At home, in my home.

Let me tell you a little about my story and how I became a homemaker.

I graduated six years ago with a Bachelor of Education. The day I applied for my first job was the same day I found out that I was pregnant with our first child. The seven months that I was a teacher were wonderful, but I knew deep down that I really wanted to be at home.

Initially, I was not content to be a homemaker. I was embarrassed to mention to other professionals that I was simply a stay-at-home mom. I felt guilty for doing away with all of my expensive education. But these reasons didn't change the fact that I knew returning to full-time work would not make me happy.

With my husbands blessing, I am now at home for good. But it hasn't been easy. Even though I am at home, I work long, hard hours to make frugal meals, raise the children, maintain the home on a budget and do a million of other mundane tasks.

Over the years I have come to deeply appreciate my place at home, but there are times I feel alone. Many of my friends have chosen to work full-time and do not see the merit in staying at home with their little ones.

The internet has been a great source of inspiration and support for my life as a homemaker, so now I am joining the other homemaking bloggers to share with and build up other stay-at-home-moms!

Enjoy,

Vanessa