A retro housewife in the modern world.
Looking for vintage homemaking advice? One of the best places to look is 1950s magazines. These magazines were the Pinterest of the 1950s. In a time before Pinterest and blogs, magazines were the go-to place for homemaking advice. We still read them today but not quite at the rate we once did. I don’t read…
Good time management strategies can help you find more time in your day for the things that matter and are important to you. It’s key to living your best life. We all have the same numbers of hours in the day. It doesn’t matter if it’s you, your neighbor, or Oprah. We all just have…
Stop wasting money on store-bought mixes and make your own mixes instead. Homemade mixes mean you have control over ingredients and save money. I like to try and make food from scratch most of the time. Sometimes though it’s nice to grab a mix and make homemade treats quickly. A great way to still cook…
Is there such a thing as the perfect 1950s housewife or is it all just a myth? This is a look at the reality of 1950s housewives and what they were really like. Like many when I think of the 1950s housewife I think of June Cleaver, Donna Reed, and Lucy. Hair and makeup always…
Tulips are a beautiful flower that is easy to work with and arrange in fun ways. Next time you have some try one of these 3 ways to arrange tulips. I love fresh flowers in my home. It makes it look beautiful and more like a home to me. I often pick up a bouquet…
Vintage recipes can be a lot of fun to try and this is one everyone should try. Ham and cheese pancakes are a fun savory take on the breakfast favorite. I love trying vintage recipes, well at least the ones that look good. Sometimes I feel like we forget some of the best recipes. Sure…
Try these natural ways to soften and freshen your laundry. They are simple and effective without any of the harmful impacts of some options out there. There is nothing better than a load of laundry just out the dryer that smells fresh and is nice and soft. You may think you need things like fabric…