The "Rebel Homemaker"

As the whole world seems to be filled with anxiety, fear, and confusion, it is no wonder we are all searching for a place of peace and tranquility. That place used to be, for many of us, our home and family. These days, however, people find themselves alone in the midst of a chaotic world, questioning if there is a better way of living.

Those of us who have experienced the simpler things in life (by choice or necessity) search for ways to return to those days of baking bread, hanging the laundry out to dry on a sunny day, planting a garden, sewing our own clothing and making outfits for our children. It is not easy these days, being a "rebel homemaker"!

The social pressures on young women, single, married, children, or no children . . . are incredibly heavy. We've been convinced by the world around us that our value lies in how "important" we are, or in our job description, or our career choices. 

All of those things are important, but for many there is a longing for a quieter, peaceful, less stressful (and maybe even "boring") lifestyle.

That is why I believe "simplicity" is trending among young women. Even the whole "Trad Wife" movement seems to be seeking to recapture some of the traditional values and lifestyle of years gone by. 

If you have been contemplating the journey to simplicity, I encourage you to join me as I revisit some of the "old fashioned" homemaking and family living skills that just might give you a bit of inspiration to begin to simplify your life.

I have been blogging since 2006 . . . I'm a mom, a grandma, and most recently a great-grandma so I remember the days before technology and high-pressure social expectations for women. Of course, there were lots of "things" in the world that needed to be "fixed" for women over these past years, and many of them have been addressed. 

But along with progress has come a lot of confusion and frustration for those women who want to live life on their own terms, even if that means slowing things down and embracing the little moments of life. 

I'm on my own journey of recapturing some of the traditions that have been important in the lives of women for generations, and I hope you will join me as we rediscover the possibilities of being a "Rebel Homemaker." 

Nina