Old-Fashioned Homemaking Skills Worth Reviving
Inside: Many have left behind traditional and essential homemaking skills. It's time to slow down and get back to old-fashion homemaking skills.
In this modern world of technology and convenience, many of us have left behind the traditional and essential homemaking skills of our ancestors. These tried and true methods have been perfected over centuries and still remain highly effective in our day-to-day lives. It's time to slow down and get back to old-fashioned homemaking skills.
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Old-Fashioned Homemaking Skills Worth Reviving
Whether it’s mastering the art of food preservation, learning to sew clothing, or simply investing more time in organizing one’s living space, these time-honored practices are well worth reviving in this digital age.
Although these skills may be more labor intensive in a world of convenience, the benefits of old-fashioned homemaking skills are undeniable. I
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Cooking From Scratch
Old-fashioned homemakers did not have the luxury of any mixes or pre-made meals. Everything was made from scratch out of necessity.
Now just because cooking from scratch is an old-fashioned skill doesn’t mean you can’t use modern conveniences. I love my Instant Pot and bread machine, but I don't use mixes of any kind to use them.
The internet is FULL of recipes to cook from scratch. It's much for your health too.
Don't forget about making bread. There is nothing like homemade bread.
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Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies
I have been using natural cleaning products in our home on and off for years. I cycle back and forth based on any number of things. Between having babies and not wanting chemicals around them to having chicks in the house that could be killed by harsh chemicals.
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Growing Food
Gardening is currently enjoying a resurgence, but many people are likely to try it and give it up or see it as a hobby.
Not everyone lived off the land, but vegetable gardens were expected as a way to supplement the family’s diet and help save a little money. You don't have to start with a huge garden, start small, and grow a tomato plant in a pot on your back deck.
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Small space gardening is the perfect solution for people who want to enjoy the benefits of gardening, but don’t have a lot of space. With small space gardening, you can grow a variety of plants and vegetables in a limited amount of space.
Canning and Preserving Food
You grew the food, now you need to do something with it. Canning, dehydrating, and other ways to preserve food help homemakers avoid waste and live seasonally.
Even if you don’t garden, you can preserve food. You can head to the farmer’s markets and even preserve grocery store items. This can actually be very cost-effective when you buy good sale prices on foods you really eat.
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Crocheting and Knitting
Creating unique, handmade items for yourself or as gifts for loved ones is the perfect way to show off your creative side. By learning to knit or crochet, you can make everything from scarves to sweaters, and everything in between.
I personally prefer my crocheted dishcloths to anything I can buy in-store. I use Pinterest to find patterns.
There are more old-fashioned homemaking skills that you can do, but start small, try cooking from scratch, and then try something else.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is traditional homemaking? Homemaking is mainly an American and Canadian term for the management of a home, otherwise known as housework, housekeeping, housewifery, or household management.
What qualifies you as a homemaker? Experience in cooking and cleaning, organizing schedules, setting appointments, tracking a household budget, and handling home maintenance are a must.
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