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When you live in a small town it can be a real challenge to find certain items, especially organic and bulk foods. Fortunately we have a drop location for Azure Standard. I didn’t order much this time but I thought I’d share anyway. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which help pay for website…
Is being a homemaker enough? One of my favorite YouTubers recently asked that question and it struck a chord with me. Is it? I suppose the short answer is…maybe. But let’s delve a little deeper. Is Being a Homemaker Enough? There was a time when few questioned whether being a homemaker was “enough”. Men went…
Did you enjoy last week’s Menu Monday ~ 1940s Style? We had so many leftovers that I didn’t end up making everything planned so you’ll see a couple of repeats in this week’s menu. Dee’s Menu Monday I have a 5:15 meeting and David has one at 6. I think I can time this so…
Homemaking in the 1940s is a fascinating topic. The strength and creativity exhibited by the homemakers of that era inspires me and makes me want to learn more about how they coped during a difficult time period. Throughout history homemakers have often faced challenges related to world events. This was true during The Great Depression…
I love looking at older cookbooks and vintage magazines for meal plan ideas. Sometimes I get tired of the same old recipes and it’s fun to cook like the 1940s or 1950s for a few days. Here is a vintage-inspired meal idea we’ve enjoyed recently and I thought I’d share it with you. Some vintage…
This is the second time I’ve done a two-week Aldi grocery haul and I think this is going to work well. Each Friday I go to a local coffee shop to write and then run errands afterwards. Every other week I’ll be doing a two-week shop at Aldi. There may still be an occasional item…
Whenever I get in a rut with meals I like to change things up. This week I’ll be cooking and serving a 1940s style menu. I have a feeling David will love it! It’s surprisingly difficult to find 1940s cookbooks still in print. However, my daughter (Retro Housewife Goes Green) told me that for only…
One of the redeeming qualities of cooler weather is soup. I just love a steaming hot bowl of soup or chowder. This creamy vegetable chowder is a perfect way to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand. Serve it with a big chunk of cornbread and that’s all you need for a delicious dinner….
The calendar says it’s October yet the thermometer seems to disagree. It’s supposed to reach 90 degrees today. I’m perfectly okay with that, though. I’m thoroughly enjoying the continuing warm days because I know that all too soon I’ll be missing bright, sunny days. Did you join me in reading last month’s book club selection,…