New-Fashioned Homemaking: The Feminist Homemaker & Why They Matter
Welcome! This is my new blog alllll about feminist homemaking.
But here’s a little spoiler alert: it’s just regular homemaking. Except without all the internalized patriarchal agenda. So it’s better! YAY. This is a safe haven for men, womxn, and everyone in between to come & simply learn more about the art of making a home or how to handle home management woes that come along with being a Grown Ass Adult™. In this blog I’ll be covering everything from the very basics to more “advanced” (lol) homemaking tips because as someone who has scoured the internet for years searching for someone else like me, I understand how triggering it can be to read blog after blog about “proper homemaking” from a highly religious perspective which tends to cast shame or alienate those of us who don’t fit the mold. My intention is to create a one-stop shop for homemaking topics that leaves you feeling inspired and encouraged, whoever you are.
There are so many humans out there with a secret desire to be a homemaker, yet they ignore this dream for fear of being judged and/or because there isn’t enough inclusivity & representation in the community. And while I am a privileged white woman who went from living in the Bay Area to the American South, I don’t fit the mold either. It’s highly discouraging! I deeply care about creating a safe space for every single person to live their truth. Mine just happens to be the very “traditional” seeming role of homemaking! (and wellness, but that’s for my other blog…) But if you know me, then you know I am far from traditional. Do yourself a favor and follow along if you’re into feminism, real good homemaking content, & bad puns. Plus sometimes there’s swearing!!! I will do my very best to provide wholesome & inclusive content that will refresh & empower you to create your dream life.
As long as you’re inclusive, you’re welcome here. Though I want to make it clear that this isn’t a space to educate you on Feminism 101— there are plenty of other, far better resources for that. This is a place for people who are already inclusive feminists and desire to be homemakers or wish to take their skills to the next level. We’re all still learning to live our one life in a way that’s both loving and true to ourselves, so we’re for def sure going to make some mistakes. I promise to always use my platform to stand up for others & myself and to absolutely demand space in places where there isn’t enough for us. I got some big, fat ovaries, I tell ya!
So… why do feminist homemakers matter?
Well if you are (or desire to be) one, then you already know.
Because WE EXIST, plain and simple; the world needs our unique voices.
I’m not going to dive into the toxic culture that surrounds a lot of homemaking education, simply because I don’t want to take a virtual shit on anyone and spew that kind of reverse toxicity into the world. In the words of Big Sean, “Yeah I know that Karma too real, so I hope you’re doin coooooool...” ✌️
Feminism and homemaking aren’t mutually exclusive concepts. You get to choose both.
Disclaimer: If you’re here because you're enraged by this concept & want to chastise me for being a “wayward woman,” you can do yourself a favor & click that little exit button because I promise you a) You are not smarter or more biblically knowledgeable than me (she real cocky, huh?) and b) it’s pointless as I am an immovable object and will not bend, no matter what tactic you try to use. I literally do not give one single fuck about what anyone other than myself and my spouse thinks of me— and both of us fully approve. :)