Lessons I learned as a housewife

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Are you a sahw or a sahm?

[@Bindi_Marc]

I really enjoyed this. All of this is good advice for wives preparing for motherhood. Thank you for your transparency. Also, I love the mini twists. Honestly, pulled back it looks very earthy / exotic. It’s a very beautiful aesthetic.

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Oooooh earthy, I’ll take it ☺️ Thank you Joyce🫶🏽

[@Urnotwelcomed-x8v]

My two favorites ❤

[@Lovelymama212]

I totally get you, Gwen. I became a sahw when I was pregnant with my son. I had a lot of boredom and felt empty at that time because I had to do a lot of self reflection. The hardest time was immediately postpartum because we live on the opposite side of the country from our families. Now, as a sahm to a 1 year old, I am so grateful for that season. I am so mentally strong now and doing what's best to nourish my family with better food and a better environment. My baby and I have an incredible bond and my husband holds me in high regard because of all the sacrifices I have made for him and our son. A lot of people don't understand my choices, but I am so uninterested in keeping up with the Jones lol

[@Lovelymama212]

Also, your hair looks so cute!

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Yesss, the hardships of being isolated makes us mentally strong! Well said🫶🏽 and I’m glad your husband appreciates and recognise your sacrifice!

[@Alecsjz]

Really interesting to know that we are several who had the same call. Using free time to learn, contemplate and prepare is hard at first but a disguised blessing. I am not married and do not have kid yet but I've been preparing myself for 3 years because I know it is coming. I also add to this preparation a therapy to break my generational cycles and avoid passing things on my future child, as well as deconditionning myself to embrace my authenticity. Also, during this season, the Lord put me on a path of self- isolation. Weirdest season of my life but at the same time the best ...Full of peace😂😅 It worth it.

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

@@Alecsjz wow, thank you for sharing this! It’s inspiring seeing someone fully embrace this season, so many try to rush it and hurry to find someone but there is beauty in the waiting season 🫶🏽🥹

[@shanenolan5625]

You can train yourself not to be bored. But learning to live with our thoughts are essential byt you grie to love it Im never bored ( issues sleeping, health problems , and stuck at home ) You can ger past the fark thoughts put it in a compartment , make yourself positive. If you do this right, kerp your mind busy snf thrre aren't enough hours in the day Take each hour or several hours at a time . Busy yourself learning or thinking or being interested in things or communicating with people. You can be home but you never walk alone. Obviously im not a housewife but i know the feeling.

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Thank you for that Shane! Even with the typos I got the message! You always share very helpful messages! Thankfully I don’t have time to be bored these days 🤣

[@shanenolan5625]

@@Offthebeatenpath. thank you typos are the bane of my life . The auto correct always misses something and I type fast 😆 .

[@Ummnadir09]

Hi. I made it to your content by seeing your keratin treatment but now your twist have me wanting to twist my hair up. lol. Great video by the way.

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Try it! They are a great protective style and super cute 😍

[@cierra9520]

I agree with you on been busy at work and try to keep a home is alot.. I been there before I became a full-time homemaker I would work long hours come home and cook clean and make sure everyone else was took good care of and it left me drain always but I never gave up... now that I'm at home yes it work but I'm more healthy physically, mentally and spiritually praise God...Thanks sister for the encouragement❤

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Awe I love that you never gave up & reaped a harvest(staying home with your babies now) because of it 🙌🏽 praise the Lord!

[@abbieb2306]

Your twists are soo beautiful ❤

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Thank you 🥹

[@snuggisthecute]

LOVE the twists. So cute and feminine!

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Aweee 🥹 thank you 🫶🏽

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Loved this so much! You have so much purpose here on KZbin. ❤

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

This comment made my day 🫶🏽 thank you!

[@medinabragg2821]

This video was such a blessing for me because I was just laid off at 7 months pregnant from my wfh job, after being in the workforce for 9 years! Although I am keeping busy applying to jobs, spending time with God and taking care of the home, it has been a shock. and until I got some perspective from this I was in a state of worry and busyness. Thank you because this video has helped me understand how to enjoy this time and be submissive to Gods plan for me, whether it’s staying home and helping my husband or returning to work when the time is right.

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

@@medinabragg2821 you know I’ve heard similar stories like this and for those women it ended up being the start of them shifting to being a homemaker 🥹Everything happens for a reason and whether this is happening because it’s time for you to rest for your pregnancy or move into being a homemaker you making the most of this time will benefit you!

[@BasicLi]

Please bring back the old videos they were so fruitful 🩷🩷🩷

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

I plan on it 🤗

[@shanenolan5625]

Definitely and they add all these social issues or questions that the overcomplicat , and before you resolve them they more an more. Its summer spring is February, March April. ( 4 seasons with 3 months each ) 3 4s are 12 .

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

It sure feels like summer 🥵

[@shamisopasi]

Gwen, you look stunning in this baby blue colour! 🩵 I am not a wife and mama yet, but I am working full time in corporate. there is so much I’m doing right now to prepare to being a SAHW/M in the future and this advice is so so helpful. I’m currently working on building systems and routines around my day; doing research on food, clean living and how I want to raise family; and strengthening my relationships with the Lord. Would definitely, love more of this type of content from you! Xx

[@antonia5546]

This was a great video! Thank you! I went from a working woman to a SAHM and tbh I’m still learning and transitioning. I can look back and I’ve definitely done some of the things you said and am grateful for it, like researching and learning about food and raising your kids how you want and things like that. I truly enjoy it and kinda call it one of my hobbies. I’m currently learning how to make bread at home with my at home grain mill and never thought I’d be doing that, but don’t tell the Lord you’ll never do something cuz he’ll make you do it 😂. But I am still learning time management and best way to complete tasks and even be ok when I don’t complete it all. I’m also learning to become a morning person, which is so hard because I’ve been never been a morning person but I see the benefits, along with its in the Bible and therefore I should do it. Anyways, God bless you and your family and continue the good work you do. It’s glorifies the Lord and that’s what we all want to do, make him happy 😊

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

How I manage my time is another thing that has been exposed to me during this journey 😩 it’s a work in progress 😩 and wow I have to look into a grain mill, that may save us $$$! Thank you for that!

[@antonia5546]

@@Offthebeatenpath. it’s a little bit of an investment but most kitchen appliances are 😂. But I watched a video from the channel Bread Beckers and she talked about bread from a biblical standpoint along with some science to show the benefits of freshly milled flour. It’s so fascinating and once I learned how to look at bread from the Bible, I jumped in head first. The video I watched first was called Do Not Eat The Bread of Idleness on their channel by Sue Becker. Hope this helps!

[@tsrocks2029]

You are such a great role model, been watching you for a few years now . Love your perspective on these things

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Thank you so much for supporting 🥹🫶🏽

[@themassarofamily]

Love your seat down talks when you share your wisdom with us! You're so right about having a child as well as a spouse. It definitely reveals areas in your life that you may still need some work. Patience is definitely one of those areas for me that I still need to work on 🥴. So happy to hear you're building your community! I pray your community continues to grow in strength and love ❤

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

We all are working on it! And yes! Thanks to you for recommending that class!

[@evieev8772]

Definitely loving this content. Would love a video of how you are researching about food and what resources you have found on healthy food

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

@@evieev8772 that’s a good idea🥹 thank you!

[@unknownjustyet]

Love this video. Great content! Glad to see your new direction! always love your content! Love your hairstyle! Love Lovely!

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

@@unknownjustyet thank you so much Lovely 🥺

[@anned.6446]

This was so helpful!

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

I’m glad it was ☺️

[@NadiaPink]

Loved this chat so much important real life conversations. I also love the baby blue on you.

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Thank you🫶🏽 I’m obsessed with pastels 😍

[@NadiaPink]

​@@Offthebeatenpath. It looks good on you, you look refreshed and glowing.

[@theparttimehomemaker]

Great points, Gwen!! Really enjoyed this one and took some great tips away ❤

[@serenamorrr7921]

Thank you so much for making this video💕

[@shanenolan5625]

Oh i was just talked to a lady , i mentioned something in one of your community posts. Dhe was talking about products makes upd she avoided for health reasons i mentioned the deodorant things ( 500 plus chemicals) a while ago

[@shanenolan5625]

You live your learn

[@bnicole10280]

Shhh Everyone, Gwen is on ❤😂

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Awe 🥹 you’re too kind

[@diamondsfashiongallery]

What's your take on birth control, are Christian women permitted to be using birth control or should we be fruitful and multiply?

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Not sure if you’re a girl so if not, I hope this isn’t TMI! I took birth control at 19 once, the depo shot. I had a reverse period for 3 months! From my own experience, I absolutely think it’s damaging for our bodies!

[@lolsfhss5414]

cringe

[@ArielaNyvia]

Loved hearing your wisdom and insightful advice on things you've learned and things you should've done. I'm always trying to make sure I use my time fruitfully to research and learn as much as I can before having children. Community is definitely something that David and I have had to put ourselves out there for bc its truly important to be connected to the body of Christ especially for encouragement, prayer, Godly wisdom from the older women, and support in staying grounded in the word 📖🕊🤍 ty for sharing

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

You’re doing amazing with running your home and switching to low Tox living! We have also been putting ourselves out there 🤣

[@ArielaNyvia]

Tysm 🥹♥️ I'm trying - glad you're doing it too!