You asked at the beginning of this podcast how are we feeling about homemaking. I am so glad I have found your podcast and your TH-cam channel! I am 71, and have been retired for 7 years. Having worked the majority of my adult life, I found retirement quite challenging! I do have a sideline job that I love, but it doesn’t consume my life, thankfully. I have found new joy in caring for my home, and now consider myself “the keeper of my home!” I love that title! Now, instead of getting aggravated at my husband for leaving dishes in the sink and not putting them in the dishwasher, I think of all the things he does do around here.
I was married at 19 in 1980 we had five beautiful children. I was a stay at home mom but I also ran a home daycare which worked out beautifully and all my children became best friends with all the children I took care of and 40+ years later, they still are all friends and I loved being with my family and taking care of kids. I’m a Sunday school teacher, and I’m a preschool teacher part time now and I help take care of my five grandkids which I adore with all my heart. My adult children are all my best friends and it’s just the greatest reward in life to look forward to😁
I’m 73 years old and I am of the generation that was caught between the life of the 1950’s and the beginning of feminism. When I was in my late 20’s and early 30’s I remember how embarrassed I was when someone asked me what I did. I was a stay at home mom and I felt dismissed and intellectually less than. I honestly thought today’s young people have it all, that whatever your choices you would be valued, whether homemaker, business person or doing both! I love that you are doing this podcast and sharing your story.
Thank you, Cami, for your wonderful insights! I'm widowed now, with four grown children, their spouses, and almost six grandchildren. We had 2 boys and 2 girls, ages 7 to newborn. I told my husband that when I was pregnant with our first child for as long as we had children to raise, that would be my focus. Even when I was holding a baby, vacuuming the house, and crying because I was overwhelmed, the fact I was the primary caregiver never left me. I prayed a lot. This time was a season I was going through. It was temporary. Looking back, I learned a lot about how strong I really was. The learning curve will always be there. Thank you again.
Thank you for your inspiration & honesty. I am now 67 years old & was a homemaker for a good 10 years. I could have used the support you are giving others. I lived away from my family so I had many different view points from others. I always felt I was not doing enough being home with my children. I have never regretted all that time being home but I always felt I had to justify my decision. So glad you are able to support the Mom’s out there. God bless you & your family.
Thanks Cami. I really enjoy your content. I taught for 10 years before getting married and one more before I had my first child. Now I finally get to have the job of my dreams - being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker! I do get inspired by your content as you are further on the journey of homemaking than I am. Yes, one never runs out of new things to learn to better serve one's family and keep the home more beautifully. I appreciate that you boldly talk about the Lord on your channel! We just bought a half acre property and I am so excited for gardening on a larger scale and growing more of our own food.
I recently found your TH-cam channel and it feels like hanging out with a best friend. I listened to some of the recent ones about your new move and listening to some of the older podcast episodes. I appreciate all your thoughts, your honesty and vulnerability. It’s refreshing. And It’s validating to me with my own thoughts and feelings. We live similar lives. I’m 37, I’ve been homeschooling since 2015, I have 4 children 12-5 yrs old, and I’m a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love being a homemaker and being a homeschool mom, but it has taken me some time to really embrace this role. Homeschooling has definitely changed my heart and now I just love taking care of my family and home. I make sourdough bread, and have been inspired by some of the same people you have when it comes to nutrition trying to eat more whole, real foods and starting a garden. Like I said, we could be sisters! Haha! I love your content!
I often tell a stressed out mom from my Sunday school class “enjoy their littleness” I'm glad I heard you say this, they could be using the eye roll when I say this. I think going forward if I see a stressed out mom I will just listen as she or he shares the struggle. Isn't it interesting, we are always evolving getting better as we go. I wouldn't want to go back to my younger self. Wonderful food for thought!
Thank you!!!! What a meaningful way of sharing your journey! I am now a thankful grandma of 10! We homeschooled our 3 children & I can say that I have never missed having a “successful career”! To hear a young mom like you share your story will impact so many!!! It’s my prayer that this will be shared with many young women! It has been so affirming to me & shows me how important my role can be to our grandchildren!!! Your channel has blessed me so much!
Cami thank you for your honesty and for sharing your journey. I have a similar story... when I was 31 I felt the Lord was calling me to homeschool my three children. I was very fearful of the thought but I also had a real desire to try. I had two friends who were homeschooling at the time so that was helpful. My youngest was ready to start grade 1 and so I had the privilege of teaching him to read. It was some of the most fulfilling years years of my life. But about 3 years into it I think I began to listen to the world and lost my joy as a homeschooling mom. The kids went back to school and I started working back at the bank part time. To shorten the story some about 14 years ago my husband talked me into applying for a contract job as an administrator of a seniors apartment building. I really didn’t want the job and I can remember saying just before I got out of my car to go into the interview “Lord if you want me to do this I will trust you.” Well it has been a blessing and it is part time and I set my hours and I have found my joy in being the keeper of my home once again. And after our children were grown two of them moved away and our youngest was still single and there was a couple in our church who had foster children. I had a real stirring in my heart to foster but I knew my husband would have to agree. Needless to say the Lord had already prepared him. So we started fostering when I was 58 and my husband was 62. We had a little girl stay with us on and off about 3 years and she is now back living with her mom. We have a good relationship with the mom and Jayla and she comes to stay with us about 4 or 5 times a year. The reason I shared the story about fostering is because you mentioned it. Enough for now God bless you and whatever journey He has for your future. I am enjoying your podcast and please keep sharing.
I have so much respect for stay at home moms. I agree with you that if a young woman wants to be a homemaker people should not discouraged or judged for making that choice. I am older. My 2 kids are grown now and have their own children. My husband I are retired and enjoy 5 grandkids who live close. I chose to go back to work part time when my youngest was 15 months old. I don't regret that decision. Daycare was a good experience my my son ( my oldest was already in school ) and I felt happier. Working women can still be good moms too
Very Inspirational..I’m sharing your video with my daughter. My daughter turned 34 today, October 8th, the day I found and watched this video on TH-cam. My daughter also lives in Utah and has 4 children ages 2 years to 9 years old..I know she loves being a mother but often feels overwhelmed..I loved your story and hope my daughter will find encouragement from your story.
Hey girl- I just loved the talk!😀😉 you are so inspiring to so many including myself. I am so happy that you found your purpose. God works in mysterious ways☺ And he brings purpose to everyone. We are all human and make mistakes and sometimes it takes us awhile to see what God wants us to do in our life. He created us for a reason and has great plans for us all. We just need to reach out and ask and always Trust in the Lord. Cami you are doing a wonderful job!!🥰 I am so grateful myself as being the keeper of my home. I trust in the Lord and know that he will guide me to where I need to be.
Thank you Cami for opening up and sharing your story. I welcome your honesty in not always liking the life you are living. I am glad you have found joy and it shows through on your channel.🙏
Thank you cami. You are right with what is going on in our world, states, communities. I think we all have had those moments when being a mother and homemaker. We are human and people are unkind. Being a mother and wife was all I wanted also and I was made fun of wasting my time, what was I thinking. But we all go those trials and we learn that being a homemaker and a mama is what God put us here to do and do it with joy. It is so important to talk with young girls about the role of being a homemaker and mama and how it is a rewarding and loving skill.
Thank you, Cami!That was so inspiring! This is the first time I have responded to you channel/ podcast...and I want you to know that it is SO wonderdul to hear you speak in such a like-minded way. It always amazes me to find someone,half a continent away, that thinks like a mountain girl like myself . Keep up the good work!!
Thank you . God has blessed you with what truly is important. I am much older than you, but I, too, was blessed throughout my life with some advice and guidance from some very Godly women. The journey is awesome. And life changing when we listen. I hope that the women that you reach will do just that .
Proverbs 31:10-31. Loved hearing your story. Some women are closer to the virtuous woman then others. But most are trying and learning how to take care of our family and home. Love that you are taking the time to teach us what you know. ❤
What a wonderful podcast Cami! Thank you for using your voice to inspire other women who may be struggling with these issues. My kids are in their 40s. They express their gratitude for our precious memories and the mama sacrifices that they now recognize. We still vacation together, have family movie nights, hours-long phone conversations. My husband and kids get the best of me; the world gets what's left over. It's been my mantra for so many years and has proven to be valuable. Love to you Cami, for your tender heart and wise counsel. ❤
My focus became clear when I asked myself, am I trying to get closer to the world? Or closer to God? What does He have in store for me? God makes you wiser and stronger. The world doesn’t seem to do that as well.
Unfortunately homemaking is frowned upon. And while I agree that there is so much value in homemaking- many things can go wrong w that plan. Such as death of spouse. Divorce. Etc etc.
You asked at the beginning of this podcast how are we feeling about homemaking.
I am so glad I have found your podcast and your TH-cam channel! I am 71, and have been retired for 7 years. Having worked the majority of my adult life, I found retirement quite challenging! I do have a sideline job that I love, but it doesn’t consume my life, thankfully. I have found new joy in caring for my home, and now consider myself “the keeper of my home!” I love that title! Now, instead of getting aggravated at my husband for leaving dishes in the sink and not putting them in the dishwasher, I think of all the things he does do around here.
I was married at 19 in 1980 we had five beautiful children. I was a stay at home mom but I also ran a home daycare which worked out beautifully and all my children became best friends with all the children I took care of and 40+ years later, they still are all friends and I loved being with my family and taking care of kids. I’m a Sunday school teacher, and I’m a preschool teacher part time now and I help take care of my five grandkids which I adore with all my heart. My adult children are all my best friends and it’s just the greatest reward in life to look forward to😁
I’m 73 years old and I am of the generation that was caught between the life of the 1950’s and the beginning of feminism. When I was in my late 20’s and early 30’s I remember how embarrassed I was when someone asked me what I did. I was a stay at home mom and I felt dismissed and intellectually less than. I honestly thought today’s young people have it all, that whatever your choices you would be valued, whether homemaker, business person or doing both! I love that you are doing this podcast and sharing your story.
Thank you, Cami, for your wonderful insights! I'm widowed now, with four grown children, their spouses, and almost six grandchildren. We had 2 boys and 2 girls, ages 7 to newborn. I told my husband that when I was pregnant with our first child for as long as we had children to raise, that would be my focus. Even when I was holding a baby, vacuuming the house, and crying because I was overwhelmed, the fact I was the primary caregiver never left me. I prayed a lot. This time was a season I was going through. It was temporary. Looking back, I learned a lot about how strong I really was. The learning curve will always be there. Thank you again.
Thank you for your inspiration & honesty. I am now 67 years old & was a homemaker for a good 10 years. I could have used the support you are giving others. I lived away from my family so I had many different view points from others. I always felt I was not doing enough being home with my children. I have never regretted all that time being home but I always felt I had to justify my decision. So glad you are able to support the Mom’s out there. God bless you & your family.
Thanks Cami. I really enjoy your content. I taught for 10 years before getting married and one more before I had my first child. Now I finally get to have the job of my dreams - being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker! I do get inspired by your content as you are further on the journey of homemaking than I am. Yes, one never runs out of new things to learn to better serve one's family and keep the home more beautifully. I appreciate that you boldly talk about the Lord on your channel!
We just bought a half acre property and I am so excited for gardening on a larger scale and growing more of our own food.
I recently found your TH-cam channel and it feels like hanging out with a best friend. I listened to some of the recent ones about your new move and listening to some of the older podcast episodes. I appreciate all your thoughts, your honesty and vulnerability. It’s refreshing. And It’s validating to me with my own thoughts and feelings. We live similar lives. I’m 37, I’ve been homeschooling since 2015, I have 4 children 12-5 yrs old, and I’m a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love being a homemaker and being a homeschool mom, but it has taken me some time to really embrace this role. Homeschooling has definitely changed my heart and now I just love taking care of my family and home. I make sourdough bread, and have been inspired by some of the same people you have when it comes to nutrition trying to eat more whole, real foods and starting a garden. Like I said, we could be sisters! Haha! I love your content!
I often tell a stressed out mom from my Sunday school class “enjoy their littleness” I'm glad I heard you say this, they could be using the eye roll when I say this. I think going forward if I see a stressed out mom I will just listen as she or he shares the struggle. Isn't it interesting, we are always evolving getting better as we go. I wouldn't want to go back to my younger self. Wonderful food for thought!
Thank you!!!! What a meaningful way of sharing your journey! I am now a thankful grandma of 10! We homeschooled our 3 children & I can say that I have never missed having a “successful career”! To hear a young mom like you share your story will impact so many!!! It’s my prayer that this will be shared with many young women! It has been so affirming to me & shows me how important my role can be to our grandchildren!!! Your channel has blessed me so much!
Cami thank you for your honesty and for sharing your journey. I have a similar story... when I was 31 I felt the Lord was calling me to homeschool my three children. I was very fearful of the thought but I also had a real desire to try. I had two friends who were homeschooling at the time so that was helpful. My youngest was ready to start grade 1 and so I had the privilege of teaching him to read. It was some of the most fulfilling years years of my life. But about 3 years into it I think I began to listen to the world and lost my joy as a homeschooling mom. The kids went back to school and I started working back at the bank part time. To shorten the story some about 14 years ago my husband talked me into applying for a contract job as an administrator of a seniors apartment building. I really didn’t want the job and I can remember saying just before I got out of my car to go into the interview “Lord if you want me to do this I will trust you.” Well it has been a blessing and it is part time and I set my hours and I have found my joy in being the keeper of my home once again. And after our children were grown two of them moved away and our youngest was still single and there was a couple in our church who had foster children. I had a real stirring in my heart to foster but I knew my husband would have to agree. Needless to say the Lord had already prepared him. So we started fostering when I was 58 and my husband was 62. We had a little girl stay with us on and off about 3 years and she is now back living with her mom. We have a good relationship with the mom and Jayla and she comes to stay with us about 4 or 5 times a year. The reason I shared the story about fostering is because you mentioned it. Enough for now God bless you and whatever journey He has for your future. I am enjoying your podcast and please keep sharing.
I have so much respect for stay at home moms. I agree with you that if a young woman wants to be a homemaker people should not discouraged or judged for making that choice.
I am older. My 2 kids are grown now and have their own children. My husband I are retired and enjoy 5 grandkids who live close.
I chose to go back to work part time when my youngest was 15 months old. I don't regret that decision. Daycare was a good experience my my son ( my oldest was already in school ) and I felt happier. Working women can still be good moms too
Very Inspirational..I’m sharing your video with my daughter. My daughter turned 34 today, October 8th, the day I found and watched this video on TH-cam. My daughter also lives in Utah and has 4 children ages 2 years to 9 years old..I know she loves being a mother but often feels overwhelmed..I loved your story and hope my daughter will find encouragement from your story.
WONDERFUL podcast!! Such good encouragement!!
Thank you! We need to share the importance of being a homemaker. This role should be celebrated.
Hey girl- I just loved the talk!😀😉 you are so inspiring to so many including myself. I am so happy that you found your purpose. God works in mysterious ways☺ And he brings purpose to everyone. We are all human and make mistakes and sometimes it takes us awhile to see what God wants us to do in our life. He created us for a reason and has great plans for us all. We just need to reach out and ask and always Trust in the Lord. Cami you are doing a wonderful job!!🥰 I am so grateful myself as being the keeper of my home. I trust in the Lord and know that he will guide me to where I need to be.
Thank you Cami for opening up and sharing your story. I welcome your honesty in not always liking the life you are living. I am glad you have found joy and it shows through on your channel.🙏
Thank you cami. You are right with what is going on in our world, states, communities. I think we all have had those moments when being a mother and homemaker. We are human and people are unkind. Being a mother and wife was all I wanted also and I was made fun of wasting my time, what was I thinking. But we all go those trials and we learn that being a homemaker and a mama is what God put us here to do and do it with joy. It is so important to talk with young girls about the role of being a homemaker and mama and how it is a rewarding and loving skill.
Thank you, Cami!That was so inspiring! This is the first time I have responded to you channel/ podcast...and I want you to know that it is SO wonderdul to hear you speak in such a like-minded way. It always amazes me to find someone,half a continent away, that thinks like a mountain girl like myself . Keep up the good work!!
Well thank you so much for letting me know you are watching! I sure appreciated your comment.
Thank you for sharing. Recently I struggeled so much with my role as a mother and felt really unhappy.
Greetings from Germany
Thank you . God has blessed you with what truly is important. I am much older than you, but I, too, was blessed throughout my life with some advice and guidance from some very Godly women. The journey is awesome. And life changing when we listen. I hope that the women that you reach will do just that .
This very much mirrors my own feelings in the last few years. This has given me perspective, hope, and encouragement. Thank you for sharing! ❤
Wonderful podcast! Thank you for inspiring us through your transparency.
Proverbs 31:10-31. Loved hearing your story. Some women are closer to the virtuous woman then others. But most are trying and learning how to take care of our family and home. Love that you are taking the time to teach us what you know. ❤
Thank you so much! I love your heart for your home.
So true! Love everything you said. Can i be one of your YW? They are so blessed to have you.❤
Thank you.
What a wonderful podcast Cami! Thank you for using your voice to inspire other women who may be struggling with these issues. My kids are in their 40s. They express their gratitude for our precious memories and the mama sacrifices that they now recognize. We still vacation together, have family movie nights, hours-long phone conversations. My husband and kids get the best of me; the world gets what's left over. It's been my mantra for so many years and has proven to be valuable. Love to you Cami, for your tender heart and wise counsel. ❤
Love your honesty
I very much agree that our role as homemakers is looked down upon like we are doing this because we can't get a job that earns money.
Wow! Thank you for sharing your life story with us! It was great listening to you. You are so honest and i ❤ you😊
My focus became clear when I asked myself, am I trying to get closer to the world? Or closer to God? What does He have in store for me? God makes you wiser and stronger. The world doesn’t seem to do that as well.
Unfortunately homemaking is frowned upon. And while I agree that there is so much value in homemaking- many things can go wrong w that plan. Such as death of spouse. Divorce. Etc etc.