Best books on femininity, homemaking, and motherhood

The stay at home mom by Donna Otto

This is a book for every Stay at home mom and homemaker. It is full of constructive ideas on home management, how to save money whilst staying home, getting a proper homemaking routine, etc. It will give you a wonderful boost if you're lacking inspiration or feeling lost on your homemaking journey.

Donna Otto does a fabulous job encouraging and inspiring fellow homemakers and stay at home mothers.

Fascinating womanhood by Helen B. Andelin

Fascinating womanhood is hands down the best book on traditional femininity. This is a book that every woman should read at least once in her lifetime. Fascinating womanhood talks about how to find true happiness and fulfillment in womanhood, relationships, and marriage.

I honestly believe that if you want to become the best possible wife, you should read this book and take its message to heart. The vintage edition of fascinating womanhood has been edited by Helen B. Andelin's eldest daughter Dixie, who updated her mother's work to reflect the changes in our culture and to reach a broader audience (meaning that this updated version will appeal to women of all religions and cultures)

gentle birth, gentle mothering by Dr. Sarah Buckley

This book is a must read for every woman who is, or plans to become pregnant at some point.

Sarah Buckley is an incredible woman and doctor who birthed all of her four children at home.

Gentle birth, gentle mothering critiques and questions our current medical practices in pregnancy and early parenting, such as prenatal testing, hospitals disrupting the mother-baby attachment, the negative impacts of epidurals, inductions, and so forth.

If I could boil this book down to three words it would be: Comprehensive, evidence-based and trustworthy.

The Mama Natural week by week guide to pregnancy and childbirth

This book is another must read for every pregnant woman. The Mama Natural week by week guide to pregnancy and childbirth is full of practical advice for natural birth and pregnancy. This book comes with weekly recipes, natural remedies and the book is beautifully illustrated which makes it a fun and entertaining read.

The author of this book is incredibly knowledgeable and encourages all mothers to know their options and make informed decisions.This book has no fear mongering and it's incredibly empowering if you're considering doing things "the natural way".

Eve in Exile by Rebekah Merkle

Eve in Exile is a striking book on femininity and the history of feminism. This is one of those rare books that will absolutely blow your mind. Rebekah Merkle hits it out of the park in every chapter.

I am going to share my favorite quote from this remarkable book that hopefully gives you a glimpse on how amazing it is.

"Proverbs 14:1 says that a wise woman builds her house but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. What we have witnessed over the last century is millions of women in America, in unison, tearing down their houses with their own hands- and the result is that they have dismantled this nation piece by piece."

M is for Mama by Abbie Halberstadt

M is for Mama is a fantastic book on biblical motherhood and the difference between mediocre motherhood and Christlike motherhood. There are numerous truths in this book that apply to anyone who wants to live by God's word. That's why it's a good read even if you're not a mother.

M is for Mama is not a "preachy" book. It might ruffle some feathers but the whole book is incredibly encouraging and Abbie uses scripture to back herself up.

"Just because something is relatable doesn't mean it's not mediocre".

xoxo

Ida