In that regard, I was also a tradwife throughout my 12-year marriage.
We eventually divorced, I became a single mom, and a bit more muddling ensued.
I was always one step behind, stressed out, overworked and underemployed.
We agreed that I should quit my job.
So I did, and immediately began nesting.
I began creating the white picket fence life I thought I wanted.
We even started homeschooling.
If I was going to be home all day anyway, why not?
I became a master of pinning craft ideas on Pinterest, meal planning and decorating my home.
I let my husband take care of everything related to running the home.
Had I asked, he likely would have shared the details.
Neither of us gave it much thought, though, and it worked well for a while.
I was suddenly solely responsible for the home maintenance, utilities, property tax and homeowners insurance.
I received a crash course on adulting.
I was even hit with an HOA violation letter because my home needed a good pressure washing.
Of course it did; my husband hadnt lived there for nearly a year.
A patch of lichen had taken up permanent residence on my mailbox.
HOA and amenities fees were immediately due.
The sprinklers needed to be programmed; with that, of course, a water bill increase.
I would need to schedule and pay the lawn guy (that mulch wasnt going to spread itself).
I also quickly realized Id better start budgeting some sinking funds for the property tax due after the holidays.
My ex-husband and I just fell into traditional gender roles; it was easier than putting in the work.
That doesnt mean youre tracking the stock market daily and day trading your accounts.
It means you know what your household has and youre included in the conversation, she said.
Theyre shaping their money mindset as they observe how we interact with money and each other.
Everything they see, hear and feel becomes their perception of normal.
Corbics goal is to teach every child how to become a financially independent adult.
