Coronation Chicken, the original 1953 recipe by Constance Spry

How to be your husband’s Helpmeet: vintage advice for modern marriage

Being a wife is so much more than chores, child-rearing, and routines - it’s about being a true partner, a helpmeet, and a source of strength for your husband. Let’s look at what it means to truly support and uplift the man you love, and why when you follow this golden rule, everyone is a winner!

Why Traditional Wives and Homemakers like Ballerina Farm face so much online criticism

Homemakers often face criticism because their way of life challenges modern ideas of success and fulfilment. Some women lash out at homemakers online - not because homemaking is wrong, but because it forces them to confront doubts they’d rather ignore. Despite the negativity, housewives must endure.

My Testimony: How I became a Christian

You may see me in a different light after reading this post, but that’s ok. It’s not about where I’ve been, it’s about where I’m going.

Why I left Instagram. Is it time for you to quit social media too?

Why walking away from Instagram has been the best thing for my creative energy and peace of mind. There are too many red flags with social media platforms like this now, and I wonder if it’s time for our generation to reject it entirely? Especially those who prefer a wholesome and healthy lifestyle.

Wives should always be lovers too

Why marriage advice from the 1950s shouldn’t be so easily dismissed, and is a stark warning for wives who dream of a romantic relationship that’ll stand the test of time.

Perhaps we need to turn our backs on “modern” advice, and take a leaf out of a midcentury manual instead.

Five steps to becoming a better housewife

In order to become a better housewife, you may need to cultivate your skills, yes, but we must prepare the ground before we plant our seeds for harvest. If the soil isn’t fertile, the crop will fail. Here are my five top tips to help you thrive in your role as a homemaker. Perfection not required!

How to run your kitchen efficiently, without the stress!

My tips and tricks for turning the busiest room in any home into a stress-free, efficient, and pleasant place to be. Inside, you’ll find practical inventory charts to track your fresh foods, pantry staples, and freezer stock, ensuring you never run out of essentials. Two decades worth of knowledge!

What is a Trad Wife? Debunking myths about Trad Wives

“The danger posed by a marmalade-making, vacuum-wielding housewife apparently can’t be overstated” - at least that’s the impression you might get if you were to believe media headlines… So is she really a threat to modern society?

The New Stepford: I'm proud to be a traditional housewife

If you mingle in the same circles online, you may have noticed the recent upsurge in ladies proudly declaring themselves to be traditional housewives taking their inspiration from mid-century wives of yesteryear, and I’m one of them! I’ll admit, I’m a #tradwife too, and I’ve never been happier…