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Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
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Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
After the reference to the 50's on the other post, I remember that excerpt from a 1950s Home Economics Textbook.
Enjoy!!!!
Have dinner ready: Plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-wary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quite. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.
Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
All I can say is...
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
that is SO hilarious!! thanks for sharing that
this is something all men of today should never see!
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| Posted 5/15/08 10:51 PM |
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
DH would LOVE to see this!! Amazing how times have changed!!
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
What the Book says...Have dinner ready: Plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
What DH gets..Steaks that he has too cook on the BBQ or my 15 minute pasta special..
What the book says..Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-wary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
What DH gets..Ive managed to brush my teeth
What the book says..Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
What DH gets..Piles of folded laundry waiting for him to put away
What the book says..Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
What DH gets...Sticky children.
What the book says..Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quite. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
What DH gets...TV on...and no less than 5 people who have been awaiting his arrival home from work asking him a million questions..
What the book says..Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.
What DH gets..5 minutes to take a #$@!
What the book says..Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
WHat DH gets...Every little detail about what happened on LIF during the day
What the book says..Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
What DH gets...pretty much what the book says..
What the book says...The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
Well at least we still share the same goal...
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| Posted 5/15/08 11:22 PM |
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Posted by hbugal
What the Book says...Have dinner ready: Plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
What DH gets..Steaks that he has too cook on the BBQ or my 15 minute pasta special..
What the book says..Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-wary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
What DH gets..Ive managed to brush my teeth
What the book says..Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
What DH gets..Piles of folded laundry waiting for him to put away
What the book says..Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
What DH gets...Sticky children.
What the book says..Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quite. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
What DH gets...TV on...and no less than 5 people who have been awaiting his arrival home from work asking him a million questions..
What the book says..Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.
What DH gets..5 minutes to take a #$@!
What the book says..Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
WHat DH gets...Every little detail about what happened on LIF during the day
What the book says..Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
What DH gets...pretty much what the book says..
What the book says...The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
Well at least we still share the same goal...
OMG I Friggen love this.  You Rock!!!!!
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| Posted 5/15/08 11:29 PM |
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Posted by hbugal
What the Book says...Have dinner ready: Plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
What DH gets..Steaks that he has too cook on the BBQ or my 15 minute pasta special..
What the book says..Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-wary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
What DH gets..Ive managed to brush my teeth
What the book says..Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
What DH gets..Piles of folded laundry waiting for him to put away
What the book says..Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
What DH gets...Sticky children.
What the book says..Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quite. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
What DH gets...TV on...and no less than 5 people who have been awaiting his arrival home from work asking him a million questions..
What the book says..Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.
What DH gets..5 minutes to take a #$@!
What the book says..Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
WHat DH gets...Every little detail about what happened on LIF during the day
What the book says..Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
What DH gets...pretty much what the book says..
What the book says...The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
Well at least we still share the same goal...
Sticky Children!!!!!!! PIMP!!!!
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| Posted 5/16/08 1:18 AM |
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Posted by smdl
After the reference to the 50's on the other post, I remember that excerpt from a 1950s Home Economics Textbook.
Enjoy!!!!
Have dinner ready: Plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-wary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quite. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.
Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
All I can say is...
Wow, I'd marry this 50's chick, if I could only find her.
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
omg that is so funny!!
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| Posted 5/16/08 8:15 AM |
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Too funny, thanks for posting. But seriously, who ever really followed this, even in the 50s (outside of TV moms)? Although maybe they did, I don't know.
My DH gets my hair brushed, maybe. I don't think I've worn ribbons since I was a little girl. He gets the washer running often, and I usually let him know whatever the latest house problem is, or if DS was in a bad mood that day, or complain that I'm exhausted. And no, I don't talk in a low, soothing voice. I do try to pick up the house before he comes home, and dinner is usually in the works. But relief from his hard day, no, he doesn't really get that.
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
I think its fantastic, I wonder if those days had alot more happy marriages...
I believe so.. Alot less domestic violence and women I think took care of themselves more..
Look at I love lucy!
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| Posted 5/16/08 8:39 AM |
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
You know, for fun I think I may try to do all of these things one night and see how DH reacts. He'll probably think I'm drunk!
But what if he loves it?
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Posted by cjik
You know, for fun I think I may try to do all of these things one night and see how DH reacts. He'll probably think I'm drunk!
But what if he loves it?
it might be so nice!
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Posted by Theresa05
I think its fantastic, I wonder if those days had alot more happy marriages...
I believe so.. Alot less domestic violence and women I think took care of themselves more..
Look at I love lucy!
i actually think that a lot more domestic violence did happen and was not reported
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| Posted 5/16/08 9:27 AM |
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
I would love to do all of those things.....Happening!
This morning, after I fed DD, DH walked her to sleep and rather than going to bed myself, it was 6am and I was making meatballs and sauce, or else it might not have gotten done later.
All I thought of was how nuts I am and that my Grandmother and mothers before must have never slept to prepare meals.
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Posted by hbugal
What the Book says...Have dinner ready: Plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
What DH gets..Steaks that he has too cook on the BBQ or my 15 minute pasta special..
What the book says..Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-wary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
What DH gets..Ive managed to brush my teeth
What the book says..Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
What DH gets..Piles of folded laundry waiting for him to put away
What the book says..Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
What DH gets...Sticky children.
What the book says..Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quite. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
What DH gets...TV on...and no less than 5 people who have been awaiting his arrival home from work asking him a million questions..
What the book says..Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.
What DH gets..5 minutes to take a #$@!
What the book says..Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
WHat DH gets...Every little detail about what happened on LIF during the day
What the book says..Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
What DH gets...pretty much what the book says..
What the book says...The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
Well at least we still share the same goal...
OMG - I love you!!
ETS-and Im a pretty much grew up like that book.
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Re: Spinoff to SAHM moms and cleaning up before DH gets home - 1950s Home Economics Textbook
Posted by smdl
After the reference to the 50's on the other post, I remember that excerpt from a 1950s Home Economics Textbook.
Enjoy!!!!
Have dinner ready: Plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-wary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quite. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.
Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
All I can say is...
What's everyone laughing about this sounds like a typical day in my house!
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