One of my favorite books over the years has been "Little House in the Big Woods" from the Little House on the Prairie series. It's always been a great read for me. It's not even that I overly identify with Laura (although we are both INFP personality types). It's more that I love reading about the planting and harvesting seasons; making homemade maple syrup in the beginning of spring; Pa hunting, salting and smoking meat for the winter months; Ma making clothing for the family; baking days, cleaning days; and so the list goes. I love that they worked the land and were able to provide for their needs. I love the work that takes place in a home - always have.
I have been married now for a little over 2 years and have a 15 month old daughter. Before I had Annabelle, I worked full time as an RN. While I have always enjoyed cooking, baking, etc. it fell to the way side, as I was so often exhausted. I am blessed now to be able to stay home with my little girl and be a homemaker. Over the last few years, I have really focused on what it means to be a homemaker, and how I want to live and raise my daughter. My thoughts always return to that favorite read of mine. They lived simply, worked hard, and God provided what they needed. So many of those day to day tasks are lost in our current day and age. I think this greatly plays a part in our culture's materialistic and self-centered ways. No one wants to work hard for anything anymore.
I want to discover those lost arts. Now, I won't be posting information on how to salt and smoke meat in a hollowed out tree trunk, but I will post on my journey toward a life lived "The Old Way."
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