If you are wondering how to become a full-time homemaker in your twenties, you have come to the right place! I will share my practical tips on how to become a homemaker young & my personal story of how I became a homemaker at 22.
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Does your dream of becoming a homemaker seem so far off in the distance from where your life is right now?
Maybe you haven’t found the one, are living at home, studying for your career, or are in a long season of waiting.
Trust me. I’ve been there too.
It might be shocking to see my life now, but I didn’t expect to become a homemaker in my early twenties.
I imagined myself with a thriving home-based career, married, and with young kids before I stayed home full-time.
But as a 24-year-old full-time homemaker, I’m here to tell you that your dream life as a homemaker might be a lot closer than you think!
It may seem like a lot of the circumstances are out of our control, but that’s far from the truth. We can start taking action today to create opportunities for our homemaking dreams to become a reality.
I must warn you, if you start taking intentional actions toward your dream life, it might come sooner than you think.
I hope you find encouragement and inspiration as you read my story & practical tips on how to become a full-time homemaker in your twenties.
How I Became a Homemaker at 22
Before Homemaking
It’s funny I became a homemaker so young because I didn’t always want to be a homemaker.
Growing up, I learned to be independent and self-sufficient. I was very successful in school, worked multiple jobs & left the nest as soon as I turned 18.
Like most modern young women, I valued career & independence over marriage & family. It wasn’t until I realized that I would love to become a wife and mother one day that homemaking became a part of my vocabulary.
At 19, I started learning more about homemaking as a lifestyle and how I could intentionally create it for myself & future family.
I was single, working multiple jobs, studying to be a health coach specializing in hormone health, taking online courses for digital entrepreneurship, and learning homemaking skills in my free time.
Looking back, this season of life was an inspiring yet challenging foundational time in my early adulthood.
Embrace the challenge.
Challenging seasons build character and ultimately help you to become a more mature young woman.
Dating
Between 19 and 20, I was single and learning how to date well for marriage. This was a very interesting season, to say the least.
Navigating modern dating as a traditionally-minded woman was quite challenging. Embrace the challenge! You never know when you’ll finally meet the one.
I was still working full-time while studying online and trying to figure out how to create a flexible online career path when I met my now fiance, Keith.
Early on, I noticed he had good character. He was hardworking, masculine, honest & funny. Plus, he was a good two-stepper! I love me a country boy who can dance! lol
On our first date, we learned very quickly that we had a lot of similar values and goals.
Early on in our dating relationship, we talked a lot about the future together. I shared with him my desire to be a homemaker once I had children. He supported the idea but was unsure of how that would play out in real life.
We had so many unknowns about our future in our early twenties as neither of us had a college degree, and both were on an entrepreneurial career path.
As our relationship grew and we were figuring things out career-wise, I spent my free time praying, journaling, and researching to ensure this would be the right lifestyle for us and our future family goals.
I was so excited to become a homemaker, wife & mother one day that this season of dating, working, and waiting felt like forever.
Transitioning to homemaking full-time
Eventually, we were fortunate to come across opportunities allowing Keith to advance in his career.
I have a clear memory of the day when he approached me with an exciting job offer, saying it would enable me to stay home full-time in the future.
Around the same time, we purchased our first home together!
I started working part-time and doing photography before transitioning to working primarily from home while developing my home-based career, such as this blog.
Transitioning to becoming a full-time homemaker didn’t come easy.
We had to make sacrifices that first year. I sold my car to get out of debt, we lived very frugally, missed out on many social events, & slowly built up our home.
I’m so thankful to have found a man so loving and supportive and willing to work hard with me on creating the life of our dreams.
Now, I have been a full-time homemaker for over a year, and we are planning our wedding for next year. Although we didn’t do things the “traditional” way, I am so thankful for how everything has worked out and the life we are creating together.
How To Become a Full-Time Homemaker in Your Twenties
Here are some of my practical tips for how to become a full-time homemaker in your twenties.
First off, I want to define what a full-time homemaker is.
A full-time homemaker stays home rather than working outside the home, and a big part of their daily tasks is managing the household.
Here are some tips, advice, and ideas I have come across on becoming a full-time homemaker in your twenties:
Mindset
Doing your homework before making significant lifestyle changes is always a good idea.
If you’re thinking about becoming a homemaker, just be aware that it can be challenging and requires lots of hard work, self-discipline, and excellent communication and relationship skills. But if you’re up for the challenge, it can also be incredibly fulfilling!
Being a full-time homemaker is a blessing and an excellent opportunity to grow in your twenties!
So far, my experience has been filled with many learning opportunities & growth.
I’ve cultivated new skill sets, developed my home-based career, focused on my health & fertility, continued my education, & served others better.
Homemaking is not for everyone, and not everyone will understand or support your decision to be a homemaker, and that’s okay!
As an independent, mature adult, you can live your life however you choose, and it is your responsibility to create the best lifestyle for you and your family regardless of what other people think.
Relationship
Your twenties are the best time to intentionally work on your relationship skills if you want to be a homemaker! Learning to date well, communicate, set boundaries, etc., will only benefit you in the long run as you prepare for marriage and family life.
The most important thing is to be in a healthy, committed relationship with a good man who supports you being a homemaker.
Ultimately, you know your life circumstances and relationship best and can decide the most beneficial life for your life.
Ideally, it would be best to be married before staying home full-time. Still, everything has worked out even better than I could have imagined & we are excited to be planning our wedding!
Housing
To be a full-time homemaker, you need a place to call home. Ideally, live independently from your family of origin. Regardless, you can start learning homemaking skills in whatever space you have!
My journey in learning homemaking skills began when I was renting a room. As Keith and I moved in together, I dedicated more time to homemaking. Eventually, when we purchased our first home together, I took on homemaking full-time.
Start with where you are with what you have; you’ll be surprised by everything you can learn!
Income & Career
If you want to be a full-time homemaker, you will need financial means to support staying home. There are a couple of ways you could go about this:
Consider working from home or starting a home-based business for a home-centric lifestyle.
Also, you can build your lifestyle around your partner’s income if you plan on being a full-time homemaker.
This can allow you to focus on homemaking without the added stress of financial obligations. It’s important to remember that this doesn’t mean you can’t work or contribute financially. It simply offers a little extra security and flexibility to your lifestyle.
I hope my story and the tips I shared were helpful in guiding you toward the path that best suits your goal of becoming a full-time homemaker in your twenties!
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