Daily Life for a Housewife during the 1950s and 1960s

foreign [Music] there were some fascinating things that Housewives during the 1950s and 1960s did to fill their day while the kids were at school and their husband was away at work these were the days of doing everything yourself and women were busy making the most of their time they were the ultimate multitasker and they managed to do all of this while also raising a family foreign [Music] expectations during the 1950s was a top priority for housewives this meant spending hours on home decorating and housekeeping to make sure everything was in Tip-Top shape from arranging flowers to folding laundry Housewives were masters of multitasking [Music] cooking was an art form in the 1950s and 1960s and Housewives would spend hours perfecting the recipes they would create elaborate meals for dinner parties learn to cook exotic dishes and try out the latest food Trends many of these recipes were stored together in a little recipe box that sat on top of the kitchen countertop that box was treasured and it may have even been passed down to you foreign [Music] new appliances like washing machines dishwashers and vacuum cleaners were revolutionizing household chores during the 1950s and 60s Housewives were thrilled to have these tools at their disposal and use them to simplify their daily routines with these time-saving appliances they had more time for other hobbies and even crafts [Music] when they weren't busy with household chores Housewives would take up Hobbies such as knitting sewing and gardening these activities were a great way to stay busy Express their creativity and make something beautiful that they could then display around their house [Music] wives also often participated in planned block parties which were a great way to get to know your neighbors and build a sense of community these events were a chance to get out of the house and socialize play games and enjoy each other's company [Music] [Music] in the days before cable television women would often listen to radio dramas and soap operas to stay entertained they might also call in to quiz shows in the hopes of winning prizes [Music] during the 1950s and 1960s Tupperware was all the rage women would gather together at someone's house to see demonstrations of the latest Tupperware containers these parties were not only a great way to sell products and make some extra money but also a social event for women to catch up and have a good time foreign they would also create scrapbooks to preserve memories and document family history they would use these books to store photos letters and other sentimental items that were important to them these books were fun to flip through especially when company came over the 1950s and 1960s saw Housewives often participating in women's clubs and neighborhood groups such as the PTA and garden clubs these groups were a way to meet new people share their own ideas and make a positive impact on their community foreign saving money and getting a good deal meant clipping coupons from newspapers and magazines some Housewives would spend plenty of time organizing these coupons so that they were ready to head to the grocery store with a plan Housewives had to be creative with their budgets and make the most of every dollar they would find ways to stretch their budgets such as buying in bulk and making their own cleaning products they were also experts at meal planning and finding ways to feed their families nutritious meals on a tight budget [Music] Believe It or Not moms during this time were pretty handy with a hammer and saw too they would take on DIY projects such as painting furniture or making their own curtains to add personal touches to their homes while also saving money foreign may have also been spent canning and preserving food to ensure that their family had a supply of fresh produce and fruits all year round they would spend hours in the kitchen peeling slicing and pickling to create tasty treats that their families could enjoy [Music] finally women would also spend time reading to escape reality and also to keep their minds active they would read books magazines and newspapers and join book clubs to discuss their latest reads magazines like Good Housekeeping and Ladies Home Journal help them to stay informed on the latest fashion Beauty and household tips foreign [Music] [Music] if you enjoyed this video consider watching this playlist and then visit the channel to search the recollection Road Library as always thank you so much for watching

Channel: Recollection Road

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Keywords: Recollection Road, nostalgia, memories, photos, history, closed, forgotten, business, past, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, memory, yesteryear, golden age, photo album, oldies, fifties, sixties, abandoned, 20th century, retro, vintage, housewife, homemaker, mom, cooking, cleaning, family

Id: LnJ_3HASemI

Length: 7min 2sec (422 seconds)

Published: Sat Feb 25 2023