The Modern but Old Style Homemakers Club

lollyfin

Hi Hobsons I know what you mean about the guilt I actually lol when I read your post, not that mine does much (anything!) to make me feel guilty about
Julia dont worry the psychicness will kick in soon ...or the men think it does Ive lost count of the amount of time my OH shouts wheres my stuff...me. what stuff...OH you know my stuff it was here before..me. oh yes its (wherever he left it haha)
Hi coco and 2boys
I was wondering if any of you had joined (cant find the word i need now grrr) so will just say organisations, which ones and how much value you think you get
We are members of the national trust for scotland and it costs us £6.?? a month, that is for a family and we can visit any trust properties in scotland and england and for us it has been brilliant for "free" days out,
we can spend whole days walking round beautiful gardens, castles and woodlands. we love it for getting out and learning things. The guides we have come across are all lovely people who will tell you loads of things about the places and there are usually quizzes for the kids to do, tho they seem to love quizzing the guides even more.
Another place we have joined (which isnt a national thing) but has been the best money ever spent I think in terms of cost per use is the Transport museum at Alford, it cost £50 to join as a family for a year (it cost £15 for 1 visit for us as non members)
They have evnts on all year that are free as well. My kids are delighted as they have had rides in a ferrari, lamborghini, dodge viper and the same kind of car that was the flying one in harry potter as well as loads of others and thespecial exhibits change every year its a great day out we go at least twice a month during the hols its more like twice a week
Sorry for rambling but being members of these two organisations have given us some of our best days out ever and for minimal cost
hugs
lollyfin

frugaliciousness

Morning

Oh I'm so grumpy, like you wouldn't believe! My 3 year old decided that last night would be a good time to act like a baby and called out all through the night. She hasn't done that since well before she was a toddler.

So today I have to cope with a whole day, grumpy and tired while dealing with two children. Not happy.

I'm debating whether to go to the shop to buy bread or make a loaf. I never have found a recipe for home made bread that I've liked.

So sitting with a cuppa, going to catch up on some blogs and hopefully cheer myself up and get motivated to just get on with it.

lollyfin

Awww frugalicious thats not good, i dont think kids add together keeping mum up = mums pretty growly next day, little monkeys
I am going to be good today (maybe/hopefully) and actually get some homestyling done because my motivation has been non existent recently and I have done not a lot, so today i am promising myself that even if i get no sparkling done I am going to pick things up and put them where they should be!
making your own bread might make you feel a bit better...pounding on the dough gets annoyances out

purpleivy

oldtractor wrote: »

cocoribbon ((((((HUGS))))))))) theres lots to do at home. baking and stuff for when your daughter visits and HM cakes and biscuits and bread to take back to uni. Can you knit? you could make her socks and scarves and mittens for the winter too.

My dd had a gap year and has had 2 years in Uni. When she has been away for a while, she starts to crave 'mummy' and 'grandma' food, in spite of the fact that she's a good OS cook herself. Why not do as the OP suggests, have your meals in the freezer for when she comes home, so that you don't have to spend as much time in the kitchen when she's with you.

My DS is going to University at the beg of October, so things will be different here.

Can't stay here now, my dough is ready to make into rolls!

Dawning

Good Morning everyone.
Just reading the posts since Saturday, as I've been away and just got back.
I'm a national disgrace to UK Homemakers right now - my house is a tip, I'm away again this weekend and must try to get it looking a bit more presentable before I go. I did some decluttering last week, and it definitely helped but there's a long way to go. Seeing as I'm at home every day for most of the day I should be doing a lot more cooking from scratch and want to get some structure into my days regarding the housework.
I remember when I was still married and shifted to part time work and loved being a home maker. I remember raving to my friend about how I looked to forward to making the house nice for OH to come home to, and to have something nice like a HM lasagne or Shepherds Pie in the oven. She thought I was mad. I do think there is some stigma attached to being a home maker and it's so unfair.

Unfortunately, I can only live this way for another year, max. Next September my work hours will reduce in the job I do now and I will have to seek other work because I'm single and living on just my part time wage. I do struggle financially. I would love to continue as things are now, but sadly I'll have to return to the full time workforce in a year. I'm very anxious about it because I have some mental helath issues and I'm lacking in confidence about going back to a 'normal' job as opposed to the one I do now. I'm not even sure that anyone would employ me as I feel short on work skills and, um, OLD!:rotfl:
Anyway, I want to enjoy the time that I have left living this lifestyle and make the most of it. Thanks to Julia for starting the thread!:T

medsdemon

purpleivy wrote: »

My dd had a gap year and has had 2 years in Uni. When she has been away for a while, she starts to crave 'mummy' and 'grandma' food, in spite of the fact that she's a good OS cook herself. Why not do as the OP suggests, have your meals in the freezer for when she comes home, so that you don't have to spend as much time in the kitchen when she's with you.

My DS is going to University at the beg of October, so things will be different here.

Can't stay here now, my dough is ready to make into rolls!

My DD still has 2 years till she goes to uni, but she does spend lots of time away from home staying at friends where they generally have the place to themselves and do there own shopping, cooking etc. She always returns craving my H/M food even though they manage to cook healthyish meals for 15- 18 year olds. Quite looking forward to her going but enjoying the time she's home as much as possible.

It's peeing down here today so have to face a long walk in the rain to get my banking done and need to get my library books back to avoid a hefty fine:o., but hate going in school hours as the library is in the school complex so might leave that till later.

Have got all the ironing to finish today from sorting out OH's wardrobe (it was :eek: to say the least) and want to get some baking done as have no "bad" snacks in the house.

Then I may start to empty the loft ready for the carboot....:eek:

medsdemon

juliapenguin wrote: »

I think you're summing up what I feel - I want to be at home nearly full-time but with something 'outside' as well. For me that something needs to be to do with teaching, so I'm going to start on my list of refugee groups next week to find some voluntary teaching.

I feel this way too. I have struggled in the past and been unsuccessful finding a job as I live in quite a small town and don't drive or have a second car so it is very restricting. I should really make myself have another look now, but i always seem to drift along and the time seems to disappear:o. I do make a bit of extra money selling on ebay but I KNOW I would benefit from having something I HAVE to go and do every week outside the home.

Juliapenguin, that sounds like a lovely thing to do with some of your time. Well done you:T

red_devil

please come back those who signed up but didnt return. The colour has now changed easier on the eyes.

frugaliciousness

red_devil wrote: »

please come back those who signed up but didnt return. The colour has now changed easier on the eyes.

I love it there. We get to chat about things we get told off about on here. I'm making some good friends with some of the homemakers on there... wooohooo It's becoming a great support for me

myway_2

red_devil wrote: »

please come back those who signed up but didnt return. The colour has now changed easier on the eyes.

I've just joined:D. Will activate my account when i get back from walking the dog's:D