When we think of 50’s housewives eco-friendly isn’t the first thing we think of but maybe it should be! Many of their skills and habits translate perfectly for the homemaker looking to go green. Housewives in the 50’s wouldn’t have even known the term “go going green” but they still did many green things. While consumerism…
Vintage Life
Ditch the Yoga Pants, Embrace the House Dress
Ditch the yoga pants and try a vintage-inspired house dress instead. This simple act can help you feel more productive and put together, plus vintage clothing is so much fun. Yoga pants and leggings seem to be the uniform of housewives these days. For years I also wore yoga pants most days. They are comfortable…
Spring Cleaning Tips from 50’s Housewives
50’s Housewives did a lot of spring cleaning and used some unique methods that can help you with your spring cleaning as well. I collect vintage homemaking/ladies magazines. I find them interesting to look through and sometimes you will find some helpful hints we have forgotten. You also will find a lot of advice that…
How to Be a Good Wife: Good Wife’s Guide Modernized
The Good Wife’s Guide goes around the internet quite often as a “how to be a good wife” kind of post. However, most find these 1950’s housewives rules outdated so this is a modern Good Wife’s Guide. If you know me you know I’m not a meek and quiet 1950’s housewife. I have my opinions…
7 Vintage Homemaking Skills That Save You Money
Vintage homemaking skills are a great way to save money and live more eco-friendly. These are some that you should consider learning today. I’ve always enjoyed learning about homemakers in the past. Many of my favorite parts of the Little House on the Prairie TV show are when they are just doing normal chores. The same is…