Tended

2. From Teaching to Homemaking: How Motherhood Changed My Career and My Identity

Tended

Show Notes

I'm sharing my story of becoming a homemaker. It was my dream to become a college professor. But after a few years of teaching college English, I began a natural journey into homemaking and motherhood. My experience as a professional, though, has informed much of my work in the home. Join me as I spend a few days working around the house and tell my story of how I transitioned from teaching to homemaking and what I've learned along the way. FREE SOURDOUGH STARTER EBOOK: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/f6a9cf2cd5 JOIN THE MAILING LIST! Get my recipes, posts, and videos directly to your inbox: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/6b363e6987 FREE 10-DAY PANTRY CHALLENGE: https://moonandmagnolia.com/10-day-pantry-challenge/ IN THIS EPISODE How I went from survival mode in early motherhood to finding steadier rhythms at home. What sourdough taught me about slowing down and doing one thing well The simple habits that helped me shift from burnout to a more grounded routine Why I started Moon + Magnolia—and what I hope it offers other women How tending to your home can help you feel more confident and capable Encouragement for letting go of hustle and doing less, but with more purpose Practical ways to start reclaiming simplicity in the season you're in right now RESOURCES Original YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HrvLzeoGGEU How To Make Sourdough Breadcrumbs Step-by-Step Sourdough Starter Tutorial No-Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe and Instructions How To Start a Cut Flower Garden The Best Sourdough Toast Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Enjoy the show? Don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast—it helps more home bakers discover these tips! And if this episode helped you, share it with a fellow sourdough-loving friend. LET'S CONNECT YouTube // Blog // Instagram // TikTok // Pinterest DISCLAIMER: This podcast episode may contain affiliate links. Any purchases from links outside of moon + magnolia may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As part of the Amazon Associates program, links to Amazon will earn a commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting my content!

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