Real life inspiration, practical tips, and thoughts about embracing a simpler, thriftier, and more domesticated lifestyle.
2 months ago my second-hand electric clothes dryer called it quits. It was a good dryer while we had it. Sure, we ran into the occasional issue, but it was nothing that a quick parts order and Youtube video couldn’t fix. Because it was summer when my dryer died I figured I would attempt to…
The daily schedule of the typical middle-class suburban 1950’s housewife.
Enjoy this delicious relish on your hot dogs and hamburgers, it is also a great addition to salads! Water Bath can for long term shelf storage.
The classic hot milk vanilla cake with a coconut-butter-brown sugar topping.
My first week as a 1950’s housewife went by so quickly! If you are new here, or just as a recap. I am diving head first into recreating the 1950’s housewife’s typical day. But, because becoming the ultimate 1950’s housewife is a huge undertaking, I will be writing about one specific aspect of the Challenge each…
A more organized, clean, and uncluttered home is only 40 days away.
My challenge to create a haven at home, nurture my family and socialize the way women in the 1950’s would have.
This 20-minute cleaning guide will help you tidy your bathroom when you’re short on time.
I’ve recently been taking a good hard look at my grocery budget, and while I consider myself to be somewhat thrifty, I noticed I was spending a significant amount of money on frequent purchases of huge packages of paper towels. Life, is after all, messy. Paper towels are a simple and convenient solution to the…
Chiquita Banana’s Recipe Book in 1950, is credited with making banana bread mainstream. This easy recipe from the 50’s has stood the test of time.
During the 1950s and ’60s, an epidemic of island fever swept the United States. Tiki-themed restaurants, drinks, and decor were all the rage and the height of classy dining and entertaining. Now viewed as decidedly kitsch the Tiki fad became a uniquely American pop culture trend. The Pineapple appealed to the tropical island-obsessed 1950’s American…