Replies to '02/21 More Wifestyles'

To quote an old wise woman, "Only boring women have clean houses". 

Clean is onething; making this a goal is a waste of time and energy.  

Don't you want to be a better person, not a better housewife? 

  

Like Kelly, I'm really serious about learning how to be a better housewife. There are parenting books and relationship books but what I need is a step by step "manual" of everything about cleaning  (how, when, etc.) to cooking and taking care of the family. I'd love a copy of one of the 1950's home economics books that told a young girl exactly what was expected of her as a stay at home mother and housewife. No, I'm not striving for perfection, but I wasn't raised knowing how or what to clean and even after 17 years of marriage I'm still working at figuring it out, maybe I'm a slow learner?? LOL! My husband and kids are still alive and I'm not always embarrassed when people stop by unexpectedly but I'd love to do this better! Anybody have suggestions? And what are these "wife classes"?   

I didn't find the original message on this one, but there's a book by  the "Slob Sisters" called "Get your act together" by Pam Young and Peggy Jones. A 7 day get-organized program.  It's quite a good book and very enjoyable too. 

Harper Collins publishers. 

  

In todays society, a woman who asks for help in trying to better herself at home seems to be looked down upon.  I applaud you for that.  I was not very organized when I was first married.  My mom was a pile mover.  Piles would move from one spot to another without finding a home.  My best friend is an amazing woman.  More organized than I have ever seen.  I asked her for help.  Literally had her come over one day a week and we organized one room each day.  Do you have someone around you that might be able to help you?  Good luck.