It’s just not a real summer without backyard dinners, swimming, and bonfires on the lakeshore. Have you ever wanted to bring back a nostalgic, All-American summer from your childhood, or just me? When you think about everything that encapsulates the most nostalgic summers of your childhood, you realize it doesn’t get much better than the […]
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It’s not a real summer without backyard barbecues, s’mores, and fireworks, and nothing kindles your childhood nostalgia quite like a good old-fashioned 4th of July celebration. Heck, July 4th is a vintage American summer’s main event. Grilling outside, decorating in red-white-and-blue, watching fireworks, and spending quality time with friends and family. Hosting (or attending) a
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Some days, you just feel like a hot mess and you are ready to give up. Now, this option is a lot more popular in the current era. When you feel like giving up, you can almost always find an expert that can give you the justification to give up right then and there. Well,
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Some days it feels like capsule wardrobes are everywhere, but they’re truly nothing new. Nearly every midcentury fashion guidebook boasts a selection of essential pieces. Yet, at times, having these items laid out in a simple list can be a great help, especially if you’re looking to craft a timeless summer capsule wardrobe. So, here’s
Is there just one thing you can do to make your home clean, comfortable, and company-ready all the time? I’ve been there. I’ve been the mom who talked to her sister on the porch because she was too ashamed to let her in. I’ve been the mom blearily washing out a milk cup at 5
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A Tradwife is the modern aesthetic social media vision of the classic 1950s housewife. She’s not your typical stay-at-home mom – oh no! Instead she floats around your home in flawless gracious living. Her domicile is spick and span, and her children are clean and neat. With a penchant for cooking family meals from scratch
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Some days it seems like capsule wardrobes are everywhere, but they are really nothing new. Almost every midcentury book on clothing and dress has a list of important pieces. But sometimes, it helps to have someone put those pieces into a list for you so that you can build a real vintage housewife wardrobe step
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Do you want a good vintage vibe for your Thanksgiving dinner? I know it isn’t really a popular holiday anymore, but it was one of my favorites when I was little. I always wanted to dress up as a pilgrim and be in a play about the first Thanksgiving. (I still love a good pilgrim
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Are you tired of modern parenting methods that just don’t seem to work? Are you looking for a better way to raise your kids? Look no further than the world of old-fashioned parenting. It’s time to revive the powerful techniques that have been proven effective for generations. According to the renowned parenting expert, John Rosemond,
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Victory Gardens were a vital part of the war effort in the past, and they can be a vital part of building a sustainable and resilient food system for the future. If you’re looking to improve your health and well-being while also reducing your environmental impact, there’s no better place to start than in your
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