I originally wrote this blog post for EcoStreet.com.
I’ve long been an admirer of Cynthia Korzekwa’s blog “art for housewives”. The idea behind Cynthia’s art (and blog) is the recycling of household items into art. She uses what many would consider to be rubbish to frame her work, or to inspire it, or to be the canvas for her unique paintings. All of her pieces of art have a special spirit that is carried forward from the items that they are recycled from, making them far more interesting …

Now there’s social networking just for housewives. All Join On! was started as an online social networking space for those who are at home and without adult company during the day. When housewives need a break from housework and would like to connect with others in the same situation, there are two chat rooms, The Bar and The Beach, an advice board, Advice Central, where members can ask for advice from one another, a customisable profile for each member, and a daily poll to take part in. …

Her alarm clock chimes before the sun rises. She’s not only up and at ‘em, she’s dressed to the nines in heels and a full face, wearing perfume. Her apron is starched and matches her outfit, and breakfast is on the table. Her husband and children come to the table dressed and pressed: they’ve been raised that way, and she’s done the ironing.
From the HALCYON WEEKLY PRESS - Modern Retro Housewives