50's Housewife Experiment

So haven't blogged in forever. I would say it is because the Melton house has been busy, but that would be a lie. Simply laziness is reason. But hopefully I can get back into the swing of things(not promising anything!)

So the other day I had discovered The Donna Reed Show (there is my laziness...) And fell in love with it!!! I Immediately wanted to be just like her. Yes I am I dork, but the thought of having dinner on the table when my husband walks in, the house being clean at all times, and the all around home-keeping was amazing!

Then while looking up what a schedule of a 50's housewife looked like on the internet (yes this is what I do in my free time), I came across this blog post. It showed an article from the 1950's entitled “The Good Wife’s Guide”. I fell in love with everything it said. If I could do most of the things on the list I would be a very happy woman. Then I cam across another blog post where a woman for two weeks decided to be come your typical 50's house wife. Just for fun! I thought to myself, I could so do that!!

So For the next two weeks I am going to be the typical 50's housewife, or at least strive to be. Here are my 5 key goals.

1. Create a comfortable, clean and beautiful home(Proverbs 31:27: "She looks well to the ways of her household")
   and does not eat the bread of idleness.
2. Provide nutritious and tasty meals (Proverbs 31:15: "She rises while it is yet night
   and provides food for her household")
3. Handle the household income as economically as possible (Proverbs 31:16: "She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard")
4. Show pride in being a Mrs. by putting a concerted effort into my appearance (Proverbs 31:22: " her clothing is fine linen and purple.")
5. Make home life as relaxing and supportive as possible so that the breadwinner can succeed in providing for the family to the best of his abilities. (Proverbs 31:11-12: "The heart of her husband trusts in her,and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.")

Really, this is what I am supposed to be doing anyway. I mean I am a stay t home wife and mother. So This is what I am supposed to be doing anyway. But I thought it would be fun reminder :).

So what is going to make this different then every day life? Well people didn't have internet or computers in their home. So that means during the day no internet, computer, or stuff like this during the day. But I can't totally ostracize myself from the world, so at night I will be doing the blog posts, pics of the boys, and all other fun stuff :). So if you text or email me, I will either respond with a phone call or it will have to wait till night time. Tv will also be restricted(something I have been needing to do anyway). The clothes won’t be retro – but close. I plan to wear mostly dresses and skirts, but I don’t plan to get costumey (only because I don't own much of that). This really isn't much of a change for me though. I have always love dressing like that! Now, I am still going to use my debit card and cell phone. Still gong to use my dishwasher and modern washing machine and dryer. Not really wanting to give those up!! But going to give up our microwave for the next two weeks!!

My goal for the end of this is really to have better habits. I really want to strive to be the Proverbs 31 woman. Working at home, providing healthy meals, and not eating the bread of idleness.

Hopefully I will keep everyone updated how this goes!