tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post4923142712816837180..comments2023-11-29T21:27:00.385-07:00Comments on The American Homemaker: What does a homemaker look like?American Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18118562297826392361noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-54146479707879179302009-04-28T00:32:00.000-06:002009-04-28T00:32:00.000-06:00Janie,
I, too, love the vintage homemaker look. ...Janie,<br /><br />I, too, love the vintage homemaker look. There is something wholesome about it.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-15146054394358301342009-04-26T21:22:00.000-06:002009-04-26T21:22:00.000-06:00Angie, you so rock for doing this post (and the fo...Angie, you so rock for doing this post (and the follow up too!) This girl wears black eyeliner on a daily basis (and for the exact same reason you do) and I don't consider myself high maintenance either, I just embrace my femininity for myself and for my husband, the way my mother always did. I do housework in a dress or a skirt; just never been a sweat pant kind of girl and even going grocery shopping I might just feel like dressing up and there are those that just don't "get" that... but that's just me. Pearls, aprons, housedresses. Love it. I admire the ways of the "vintage" homemaker and am sad that things are so different now. I could go on, but as always, you said it all just right :)janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960964595229547096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-19819479254570279942009-04-26T17:17:00.000-06:002009-04-26T17:17:00.000-06:00I started to read the newest post, but decided to ...I started to read the newest post, but decided to understand what was going on I had better scroll down and read this post first. <br /><br />I don't think it matters what you wear as a mom, if you are happy, comfy, living the standards you have set for your self and are busy being the best you can. We are all at different stages of life. Have different styles, looks and taste. Which makes us as daughters of God, Wonderful. Who would want us all to be the same?<br /><br />I love your black eye liner, nails and clothing. This comes from some one who was what my daughter calls today a goth. That was my style when growing up. I have really toned it down as I have aged. But from time to time I like to wear all black. It is a great comfort color for me.<br /><br />Your awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-90793653944343113122009-04-26T06:00:00.000-06:002009-04-26T06:00:00.000-06:00Angie:
I am back with a follow-up comment. right...Angie:<br /><br />I am back with a follow-up comment. right after I read this we went out to lunch and there was a girl with tight pink pants on and on her tushie it said Juicy in silver lame letters. And her man kept patting her rear while they were ordering sandwiches. I told my hubby about your post and how we should not judge a book by the cover but I have to tell you I was having one heck of a time not feeling like this girl needed some direction in her life.<br /><br />Roberta AnneThe Raggedy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967298521893250721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-76675805210400135872009-04-25T22:46:00.000-06:002009-04-25T22:46:00.000-06:00Ann- I'm not being judgmental at all and you defi...Ann- I'm not being judgmental at all and you definitely didn't offend me. <br /><br />I said these are just stereotypes we all have in our heads. And it's true. I don't always dress to fit the homemaker/mom stereotype and it sounds like you don't dress to fit the homeschooler stereotype. Good for you! <br /><br />The whole point of this was to say break the mold :) I'm encouraging people TO put on makeup... LOL Why would you go lose yours? And hey, I have a couple of long skirts and flat shoes... Plus... I never mentioned long skirts OR flat shoes so that must be a stereotype YOU had in your head... see, we all do it. Thanks for the input.American Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118562297826392361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-6860329189295539622009-04-25T20:03:00.000-06:002009-04-25T20:03:00.000-06:00Okay, guess this homeschooling mom needs to let th...Okay, guess this homeschooling mom needs to let the hair grow, lose the make-up and go out and buy some long skirts and flat shoes. And even though you don't think you are being judgemental, you really are. Like you said, don't take offense.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-30876605048286887532009-04-25T15:34:00.000-06:002009-04-25T15:34:00.000-06:00I'll never forget the time my husband and I tried ...I'll never forget the time my husband and I tried to finance some furniture. (That was before we got smart.) The sales girl asked our occupations and I said "engineer". She looked at me and said, "No seriously." :| I was like, "I am serious." "Well, you don't look like an engineer." I decided to take it as a compliment. lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-48241675327413893082009-04-25T10:32:00.000-06:002009-04-25T10:32:00.000-06:00YESYESYES! I agree with YOU Angie! Where did those...YESYESYES! I agree with YOU Angie! Where did those days go that ppl used to "dress" the part? Like heels for the women, and slacks for the men! I think it's important to keep yourself up, not vanity, but just show that you care about yourself. You show your daughters how to dress, and your sons what to look for later in life. =)<br />btw, I do just about every color of the rainbow on my nails ( as long as it works for me, and black is ONE of those!!) =)<br />Trisha<br />mividaloca79@sbcglobal.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-91736832009230963742009-04-25T08:29:00.000-06:002009-04-25T08:29:00.000-06:00My very first pastor always used to say...
If the ...My very first pastor always used to say...<br />If the barn needs painting, then paint it.<br /><br />I have gone through so many fashion transitions in my life from overly trashy to almost Amish. But no matter what I wore I was always me. I think you look really cute and sweet and know you to be a wonderful person. I think it is terrible when we judge people on how they look instead of by the content of their character and their actions. Great post.<br /><br />Happy Pink Saturday<br />from the Raggedy Girl-Roberta AnneThe Raggedy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967298521893250721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-13533496509080796202009-04-25T08:26:00.000-06:002009-04-25T08:26:00.000-06:00Awesome post! I totally agree with everything you...Awesome post! I totally agree with everything you are saying here. I as well am a working mom (albeit part-time...I work 7am to 1pm), but I have come home many a day and my neighbors that are stay at home moms still are not ready for the day at 1:30 in the afternoon.<br /><br />I always make sure I put on fresh lipstick and make sure my hair is spruced up before my hubby walks in the door each day. <br /><br />My favorite quote ever is from Spencer W. Kimball in a book called "John and Mary". (advice given to a couple getting married).<br /><br />"And so Mary, you will remain at home making it attractive and heavenly; and when John comes home tired;<br />You will be fresh and pleasant.<br />The house will be orderly.<br />The dinner will be tempting.<br />and life will have REAL meaning"! <br /><br />Great post in letting people know that YES, even though you are a homemaker, you can have your OWN look and yes it's okay to be BOLD!!Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242300819582963279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-17374483912328869352009-04-25T08:03:00.000-06:002009-04-25T08:03:00.000-06:00Holy Cow! Good for you. What a fabulous post! I'm ...Holy Cow! Good for you. What a fabulous post! I'm actually a million years older than you and I've searched for a way to say EXACTLY what you just said, in my blog. This planet sure does need to hear that you CAN take the time to make yourself attractive. My daughter is a SAHM and she wears "pirate" clothes and jewlery and sometimes safety pin earrings. She is adorable. I've been showering and wearing make-up since I was 12. If I didn't--I'm sure my kids wouldn't know me.<br />I would love to link to this article or post it directly as a "guest" author. Would you let me know which you would prefer?<br />Thank you so much for this!Launihttp://www.graciousrain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-62221690344057166462009-04-25T07:50:00.000-06:002009-04-25T07:50:00.000-06:00Oh gosh you are just to adorable so don't even pay...Oh gosh you are just to adorable so don't even pay attention to the whole eye liner bit. I am an american living in the netherlands and let me tell you I have had to suck it up in more ways than one when it comes to dealing with different cultures and what they "think" a woman needs to look like and how a stay at home mom needs to act and spend her days.<br /><br /> I need to get up everyday and put makeup on. I sometimes fall into the why bother category..but it does matter and I need to remember that I matter aswell.<br />Thanks for the much needed nudge.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01084770522282328112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-8794839158370106762009-04-25T06:19:00.000-06:002009-04-25T06:19:00.000-06:00I'm not a mom, and am a lousy homemaker, but I am ...I'm not a mom, and am a lousy homemaker, but I am kind of sick and tired of women being judged about how a woman "should" be. <br /><br />It's kind of amazing how wrapped up people can be about what a "good" woman is...or what a "beautiful" woman is. <br /><br />This is, of course, is from the perspective of the Unitarian Universalist BBW with the buzz-cut. ;-)ladyjanewriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09003682275530603335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-83470288132696126582009-04-24T22:44:00.000-06:002009-04-24T22:44:00.000-06:00I'm glad you didn't take offense but instead decid...I'm glad you didn't take offense but instead decided to take the high road. (I might not have.) It would be easier to respond if the person had been specific about exactly what "message" your sending. <br /><br />Hmm? and Oh well!<br /><br />My husband jokes that he would really love it if I'd dress like June Cleaver with the full dress, heels and pearls. Poor guy, he's lucky if I put makeup on for him twice a week.<br /><br />I admire you for taking the time to take care of yourself even with the busy schedule (and you still make homemade dinners every night!!)Woman Interruptedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538967452226223978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-8583878949127457052009-04-24T22:07:00.000-06:002009-04-24T22:07:00.000-06:00What? Some people are just plain rude, that is not...What? Some people are just plain rude, that is not a lot of makeup! I think you are a sweet little chickie and certainly beautiful!!! I never even noticed the makeup, I agree with you, even if you are a stay at home Mom, you still need to indulge yourself! LOL don't even give it another thought!!!<br />Have super weekend, and don't change a thing sweetie!<br />Margaret BThe French Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116285579159003933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-23956088546136320162009-04-24T21:05:00.000-06:002009-04-24T21:05:00.000-06:00Well said! Homemakers deserve to look hot, too....Well said! Homemakers deserve to look hot, too. Your black nails are pretty sweet.Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-87009499068109712902009-04-24T19:19:00.000-06:002009-04-24T19:19:00.000-06:00I think you rock too Angie! And from one homemake...I think you rock too Angie! And from one homemaker to another, I think you are very cute!Another Suburban Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120153702254735445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860575298512045002.post-41444042051351688472009-04-24T19:04:00.000-06:002009-04-24T19:04:00.000-06:00I read your blog everyday, Angie! I think you ROC...I read your blog everyday, Angie! I think you ROCK! I don't really understand the eyeliner comment at all. Your makeup is lovely. It doesn't sit well with me that homemakers have to dress or act a certain way. If someone DID want to wear crazy makeup or dress a certain way why would that make them any less of a homemaker? I think being a homemaker comes from within. I, too, believe that one should be neat and clean while presenting herself - but homemaking is for everyone no matter what fashions or makeup one chooses. But, yes be clean for goodness sake! lolKafeyan Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341801955606095908noreply@blogger.com