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“Celebrity Domestic Abuse”

I’m sure most of you by now have heard about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard divorce.  It seems to get uglier by the minute, especially with the domestic abuse allegations.  Obviously at this point it’s a...

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My story.

Left: Last Summer / Right: This Summer It’s been an adventure.  For people that have never had a problem with their relationship with food, it can be a difficult thing to understand.  I haven’t had a...

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Let’s Chat ‘Diet’

One of the biggest parts of my health journey has been my diet.  I needed to find foods that were healthy and that my husband and I would actually enjoy eating! I kept hearing about this ‘alkaline...

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Summer – The Good & The Bad

Summer vacation is going by way too quickly, although in some ways, not quick enough lol.  We spent a few days in Sedona and met world famous guitar player Esteban. We’ve done our yearly trip to...

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Super exciting announcement!!!

You’ve heard me recently talk about my obsessive love for Pilates. It’s like a drug to me these days, seriously. When I can’t go, I literally get withdrawals.  It’s no joke. It has honestly changed my...

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Update on Life!

Well, much has happened since I last posted.  Number one is that I passed my Barre Certification!!!  The course was really awesome, I learned a lot and really enjoyed it.  My wonderful husband was my...

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Greeting Your Husband Properly

I know I have touched on this topic before, but the way that you greet your husband when he comes home from work can have a huge impact on your relationship. It is much more important than you may...

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Five Rules For A Clean Home 

Keeping a clean home takes a lot of work, there’s no doubt about it.  Add children, pets, etc., and it becomes even more difficult.  However, through all of my trials and tribulations, I have found...

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Happy National Housewives Day!

November 3rd is National Housewives Day… celebrate!!

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Sweeten Up Your Weekend

  Sweeten up your weekend with some delicious chocolate chip cookies!  Not only do they taste great, but children love to help make them!  Enjoy!   Ingredients   1/2 lb unsalted butter 1 cup...

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You Are Enough!

I have spent a lot of time lately reflecting on the last year of my life. I went through all these phases, all this desperation of trying to find who I am, what I was truly passionate about, and where...

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Sweet Potato & Veggie Hash w/ Fried Egg

This is one of my all time favorite recipes to make, I have it at least once a week as it’s really the perfect lunch!  Healthy and delicious Sweet Potato & Vegetable Hash Topped w/ a Fried Egg...

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The Retro Housewife Life Book Club!

I am so excited to announce to you that the official Retro Housewife Life Book Club will be starting January 1st! We will be reading one book a month, our first book will be “The Total Woman” by...

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Ask The Retro Housewife – Dealing With Negativity

Welcome to  ‘Ask The Retro Housewife’!  This weeks question: I have a question. I had a conversation with someone the other day and we have not had contact in 25 years. We had worked together many...

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Are you a domestic goddess?

What is a domestic goddess? The Oxford Dictionary defines a “domestic goddess” as a woman with exceptional domestic skills, especially one who excels at preparing meals. The Cambridge Dictionary...

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Finally Back To Gardening!

Gardening has been an up and down experience for me.  Of course gardening here in Arizona certainly presents its own unique set of challenges.  I didn’t grow up here, I was born and raised in Northern...

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Living a Selfless Life

That’s what it’s all really about, living a selfless life.  All the posts I write about being submissive, being a mother, being a housewife, the common theme is that you put your families needs before...

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Thanksgiving! – Planning & What’s On My Menu

I just adore the holidays.  Spending time with family, decorating, and of course all the wonderful meals.  I love to cook, and Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter meals have a special place in my...

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How To Keep the Holidays as Stress Free as Possible

Thanksgiving came and left in the blink of an eye.  Isn’t it amazing how we spend an entire day cooking (sometimes even two!) just for one night of dinner?  It is a lot of work, but it’s definitely...

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Accepting & Adapting

  I think one the biggest problems in relationships is women trying to change their husbands. What is more insulting? By doing this, a woman is basically saying “you’re not good enough the way you...

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