Retro Housewife Goes Green - A Retro Housewife in the Modern World

Homemaking

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7 Cleaning Hacks from 1950’s Housewives Worth Stealing

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Protecting Your Family from Lead

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Does Vintage Pyrex Contain Lead?

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10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Older Home

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Vintage Frugal Tips For Today

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Green Tips from 1950’s Housewives

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Spring Inspiration

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Spring Cleaning Routine from the 1940s

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The Best Essential Oil Spring Diffuser Blends

The Best Spring Cleaning Tips from 1940s Housewives

The Best Spring Cleaning Tips from 1940s Housewives

Recipes

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Vintage Hot Milk Cake Recipe

Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Vintage Valentine's Day Desserts

Vintage Valentine’s Day Desserts

Cleaning Tips

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Free Printable Spring Cleaning Checklist

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Spring Cleaning Routine from the 1940s

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The Best Essential Oil Spring Diffuser Blends

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Inspiration

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1950’s Housewife Morning Routine

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Self-Care in the 1950s- What We Need to Bring Back

1950s Ladies Home Journal

1950’s Quiz- Can You Manage Your Life?

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