Normalize Simple Homemade Life

scrunchyconservativemom
Mar 10
3 min read

Updated: Mar 13

A person slices radishes on a grater. Two jars of pickled vegetables are on a rustic table with spices, creating a cozy atmosphere. — Simple Homemade Life

Somewhere along the way, we were convinced that more is better. That newer is necessary. That convenience is king. But what if we took a step back and realized that a simple, homemade life is not only possible but fulfilling?

It’s time to Normalize Simple Homemade Life that isn’t ruled by keeping up with the Joneses. Let’s talk about homemade gifts, staying out of debt, and embracing what we already have instead of constantly reaching for more.

The Beauty of Homemade Gifts

We’ve been conditioned to believe that a meaningful gift has to come from a store and carry a hefty price tag. But some of the best gifts I’ve ever received (or given) were homemade. A jar of home-canned jam, a batch of freshly baked bread, a handmade blanket—these gifts carry love, time, and effort, something no store-bought item can truly match. Let’s bring back the days when a gift meant someone took the time to make it, not just swipe a card.

Rolled crochet blanket in pink shades on a gray surface, set against a blurred green background with hints of yellow and bokeh lights. — Crochet a blanket for a fun stuffed animal as a gift before you rush to the store to buy something new.

Debt-Free Is the New Luxury

Pink piggy bank filled with dollar bills surrounded by scattered coins on a white background, suggesting savings or financial growth. — Saving instead of spending

There is nothing glamorous about car payments, credit card debt, or feeling like you’ll never catch up financially. Owning your vehicle outright, living within your means, and sleeping at night without money stress. That “new car smell” fades real fast, but the peace of financial freedom is long lasting.

Eat at Home, Stay a While

Remember when visiting a friend meant sitting in their kitchen, sharing a meal, and catching up? These days, meeting up usually means spending $50 at a restaurant, just to have surface-level conversation over overpriced food. Let’s normalize home visits again—inviting people over for coffee, lunch, or even a simple potluck. There’s something special about gathering in a home, rather than rushing through a meal in a noisy restaurant.

Appreciate What You Have

We live in a culture that constantly tells us to upgrade—phones, cars, houses, wardrobes, lifestyles. But what if we learned to be content with what we already have? If it works, it doesn’t need replacing. If it’s comfortable, it doesn’t need an upgrade. The joy isn’t in the newness, it’s in the gratitude.

Staying in on a Friday Night

There’s this unspoken rule that Friday night means going out. But why? Why not stay home, cook a good meal, play board games, read a book, or just enjoy a quiet night? There’s nothing wrong with slowing down, especially in a world that constantly pushes us to do more, spend more, and be everywhere at once.

The Simple Life Is a Good Life: Normalize Simple Homemade Life

A simple, homemade life isn’t about deprivation—it’s about freedom. Freedom from debt, from consumerism, from the pressure to constantly upgrade and chase more. It’s about slowing down, appreciating what’s already in front of us, and finding joy in the little things.

So let’s Normalize Simple Homemade Life. Let’s be okay with staying home, making gifts, driving older cars, and appreciating what we already have. Because, in the end, simple isn’t just good—it’s enough.

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