So what does a homemaker do all day? An interesting question, I know.
Regardless of how curious we are to know the answer, a lot of us have presumptive mixed interpretations.
For some, a homemaker’s job is chilling at home doing nothing.
Others think homemaking is solely housekeeping.
Yet many of them value the job of a homemaker.
Today, let’s find out what a homemaker does all day. So that aspiring homemakers and others have an idea of what a homemaker’s day looks like.
As I always say, homemaking is far more than popping something (out of the package) into the oven, dumping clothes into the washer, crowding the dishwasher with stinky dishes, and sending off kids and husband to school and the office ;).
It means putting your heart and soul into your home. To make it a cozy, comfortable place for your loved ones.
There are numerous ways seasoned homemakers go the extra mile to create a peaceful haven for their families.
Today let’s have a look at some of them.
WHAT DOES A HOMEMAKER DO ALL DAY
1| Plans and prepares timely meals:
Average families eat 3-4 meals a day, out of which 2-3 are main meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The fourth meal is usually snacks.
That means a homemaker has to constantly think and come up with meal ideas to serve each of these 4 times.
She has to see to it that the meals are just not the same and there is variety. Something her family loves eating and is nourishing too.
A homemaker plans meals, creates grocery lists, and gets the ingredients.
She strives to serve tasteful, hot meals on time.
She keeps in view the likes and dislikes of her family. And tries to include everyone’s favorite dish.
2| Keep the house clean and tidy:
After food, a homemaker looks to cleaning tasks that need to get done to provide a clean and safe living space.
She knows to be able to serve meals on time, the kitchen should be cleaned very often.
The furniture/upholstery/floors/rugs/ must be dusted, swept, vacuumed, or mopped regularly to keep the dirt and pests away.
She empties trash regularly to eliminate odor. And changes the bed covers/sheets routinely to help everyone get better sleep.
She’s aware that the house must be picked up at least once daily for each person to function effectively.
She senses the bathroom requires periodic cleaning to prevent germs, dirt, and grime.
A homemaker also knows the importance of decluttering occasionally to keep her home neat and organized.
3| Keeps laundry current:
A homemaker is informed of how important keeping on top of laundry is.
She does her utmost to create and follow a good laundry routine.
She wants her husband’s work clothes and kids’ school uniforms to be clean and ready whenever they need them.
She finds better ways to wash the whites, brights, delicates, innerwear, socks, etc to extend clothing life.
4| Buys groceries/does shopping:
Besides being mindful of her family’s meal preferences, a homemaker ensures that nobody runs out of the essentials.
Right from food ingredients to clothes to footwear to toiletries to school kits to home decor to more significant items like furniture, appliances, and whatnot.
She carefully buys everything her family needs and seeks to provide comfort.
She is the one who knows her family’s tastes and preferences and shops for them accordingly.
5| Comes up with a sound organizational system for her home:
Some homemakers are pros. They’re meticulous and have everything together.
Others (like me) may not be so well-organized but seek to create an orderly place.
A homemaker knows how a sound organizing system can help everyone function effectively and be happy and relaxed.
Be it wardrobe, toys, kitchen items, or study room –assigning zones and predetermining places for everything make things go smoothly.
Nowadays with a broad range of organizational ideas available on the internet, it’s pretty easy to find solutions.
6| Ensures everyone has everything they need:
A homemaker looks after every small need of her family — Whether it’s ensuring the kids have all school/craft/sports supplies or putting out office belongings and outfits for her husband the night before.
She sees if the school bags are ready. And packs lunches that her husband and kids would enjoy eating.
7| Deals with repairs and maintenance:
A homemaker takes care of/fixes broken toys or miscellaneous items in day-to-day life.
She also keeps notes, and books appointments to fix significant issues like electricity/plumbing work, appliance repair, maintenance, furniture issues, etc. For this, she keeps a record of bills and warranty statements.
8| Provides care:
Family safety and care are the homemaker’s top priority.
She ensures people in her home get good sleep, eat well, stay active, and take their medications/vitamins (if any).
She cares not only about physical fitness but also about the mental soundness of her family members.
She’s there whenever her kids or husband needs her.
A homemaker reads to her kids. Gives her husband a back rub after a hard day at work. And makes time for snuggles and long talks.
9| Makes an effort to save money:
Most homemakers, especially frugal ones try to save money as closely as possible.
Creating and sticking to a budget, and keeping track of expenses is one of her daily tasks.
She knows where to splurge/trim expenses.
She believes too many cooks spoil the soup and chooses simplicity over complexness.
Most homemakers also consider having a side hustle to aid their husband’s income.
10| Creates a sanctuary:
Finally, yet importantly, she adds loving touches to create a sanctuary. She comprehends how the aura of our home affects the family and visitors.
She devotes herself to the tiny details of her home and spruces it up to transform it into a tranquil place.
She believes in simple things like letting the fresh air and sunlight in, reducing noises, and making the bedroom warm and cozy.
Final words:
Not all days are the same for homemakers. Just like people working outside the home, a homemaker faces challenges.
But maybe we become so insensitive to someone staying at home that we neglect all their hard work and responsibilities. And the sacrifices they make to be with their families.
There’s so much more a homemaker does all day. I’m sure I missed out on a lot of things.
It’s your turn to share what all you know a homemaker does all day. I would love to know your thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading. Happy Homemaking!