get so excited about decluttering too 😂 the working with the kids under foot lesson is a hard one for me but something I probably need to be better at implementing. Thanks Megan!
i wish this video would have kept going for two hours 😢 😅 LOVE everything you said
I listened to this while organizing art/craft supplies and trying to declutter our small house. Perfect timing! Our house is small, but we are blessed to own a nice home for practically nothing in this economy so I’m spending my time trying to organize the small space we have.
I have been a homemaker for 15 years!
Everything you cook and bake always looks so delicious right down to the drinks. I love how wholesome and modest your channel is.
I'm 36 and I have been a home maker for 16 years with. 2 boys and a girl and married 16 years and love it . Bty congratulations and happy anniversary
I'm not a homemaker, but I am convinced that having children involved in the household tasks from an early age is key to my sanity and to their learning as well! My daughter is only 23 months, but she loves baking/cooking with me and can also "help" clean bathrooms, unload the dishwasher, etc. I also prioritize my own rest during her naptimes, so having her work with me is essential at this stage!
Heard this today from another UA-cam channel
“Comparison is a thief of joy”. So true
Ive been a homemaker for 3.5 yrs! So thankful I was taught a lot of life skills in my childhood/teen years that have definitely helped me as i started my own homemaking journey.
Haha that made me lol…3.5 hours. Pretty sure you meant years 😉😅
Bahaha!! Oh my, yes... I'll need to fix that 🤣
Hey Megan.
Yesterday was our 43rd anniversary. We have 2 sweet grandsons.
I'm a fly by the seat of my pants kind of gal. It's funny how hearing that someone coming for a visit makes you put that work hat on and you tidy and clean so fast. I do have a hard time letting go of things. Excuse me while I go declutter. You are a smart cookie!!
Yay best video of the week. I have been a homemaker for 15 y and have 6 kids but I love your energy.
50 years. I knew NOTHING when I started but I quickly learned. With 4 kids and 7 grandchildren I only want dishes that go in the dishwasher, couches with covers that can be washed and board games. Lots of games. Makes life so fun!
Your channel is such a wealth of wisdom! I remember when I first started watching you I was a single 22 year old in college and now I'm 24 and going to be wife in less than 6 months!
Homemaking for 46 years. 2 grown sons and 5 wonderful grandkids. Thank You for your homemaking series.
This is so encouraging. Homemaking for 7 years and just had our 4th baby. Thanks for these wonderful tips!
I'm a new homemaker too, I'm in my 30s and have been a homemaker for about 6 years, although we have lived together for over 10 years.
I say try to do something new every so often, a new recipe or learn a new way to do a chore. Sometimes the way we learned to do something, like mop the floors, can be done in a more efficient way. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and learn.
Hi! I've been a homemaker 11 years, 3 homes, and 4 kids. Love it! But still so much to learn. Thank you for your encouragement.
Great video thanks for sharing. Learn a lot from your videos. I’ve been in my home for 13 years. But was a homemaker for 25 yrs.
I've been a homemaker for almost 18 years and have 4 kids ranging from age 14 down to 2. I loved all your advice, Megan. Thanks for all the encouragement! 😊
Oh my what a touching & important post you made today & I even learned something new!! I've been a homemaker for 29 years & now a empty nester but ENJOY , You and your adventures.
I've been a homemaker for almost 30 years. I was married for 2 years before our son was born and then was blessed with three daughters after him. I've always worked outside the home and at times felt overwhelmed by all the things I had to do with being a wife,a Mom, having an outside job, and being a homemaker. When I poured out my heart to God,He gave me a desire to be a homemaker and love the roles that I needed to fulfill and I'm thankful for that. Your advice is indeed encouraging, since I still have two daughters in high school. I've learned to enjoy my home and the care I give my family...When I see your videos sometimes I long for those days when my children were as young as yours. Those days were challenging, but sweet at the same time. I still get stuck in the mindset that my home must be perfectly clean and organized, but I'm learning that the memories we create with our family is more important. Thanks for sharing what you've learned and how you approach the many roles youlive out daily...❤😊
Love this series! Please keep adding to it. Young homemakers like me need all the help we can get!
Happy love day! ❤️
Been a homemaker for 27 years and wouldn't trade it for anything! I've been offered jobs since my last 2 children are in school and can drive themselves there, but I love the freedom I have!! Happy homemaking!
I've been a homemaker for 54 years. Two kids, a boy and a girl, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and another great on the way at the end of July. Our home does not have the show room look and never wanted it that way/ It looks like someone lives in this house. I am in the process of decluttering due to my husband's health. Have made three trips to Goodwill and working on making a couple more in the next week or so.
Good for you for decluttering! I need to do more of that myself. It might be easier to put things out by the street with a free sign. Then your neighbors would get free stuff instead of having to pay for it! Goodwill is now a for-profit business, not a charity.
1. Enjoy the quirks of your own home.
2. Schedule your priorities. Don't prioritize your schedule. (
My husband would totally agree with u Megan. “Mother setting the mood of the home”
I’m homemaking for nearly 25 yrs now got four kids 21, 19, 16 & 14. And I’m a childminder to many others😊and I love it. Always doing housework around them. A lot slower but they join in and we make it fun. They cry to stay when mum comes to collect them so they must enjoy it.
Megan I love your videos. Look forward to them so much. So practical and down to earth.
Keep up the hard work.
Greetings from Ireland
I love your channel and you are a great role model for your children and also for anyone watching your videos.
I have been a homemaker for 11 months now (: I got started when I had my baby boy. He is about to turn one, the time has gone by so fast! Loved all of your tips, thank you! I always work through nap times but it would definitely be nice to be able to read a book or take some time to do something for myself!
Please do! I have been a mother for only about 18 months now, but by the way it sounds I have been very much like you. I have had help and support, but I still felt so guilty to take time for me that I would not let myself most of the time. It’s started to take a toll on me after this much time. If your baby can be away from you for at least a few hours, take some time for you! Let a trusted person watch your baby for a few hours, and either you get out of the house or you stay at home without the baby. My husband has started to make me do this haha. But as he said, “You can’t take care of us without taking care of yourself too and doing things that make you happy.”
I have been a homemaker for 6.5 years, and I have a 4 year old and an 18 month old. I definitely fell into the trap of trying to get all the housework done during nap time and then I realized that does not leave an time for me to improve myself. I will definitely be trying to get the work don't with the kids around.
Been homemaker since 2008 and I am now learning tips from you!! :) I didn't have a mom to teach me so I'm a work in progress ;)
Congratulations on your anniversary! May you enjoy many more years of happiness.
You have helped me SO much! You see, I'm not a homemaker per se, but I am in charge of my office in every way: prepare meetings, take care of the team, scheduling, housekeeping when to buy what, who's coming when, who has an issue that they want to discuss, everything comes down to me having to figure it out. Your advice has made all the difference for me to be able to create a working space that looks beautiful and feels welcoming and nice. People enjoy visiting, they comment on how well they're treated and the nice treats they get when they're here (lovely spaces, good food, good treatment), and a lot of that has come from the inspiration I get from you. So really, thank you for helping me make a stressful work space feel like home!
I’ve been a home maker for 44 years three adult children and eight grandchildren two great grandbabies good advice we’ve did it all. Have a blessed Thursday afternoon.❤
I've been a homemaker for 13 years .. this video was helpful and a good reminder about some things .
Forty Eight homemaking trips around the Sun that doesn't always shine on life's journey. There's sure to be stormy weather and perfect days with a gentle breeze. Meanwhile the floor still needs sweeping, the dishes need washing, sticky finger prints need to be wiped from the fridge, and there's a Fibber McGee's closet in every room. Aside from all that, Moms could use a helping hand or two. If you're lucky enough to have a husband who can pick up the slack or even eliminate the slack, count yourself blessed. Enlist everyone who lives in the house to be a part of it's maintenance. Because that's all it is really. There's a reason the beautiful scenes in any home design magazine or the reveal on any home improvement program will make you swoon, no one has lived in it. It's a dream world for the sole purpose of marketing. Be happy with your style of homemaking, design, and life. And don't feel you need to remodel with every new color of year interior paint. But try to wake up to a clean, orderly kitchen. It is delightful as you make that first cup. Really enjoy watching your determined ways Megan.
Ive been a homemaker for 17 years! I have a very much long prayed for 6 year old, and I Love home making. And I always love your channel. It gets me all inspired each time. ❤ I’ve learned that it’s a real joy robber to compare my home and decor with the next persons. We all shine in different places!
WOW! 46 years! I had to check that twice, feels like yesterday! I take the time everyday, to be grateful! -SANDY -
Homemaker for 6 years. No kiddos yet. But by God's grace, my dream is to one day be a stay at home mommy and homemaker!
Happy Anniversary!! It’s our’s too today ….. a lot longer than you 49 years. Wow, that sounds like a long time when you write it down. Started in Lititz and now in SC retired near our daughters.
I actually used to live in the panhandle of Oklahoma and i loved the mennonite people and i am so glad you made this channel you guys are the greatest people!!❤❤
Wow, I just de-clutteted my dry sink and turned it into a coffee bar and put out my special coffee cups. I decorate the way you do, cozy, my dining room is a closet, my bedroom was the small connecting livingroom, we also have a large one.
16 years married! 2 kiddos, mix of time as a working and stay-at-home parent, currently stay-at-home with ages 15 & 12.
In 16 years we’ve lived in 4 different states in 3 different time zones. 1-bedroom assortment (where we brought home our guest kiddo) to 1400-sqft 4-bedroom to 900-sqft 2-bedroom apartment, then 2-BR townhouse, 3-BR townhouse, and now finally (FINALLY), settled 3 years into our long-term single family in the neighborhood we’ve been eyeing since we first moved to this town 8 years ago!
It’s been a wild ride :)
I've been a homemaker for 2 years and we are expecting our second baby here in less than 6 months! Our first is almost a year old
And our house was built 120 years ago, with a lot of stupid add-ons to it, needs alot of work, but cleaning has brought it a long way!
47 years a homemaker. Nobody worries about 'whats for dinner' as much as you do. Its not so much what is on the table as it is who is at the table. Eating meals together as a family is important as it is a time to connect and talk about each family members day. You are more abt to forget what you ate than the conversations you had!
Homemakers are so so important!!
I’ve been a homemaker for a year and a half! I say that amount because I was working while pregnant and wasn’t as committed to the art as I am now. I’m struggling to get everything done with an active baby but your tip to do the cleaning with her around was very helpful, thank you!
I've been at home exclusively for just 7 months now, I'm certainly struggling with a keeping clean house, organizing my life and a new baby, but I've gotten so many fresh ideas from Megan!
I LOVE decluttering, even after 44 years of homemaking. You are right, it IS such a high to bag up unused and unloved clothing, decor, dishes, and all things unneeded. It's as good as feeling to declutter as when you spring clean (does anyone do that anymore? LOL ). Thank you for all the videos you share of your life, Megan! You are such a breath of fresh air and watching them takes me back to the days in my marriage/life/home when I was your age and doing all these things you are now doing. Know you are appreciated and loved! ♥
11 years! 5 of those for half the year in a camper on the road and I learned you can get by with very little!
You are a great homemaker Megan❤ and most of all you enjoy it, I’m still learning that part.
Been homemaking for nearly 6 years now. Have 3 children, ages 4 and under. I am learning more and more how to streamline all my homemaking tasks.
26 years…. Seven children… one daughter in law! Still learning every day but wouldn’t change my choice of career as a homemaker and mother for anything!
Congratulations on your Anniversary. I have been a home maker for 50 years in April. I have three children and eleven grandchildren.
I’ve been a homemaker for more than 50+ years. You have a good head on your shoulders!
Thank You Megan - This is great advice - I need to clean out areas closets and drawers - way way over due - I just keep putting it at the bottom of my to do list ! Just start small at it - great idea ❤️
Megan, seeing this video inspired me to ask…
Could you do a homemaker 101 video? I’m talking basics. Cleaning schedules, recommended gadgets and products to have, how much you deep clean vs daily surface clean, what exactly you do when you deep clean vs surface clean (like the shower- do you use a spray every day to keep it cleaner longer? And when you deep clean the shower what do you do/use and how do you do it?) etc. Tell us how to come up with meals (what are absolute staples we need to keep on hand in our kitchen?!), what chores you get your kids involved in, on and on.
Many of us didn’t grow up in the lifestyle of homemaking (I came from a divorced home where my mother thought “homemaking” and traditional marriage was evil!), and we don’t even know where to start when it comes to taking care of our home. Guidelines are nice, but I’d also love to hear your ways you take care of your home.
Practical advice is what you want? I get it! I'll have to keep adding to my Hello, Homemaker series!!
@@MeganFoxUnlocked THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
@@MeganFoxUnlocked I have a 9 year old and a 21 month old (we were due at the exact same time with mine and Miller, but I came early and you went late!), and I’d LOVE how to figure out what I need to do with them in tow. How do I de clutter? How do I clean up toys when the baby wants to throw them everywhere? What chores should I be having the 9 year old doing (because he’s not doing enough and I have no idea how he can help)… the only thing I’ve figured out so far for me is everyone has their own laundry basket and I do one persons laundry each day (otherwise it piles up and I spend hours folding!). Other than that, I’m clueless. No idea what I need to keep in my pantry, no idea how to schedule my day… I’m just so lost!
This is very wonderful advice! I have 31 years of experience so far, and I wish I would have embraced so of these tips earlier in the journey! 😊
Have been a homemaker for 25 years; during this time, it had to diversify a lot because it had to incorporate many new diets, green cleaning, kids (3; all girls, twins and an older one) growing up, and moving out just being open to changes is so important because life does that, everything needs to be different every so often. Being creative makes home special, especially as things change up
Hi Megan, loved all of you tips. Was able to get the dishes washed and put away as I was listening to your video! Thank you for the motivation. God bless!
I've been a homemaker for 1 year this May and we just bought our first house. We were living in a little apartment and now we are moving in furniture and fixing up our house. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years and I always look forward to watching your videos. Happy anniversary 🎉
I've been a wife/homemaker for 2 years on Monday😁 thank you for sharing your tips and wisdom.
When I first moved out of my parents house, I was very eager to prove to everyone that I can take care of myself and do everything by myself 😂 Now, 20 years later, I have no problem calling my mom, or anyone else to ask for help or advice. I guess now I know better how much I still don't know. Also, the wise people in our lives are not getting any younger, so we better ask all the questions we can while they're here ❤
I haven’t even gotten through the intro yet, but I just wanted to say that after 4 years of being a weekly viewer (maybe 5? I can’t remember how long, but Evonnie was teeny when I first subscribed😅) that I still look forward to your videos every Thursday. You continue to be a refreshing, God-glorifying, relatable, tasteful, beautiful presence in an increasingly dark and anti-Christian world & internet. I love your videos and selfishly hope you never stop putting them out. You’re awesome, Megan❤
Married 47 years and lived in the same home since 1979 ~~~ BLESSED IN Pennsylvania......... A mother in the home is the back bone of the world......... GOD FIRST❤
10 years just like you 🎉 happy anniversary.
I have been married 40 years , when I was still working full time I was always trying to get thing cleaned up and was hardly successful. Now I'm retired, live in a much smaller home , & have all the time in the world, so , finally, I am able to keep the clutter cleaned up.Except the kitchen - before I am even done with the dinner dishes my hubby is in the kitchen getting out dishes and snacks etc, so I've had to accept the kitchen is hopeless.
I have been a homemaker for 8 years now and fulltime for 4 years. It has been a joy.
Almost 37 years here!
yay ! I forgot it was Thursday until just now. Love fun surprises !!!!!
Just celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary. Have been a stay at home mom most of these years loved caring for my home and still do cooking isn’t something I like. Love yourchannel
I absolutely LOVE being a homemaker and definitely feel blessed to be able to be at home with our kiddos. Working at blessing my family is such a joy. I’ve been a homemaker for 7 years and a mama for 6 years. So much grace needed in these seasons😃. I’ve also come to learn that my worth in Christ does not depend on the state of my home or the quality of my meals. Creating a God centred home and opportunity for family time around the table or doing projects together is WAY more rewarding. ❤
Blessings from Saskatchewan Canada.
Oh Megan you are just so sweet! Tbh I was almost intimidated to click this video cuz I feel like I just can’t get my life together lately (and I only have one baby so far who is currently 18 months). But you are just so fun and honest and real and I definitely look up to you in how to be a better homemaker. Sometimes idk how you do it! I welcome any more videos on how you implement certain rhythms in your week!
And happy anniversary to you guys. 💛
That last one got me, im really trying to get my personal degelopment into a routine of sorts. Ive been married nearly 4 years but i feel like i was a homemaker for many more years than that.
The earliest I have been for a video! I’ve been looking forward to it all day.
Welcome early bird!!
15 years-what a learning journey! People before stuff, always. And God at the center. Spending time in prayer with Him everyday helps me stay connected to and grateful for my own situation and not get side tracked with comparing. My kids are older now and very busy, and after many years being able to mostly stay home, full time or at least part time, I now am working full time. It is a complete shift and a hard one. Going with the flow and honoring the seasons of life has helped me not get stuck on trying to do everything I used to do when I could be a full time home maker, while now everything I have to do now as a full time chauffeur with a full time job outside of the home. Some much of it is honoring what is essential and approaching the home with a heart gesture imbued with His love for the world and human beings, and remembering the stuff stuff needs only be an expression of that and not the end point.
I've only been a homemaker for about a year with a 2 year and 1 year old. I've been struggling alot. Thank you for this ❤
I have been a homemaker for 14 years and feel so blessed to be able say that. Our children are 12, 9, 6 and 3, so lots has changed since the early years. I love all your tips, especially the one about asking for help. I can be very prideful, it’s something I have to continually work on, but learning to ask for help from my grandmothers and mom, especially in the early years was a game changer.
My own tips may seem basic, but they work for me. Do a brain dump before you sleep, and then use that to create a to do list for the following day. I’ve found doing this not only makes me more productive the next day, but prevents my thoughts chaotically running through my head robbing me of sleep. My second tip, actually it’s my granny’s, is to wear an apron whilst you’re doing your work. There is something about this simple action which helps me feel more ‘professional’ and ready to get busy.
I ❤ your tip on wearing an apron while working!
@@Dana-mb1hd thank you 😊
I have been married for 52 1/2 years, daughter and a son and three granddaughters and one grandson. And learned every minute.
This is a nice video😊 Happy Anniversary to you! I got married when I was 18 and we have been married for 39 years. I thought I was so mature because I would watch Good Morning America in the AM. Where does time go, that seems like yesterday
Hi Megan, I've been a home maker for 42 years. I love it!
I've been a homemaker for 11 years! We've been blessed with 1 baby boy so far and he is 2. Lord willing we will have more 😊