tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2865575794860994926..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Homemaker speaks, the nation listensUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88142559174957005862009-11-06T02:25:03.487+10:002009-11-06T02:25:03.487+10:00Another one of your uplifiting and inspirational p...Another one of your uplifiting and inspirational posts...yay for living life proudly!!<br />ronellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76837325673781450942009-11-06T01:37:26.132+10:002009-11-06T01:37:26.132+10:00Rhonda,
Thanks again for putting to words what I f...Rhonda,<br />Thanks again for putting to words what I feel in my heart.<br />I related to what DarcyLee said, about not being so comfortable in my role when I was younger. I had to learn a lot about being a homemaker, a wife and a mother.<br />It has taken years for me to get to the place I am now.<br />And while I know the world doesn't place value on what I do, I know in my heart, that what I do, does have value and is important.<br />I am content and grateful for the work I do, and I now cherish my role in the life of my family, in our home, and really, in the world at large.<br />Thank you, Rhonda, for continuing to bring light to the importance of what we do. Thank you for offering us a steady dose of no-nonsense, encouragement and affirmations and reminders of how to truthfully & practically look at what we do and see the value and honor in it. You are a blessing.<br />Donna In New MexicoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7268483976183448302009-11-06T00:15:43.830+10:002009-11-06T00:15:43.830+10:00i couldnt agree more!i couldnt agree more!CatHerderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15933478666953462356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91680753691434989662009-11-05T23:28:59.119+10:002009-11-05T23:28:59.119+10:00I understand the anger and frustration that is gen...I understand the anger and frustration that is generated by the assumption that someone might be "just a housewife" although I have never used the description for myself because although I run a home, the budget, the family, etc I always felt my skills at housework ie cleaning tidying and sorting were to poor to make me a decent housewife! When I was at home eith my eldest child I described myself as a mother, a job I was proud to do.<br /><br />I am at home now as a carer to my disaabled DH, for which the government pay me a measly allowance which equates to about a quarter of the minimum wage, but is a vital job. When I had a recent hospital appointment, for reasons I don't understand, I was asked if I worked, I said no, meaning that I had no complications from employers about time off etc. The doctor proceeded to record me as uneployed, despite the fact that I already said I had a child at home and a disabled husband. The label made me very cross and I insisted that she changed it. I thought it a very patronising attitude to assume that any person who did not "work" in the accepted sense should be considered unemployed!!<br /><br />sorry a bit of a ranting message, but the doctor was a woman pregnant with her first child, who plainly has a lot to learn.Karen Lizzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85058729770702268252009-11-05T21:37:28.842+10:002009-11-05T21:37:28.842+10:00I have worked harder at budgeting and homemaking s...I have worked harder at budgeting and homemaking since I've been at home than ever before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42964527011131038252009-11-05T19:10:12.426+10:002009-11-05T19:10:12.426+10:00Loved this post! I am happy to admit to people I ...Loved this post! I am happy to admit to people I am a homemaker (and proud) but it is nice to hear confirmation of the importance of the role!<br /><br />Also, a small comment, but I get really dizzy with those moving Amazon adverts at the sides of the blog - I really struggled to read the post as my eyes kept getting pulled sideways. I do have really bad balance (I once fell off a chair while trying to read one of the old microfiche machines!) so it's maybe just me but I actually had to cover them with sheets of card so I could read the post!<br /><br />Thanks again for the inspiration.<br />Karen (Scotland)Happy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142657700102628405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36596919005649907822009-11-05T15:03:13.716+10:002009-11-05T15:03:13.716+10:00Just wanted to thank you for taking time to post y...Just wanted to thank you for taking time to post your recipes and educate us, especially those of us on the other side of the world.<br /><br />In the past week I have made your meatball and sauce recipe, your colcannon recipe, yogurt recipe. The first two were delicious, your meatballs are healthier than my recipe (had lots of cheese)and I had never heard of colcannon until your blog. It was very tasty and hardy. I will be making both again, they have made it on my menu list.<br /><br />The yogurt came out lumpy. I don't like plain yogurt so when I tasted it, well it didn't tell me anything. Is it ok if it is lumpy or should it come out smooth? <br /><br />Thanks again, <br /><br /> ShanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55287428684481218032009-11-05T09:49:32.615+10:002009-11-05T09:49:32.615+10:00Hi Kate, it was 7AD and their network along the co...Hi Kate, it was 7AD and their network along the coast. I was originally told 8.40am, then 7.40, but they rang at 5.40. I had just come in after being outside for an hour doing Hanno's chook and garden chores. We only talked for 5 minutes, yesterday's was 10 minutes.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87476566598662709142009-11-05T08:52:42.113+10:002009-11-05T08:52:42.113+10:00Your post reminded me of the reality of homemaking...Your post reminded me of the reality of homemaking vs. what some people think is homemaking (from what people have said to me).<br /><br />They either see only the hard work and day-to-day necessary "to do" list or they think all we do is eat chocolate and watch TV.<br /><br />When we were gone to visit my daughter recently, my son called to tell me the "dish fairies" and the "laundry fairies" had not shown up! :)<br /><br />Great post...Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55541718935578253112009-11-05T08:16:12.357+10:002009-11-05T08:16:12.357+10:00Rhonda I tried to find you on the radio down here ...Rhonda I tried to find you on the radio down here in Tas this morning but couldn't find you. Will you have a link that I can listen to you on?<br /><br />cheers Katesimplelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397507005757292686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12589431157812532282009-11-05T04:05:49.464+10:002009-11-05T04:05:49.464+10:00How wonderful you can use your skills in the welfa...How wonderful you can use your skills in the welfare centre. I see so many young women who can't stand being "cooped up" at home with the children. They can never satisfy their wants and don't have a clue how to "keep" a home or properly raise and care for their children. They are always on the go and their houses are an embarassment. Julie H.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437602697016955572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30785969505510957692009-11-05T01:17:52.852+10:002009-11-05T01:17:52.852+10:00What an excellent post! I love being a homemaker- ...What an excellent post! I love being a homemaker- I truly believe it is the best job in the world, with a new lesson and a new adventure every day. Your home looks beautiful, I love how you've defined it with all your personal touches here and there. <br />The Girl in the Pink Dress<br />PS A little off-topic, but I was wondering if you've ever made crackers, and if so, maybe you could post a tutorial? Crackers are a favorite snack in my home, but so many varieties from the store are processed and unhealthy. I would love to be able to make my own.The Girl in the Pink Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00250837836714463827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46902865847065393452009-11-04T22:25:32.668+10:002009-11-04T22:25:32.668+10:00I was able to stay home until my daughter was 10. ...I was able to stay home until my daughter was 10. My husband and I decided I would stay home when she was born. For me it was my happiest career time. I love working at home and will tell anyone who will listen. I have never felt I needed to have a professional career to feel successful. A well run house is a success. I have the skills in gardening, spinning, knitting, sewing and so many others that I could provide for my family. Not many of my career minded friends could do this without the modern day conveniences.<br /><br />I am stuck in the work force being a single woman but let me tell you, when asked what I would really like to do I say, "be a housewife".Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638438768826998135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16570670338687125302009-11-04T22:18:49.649+10:002009-11-04T22:18:49.649+10:00This is a beautiful and very well written post. I...This is a beautiful and very well written post. I love taking care of my home.Vickie LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127867994907548280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69169786056404656432009-11-04T17:19:38.581+10:002009-11-04T17:19:38.581+10:00Good luck with that Rhonda Jean! I love how you co...Good luck with that Rhonda Jean! I love how you compared running a business to running a household - all so very true!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815336062313580688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9494523412062745352009-11-04T15:41:57.444+10:002009-11-04T15:41:57.444+10:00I have always called myself a housewife and am ver...I have always called myself a housewife and am very proud of the fact that I could stay home and look after our children and home. With Hubbies work (he is self employed) I find myself out with him so much more - to the point the kids actually told me that they missed me at home. At last all those years of making beds, sweeping floors and being there for them is paying off...vbg. Good luck with the radio program. It will be a huge success.Calidorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118238727781108509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58836613215262533572009-11-04T14:58:50.908+10:002009-11-04T14:58:50.908+10:00I sometimes think the word "just" should...I sometimes think the word "just" should be removed from the language. It has such a tendency to be demeaning. <br /><br />"Just a homemaker" "Just a child" (can't have children?) "Just adopt" (love an animal that died?) "It was just a dog."<br /><br />I could go on & on. <br /><br />You are so right. When well done, being in charge of a household utilizes so many skills.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59945815739039494932009-11-04T13:04:12.047+10:002009-11-04T13:04:12.047+10:00Oh so right. My hubby has been a house husband fo...Oh so right. My hubby has been a house husband for over a year now and he tries to downplay it but I'm very proud of what he does and he is coming around. He takes care of our daughter who's in preschool and all the house. He's really gotten into gardening with a bit of direction from myself.<br /><br />Life is so much better with having one of us at home full time. I SO appreciate what he does and let him know very often. I can go to work and not have to think about 'oh no what am I going to do for dinner, make this or that appointments' etc.<br /><br />Thank you to all the homemakers :)Lisa-Michigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34310148946089140142009-11-04T11:11:12.040+10:002009-11-04T11:11:12.040+10:00Thanks for the great advice Rhonda, I am going to ...Thanks for the great advice Rhonda, I am going to change my profile to homemaker right now.<br /><br />Keep the inspiration coming.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20760179737818415412009-11-04T10:17:18.438+10:002009-11-04T10:17:18.438+10:00Hi Ronda,
I have recently become a housewife by ch...Hi Ronda,<br />I have recently become a housewife by choice. It is really what I want to do at the moment. I don't have any children yet, although would like to try sometime in the near future. I am enjoying having the time to be able to learn so many of the skills that I wanted to know for when I had children such as sewing, crochet, and knitting. When I was young my mum used to make all of our clothes and I would like to have similar skills. Unfortunately my mum passed away earlier this year (she was still very young) and I am having to learn this skills elsewhere. Websites like yours are an absolute blessing. Thank you so much.<br />And good luck to Kylie with the birth of her baby today :)Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16651751722909097947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41056617287887906732009-11-04T10:02:42.540+10:002009-11-04T10:02:42.540+10:00Rhonda,
I think that is just about the best blog I...Rhonda,<br />I think that is just about the best blog I have ever read!!<br /><br />Keep up the great work!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47460106727376653502009-11-04T09:55:36.257+10:002009-11-04T09:55:36.257+10:00I've stopped putting homemaker down ever since...I've stopped putting homemaker down ever since my doctor said he stayed at home while his wife (also a doctor) went to school. He said that was the toughest job he has done, and that we are not homemakers, but domestic engineers!!!!<br />Love reading your blog and I keep sending the link over to my daughter too. Sometimes hearing things from someone other than mommy.....go figure, but I guess I did the same thing!<br />Take Care & have a wonderful day!!<br />Ulrike*Ulrike*https://www.blogger.com/profile/15640965012612927392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2971456246808501852009-11-04T09:31:56.905+10:002009-11-04T09:31:56.905+10:00I think I'll go a step further and call myself...I think I'll go a step further and call myself a "domestic engineer". I sometimes feel like I've earned a degree from the university of life. We are the hub of the wheel and as<br />Williwagtail just mentioned that when we take control we have a happpier home environment and all is well on the western front.<br />Great reading Rhonda and great comments. Best of luck with the birth of your baby today Kylie.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648282118271496709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20935068253654719342009-11-04T09:16:10.394+10:002009-11-04T09:16:10.394+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I am struggling with the full time job/...Hi Rhonda,<br />I am struggling with the full time job/running a family thing and find your posts inspiring. My son has food sensitivities as well as allergies to preservatives and additives, so I have to do a lot of cooking from scratch. Thanks for the recipes! <br />AnnaGladstone Greeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10596402955857279454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59212517191648889682009-11-04T09:12:32.926+10:002009-11-04T09:12:32.926+10:00Another great post as always. I used to call myse...Another great post as always. I used to call myself a plain ole housewife...but these days I call myself a Domestic Goddess =)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469288802539465664noreply@blogger.com