Step back in time with this authentic 1940s Fall Recipes Meal Plan. Immerse yourself in a flavorful journey through a bygone era, relishing classic dishes that evoke the nostalgia and essence of autumn in the 1940s. One of my favorite things to read in vintage homemaking magazines is the meal plans. They are always such...Read More| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Get into the Halloween spirit with these free vintage Halloween printables. It's an easy and affordable way to get your home spooky in no time. The vintage Halloween decor trend is all the rage this| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Cleaning isn't the highlight of most homemaker's days but it's necessary. Thankfully there are ways to make cleaning fun or at least more fun. Coupons.com is committed to making our lives better and has been| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Need help dividing the household chores list? Following these steps can help and will help keep things fair and avoid resentment. Recently I talked about the things you need to do to have a clean| Retro Housewife Goes Green
You will find a lot of articles and speeches telling you that you should make your bed every day. But there are some reasons it's best not to make your bed in the morning, and they| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Want to get away from celebrating Thanksgiving? These Thanksgiving alternatives are ways to keep the celebration without the false history of Thanksgiving. I love the holiday season. From Halloween through Christmas is my favorite time of the year. There are so many fun activities, and everything feels cozy and festive. The one thing that has...Read More| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Groceries can be expensive, especially when you are trying to eat healthy food. These tips will help you save money on groceries no matter what your dietary needs are. This was originally shared on January 19, 2025 and has been updated to be more relevant for today and with even better tips to help you...Read More| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Enjoy this simple hot dog casserole recipe from the 1940s. It’s budget-friendly and family-friendly. You will find the original vintage recipe as well as an updated modern version. If you just want the recipe card scroll down and it’s all ready for you. You can even get a printer-friendly version. If you want to hear...Read More| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Try these fun vintage Halloween recipes at your next Halloween party. There are delicious classics like popcorn balls and candied apples, and kitchy treats like a witch cake. Vintage recipes are often a little silly,| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Learn how to be a better homemaker by learning vintage homemaking skills from the 1940s, 1950s, and more.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Make Meal Time Stress-Free! Don't let meal times cause stress, get a system in place that actually works. Feel like your never know what to make when meal time comes around? Dread cooking because you have| Retro Housewife Goes Green
In the 1940s housewives workloads grew due to World War II. During this time they came up with many unique ways to get housework done faster. During World War II homemaking changed forever. Around 350,000| Retro Housewife Goes Green
These 1940s ration recipes are a look into the past and the struggles of rationing during WWII. Try one of these vintage desserts or dinner recipes today! During World War II rationing was implemented by| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Try this real 1940s homemaking routine to help you stay on track and have more time for the things you enjoy. You can even get a free printable homemaking chart to help. "Housekeeping is a| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Oklahoma onion burgers are a delicious way to reduce your grocery budget and help your meat stretch. It's a Great Depression classic that needs a comeback. In the 1920s cafes in western Oklahoma needed a| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Considering getting rid of your microwave but not sure how to live without a microwave? It's not as hard as you think, these tips will have you give up your microwave and not miss it.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Headed to a potluck? Bring one of these vintage potluck recipes to be the talk of the party. They are fun and delicious. Just don't forget to bring a copy of the recipe to share.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Want to line-dry your clothes but keep running into problems and concerns? This post can help you find solutions to those problems so you can start line-drying your clothes with confidence. Line drying your clothes| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Force of Nature disinfectant and cleaner is an eco-friendly way to keep your home clean and germ-free. This honest review takes a closer look at how the product works and if it's worth it. As| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Explore a blast from the past with 10 ways to keep your house clean according to 1950s housewives. Discover timeless tips, modernized for today, that bring efficiency, organization, and a touch of vintage charm to| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Learn how to clean a bathroom with advice from a 1950s homemaking book. It will help you keep your bathroom sparkling and learn how to keep up with the task so you don't get overwhelmed.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
WWII women showed strength in everything they did including using writing to help build a better world. We can use their efforts today in our modern activism. Considering I'm a blogger that has in interest| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Get inspiration from the past with this 1940s daily cleaning schedule straight from a popular homemaking book. Download the free printable schedule to use in your own home. "In every job that must be done,| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Get inspiration from the past with this 1920s cleaning schedule straight from a book for 1920s housekeepers. Download the free printable schedule to use in your own home. I love learning about how other people| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Get some amazing vintage spring cleaning tips from housewives of the past and learn about their spring cleaning routines. They will help you get your house sparkling in no time. Spring cleaning is a practice| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Spring cleaning tips from our past can help us be a bit more eco-friendly and clean our homes more efficiently. That's why before starting your spring cleaning you need to read these vintage cleaning tips.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
There are many benefits to line drying your clothes but if you've never done it you may not be sure how to line dry clothes. These tips will have you drying your clothes the right| Retro Housewife Goes Green
When looking for the best spring cleaning tips we need to look no further than 1950s housewives. They have some amazing tips that still work today for the modern homemaker. I collect vintage homemaking magazines.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
The way we clean has changed a lot over the years but we may have forgotten some great cleaning hacks from 1950's housewives. You are going to want to save these! I'm so grateful for| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Step back in time with this authentic 1950s housewife cleaning schedule, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the daily routines that kept households sparkling. Explore the structured elegance of mid-century homemaking and discover timeless cleaning insights| Retro Housewife Goes Green
We are forgetting a lot of great vintage cleaning tips and we need to bring them back. Our grandmas had a lot of wise advice and it's time to use it. We now have machines| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Vintage homemaking skills are a great way to save money and live a more sustainable and simple life. These are some that you should consider learning today. I've always enjoyed learning about homemakers in the| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Keeping a kitchen clean can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, cleaning the kitchen is made easier by using these tips from 1950s housewives. I often feel like cleaning the kitchen is an endless task and one I| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Start saving big while living greener! These frugal sustainable living tips will help you be more eco-friendly and put extra money in your pocket. The more you use them, the more you save—don’t miss out| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Ready to start canning? These canning for beginners' resources and tips can help you get started. You'll even find some helpful canning tips from 1950s housewives. I'm usually one to jump into learning a homemaking| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Food waste is a big problem that is costing us a lot of money. Taking a few simple steps can help you reduce your food waste and save a lot of money. I think we| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Worried about possible sugar shortages? Learn how to do more with less sugar with WWII rationing tips from 1940s housewives. I admire the homemakers who lived during WWII. They went through so many unimaginable trials.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Old-fashioned apple recipes bring the cozy flavors of autumn right to your kitchen, perfect for warm, nostalgic treats. From classic apple pies to spiced apple butter, these timeless recipes capture the essence of fall with| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Add these vintage Halloween decorations to your home today for a spooky vintage touch. Everything from black cats to scary jack-o-lanterns. This post was originally shared in 2021, each year I like to review it and| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe? Try this 1950s vintage recipe, cream cheese sauce for spaghetti recipe. It's sure to be a new family favorite recipe. You've likely noticed I mostly share sweet| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Celebrate Halloween with the best 1950s Halloween movies including the best 1950s horror movies and some fun campy Halloween movies. The 1950s brought us a lot of classic horror movies and monsters movies. While I'm| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Discover the top tips from wartime housewives on what to do with leftovers to turn them into delicious and satisfying meals. Reduce food waste, save money, and create sustainable meals with these leftover ideas. During| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Victory gardens helped during a time of need for more food and it's time we bring them back. It's a great way to help your finances and the environment. Coupons.com is a big fan of| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Current Retro Homemakers' Club Members Sign In Here! Does homemaking have you feeling overwhelmed?Do you ever wish you could join one of the homemaking clubs of the past? Maybe sip some tea and share some| Retro Housewife Goes Green
We can learn a lot about being frugal from 1940s housewives. Their wartime efforts can often still be applied to our lives today to help us save money. I share a lot about 1950s housewives| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Learn valuable tips on frugal food preparation from the 1940s with these tips from wartime housewives. Discover how homemakers from the past made the most of what they had and reduce your food waste today.| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Vintage cookbooks are a great way to get a look at the past. Passing them down through families seems to be a lost tradition and we need to bring it back. My mom went to| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Mashed potato stuffed hot dogs are a 1940s recipe that your whole family will enjoy. They are made using leftover mashed potatoes and are a simple and budget-friendly recipe. These days when you see hot| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Looking for vintage homemaking advice? One of the best places to look is vintage magazines. You can still buy vintage magazines today and they are full of interesting information. In a time before Pinterest and| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Retro berry punch is a delicious and simple recipe from the 1940s that is packed full of flavor. This classic beverage combines the sweetness of berries with a refreshing, tangy twist, making it perfect for| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Transport yourself back into an old-fashion ice cream shop with this delicious grape juice ice cream float made at home with simple ingredients. Every summer I go on the search for new old-fashioned soda fountain| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Homemade chocolate coffee ice cream is a delicious and easy recipe from the 1950s. It's made using a surprise ingredient- chocolate pudding. It can be made with or without an ice cream machine and is| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Wartime housewives had many challenges and can teach us a lot about frugal living and sustainability. Much of their wartime living homemaking advice is still helpful today. I've always been amazed by wartime homemakers from| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Transport yourself back to the 1960s with this easy-to-make broccoli with Parmesan cheese sauce. A timeless classic, this recipe combines the wholesome goodness of broccoli with the comforting richness of a semi-homemade sauce for a| Retro Housewife Goes Green
Cool off with this easy and affordable vintage fruit punch recipe. It comes from the 1950s and is a delicious strawberry and orange flavor. And it uses a secret ingredient, Kool-Aid! If you were a| Retro Housewife Goes Green
These homemade chocolate chip muffins are the perfect breakfast treat. You can make them from scratch or save yourself some time and make Bisquick chocolate chip muffins! In my effort to be more of a| Retro Housewife Goes Green
