11 Vintage Housewife Tricks We Should All Be Using
The housewives of the ‘50s seemed to have it all figured out. Not only did they keep things in order, but they did so while looking like the epitome of order themselves. With flawless hair, feminine dresses, and pearls, these women were essentially homemaking superheroes.
So, without further ado, here are some tips and tricks from the vintage housewife that will help you get your home life in tip-top shape:
1. Meal Plan
Instead of racing to the store an hour before dinner (or, worse, picking up takeout far too often), set aside one evening each week to meal plan for the week ahead. Skim through cookbooks, select your recipes, and compose a grocery list with all of the necessary ingredients. Not only will this make grocery shopping a total breeze, but it will also allow for calmer evenings as you won’t have to scramble to put dinner on the table. Bonus: You’ll be more likely to try new, tasty dishes if you have planned ahead for them!
2. Make Extra To Save for Later
When you’re meal planning, don’t forget to think about those days down the road when you might just need to pull a meal out of the freezer. On some slower nights, be sure to cook extra so that you can pop it in an airtight container and slide it into the freezer for a night when you simply don’t have time to stand over the stove.