I am going to live like a 1950s housewife ! The 1950s Housewife Project introduction: the research

Have you ever wanted to try living like a 1950s Housewife? Do you want to know where to find 1950s housewife routines? Well you've come to the right place! In this video I am sharing every single resource I'll be using to create an authentic 1950s housewife series! It is my goal at the end to be able to produce an in-depth and authentic video wherein I live like a 1950s housewife for a MONTH. So here, I'm sharing the research on how I am planning everything from 1950s beauty routines, 1950s hairstyling, 1950s makeup routines, 1950s motherhood, 1950s home decor, 1950s recipes and meal planning... 1950s dating advice, even! All of the books I have to create an authentic series on being a 1950s housewife are in this video, and I hope you enjoy hearing about the research as much as I am enjoying reading it all!
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4:13 The Beauty Books
9:56 The Fashion and Personality
13:53 Etiquette
14:49 1950s Child
18:40 1950s home Decor
19:58 The Food
21:03 The Housewife Routines
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[@WithLoveKristina]

I am adding chapters to this video if you want to skip around to hear more about any certain subject, and I linked all the books I could find up in the description! I got lucky on a few of them, I've found all mine through year-long searches, thrift trips, and at antique stores and DANG those beauty book prices now! But anyway, I hope you enjoy hearing about this planning stage!

[@sylviamaike6866]

The comments about different people doing things differently made me think of a novel you might enjoy, "Excellent Women" by Barbara Pym, first published in 1952. Synopsis, an unmarried clergyman's daughter in postwar Britain stumbles into unexpected and very funny drama when new neighbors move into the flat downstairs and her church's vicar takes a boarder. The story is great, but I was also thinking of details like a day she goes out and buys a lipstick as a pick me up or accidentally runs into an acquaintance when she's "hatless and stockingless, wearing an old cotton dress and a cardigan." Those kinds of details remind me that people of the past had "uneven" days too, and didn't dress the same all the time even in the context of their own individual lives!

[@2Blessed]

My parents were born in the early 1950s, and I love the fact that my two grandmothers had such different experiences in the same timeframe that shows how every experience is different. My maternal grandmother had 10 children, but she worked outside the home and still maintained her perfectly clean home in her spare time. My paternal grandmother had 3 children and was a stay-at-home mother and a farm wife. Both equally strong, beautiful, and inspirational women! Love these types of videos. They both did set their hair in rollers at night until the end of their lives!

[@eileenhildreth8355]

My mum didn't approve of rouge or eye makeup (only fast women wore those lol) but she would not leave the house without foundation, powder and lipstick. Her hair was shorter but always permed and styled. In the 50s she also always went out with hat and gloves. A clean tidy house was a high priority as well as home cooking, making her own preserves etc and she sewed my dresses. I've no idea how she managed it all

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha that's so funny! my grandma didn't ever wear eye makeup, but she was allergic to most of it.

[@despicabledavidshort3806]

Omgoodness that's hilarious!

[@SewRena]

Omg I’ve never been so excited for a KZbin series. I’ve always wanted to do something similar, but I need my house to be properly decorated so that’s for sharing your home decor books 😍😍😍 you are such a doll

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha my house still isn't really decorated ALL 50s but it's enough now that I feel like I can handle doing the living room in a more 50s way, I think! I'm excited for it all!

[@michellecox4355]

We had that Things to Make and Do on our bookshelf (in the 90s/2000s) and I LOVED it!

[@alexisasheep6554]

As a lesbian with the very difficult goal of one day becoming a housewife I am so happy that there's such good resources out there, not to mention that this channel in particular makes it very easy to follow and digest the information so thank you for your hard work.

[@amyfromflorida4518]

Christina... a. You look amazing. Your hair is perfect and that color is beautiful on you! b. I am excited for this project!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you Amy!

[@GeorgimFamily]

As a busy housewife/domestic engineer myself I LOVE all different decade housewife videos, different decades cleaning videos.

[@cecilymazade6107]

I am overjoyed to know that you are going to time travel us to the 1950's! Will be looking forward to all your fun content! I love 💞 the 1950's aesthetic! I want to do the aesthetic not the political things. Have a blessed day!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you Cecily! And yes, agree about loving the aesthetic only!

[@wannaduckfin]

One of the reasons that the 50s was a great time to grow up was because of the politics.

[@gracie9658]

I found your channel with the week as a 50s housewife video, and I find you very inspiring. I love learning about life in the past, so I'm looking forward to discovering more about the 50s lifestyle !

[@WithLoveKristina]

Awww, thank you! I'm really excited to make more.

[@LolaFulana305]

I’m so excited. These are my favorite kinds of videos. I really appreciate all the work you’re putting into this new series.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I love them too! I'm really excited to get to create my own series!

[@bjohnson9221]

This is going to be a terrific series. I learn so much from you, and, I have even taken up sewing again because of this channel. Thank you so much for all you do!

[@WithLoveKristina]

You are so kind! And I can't find the reply you made asking if your card made it but YES it did! I have a little thank you note waiting to mail out because I wanted to let you know it came, and then I couldn't find where you'd asked if it arrived or not, haha! Thank you!!

[@bjohnson9221]

@@WithLoveKristina LOL! You sound like me! I am so glad it made it. I love this channel so much, I find myself re-watching the vids with my daughter, who is just your age. She loves your style, too! BTW, I have been so encouraged by you, I wore my one of my newly sewn "vintage" dresses out the other day, and got compliments! I thank you for your support of all of us who enjoy the style! Blessings!

[@stracy0701]

Your videos are great! In my grandmas home, you would never find a wrinkle or a spec of dust anywhere. She was a navy veteran and very particular. Everyone is different, as for my grandma she definitely had a routine and was very picky on how her house was kept. Although her lifestyle might be a bit much for some, she remains an inspiration on how I live and run my household today.

[@delphiniumreads3063]

I’m so excited for this series! I want to see allllll the things 🤣 a lot of this reminded me of my grandmothers. My nana never left the house without perfume, a cute outfit, and nice shoes!

[@WithLoveKristina]

I love hearing that it reminds people of their grandmothers! Hehe, thank you!

[@nic.suiters]

I love this video and it's really exciting looking into your thought process behind this choice. Your resources are great and I would love to see more inside of the books and magazines. I especially hope to see a take on 50's meal planning and crafts if that's something you plan on doing as well.

[@lifebeyondtheview7354]

This is so exciting - so happy your are able to do this series. Love seeing all the resources you’ve been able to source too ! X

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you lovely!

[@amber7253]

Great ideas as always can't wait to watch !

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh this gonna be good! My grandmother was not the super put together one (makeup wise) but she always did her hair. I can't wait to see your take on it.

[@DJ-mu3ev]

I loved this video so much. So many interesting types of reference material. I'm very excited for the series!

[@WithLoveKristina]

I love all these old books so much. It'll be fun to actually put them all to proper use!

[@bbymks5]

The amount of walls I'd have been bounced off of back then is countless. Always thankful I wasn't born before I was even though I love the aesthetics.

[@lisamarie4827]

I’m so excited for this series! I love all of your videos. Thanks!

[@WithLoveKristina]

I'm so glad!

[@carlitohubers6846]

thank you for this in a tie like this your a great example for what a woman can be and is you rock i know people say its bad but you are what i call a powerful woman

[@watsonmelon6575]

I can't wait to see the rest of this series, this is going to be so interesting and well researched

[@WithLoveKristina]

It's really fun to research, I'm REALLY hoping I can do it justice in the way I wasn't able to before!

[@aprilshowers1987]

I found you on TikTok and just subscribed! I can’t wait to see how you record and present this! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@keelynoonan782]

I couldn't stop looking at your set. It's so stunning.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jasminemcaleavey9593]

So fun! Love the ideas for this series!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you!

[@lisamarie674]

Loved you video 🤩 love retro makes me want to live it for sure

[@lawoman1067]

I just love these videos when you refer to vintage books. Thank you!!

[@WithLoveKristina]

I'm so glad! I always like hearing about other peoples' vintage books, too.

[@caracampbell1715]

I love what you’re wearing! I have a child’s dress from the Fifties in that exact shade, also has white lace! Very excited for this series!!💗

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh I do too! Haha, one of my girls has a beautiful blue 1950s dress with white lace, we've used it in some short films on my husband's channel!

[@tiffanyvantine3322]

So excited for this series!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you Tiffany! Me too!

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

I am so looking forward to this series. It is going to be great learning about all these different aspects of life when my Grandma was a young mother.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I'm really excited to share. I think it will be easier, too, to split them up into focused videos rather than trying to cram a week into 25 minutes!

[@corinnecardoza3521]

This will be a fun and wonderful series. I look forward to it ‼️❤️👏🏻

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you Corinne!

[@tracym9225]

I can't wait to see what you do with this. I really enjoyed your other 50s videos.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you! I think this will be better and less stressful (for me) because I'll break it down into more videos and not be having to fit a whole week of a million subjects into one video!

[@lovenicol8348]

Omg, i am so happy that you are doing this!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha thank you! I'm excited!

[@CottagecoreLandgirl]

I just want to say that your hair looks absolutely amazing 😍😍🤩🤩 I can't wait to see how the rest of this series goes!!!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh thank youuuu! I want my hair to be like this forever and always amen.

[@HW-mr5gs]

I love that you go over all the books you are using

[@mamasinthegarden7068]

I've just found your channel, and I'm so glad I did.

[@quycksylver4822]

Great ideas! Looking forward to it

[@WithLoveKristina]

Hehe thank you!

[@AdorableTwist]

I found this on TikTok and am LOVING this series!

[@aliciapilotta5913]

Your perfect for this!! Wishing you all the best!!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you! I'm excited to dive in, it should be really fun!

[@aliciapilotta5913]

@@WithLoveKristina I probably speak for all of us following you. We're excited too!!

[@lauraraines767]

Hi I'm a new subscriber and I love everything 50s. I really liked your vintage apron put on video.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha thank you for subscribing! That was a really fun video.

[@sarahmalinowski3542]

Eek. I'm so excited 😆🤗 can't wait. I'm on the edge of my seat

[@WithLoveKristina]

Hahah thank you! I'm super excited too!

[@rainbowsprinkles2254]

I am so intrigued by this and excited to see what happens!!! I have always wanted to live my life in a mix of Donna Reed and Martha stewart hahaha!!! So far though I'm just winging it!!💜💚

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha a good mix of aspirations!

[@darrinmckeehan9074]

My mom was born in 1929(November), so she & her two older sisters were housewives of the '50s. They were influenced and taught by resources of the '40s on how to be wives/mothers in the 1940s as you mentioned. I'm sure that they all would like your channel and videos 😊, and would chime in about their experiences. Though sadly my mom was the first to pass away of her siblings. And now they're all gone on. I'm a new subscriber and looking forward to seeing your videos in this series 🤓. I work at an antique store, so vintage is all over my world lol.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Once upon a time as in throughout my high school years, I used to wear clip on earrings. Wearing them hurt my earlobes 😖every time I wore it. Then one day in my early twenties I stopped wearing clips permanently. Opting for pierced earrings. It took my lobes a year and a half to recover. I have over a hundred pairs of earrings. Pierce earrings are a lot better than clips. I haven't turned back since😊.

[@briannawenthe]

I cant wait for the list to be posted! I came from tiktok and I desperately need a schedule (even though I have a full time job - I want to try it out so bad because my house is a disaster with 3 adults and a 2 year old)

[@WithLoveKristina]

Yaaaay thank you for coming from TikTok! I'm hoping to get that video and the list up within a week, I got sick and things slowed down a bit BUT hopefully editing should be fairly easy. I filmed a YT video the day before I shared the list on TikTok, so I've only just started!

[@fernald18]

I am so sorry you have to say all of these disclaimers ("I am not saying any one personoved this way." Etc.) You put out great videos and I am glad I stumbled upon them!

[@mshowell3710]

Yes!! Lov your show..1944-1955 is a ROMANTIC Era‼️...💛🇺🇸🇨🇱

[@cristinadimuro1801]

I recently found your channel. We are name twins too! I love your content and wow, you are amazing how you find time for this with 4 kids! I loved your house cleaning video and the clothes Laci Fay gave you. I was drooling. I have a similar style as you (high waisted skirts and a line dresses) and I dress up like the 40's/50's when I sing my vintage concert. I look like my Grandma and love pics of her in her victory rolls. People thought it was me. Wish I could post photo here. Don't say you were a failure ever! And your realistic Mom body is refreshing. Love from CT. Do you have a website to recommend where I can buy real clothes from the 40's?

[@murtleturtle4027]

If it helps, I think my grandma did read a lot of things back then, both of them. I have old tip articles, recipe books, and all sorts of things that I got from both of my grandmas. I am also the type of person who's really interested in homemaking and reading new tips and tricks in the modern era, so it's not surprising that my mom, dad, and my grandmas were all into that as well. Everyone's different.

[@debby7124]

This is my first time seeing your channel. My mom didn’t get married until 61 but Girl you wear the same colour lipstick❤

[@TheBusyHoneyBee]

These books sound Fun. I usually watch those educacional vídeos made in the 40's and 50's about eficiency or grooming.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Those videos are so fun, and will also be things I watch!

[@holleyb1856]

I’m interested in all of it !

[@christineharclerode3101]

I love your channel. I’ve been diving head first into the 1950s. Where did you buy your books from ? I can’t find them for a reasonable price.

[@fu-fanatic6815]

I like your video

[@n3wfie222]

I love watching your videos, and by the way all mothers/wife's were all different and different routines

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh yes, just like today everyone had a different routine - and I think people forget that!

[@TawnyC123]

I'm curious if any of these books are in the public domain? Or possibly available for 'loan' digitally via something like Archive?

[@WithLoveKristina]

I think I linked one of them from the public domain, I wanna say the America's Housekeeping Book is public?

[@user-nr6vt4ll1l]

My husband is asking for the schedule so he can try it out from the TikTok but I can't find it anywhere one your KZbin or blog

[@amandacowgill]

When you do things like clothing and beauty products you should calculate out how much the items would cost in today's money. I'm always curious how much things cost.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh this is such a great idea! I will totally try to do this!

[@timriehl1500]

My mother was a teenager during the 50's. maybe one day you could send the kids to their grandparents and you could pretend to be a 1950's teenager! I imagine a lot of ice cream floats; watching Gigit and Tammy movies; and listening to Elvis.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha that would be so fun!

[@nancyboruta7060]

Hi Kristina, I'm still looking for the housewives weekly cleaning list. Where can I find it?

[@WithLoveKristina]

Hey! It's still on my Ko-Fi page! You'll just have to scroll or click over to the gallery to find it xo

[@keaghank]

Hi - any thoughts on starting this up again? I know many of us were looking forward to it!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Hey! I did do several videos on this! I did beauty, I did hair, I did housekeeping… I have done dressing vintage as well. The only one I didn’t end up getting done was cooking and decor but the latter is a bit more involved. I have plans to continue vintage content and a lot of the books covered here, but less serialized ❤️

[@sarahperkins2340]

I absolutely think that how to be a Perfect Housewife has always been a thing. Since the first cookbook that was published it always had practical ideas for a homemaker. Really even in Mid evil times it was a skill that every girl was tought. Since humans began to live in houses and stopped becoming nomadic and even possibly then women have always passed knowledge from one another.

[@LauraSeeLauraDo13]

I love and adore 🥰 your effort and congeniality. You are sweet and beautiful. I'm newish to this channel and always watch each video. Your life and lifestyle are very unique in comparison to mine and I very much enjoy seeing how you operate in your life thank you for sharing.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you so much!!

[@fuschiaflower7643]

Honey, you do you. Both of my grandmothers never left the house without lipstick, rouge, powder, and their hair fixed. They both didn’t use brow pencil, however they both tweezed their brows to keep them well groomed.They weren’t big on a lot of makeup, but they loved to look nice and put together.✌️💕

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha yes! My grandma couldn't wear eye makeup but she ALWAYS wore lipstick and jewelry and perfume, and always does her hair even to this day. Everyone's memories and experiences are different, but ya know... not everyone in the comments gets that 😆

[@randomvideos_658]

Where do you buy plus size vintage

[@cindyclark8998]

Thank you for the closed captioning. The music was too loud for me to hear what you were saying.

[@christinahuie7063]

Turquoise is your color. From one Christina to another.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh hello fellow name twin! Mine is spelled with a K! And thank you, I really love this dress and color!

[@user-nr6vt4ll1l]

Is this the video for the vm.tiktok.com/ZMdGwEyf2/ TikTok?

[@user-nr6vt4ll1l]

I can't find the routine list.

[@WithLoveKristina]

@@user-nr6vt4ll1l no, it's not up yet. I filmed the routine video literally the day before I made that tiktok, and have only just started to edit! It'll be up within a week, I hope!

[@rosezingleman5007]

I just found your channel! I’m 62, and my mom actually was a ‘50s housewife for ten years before she had me (I was #4 of 5). I had ALL those booklets and the books too. My mom was an orphan and had no mother so she was a “motherhood autodidact.” At the end of her life with dementia and in and out of lucidity she explained this all to me, how unsure she had been and how she tried copying movie moms and tv moms, and reading “all those books.” I had already guessed really because no other kid I knew had all these things laying around *their* house. When I got married in 1986, I actually incorporated large amounts of those books into my routines and habits. For child rearing there’s nothing like Dr. Spock to raise a self-entitled and insufferable child, and my kids are products of that laissez faire philosophy that made baby boomers the nightmarish parents to create ever-miserable millennials. Watching you sort of makes me think that it’s like you came upon a time capsule from hundreds of years ago and you’re recreating a facsimile of what you think is my era (well, almost my era) but it’s like a shorthand version and not really the same. Still fascinating because I keep comparing it in my head against my memories. My oldest sister was born in ‘52, and I’ve forwarded a link to you channel to hear what she thinks too. Such fun!

[@michelletackett9489]

You will be a perfect 50s yousewife.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thanks love!

[@CoraJean19]

The world today is just as vile, it’s just packaged differently.

[@BigBiteDoughnut]

Wait wait wait.... was your dad a cabbage patch baby?

[@WithLoveKristina]

I am so confused what 😂😂😂 Please give me more context to this comment

[@BigBiteDoughnut]

@WithLoveKristina it might put you down the rabbithole. But it would be so cool if your grandma saved something on it. They apparently had vintage post cards about adoption and the babies were called cabbages. Its where cabbage patch dolls came from..