Off the Beaten Path
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Lessons I learned as a housewife
Lessons I learned as a housewife *before having a child
Someone asked if I could discuss my transition from being a stay at home wife (housewife) to being a stay at home mom and I thought that was an amazing idea! So here I discussed things I learned as a housewife that I think prepared me to be a stay at home mom! There are many other lessons I’ve learned along the way that I did not mention so let me know if you’d like a part 2!
If you don’t have a community or a village as a homemaker, build one: ua-cam.com/video/hFUu8HASCsU/v-deo.html
Stay at home wife to being a stay at home mom transition: ua-cam.com/video/9I3gdd2s6TU/v-deo.html
Jesus saved my life: ua-cam.com/video/PWQvQjHNHv4/v-deo.html
My hospital birth story: ua-cam.com/video/JWUukDaG9IQ/v-deo.html
A week in the life of a black homemaker: ua-cam.com/video/2yf6M6E5eBo/v-deo.html
Cooking for my man and housewife chit chat: ua-cam.com/video/I4hgi7LwLNs/v-deo.html
00:00 Intro
02:30 Learning to trust the Lord for Finances
04:36 Battling depression as a stay at home mom
07:02 Being lonely as a stay at home mom
08:07 Using time to learn how to nourish your family
09:54 The powers that be want us too busy to care
13:52 Home Systems & Rhythm
16:19 Marriage & motherhood exposes your flaws
18:50 Build a community while you have time
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Sahw
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Stay at home wife with no kids
Black housewife
Black homemaker
Sahw to sahm transition
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I stopped wearing fake hair..

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @dejasbeautyxoxo1361
    @dejasbeautyxoxo1361 3 дні тому

    Do you know what the difference is between using micro links with and without the weft? Is one better for your hair than the other ?

  • @lolsfhss5414
    @lolsfhss5414 4 дні тому

    cringe

  • @tiffanys.6472
    @tiffanys.6472 6 днів тому

    MY FAVORITE SEW IN TUTORIAL TO THIS DATE DANG I WISH SHE COULD DO MY VERSATILE SEW IN 😩🥰💯

  • @tiffanys.6472
    @tiffanys.6472 6 днів тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @LakeishaMonique
    @LakeishaMonique 6 днів тому

    What hair do your recommend?

  • @theparttimehomemaker
    @theparttimehomemaker 8 днів тому

    I don’t have a village where I am. Family are about 2 hours away. It's scary, but i know the solution is to starr creating my own. Need to get going with that! 😅

  • @nicolemanuel1822
    @nicolemanuel1822 12 днів тому

    So you use any kind of heat protection during the drying and flat ironing process?

  • @myurbangarden7695
    @myurbangarden7695 13 днів тому

    ❤🐏🦬

  • @EthNikkiSince07
    @EthNikkiSince07 13 днів тому

    Hair looks so healthy ❤

  • @EthNikkiSince07
    @EthNikkiSince07 13 днів тому

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @shaileenacevedo2938
    @shaileenacevedo2938 14 днів тому

    Looks amazing ❤

  • @shellymabry9577
    @shellymabry9577 15 днів тому

    Awesome, praise God!!!

  • @shamisopasi
    @shamisopasi 15 днів тому

    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

  • @theparttimehomemaker
    @theparttimehomemaker 15 днів тому

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

  • @serenamorrr7921
    @serenamorrr7921 17 днів тому

    Thank you so much for making this video💕

  • @abbieb2306
    @abbieb2306 18 днів тому

    Your twists are soo beautiful ❤

  • @bnicole10280
    @bnicole10280 18 днів тому

    Shhh Everyone, Gwen is on ❤😂

  • @themassarofamily
    @themassarofamily 18 днів тому

    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.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 17 днів тому

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

  • @tsrocks2029
    @tsrocks2029 18 днів тому

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

  • @AshleyEmpowers
    @AshleyEmpowers 18 днів тому

    Loved this so much! You have so much purpose here on UA-cam. ❤

  • @ArielaNyvia
    @ArielaNyvia 18 днів тому

    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.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 17 днів тому

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

    • @ArielaNyvia
      @ArielaNyvia 17 днів тому

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

  • @NadiaPink
    @NadiaPink 18 днів тому

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

    • @Offthebeatenpath.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 17 днів тому

      Thank you🫶🏽 I’m obsessed with pastels 😍

    • @NadiaPink
      @NadiaPink 17 днів тому

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

  • @snuggisthecute
    @snuggisthecute 18 днів тому

    LOVE the twists. So cute and feminine!

  • @diamondsfashiongallery
    @diamondsfashiongallery 18 днів тому

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

    • @Offthebeatenpath.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 18 днів тому

      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!

  • @shanenolan5625
    @shanenolan5625 18 днів тому

    Love the zoo haven't been in years but it was a regular Sunday activity growing up

    • @Offthebeatenpath.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 17 днів тому

      We plan on making it a regular thing, Lord willing!

  • @antonia5546
    @antonia5546 18 днів тому

    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.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 18 днів тому

      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
      @antonia5546 18 днів тому

      @@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!

  • @cierra9520
    @cierra9520 18 днів тому

    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.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 18 днів тому

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

  • @BasicLi
    @BasicLi 18 днів тому

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

  • @Bindi_Marc
    @Bindi_Marc 18 днів тому

    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.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 18 днів тому

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

  • @Lovelymama212
    @Lovelymama212 18 днів тому

    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
      @Lovelymama212 18 днів тому

      Also, your hair looks so cute!

    • @Offthebeatenpath.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 18 днів тому

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

  • @shanenolan5625
    @shanenolan5625 18 днів тому

    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
    @shanenolan5625 18 днів тому

    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.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 18 днів тому

      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
      @shanenolan5625 18 днів тому

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

  • @shanenolan5625
    @shanenolan5625 18 днів тому

    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 .

  • @shanenolan5625
    @shanenolan5625 18 днів тому

    You live your learn

  • @Offthebeatenpath.
    @Offthebeatenpath. 18 днів тому

    Are you a sahw or a sahm?

  • @kierracarr151
    @kierracarr151 20 днів тому

    Do you think it will be okay if I exceed the two week mark and go a full month/two months of not washing my hair, or do you think that’ll damage it? Most of the time when I’ve done a regular straight style (no keratin treatment), I just ride it out for however long I can before I sweat my curls out… can I take that same approach?

    • @Offthebeatenpath.
      @Offthebeatenpath. 17 днів тому

      With this particular one yes I think it’ll be ok

  • @mochamommyATX
    @mochamommyATX 22 дні тому

    You have a lovely family

  • @user-ed3kh5of6f
    @user-ed3kh5of6f Місяць тому

    I wished that I could have seen more of the crown area sown in

    • @Offthebeatenpath.
      @Offthebeatenpath. Місяць тому

      When you do yours you can tweak it! In order for it to be enough hair for other braids and leave out on the sides you have to do a little Leaveout on top!

  • @EthNikkiSince07
    @EthNikkiSince07 Місяць тому

    Nice ❤❤

  • @NicoleLee-mu2uq
    @NicoleLee-mu2uq Місяць тому

    Your hair is gorgeous!!! ❤❤.What products do you use to grow your hair so beautifully?

  • @kenoshaben8340
    @kenoshaben8340 Місяць тому

    Beautiful work!! How many inches is the bundle hair?

  • @somethintru1
    @somethintru1 Місяць тому

    Thank you for your vulnerability

  • @dorcasbrown1553
    @dorcasbrown1553 Місяць тому

    I love the honesty here. Lovely video x

  • @GigglesnGaggie
    @GigglesnGaggie Місяць тому

    Gorgeous! Where do you buy raw hair?

  • @tbrown4762
    @tbrown4762 Місяць тому

    What about eyeliners? That is probably my fave makeup to use. Any recs on low toxic eyeliners, eye shadows and mascara's? Your video is super helpful, thanks!