Domesticated

I remember as a child being taught (mostly through TV) that being a homemaker was not a glamorous profession and definitely not something to strive for.  Other kids would make fun of those kids who chose to take home economics (I didn’t, but I didn’t have the guts to take it even though I thought it sounded interesting) and teachers would tell the girls to strive for more than ‘just being a mom’.  So, I always worked toward being something else…

For a while it was a Marine Biologist, then it was a Nurse, but nothing really satisfied me.  When my first daughter was born, I cried my heart out when I had to go back to work.  I just wanted to be with her at home and take care of my new family.  Luckily, after a few months of working, that’s just what I decided to do.  I loved being with her, but I have to tell you, I was bored out of my mind!!  I knew I had to add something to my life to stimulate my brain.  If being a home maker was just about keeping the house clean, making meals, and wiping dirty bums then I was going to die an early death    So, back to work I went, but this time as a professional Nurse Herbalist.  (I only work very part time and an blessed to have the option to do this.  When I feel the need to write or teach or see clients, I can.)  This filled the need in me to bring in a little money and help others with the knowledge that I have of herbs and health.  But the homemaking thing was still really boring me.   Quickly, I realized that I needed to get creative with it!  I wouldn’t just clean the house, I’d make a game of it, or do it with my own home made cleansers…. I wouldn’t just make meals, I’d make weird meals, or have breakfast for dinner….  I’d have to get organized, and I had to make it fun.

Now, I love being a homemaker!  I’m proud of what I do and I really enjoy it!  It can be an insanely hard and thankless job.  But, creating a cozy, well loved, happy home for my family is what is most important to me.

So… My name is Maria.  I live in the mountains of NC on 25 acres in a crazy awesome house my family built.  I’m a mother of two (almost 6 year old girl and a 3 month old boy), 3 cats, one dog, 14 chickens (and eggs), beekeeper, gardener, lover of nature, knitter, author, teacher, clinician, and whatever else I want to be!  I hope that I can share some home making creativity and organization tips with you.