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[–][deleted] 16 points17 points  (7 children) | Copy Link

It basically boils down to this:

If I want to learn to cook, I am not going to go to my friends who all know the same level of cooking that I do. Instead I am going to talk to the woman who brings a homemade dish to every Bible study session. Instead of pulling away from the previous generation we should embrace them. We should be taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge that these women have to offer.

The previous generation is a WEALTH of knowledge - soak it up while you can :)

[–]StingrayVC5 points6 points  (6 children) | Copy Link

If women are shy about asking these women, don't be! The worst they will say is, "No." Most would be more than happy and even eager to help.

[–][deleted] 15 points16 points  (5 children) | Copy Link

I think rent-a-grandparent should be a thing at the library. A community resource if you want to learn a hobby. people could sign up to be resources and then you could see a list and say ooh I could call Mrs Betty Smith who will teach me to bake breads from scratch!

[–]Littleknownfacts5 points6 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

The internet! We have the internet for just that! Lol...

Seriously though, with all the crazy free information out there, the second you decide you want to learn something you have zero excuses.

[–]StingrayVC4 points5 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

That is a really fantastic idea. Really, most communities already have something like this and often at the library. Knitting clubs and things like that and most communities have activities and classes only people don't think to look into it or try it.

[–]jade_cat2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

Where I live younger people can volunteer to keep company to the elderly who are lonely. Two people are paired, and they usually see each other once a week. That could be a great way to learn about homemaking skills while helping an elderly person be entertained!

[–]proprioceptorlate 20s, married 3 years1 point2 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

What a great idea!!

[–]le_petit_croissant0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

I was literally just saying this to my husband! By the time I realized the wealth of information my grandmother had she had passed away. My mom worked hard as a nurse to support us and my dad stayed home so I never learned ANY homemaking skills, I need a good old fashioned grandma to help me!

[–][deleted] 16 points17 points  (2 children) | Copy Link

Some are raised in anti-feminist families to be good wives and mothers but when they are young, they look down on domesticity as drudgery, beneath critical thinking and kind of unnecessary. Like, if their moms can do it and make it look easy, IT MUST BE! When they grow up, they crawl back to their mothers tail tucked between legs for tips on how to get & keep a paradise. No, I am not talking about myself at all ;)

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

That's totally true though. A lot of mom's put on this "super mom facade" and their kids have no idea how much work is going on behind the scenes.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children) | Copy Link

For sure! Now that I understand better, I see the strength of grace and poise of her femininity but when I was little, I just thought it HAD to be easy work for her to execute it flawlessly most days...smh..

[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (3 children) | Copy Link

This was me! I was raised on hamburger helper, instant mashed potatoes, and canned green beans. But you know what's awesome? The internet! Tonight we had fresh green beans (cooked with sautéed onions, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper), we had fresh mashed potatoes with parsley, and baked chicken wth tomatoes and mozzarella cheese over a sour cream and dill sauce. It was delicious! It's taken a few years and lots of internet teaching but I can safely say I've become a pretty decent cook... and homemaker :) I love reading blogs about homemaking and find that it takes a lot of organization skills and creativity to use every last bit of food and to manage a household. I have always been an intellectual person, and I was afraid homemaking would not be challenging or stimulating. It's the opposite! I feel like I am constantly challenged because I am always looking for ways to do things better. And there is also time for intellectual pursuits like reading and writing, something I struggled with when I was teaching and every last second was spent lesson planning and grading.

[–]basicbetty points points [recovered] | Copy Link

Would you point me in the direction of some of your favorite homemaking blogs? I love them!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child) | Copy Link

I don't really follow any one in particular. I guess just over the years I've read different ones and incorporated some of their advice into my home! I wish I could be more help. The Pioneer Woman has some great recipes. Someone on here recommend the Glamorous Housewife. I like reading DIY home type blogs but I can't name any of the top of my head!

[–]sarcasticredhead0 points1 point  (0 children) | Copy Link

I learned most of my housekeeping skills through Pinterest. ;-)

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