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The Proverbs 31 Woman At Home | Homemaking

“She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.” Proverbs 31:21

She looks well to the ways of her household.

Homemaking is a noble act of service. When women seek to create an inviting space for their friends and family they are ultimately serving the Risen Savior. The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman who understands that homemaking is a ministry worthy of her time.

The Proverbs 31 Homemaker

Homemaking is an honor that we often take for granted – or even begrudge. Memories of home should be precious. What memories did you take with you when you left home? What memories will your children take with them?

One of the biggest questions I often ask myself is, “What will my children remember about home, about me? What do I want them to remember?”

Here at A Virtuous Woman, it’s my goal to help you in your quest to be the best wife, mother, and friend you can be. You’ll find thousands of ideas and hundreds of free printables to help you along the way.

Free Proverbs 31 Bible Study + PDF Workbook

She is Clothed in Strength and Dignity | The Gospel Found in Proverbs 31 @ AVirtuousWoman.org

Learning to Enjoy Homemaking

It’s easy to allow ourselves to feel overwhelmed or discouraged with the work of housekeeping. But it is possible to enjoy homemaking!

I’ve been a homemaker for nearly 30 years. That’s a long time! And over those years I’ve had moments where I was discouraged or even frustrated by the amount of work I had before me. And in all honestly, as a young homemaker I wasn’t particularly fond of the work required. But I learned to appreciate my role.

My mom was a wonderful homemaker. Even though she worked outside the home most of my childhood, she woke up early and somehow she managed to keep the house tidy. She never went to bed with a messy kitchen and we always had clean laundry folded in our drawers. She cooked good meals and really made us feel loved through her homemaking.

related: The Art of Homemaking

As a young woman, I wasn’t particularly good at homemaking. Some of it boiled down to the fact that I just didn’t want to keep house. So… I really only did what I absolutely had to. But then, as I had more children and learned better homemaking skills, I found myself enjoying the simple acts of homemaking.

Learning to enjoy homemaking really was a slow process for me. If you’ve read my testimony you know that I was a first time mom at the young age of 15. And over the following 10 years I slowly learned to enjoy homemaking such that I now look forward to days when I can focus on cleaning and prepping meals for the week and cooking nice dinners.

I like having a clean home. 

In fact, I really love having a home that makes my family feel warm, secure, and loved. Homemaking isn’t about perfection, it’s about creating a space that feels like home!

If you were to walk into my house unannounced, you likely wouldn’t find everything neatly put away. We do live here after all! But you would find a mostly tidy space that brings me joy.

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At A Virtuous Woman, you’ll find every aspect of home and family life taught through the lens of faith. Being a modern day Proverbs 31 Woman isn’t about living up to a perfect ideal, it’s about a perfect savior living through you.

How to Enjoy Homemaking

It’s always easier to enjoy something if you are good at it. Gone are the days when young women are taught basic homemaking skills in school. And often, young women are not really taught how to properly maintain a home by their mothers.

Here are a few ideas to help you enjoy homemaking more:

Learn Basic Homemaking Skills | Homemaking 101

The Bible tells us the the Proverbs 31 Woman “looked well to the ways of her household.” Proverbs 31:27. That doesn’t mean she did everything herself!

The Proverbs 31 Woman is a woman who manages her home well so that the life of the family runs smoothly.

How to Create a House Cleaning Routine @ AVirtuousWoman.org
How to Create a House Cleaning Routine
What to Clean and When | Proverbs 31 @ AVirtuousWoman.org
What to Clean and When
Homemaking 101 | Daily Disciplines for Every Homemaker @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Daily Disciplines for Every Homemaker
How to Prepare for the Week Ahead @ AVirtuousWoman.org
How to Prepare for the Week Ahead

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Set Up Simple Routines

Routines give rhythm to your day and help you organize your time so that you accomplish your goals.

Creating a Morning Routine @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Creating a Morning Routine and Why You Should
How Creating a Routine Makes Your Life Easier @ AVirtuousWoman.org
How Creating a Routine Makes Your Life Easier
Routines vs Schedules - Which one is right for you? @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Routines vs. Schedules
Morning Rituals for Busy Households @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Morning Rituals for Busy Households
How to Create a House Cleaning Routine @ AVirtuousWoman.org
How to Create a House Cleaning Routine
How to Structure the Day for a Toddler @ AVirtuousWoman.org
How to Structure the Day for a Toddler

Reader Testimony

This is such a blessing that came at exactly the moment I needed it most in my life, not just to sort out my house, but to purge my heart of hurt. – Amanda

Become More Self Disciplined

Many women today struggle with self discipline. But I’m here to help you learn to be more self disciplined at home! I can promise you, being self disciplined is one of the best skills you will ever learn.

People who are self disciplined are happier and more successful. According to a study published in the Journal of Personality, self discipline or self control ” positively contributes to happiness through avoiding and dealing with motivational conflict.”

Proverbs 31:13 says, “She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands.” The Proverbs 31 Woman is a woman who has self discipline. 

The good news is, God is faithful to help you with every aspect of life – including self discipline. The Bible says:

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7

Cultivating a Heart of Discipline | Free Bible Study Guide @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Cultivating a Heart of Discipline at Home
Creating Good Habits at Home @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Creating Good Habits | Start Today
Being Disciplined at Home @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Being Disciplined
The Disciplined Homemaker | 30 Day Challenge @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Take the Disciplined Homemaker Course

Read All of the Posts on Discipline Here

Courses for the Proverbs 31 Homemaker | Homemaking Classes

Over the years I’ve written a number of series and courses for the Christian homemaker. Learning to enjoy homemaking is easier when you have a step by step plan. In these series below you’ll find structured learning for the homemaker.

A Time to Clean Companion Course @ AVirtuousWoman.org
A Time to Clean: 30 Day Challenge
From Chaos to Calm: 15 Weeks to a Happy Home @ AVirtuousWoman.org
From Chaos to Calm: 15 Weeks to a Happy Home
The Disciplined Homemaker | 30 Day Challenge @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Take the Disciplined Homemaker Course
One Week to a More Organized Home @ AVirtuousWoman.org
One Week to a More Organized Home
Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home: 30 Day Challenge

Read Edifying Books and Blogs

It’s a lot easier to feel good about your role as a homemaker when you fill your soul with encouraging words. Some of my favorite inspiring reads are:

  • Down to Earth Blog
  • Love the Home You Have by Melissa Michaels
  • The Inspired Room Blog
  • Mary Jane’s Ideabook by MaryJane Butters
  • The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith

House & Garden Tour

Melissa’s Home and Garden & Life in the Mountains

We’ve lived in our home in Harlan, Kentucky for over 15 years now. This is where my youngest daughter, Laura, was born – right at home! Lots of wonderful, precious memories here.

  • Our Home Sweet Home
  • Before & After Bathroom Makeover
  • Living Room Before & After
  • Throw Pillows
  • My Vintage Wallpaper
  • Organized Linen Closet After
  • Organized Game Closet
  • Fall Home Tour
  • Christmas Night House Tour
  • Cozy Family Room
  • New Kitchen Before & After

Meal Planning & Setting the Table

Mealtime is such an important part of the life of a family. As a Proverbs 31 Homemaker, you will take time each week to provide meals that nourish your family’s body and soul. Meal planning and preparation doesn’t have to take a long time, but it is important that you give thought and care to what you will eat each week!

How to Feed Your Family Well @ AVirtuousWoman.org
How to Feed Your Family Well
How to Organize Your Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste @ AVirtuousWoman.org
How to Organize Your Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste
125+ Healthy Lunch Box Ideas @ AVirtuousWoman.org
125+ Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
10+ Meal Planning Resources for Busy Moms @ AVirtuousWoman.org
10 Meal Planning Resources for Busy Moms
Why Family Dinners are Important + 50 Family Dinner Conversation Starters @ AVirtuousWoman.org
Why Family Dinners are Important
15 Minute Meal Planning Tips and Tricks + Free Printable Meal Planning Cheat Sheet @ AVirtuousWoman.org
15 Minute Meal Planning

Read All of the Posts on Meal Planning Here

The Proverbs 31 Woman In the Kitchen | Latest Recipes

Pecan Pie Muffins @ AVirtuousWoman.org

Pecan Pie Muffins | Easy Pecan Pie Muffin Recipe

Sweet Breads for Breakfast @ AVirtuousWoman.org

Sweet Breads| Quick Breads to Make for Breakfast

Easy Sweet Bread Recipes @ AVirtuousWoman.org

Easy Sweet Bread Recipes Every Homemaker Needs

The Best Sausage Cheese Balls with Cream Cheese @ AVirtuousWoman.org

The Best Sausage Cheese Balls with Cream Cheese

Spaghetti Dinner Ideas and Menu Plans @ AVirtuousWoman.org

Spaghetti Dinner Ideas to Make this Week | Themed Dinner Ideas

Delicious Simple Apple Pie Recipes @ AVirtuousWoman.org

Simple Apple Pie Recipes for Fall | Cozy Homemaking

Train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Titus 2:4, 5

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Not gonna lie. 2020 was a hard year. And not just Not gonna lie. 2020 was a hard year. And not just because there was a pandemic. Our family has faced many trying times in the past but 2020 gave us some doozies.  I’m looking forward to a new year. The beginning of the new year always feels like a fresh start to me. It feels like HOPE.  But the truth is, whatever heartaches and hardships you and I were facing on Dec. 31 will most likely still be there on Jan. 1.  That’s why it’s hard to keep New Years resolutions. It’s easy to feel motivated for a few days or a couple weeks until we realize life hasn’t really changed and things are still hard.  But if we want to see real change it takes hard work and real effort. It takes showing up every day - even when it’s hard.  Whether that means working on your fractured relationships or setting healthy boundaries or cultivating self disciple... whatever that hard thing is that you need to work on ... it will only get better if you work on it.  We aren’t promised an easy life. But we are promised an “Ever Present Help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1  *
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We’re coming into the new year with all the same We’re coming into the new year with all the same problems we had in the last year. And that’s okay! Life doesn’t have to be perfect to still be amazing. Perfectionism is a joy stealer. Let’s determine to enjoy life right now in all its messiness.  I believe you can find freedom from perfection and the confidence to live your life with purpose. #purposenotperfection  #christian #Jesus #love #quotes #quoteslife #quotestoliveby #godisgood #votd #lifequotes #inspirationalquotes #life #motivationalquotes #inspiration #bible #bb #bestoftheday #happiness #wordofgod
🏠 Being a homemaker is such an important role. 🏠 Being a homemaker is such an important role. It’s a ministry to your family and all who enter your home.  But I want you to know: You don’t have to be perfect. ❤️  There’s a fine line between teaching your children to be neat and insisting on perfection. No one can meet that kind of standard and it can be detrimental to the emotional health of your family.  What we want for our homes is to provide a space that is neat and clean enough that your family and friends feel comfortable and well loved.  There is freedom in accepting the fact that you’re not perfect. Not to make excuses for slovenliness - but to give yourself grace.  It’s when we recognize our weakness that we find ourselves reaching out to Jesus to receive the power that comes only from him. As homemakers, when we can find grace for the moment when we accept His Gift.  “But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage. Ezra 9:8  Let His Grace wash over you, cleanse your weary heart. Homemaking isn’t about creating a perfect space. It’s about creating a home where loved ones feel cared for and nurtured. 
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