Attempting to be June Cleaver

Hey there! My name is Mrs. James Proctor (Melissa). Come on in and sit a spell. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee? It is 2013 but starting Monday, May 6, it'll be 1950 in my home. I will be doing a 1950s housewife experiment, complete with dress, heels, pearls, and proper etiquette. Now, I just pray that I emerge from this experiment with a greater knowledge and respect for the traditional, old school housewives… oh, yes and my sanity! Where did this idea come from, you ask. First, I’ll explain that I am already a stay-at-home mom and housewife. Secondly, I am beyond intrigued but not exactly obsessed with the 1950s. And lastly, I found a blog, Jen But Never Jenn, where the writer did the same experiment. It piqued my curiosity so I have decided to try for myself. Let me fill you in on a few details before starting this disaster adventure. Most of my information about being a 1950s housewife came from tons of internet research and a few old cookbooks of my Grandmother's. I want to be as true to the era as possible but realize some things can't be helped. I am a college student and don't think they'll take to kindly to me taking a two week break to do this so I will still use the computer and internet but only for schoolwork and to update this blog daily as often as my extensive schedule allows. I will not use modern amenities such as my cell phone (*GULP), microwave, and dishwasher (*BIG GULP). I will clean on a strict schedule just like housewives of that time did and I'll do it without my Scrubbing Bubbles, Clorox spray, or steam mop (look for an upcoming blog detailing my cleaning schedule). I will cook the typical meals of the 50s as best I can without a full on family revolt. I will get up when my husband does (which I do anyway), take 10 minutes to freshen myself up (MAIDLESS kitchen?! Seriously?!)and begin making breakfast. After cleaning the breakfast mess, I will shower, style my hair, put on makeup, a dress, heels, and pearls, even if I'm just staying home. Afterall, when the Mr. gets home, he'll want to see a fresh and lovely wife instead of a mess because apparently that was important: "Have dinner ready. Prepare yourself. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. Clear away the clutter…run a dust cloth over the tables." <---- And a housewife/mother isn't work weary? Okay, I think that's enough for now. Tootles!