I love this list. We’re Jewish, so Shabbat is very important to us and I agree it’s such a meaningful tradition for family as well! I love the responsibility part- not just helping. My kids are 5 and under and already they feel so good when they can do a whole job.
Yes I admire the Shabbat tradition a lot! I know Christian families who also practice it too, obviously different than you might. And giving kids real responsibilities at any age goes a long way!
Loved this post – great ideas that are really not very high effort if you think about it! I'm Jewish and a sabbath observer and it's truly GAME changing. love that you included that here!
Thanks Rachel! Yes I truly admire how Jewish people observe the Sabbath. Have you written much about how you observe it? Would love to hear how you approach it with kids!
I've only just found this and it's beautiful. Saving to come back to again and again. All of these things require time, which is a gift we should steward, especially in the fast-paced modern world.
Thanks Rachel! Yes a weekly Sabbath is something my husband and I constantly chat about too, would love to hear if you have any great ideas for practicing it : )
I'm laughing... I read your title, truly wanting to learn. I learned that I am old fashioned already! Great list and even though my family already does all of these, it's nice to know others do too!
That’s great, and they’re not anything revolutionary at all! But we’ve strayed away from so many of them as a society that they need to be spoken about and re-introduced to many families.
We really have! We always joke that my husband is really 100 years old (he's 34) and I think that's why we do them. I think all of these things are so important! I love being old fashioned.
Yes exactly, things that we found to be a regular part of family life have become rarities these days…such as family dinners. Hopefully it swings back one day but for now I want to teach my own kids what matters most.
I really love this and feel connected to it as well. I am a single mom of 4 working full time and getting ready to start law school part-time. But even with all of that, I still want to try and incorporate old fashion family habits. One goal is eating dinner together one night a week, aiming for Sunday. I even bought a corded home phone for the house that I am getting set up...slowly bringing back the 90s I guess lol!
That’s great! Even one intentional night that everyone sits down to dinner together is great step. It might be the one night you all come to anticipate a lot and marks the week in the best way.
There is something so comforting about returning to rhythms that do not need to be reinvented. Dinner around the table. Reading aloud. Real responsibilities. Open doors. Sabbath rest.
Looking back now, I really do think the ordinary habits are often the ones that shape a home the most. Not because they are impressive, but because they are repeated with love.
Thank you for reminding us that a thriving home is built slowly, faithfully, and often in the simplest ways.
Aww I love these takeaways, Joy! Thanks for sharing. You’re absolutely right, a thriving home doesn’t have to have rigid or highly systemized rules and routines, just ones that are simple, sustainable, and filled with care for others.
I also prefer hand writing my to-do’s but with the babies always in my arms or in need, I find that my writing things are always in another room than me….i baby carry but maybe should consider “composition carrying” so that I can write down what I need when the writing needs to be done!!!
Btw, your weekly Sunday meal at grandparents sounds really sweet. We honor the sabbath, and it is the holiest way to restore and launch the week to come with grace and renewal.
I love this list. We’re Jewish, so Shabbat is very important to us and I agree it’s such a meaningful tradition for family as well! I love the responsibility part- not just helping. My kids are 5 and under and already they feel so good when they can do a whole job.
Yes I admire the Shabbat tradition a lot! I know Christian families who also practice it too, obviously different than you might. And giving kids real responsibilities at any age goes a long way!
Loved this post – great ideas that are really not very high effort if you think about it! I'm Jewish and a sabbath observer and it's truly GAME changing. love that you included that here!
Thanks Rachel! Yes I truly admire how Jewish people observe the Sabbath. Have you written much about how you observe it? Would love to hear how you approach it with kids!
So funny you ask — I actually have a post in my drafts folder about this exact topic that needs some love! This is inspiring me to dust that off :)
Yes please do I’d love to hear!!
Love all of these!!! We practice almost all of them in our own home, and they make our rhythm so sweet 💛 love your insight on them, Mollie!
Thanks Larson! Yes I’m sure your life at home looks similarly from all the tips and wisdom you post!
I've only just found this and it's beautiful. Saving to come back to again and again. All of these things require time, which is a gift we should steward, especially in the fast-paced modern world.
Thanks Briony! Yes they each are habits that take time, patience, and opportunities to grow…not overnight fixes. Thanks for reading!
“Have more unstructured playtime outside” I love this one! So necessary!
Yes so essential for kids of all ages!
BIG plus on easy, repeatable meal ideas. I literally do not have the brain power to come up with new meals all the time.
Yes exactly! It saves so much time and honestly money too since I use the same things over and over again!
Mollie, these are so practical! This is a great list. I’m working on #9!!
Thanks Rachel! Yes a weekly Sabbath is something my husband and I constantly chat about too, would love to hear if you have any great ideas for practicing it : )
The traditional style were great in their own ways and I agree with you they have a different kind of compounding family bond..
I truly believe if we want to change the world then we should go home and love our family. These old fashioned family habits are exactly that! ♥️♥️♥️
I agree! There’s so much growth that happens when we love our family well.
I'm laughing... I read your title, truly wanting to learn. I learned that I am old fashioned already! Great list and even though my family already does all of these, it's nice to know others do too!
That’s great, and they’re not anything revolutionary at all! But we’ve strayed away from so many of them as a society that they need to be spoken about and re-introduced to many families.
We really have! We always joke that my husband is really 100 years old (he's 34) and I think that's why we do them. I think all of these things are so important! I love being old fashioned.
Simple. Genius. Necessary. How far we’ve strayed as a species, to have moved away from this
Yes exactly, things that we found to be a regular part of family life have become rarities these days…such as family dinners. Hopefully it swings back one day but for now I want to teach my own kids what matters most.
This was lovely and so true. Thank you for sharing. ☺️
Thanks Jessie! Glad you enjoyed it 🩷
I really love this and feel connected to it as well. I am a single mom of 4 working full time and getting ready to start law school part-time. But even with all of that, I still want to try and incorporate old fashion family habits. One goal is eating dinner together one night a week, aiming for Sunday. I even bought a corded home phone for the house that I am getting set up...slowly bringing back the 90s I guess lol!
That’s great! Even one intentional night that everyone sits down to dinner together is great step. It might be the one night you all come to anticipate a lot and marks the week in the best way.
Mollie, I loved this. 🤍
There is something so comforting about returning to rhythms that do not need to be reinvented. Dinner around the table. Reading aloud. Real responsibilities. Open doors. Sabbath rest.
Looking back now, I really do think the ordinary habits are often the ones that shape a home the most. Not because they are impressive, but because they are repeated with love.
Thank you for reminding us that a thriving home is built slowly, faithfully, and often in the simplest ways.
Aww I love these takeaways, Joy! Thanks for sharing. You’re absolutely right, a thriving home doesn’t have to have rigid or highly systemized rules and routines, just ones that are simple, sustainable, and filled with care for others.
I also prefer hand writing my to-do’s but with the babies always in my arms or in need, I find that my writing things are always in another room than me….i baby carry but maybe should consider “composition carrying” so that I can write down what I need when the writing needs to be done!!!
Btw, your weekly Sunday meal at grandparents sounds really sweet. We honor the sabbath, and it is the holiest way to restore and launch the week to come with grace and renewal.
Yes that’s a good idea! It is hard to write by hand with babies in tow ; )
"More time to be bored."
And then for Mom to say, "You're too smart to be bored."
Right haha, it goes both ways…finding a creative balance is key!