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.
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Tea is always a good idea, especially when taken at Claridge’s! Join me for a Great British adventure at one of London’s finest Art Deco hotels as we swim in champagne, scones, pastries, and more tea sandwiches than you can shake a teaspoon at!
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To the Englishman, a roast beef dinner without a Yorkshire Pudding is like a fete without bunting, a pub without beer, or calling on friends without being offered a cup of tea. Disappointing to say the least. Here is my foolproof recipe for whipping up your own delicious, homemade ones every Sunday!
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Meal planning is one of the cornerstones of successful homemaking. Here is our easy guide to help you through the process of scheduling your family’s menu, and saving yourself time and money along the way.
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Join us for a day out at the Emma Bridgewater Factory - the home of one of our most famous English ceramicists, synonymous with British Country Style. Afternoon Tea, decorating your own, and a good old shopping spree. What more would you want in a girly outing?
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Being a housewife is the best job in the world - made even better if you can bring in a little “pin money” while doing it! Marital finances aren’t always the sole responsibility of the husband. Many wives blog, make, and sell at the market gates - but on her own terms. It’s actually nothing new…
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There is nothing like experiencing the coming of Autumn in the English Countryside. Apple trees laden with fruit, hedgerows bursting with berries, and our cosy kitchens busy enjoying the fruits of nature’s labour. Harvest season really is the best, and this Apple Crumble Cake celebrates it well!
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How washing dishes, honouring your spouse, and mopping up spills can do more than just create a cosy home. Homemaking as an art form can heal not only your own heart, your closest relationships too!
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What I have learned in three months of only wearing feminine dresses, and why I may throw out the trousers for good!
Haven’t they always said you should dress like a lady in order to be treated like one?...
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This quick and easy to make Summer BBQ side salad is a crowd pleaser and a real family favourite. Take it along to your next party, potluck or bring & share. Recipe courtesy of my Aunt-in-Law Carolyn from NB, Canada.
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Despite the grumbling and mumbling, good fathers are some of the most selfless people you can find. Decades of hard work to put a roof over your head, teaching you to ride a bike, playing taxi service, and offering zero-interest loans from the bank of dad. Surely he deserves to be spoilt this year?
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You’ve probably heard it said that “chicken soup is good for the soul”, but did you know it’s good for your health, and wealth too? Here is our very easy and simple traditional chicken stock recipe you can make this very Sunday! Get cooking like Grandma with frugality, and your meal plans in mind.
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