Articles in “Traditional Values & Lifestyle”

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke: an honest review by a real Trad Wife

There’s an old saying about knowing your enemy, and, I approached Yesteryear with a healthy degree of scepticism and more than a few eye-rolls. Nevertheless, I was determined to give it a fair hearing. Unfortunately, as this book repeatedly demonstrates, not everyone shares that philosophy.

Are all Trad Wives White, Christian, and Conservative?

Exploring the growing trad wife movement and challenging the misconception that all trad wives are white Christian conservatives. How traditional gender roles, homemaking, intentional marriage, and family-centered living attracts women from a range of backgrounds - it’s not just what you see online!

The messy politics of the Trad Wife Movement

Criticism of the trad wife movement proves why traditional wives, homemakers, and traditional gender roles deserve fair representation in modern culture. In attempting to ridicule traditional women, feminism today may have drifted from its original promise - revealing its most telling contradiction.

Traditional Gender Roles in marriage: why they work

Modern marriage advice is confusing, but what if the answer to your struggles has been around for longer than you think?

Is this the answer to a truly old-fashioned love story? Explore how embracing traditional gender roles strengthens relationships, nurtures femininity, and restores harmony.

Why I love the 1950s midcentury lifestyle

An exploration of the 1950s lifestyle and values I love so much. From homemaking and family life, to romance and community, a reflection on why the past can sometimes feel like home to many of us.

Bringing back the romance: How to keep love alive after 'I do'

A love old-fashioned enough to last forever, and modern enough to survive the times. Discover why you should keep dating your spouse even after marriage, and how regular date nights, intentional connection, and a sprinkle of vintage romance can strengthen your relationship and bring lasting joy.

The homemaker has the ultimate career, all others exist for it

I never set out to become a voice for homemakers, I just wanted to feel less alone. Over time, it grew into a bold conviction: that being a housewife isn’t something to be embarrassed about. This life, full of quiet rhythms, unseen work, and deep love may not be glamorous, but it is profoundly good.

How to be your husband’s Helpmeet: vintage advice for modern marriage

Being a wife is so much more than chores, child-rearing, and routines - it’s about being a true partner, a helpmeet, and a source of strength for your husband. Let’s look at what it means to truly support and uplift the man you love, and why when you follow this golden rule, everyone is a winner!

Why Traditional Wives and Homemakers like Ballerina Farm face so much online criticism

Homemakers often face criticism because their way of life challenges modern ideas of success and fulfilment. Some women lash out at homemakers online - not because homemaking is wrong, but because it forces them to confront doubts they’d rather ignore. Despite the negativity, housewives must endure.

What truly makes a woman happy? The thing Feminism won’t tell you

Despite what modern feminism preaches, the real key to happiness isn’t always found in a job title, or financial independence. It’s in living a life that aligns with a woman’s deepest values, regardless of what they might be. So if you don’t want to work outside the home, are you failing feminism?

Why women complain about their husbands (and how to stop it)

In today’s culture, many women unknowingly fall into the habit of complaining about their husbands, not realising how it fosters negativity and resentment. It weakens trust and connection, trapping couples in a cycle of dissatisfaction. Learn how to break free from this habit and protect your love.

When life gets overwhelming, perhaps it's time to do some emotional housekeeping

Perhaps among the tasks of daily homemaking, the endless to-do lists, and taking care of others - it’s time to do a little bit of internal housekeeping. To heal those little things that have been nagging away at your heart, body, mind & soul. As they say, “you cannot pour from an empty cup”.

Old fashioned living: an interview with Michelle from Remembering The Old Ways

Please meet a long term inspiration of mine; Michelle is a mother of 8 children, still married to her childhood sweetheart, and whose life reflects the wholesome values I think many of us dream of. Slow, sustainable, and family-centred. Learn how she achieves this and what inspires her the most.

Wholesome things to do with your best girl friends

Hanging out in the daytime, or at home, and (yes) without alcohol can be just as fun as those boozy all-nighters in your twenties! It just requires a little forward planning and creativity. Here are some wholesome (and budget friendly) ideas for things to do with the girls.

I don't want to be a Girlboss

All my life I thought feminism meant choice, but for many women today, that’s not their experience at all - you see, you have to make the right choice! If that’s the case, is it really choice at all?