To every woman the uttermost desire is to have a home tidy enough to bring up her family in the best possible way. It sounds easy though but it is one of the most difficult jobs to do. Whether you are going to be a full time housewife or a working mother, these 11 easy steps listed below will ensure that you become a perfect home maker of your dream.
1. Creating the right mindset
The First and foremost thing to do is to create the right mindset, that family comes first, in the end of it all, all your toiling is to ensure that they enjoy a neat and conducive atmosphere to aid their daily activities.
Having the right mindset makes you do whatever you plan to do in a day, this is the first step to be the perfect homemaker.
2. Plan your daily or weekly schedule
Make a list of how you are going to go about daily activities like cooking, cleaning, shopping, gardening and also plan the weekly/monthly activities like taking the kids out on a trip, paying the utility bills.
If you are visiting relatives, try to stick to the plan as much as possible but never be too rigid. There are genuine instances where you have to make a few adjustments, so be flexible enough to accommodate these as well.
3. Organize the house
Children can be messy at the best of times, throwing things or their toys here and there. Even the big grown man at home could be too lazy to stack his clothes or belongings properly.
4. Inculcate the discipline of organizing
On the first day of your move in, setup your home, assign places for everything, follow the plan yourself and make your family follow it as well, but avoid nagging them about it.
5. Cleanliness and decorating
Keep the home clean and tidy and encourage each family member to be a part of this cleanliness. Also throw in a few items for decoration, but don’t overdo it. You could have a small garden outside or a fish tank indoors.
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6. Groom yourself
Even though you may be busy whole day working for the family, don’t forget to
take some off time for yourself. Visit a good parlor, get a beauty treatment, try out a new hairstyle/ color and give your spouse a pleasant surprise.
7. Be optimistic and engaging
A husband likes his wife to be gentle yet strong; he wants her to be a part of the family decisions, have a positive outlook towards life, take initiative in doing things, or even take charge of the home during his absence.
Show him and your kids that you can be a strong woman – another important aspect of being a perfect home maker.
8. Learn some special recipes
Surprise your kids, your spouse or your in-laws with some delicacies, join a short term cooking class, order a book or learn from the net. There are thousands of recipes available which will suit all tastes.
9. Be lovable
Be a loving mom to your kids, pamper them with gifts or treats, be a friend to your teens and to your husband. Don’t let the fire die between you and him, try out new romantic ways to please him or take off to a holiday destination to revive your love life.
10. Respect his family and friends
Whether you get a surprise visit of his friends or family members, be adaptable and amiable enough to entertain them, cook for them and show respect for their views.
11. Have your own life
After a long day’s work you too need time for yourself. You can spend it alone listening to music, watching your favorite TV program, or go out with your friends to a play, movie or try out an adventure sport you like.
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