THE HOUSEWIFE


The Bible has a lot to say about the virtues of a good housewife. I believe we are all that and a bit more. 

  • Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
  • The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
  • She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
  • She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
  • She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
  • She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
  • She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
  • She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
  • She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
  • She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
  • She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
  • She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
  • Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
  • She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
  • Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
  • She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
  • She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
  • Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
  • Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
  • Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
  • Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.


My reason to begin this blog is a simple one...to share, to mingle, to meet, to advise; to be more than what we are already...housewives, home makers, mothers, friends, lovers, advisers, nurses, psychologists, teachers, economists, chefs and so much more. Lets choreograph our lives to be all this and lots more...lets be great human beings.


Please feel free to join with me and share all that you can to take us to greater heights and be what we were put on earth to be ...humans.


So share your thoughts, poems, recipes, financial tips, parenting tips, housekeeping tips, gardening tips, hobbies, home remedies and much much more.


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Comments

  1. Agony2 December 2011 at 21:08

    A lovely idea to offer a platform to one of the most neglected pillars of humanity. May God bless you Nirja and may your endeavour meet with great success. Bless you my child - Aunt Agony

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  2. Ramesh Sood3 December 2011 at 11:34

    The most wonderful gift that comes from starting a blog is that you find friends who understand you and can also empathise with whatever you express... and that too without any expectations.. fear of getting judged vanishes...that what I have experience in last two years of blogging....

    All the best Nirjaji...keep sharing...

    RS :)

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  3. Nirja3 December 2011 at 13:47

    Thank you all for joining and for your kind wishes.

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