Vintage housewife

Take a fun look back at the stereotypical ’50s housewife, as she vacuums in heels, washes dishes wearing pearls, and makes everything practically perfect.

Looking to save money on your grocery bill while still providing nutritious meals for your family? Check out these free meal plans from the 1920s-1960s. Learn how meal planning can help you stay organized, save time and money, and incorporate a wider variety of foods into your diet.

25 Vintage Borax Hacks: Old School Tips for Modern Life Borax, also known as sodium borate, has been a household staple for over a century. It's a naturally occurring mineral, known for its versatility in home use. From cleaning to pest control, borax is an unsung hero with many applications. Here are

Why marriage advice from the 1950s shouldn't be so easily dismissed, and is a stark warning for wives who dream of a romantic relationship that'll stand the test of time. Perhaps we need to turn our backs on "modern" advice, and take a leaf out of a midcentury manual instead.

... and discouraging, to say the least.

Does the 1950's housewife lifestyle appeal to you? Learn how to be a 1950's housewife and some of the ways it can benefit you and your family.

A magazine illustration from the 1950s.

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The Beginner Housewife by Phyllis Harker, 1956 Check out the sample schedule of how a new housewife might fit all of the day’s chores into her schedule (not for the faint of heart).