Femininity

“Why do women want to dress like men when they’re fortunate enough to be women? Why lose femininity, which is one of our greatest charms? We get more accomplished by being charming than we would be flaunting around in pants and smoking. I’m very fond of men. I think they are wonderful creatures. I love them dearly. But I don’t want to look like one. When women gave up their long skirts, they made a grave error.” 

~ Tasha Tudor

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A Woman's Worth

 

Feminists have deceived women to believe that motherhood is second-rate, yet they themselves are deceived. They are actually annihilating womanhood. They purport that a woman can only find status in doing what a man does, whereas a woman doesn't have to do what a man does to find her worth. She finds her worth in who God created her to be--a woman! She has been given the wondrous gift to conceive life, to nurture it in her womb and to nourish, mother and train this life.  

~Nancy Campbell

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Letting Teens Get a Job is Not a Good Way to Keep Them Busy

When children become a certain age, some Christian parents think it would be a great idea to allow them to get a job to "keep them busy" and earn some money.  Not only is this popular for boys, but also has become popular for teenage girls.  Why parents want to send their teen daughters out into the world to earn money is beyond me.  It is not in a young woman's nature to hold a job, and certainly doesn't prepare her to be a wife and homemaker.

My parents did this with me, and I had several jobs before I was saved.  One summer before I was even old enough to hold a paying job, they sent me to a camp to be a camp "counselor in training" to "keep me busy", and they even paid me to do it since it wasn't a paying position.  All of these places of employment did me no good and actually caused much harm.

Before parents consider allowing or even encouraging their teens to get a job outside the home, there is much to think about Biblically, especially with concern for their souls and how a place of employment might affect their future.  Jobs outside the home hold a lot of danger and temptation for young people who still are not mature.  It is very similar to sending them off to public school.



Consider the following:

At a job, teens are exposed to and cannot get away from

• Their boss.  They are at the demand of their manager to be available to do what he/she wants at whatever time he/she wants (though with some restrictions due to their age).  This boss most likely won't care about things like your teen keeping the Lord's Day or having convictions about not doing certain things.
• Their co-workers.  Co-workers can be the worst "companions" which your teen will naturally have to be around and cannot get away from in the workplace.  If you send your teen off to a job, do not be surprised if they are exposed to filthy language and jokes, drug use, alcohol use, people fornicating, along with the more subtle views of their coworkers that are prevalent in our society, such as feminism, environmentalism, evolution, etc.  Teens are still very much in their formative and immature years and will find it hard to be the only one standing against such evils in our society.
• Wicked music.  Often in places of business, raunchy, inappropriate music is played, and your teen will have to listen to this all day and cannot get away from it.  Co-workers may also play their own music which your teen may be exposed to.
• Customers.  Depending on the type of job your teen has, there may often be customers that your teen has to interact with that expose them to things you wouldn't want.
• Sexual advances.  It is a sad fact that if you send your daughter off to a job, you can expect that someone will at some point act inappropriately toward her.  And in our backwards society, even young girls feel emboldened to make sexual advances towards young men, so you can expect this if you have sons as well.  If you want to keep your children pure until their marriage, sending them off to a place of employment is not a very good way to do it.
• Technology.  Co-workers these days most likely have smartphones where they freely show other people porn or other wicked photos and videos.  Are you ready for your teen to be exposed to this?  Also, would your teen have other access to computers or other technology where they could search for or even accidentally stumble upon some of the wickedness that is on the internet?  The temptation for teens is very real in this area, and once seen, these things cannot be unseen.
• Immodesty.  Many places of employment will expose your teen to high levels of immodesty that they wouldn't have to deal with at home.  This is especially problematic for teen boys who are trying to keep themselves pure in thought and deed.
• Your teen most likely will be asked by coworkers to "hang out" at other times other than the workplace. Don't be surprised if your teen forms an attachment to the people they are around at work, wanting to be around them instead of their family.

There are many dangers of sending your teen out to work in our modern world, and loving, Christian parents would do best to seriously consider these.  Even homeschooling parents who have foreseen the dangers of public school, sometimes send their children out to jobs where they will be exposed to many of the great evils they were seeking to avoid at school.

Even if you send your teen to work at a place that you are familiar with, or even to a place of employment where the owners are professing Christians, you will run into many of the same issues.

What is the solution then?

For young women, I see no reason for her to ever need "job experience", as the Bible has made it clear for what young women are to be concerned with.  

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. ~Titus 2:3-5

There is no reason for a daughter from a Christian home to get a job outside of the home.  Let her learn beside her mother, the many and varied skills of home-keeping while she has the time on her hands!  It makes no sense for her to wait until she is married to learn these needed skills.  There are always more things to learn, and before she is married, she has the ability to become very good at these things. Older daughters at home can be a tremendous blessing to their mothers.  Daughters at home should be learning contentment within the home sphere and to not be led by selfish desires.

For young men, it is a bit more difficult.  Obviously, young men need to at some point learn to be providers.  At what time this occurs and in what way will greatly depend on the individual young man, his walk with Christ, and his maturity.  But do not be fooled into thinking that your teen boy is beyond being tempted or lured away from his faith by the above mentioned dangers.  Even if he is not led away into a snare, if he's working at a place of employment, he will be exposed to things that will most likely leave an impression on his young heart for the rest of his life.  That's why we must be ever so careful and wise in our decisions.  It would be best if his Christian father had his own business that his son could get involved in.  That way his father can still be with his young man and guide him as he steps out into the working world.  Other options are if your teen son can have his own "business" doing yard work or other such things for neighbors where he is still close to home and has a sense of accountability.  If he has a brother or even his own father to come alongside him, even better, as they can provide each other accountability.



Other ways to keep teens busy are to have a family life that is busy with regular family dinners and family worship.  These are important duties that should be happening every day, and many teens start to miss out on them if they are at jobs in the evenings.  Families can also minister together to other people in many ways, as well as share the Gospel.  Don't forget family walks, outings, and other enjoyable leisure activities.  Doing things together as a family is so beneficial for all family members, and prepares our young teens to one day have their own families and spend time with them instead of leading their separate lives.

Even though this may seem "different", don't cave into the pressure of those around you to do what everyone else is doing or what seems right in their own eyes.  What is most important is our children's souls, and so we must always have their spiritual wellbeing in mind.


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Ways Women Take on a Masculine Role

We need to be supportive of our husbands in their masculine role of being leaders, providers, and protectors.  We should be aware of the ways women take on masculine roles so that we do not do the same to our husbands.  It is easy to adopt a feminist mindset, as it has become so deeply ingrained in our society.  We may have certain feminist views that we are not even aware of.

Women take on masculine roles when they enter the workforce and compete with men for greater achievement, higher positions, and earning more money.  We learn all the way back in Genesis that it is the man's role to be a provider and not a woman's (Genesis 3:16, 19).  If a woman is working, a man will not feel as great a need, if any, to work by the sweat of his brow to provide for his family.

Women also take on masculine roles when they try to take over leadership in the home instead of trustingly looking to their husbands for guidance and a strong arm to lean on.  The leadership position was given to husbands by God Himself.  This doesn't mean that we have no opinions or wisdom, especially in our own sphere of the home, but often women neglect looking to their own husbands for guidance.  Even taking over the masculine chores around the house takes over something a husband can and should be doing, unless there is a real emergency where he is unable.

Some women think they are "helping" their husbands by doing these things.  But really, they are hindering their husbands, because the wives are taking on the husbands' role instead of focusing on their own duties.  When we take on masculine roles instead of letting our husbands do them, it harms the family.  It is detrimental to our husbands' feeling of being needed as the leader, protector, and provider for his family, which God created him to be.  It also causes us to be less feminine and creates more stress in our own lives.  We also neglect important functions in our own role as wife, mother, and homemaker.

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New Feminine, Beautiful, and Modest Skirts

I just love dressing femininely.  It is wonderful to be a woman, to be different from men....
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Time to Buy Skirts

Hello Ladies at Home,

Have you been looking for modest skirts in the stores but have been unable to find them?  I know how difficult that can be!  Many of the skirts in-store are too short or too tight.

One of Blessed Homemaking's sponsors, New Creation Apparel has shared that several of their most desired skirts are now re-stocked.

Also, other favorite skirts will be re-made for summer, and new and popular designs will be posted shortly!

Be sure to check out their "close-out" items for exceptional value while they last!
New Creation Apparel also has several styles of maternity skirts which are so comfortable that customers who are not pregnant, enjoy wearing them.

I am very thankful for companies like New Creation Apparel that make dressing modestly and femininely a reality in our modern times.  They are a wonderful company with quality and affordable apparel.

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Skirts, Planners, Makeup (Sales for Homemakers)

As mothers, wives, homemakers, most of us have an interest in looking pretty and feminine, and also in planning out our days and keeping on task.  We also have a great interest in saving money and thereby reducing the strain on our husbands who work so hard to provide!

And so, I wanted to share with you today just a few sales that are going on today at Raising Homemakers.

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Spring Clearance Sale on Skirts! New Creation Apparel

New Creation Apparel is having a Spring Clearance Sale to clear out limited quantity skirts!  The prices are great, and I know the quality is outstanding as well, as I own many skirts from New Creation Apparel.

Here are just a few examples of these lovely, modest skirts for women that are on clearance right now:

Ruched2 Deep Royal Blue

Ruffle Butterfly

  

Maternity Summer Fun

New Creation Apparel also carries modest maternity skirts like this one.  I have worn their maternity skirts during pregnancy, and they are comfortable and durable!

 

All of New Creation Apparel's skirts are designed to be long and modest, which is great for the Christian woman!  See the rest of their clearance skirts here.

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New Fall Skirt Arrivals from New Creation Apparel

What a joy and a privilege to dress like a feminine woman!  It's so nice to be able to dress differently than men, don't you think?  Even if you only dress up on the Lord's Day or special occasions, don't you feel differently when you do?  Dressing femininely is a part of encouraging men to act like gentlemen, to treat you like a lady.  But of course this must be accompanied by a feminine manner as well.

Well, I do think it's always nice to get a new skirt for the wardrobe.  Now is a great time to get a new skirt, or two, because New Creation Apparel currently has new skirts in stock for Fall.  If you've never heard of New Creation Apparel, they are a great company, with wonderful customer service, that has a really beautiful selection of modest skirts at affordable prices.  They even have lovely maternity skirts!  They are also one of Blessed Homemaking's advertisers, so please support them!

I will show you some of their new arrivals.  Which one is your favorite?  I really like the Double Cascading Ruffle and the Margot.

Double Cascading Ruffle

 

 

 

Margot 3

Laura Navy

Ruched Denim

“Why do women want to dress like men when they’re fortunate enough to be women? Why lose femininity, which is one of our greatest charms? We get more accomplished by being charming than we would be flaunting around in pants and smoking. I’m very fond of men. I think they are wonderful creatures. I love them dearly. But I don’t want to look like one. When women gave up their long skirts, they made a grave error…”
― Tasha Tudor

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Shining Lights

"There is in this world no function more important than that of being charming, to shed joy around to cast light upon dark days, to be the golden thread of our destiny and the very spirit of grace and harmony.  Is not this to render a service?"

~Victor Hugo

As women, we have an important job to do--to shed joy around those in our lives and cast light upon dark days.  There are so many women these days who are not light-bringers, dispelling darkness, but instead are contributing to the darkness of our world.  Instead, we should be feminine and sweet, bringing joy and light to those in our lives.  We must not be self-centered, but focused on our Lord, our families, and our home, and shedding joy to those we meet.

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New Beautiful Skirt Arrivals

Spring is on its way, and New Creation Apparel has new skirts available now!  Many homemakers like to dress femininely, even in the home, instead of saving skirts and dresses just for church and special occasions.  New Creation Apparel has many different skirts available at affordable prices.  I have several of their skirts myself!

Here are some of the new skirts that have arrived in the shop:

Natalie4 Denim

Creamy Gleam

Laura Black

 And of course, there are many more!

New Creation Apparel is a long time sponsor of Blessed Homemaking.  Please support them and go check out more of the beautiful skirts they have!  They also have a large selection of maternity skirts available.  It is always a good idea to get your skirts now rather than later, as quantities are limited.

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Modest Fashion for the Homemaker

I love beautiful and feminine clothing, don't you?  The great thing is these days, it doesn't have to be uncomfortable.  I especially love the sweater above with the lace sleeves.  Which one is your favorite?  These beautiful, feminine tops are on sale right now.  The link below will take you to them!  You might want to hurry, because the stock of on sale clothing does not last forever.  I have often tried to buy something, but it was sold out!
Was $49.99 - Now $16.99 - Stylish Knit Tops & Sweaters | 26 Styles!

Above are some pretty cardigans to help you prepare for Spring!  I can't believe Spring is already right around the corner.   You can purchase them at this link:
Was $29.99 - Now $11.99 - Lightweight Long Cardigans | New Spring Colors

Don't forget to pair your pretty tops with a lovely skirt from New Creation Apparel!  They still have lovely skirts at affordable prices, even for pregnant mamas.

Some of my children have a cold right now.  Thankfully they are getting better.  I am so blessed to be their mother.  We need to think of that every day when we wake up (and when we have difficulties with them): My children are a blessing from the Lord.  And really, they are His children that He has entrusted to us.

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Aprons on Sale in July!

I wear an apron a lot--mostly in the kitchen while I'm cooking.  I have some pretty ones and not so pretty ones.  My great aunt sewed one for me that is really nice and feminine.

If you're in need of a new apron, there's a great sale at Flirty Aprons during the month of July.  You can get 25% off and free shipping with code COOLOFF25 on any purchase the entire month of July. 

Note:  I think some of their aprons are ridiculous, but they do have some very pretty ones, plus matching ones for daughters too. 

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Western Morality

 

I see some women dressed in veils go by,

And next to them, some women barely dressed.
I contemplate this contrast, and ask why,
Our western girls are eager to divest.

Yet once our ladies were much better dressed,
They wore fine hats and clothes from head to toe.
They went to church decked in their Sunday best;
They walked with grace wherever they would go.

Those ladies knew their place and had respect,
For gentlemen and everyone around.
The men in turn, did honour and protect,
Those ladies, whose good name was safe and sound.



What happened to this modesty and grace,
That ladies used to have in years gone by?
What evil has so cursed the human race,
That such fine female modesty should die?

The devil offered Woman that old fruit,
Of knowledge and of freedom and of power.
And since the sixties this has been the root,
Of decadence, the loss of Woman’s flower.

And just like Adam, Man must share the blame,
For he stood by inactive, when the flow,
Of sexual immorality became,
As filthy and as strong as we now know.

And some men, full of lust, to their delight,
Abuse the girls who think that they are free,
Who think that being equal is their right,
But equal to the worst that men can be.



Now chivalry and modesty are spurned,
As women prize equality and force;
And many noble gentlemen are burned,
As they encounter women tough and coarse.

I know that not all women are like this;
There are still modest ladies on this earth,
Who've never listened to the serpent’s hiss,
Who know their source of grace and inner worth.



For God the loving Father made us pure,
All men and women special, not the same;
In His eyes, we are equal, to be sure.
Our holy lives will glorify His name.

Good Christian men and women, listen up!
Fulfill the role that God has given you.
And if you do, we shall all drink the cup,
Of love and joy and harmony anew.

– Emile Joseph

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Beautiful Modest Skirts on Sale

New Creation Apparel is having a Colorful Fall Sale on select skirts.  I have several skirts from them and love them.  They are also one of our sponsors here, so I hope you'll support them!  They have great customer service, great prices, and great modest skirts.

New Creation Apparel "proudly retails modest clothing for women. Our long skirts and modest maternity fashions are tailored in classic and feminine styles from carefully selected fabrics for lasting wearing pleasure." newCreation was founded from a desire to provide affordable, classic and comfortable clothing for women without lengthy hours of shopping disappointments. Their suppliers, mostly small, family-run businesses, work closely with them and provide exceptional creativity and workmanship.

If you love colorful skirts, you will love these skirts that are on sale now for only $29.95.  The modest skirts on sale include Classic Aubergine, Caribbean Sea, Classic Denim, Cotton Candy Pink, Classic Persimmon, and Cinnabar Red.

Classic Aubergine

Caribbean Sea

Classic Denim

Cotton Candy Pink

Classic Persimmon

Cinnabar Red

New Creation Apparel also has a wide selection of maternity skirts (and other skirts) that are not on sale also.  I have both maternity skirts and regular skirts from them, and they've lasted for several years.  The prices are really affordable, and the skirts would make a lovely addition to your wardrobe. I hope you will go check them out!

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Lilla Rose Now Shipping Worldwide

I have great news~~Lilla Rose will now be shipping internationally.  If you are a reader outside the United States and have been wanting to purchase a pretty Lilla Rose Flexi-Clip or other item, you can now have it shipped to you, starting at only $6.95.  Lilla Rose is now also accepting Paypal payments.

The Lilly Rose Opportunity, Parties, and Have One On Us are still available for U.S. residents only.

The above picture is of Lilla Rose's Flexi-of-the-Month.  Do you like it?

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Hurry! Beautiful Skirts Sale Ending!

Blessed Homemaking's long time sponsor, New Creation Apparel is having a skirt sale!  I love wearing skirts.  Don't you?  They make you feel more feminine and lovely.  New Creation Apparel normally has great prices, but they're made even better by this sale!  Thanks for supporting our sponsor.

• Enjoy summer styles in elegant white or cheerful and bright
•  New Arrivals 15% off  - excluding maternity and silk slips
• Sale ends August 8, 2014
• Don't forget to check their Clearance for real bargains

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Stylish and Modest Skirts

 As Christian women, it is important to dress in modest apparel.  I also like to wear skirts to be feminine and distinguish myself from men.  If you don't usually wear skirts or a dress, maybe you should try it and see how men treat you more like a lady.  Now, many men today are clueless about chivalry, but, we can help bring that back by dressing and acting femininely and reminding them that yes, indeed, we are ladies!

If you've been searching and searching and searching for some modest skirts that are still stylish and beautiful, I have good news for you!  I know how hard it is to find something decent at the stores because I have looked!  One of my favorite places to buy skirts is New Creation Apparel because:

1. They have only skirts that are modest and to fit every taste.
2. They are a Christian company.
3. Sigrid, the owner, is so sweet and a delight to do business with.
4. They ship very promptly.
5. I have never been disappointed in the quality of their skirts.
6. The prices are affordable, and are actually some of the best I've seen for new, modest skirts.
7. The do have a large selection of clearance items with even lower prices.
8. They have the best maternity skirts!

New Creation Apparel just recently got a shipment in of new skirt styles and also restocked some of their other skirts.  It is best to shop there at these times so you can find the size you need.  Here are some of the new skirts that have arrived:

Pleated Panel Khaki

Cairo Denim

Two Pleats Black

I hope this helps you find some modest, beautiful skirts!  I really do love this company, and that is why they advertise here on Blessed Homemaking.  Happy shopping!

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