| Author |
Across the Fence:  Connecting with my heritage  |
|
|
catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 6:23:19 PM
|
Part of this past year has been doing a lot of research on my own family, just to be more understanding and it's also been extremely fascinating.
I often think of my Nana and Papa, who are who I try to emulate on so many levels.
So I am excited to try to "live" like they did, in the 1940-1950 time period. I like the idea of using beauty cream and making sure I am groomed in the morning. I even pin curled my hair this weekend. Also, I am looking for recipes from that time to try. I know my Nana kept a strict schedule, in regards going to the store, cleaning the home, putting up goods, sewing, frugal planning, etc and see if I can do it in a simple, modern way.
I know..I am nuts but it's been fun!!! I will keep y'all posted.
|
|
|
Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 6:56:57 PM
|
I don't think you're nuts, Heather - I think this is really cool! Can't wait to hear more as you proceed! Have a blast! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
|
 |
|
|
catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 7:20:58 PM
|
I just think how hard people had to work back then to get a little bit of something. Women had to add in looking like glam dolls and figuring out how to make it all work. I just think it's fun and also, a reality check. I know I have it really easy and I am nowhere near the skills of my family in a lot of areas. I can go to work, yes, I am good at that, but I don't keep house and keep myself up like they did. It was such a process and built into them and as hard as it was, I never heard anyone complain. Maybe they did in their prayers or something LOL or the coffee chats they had.
Has anyone ever watched that tv program on the family who goes back to live in 1940's Britain, during the war? So fascinating and my biggest take away was that they all changed when they came back to normal life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdOkTeXREa8
|
Edited by - catscharm74 on Aug 08 2016 7:25:25 PM |
|
|
|
katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
|
|
janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2016 : 6:49:07 PM
|
Hi Heather, what a fascinating adventure and I love how you are trying to live like people did in the 40's and 50's. I too have been dabbling in genealogy, but it is slow going, especially once you enter into the 1800's, trying to follow four families (both sides of my husbands family and both on my family), double and triple checking names and dates to make sure you don't veer off by mistake. I love reading the documents and putting the puzzle pieces together on what life must have been like. Can I ask how you are doing your research, are you doing it online with Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, US Military, Genealogy Society, cemeteries, etc.or going to a genealogy center or library to access their microfiche collection?
Jana
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
|
|
|
|
Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6594 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6594 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2016 : 05:20:22 AM
|
Heather, I completely understand your fascination with trying out a slice of life from your family past. It is interesting to learn how your ancestors organized their lives and priorities to make it all work. My own family begins in 1902 with my father's birth so recently I have been trying to learn as much as I can about how my own parents were raised, the two World Wars, and my own life beginning in 1951. It has been a fascinating learning adventure and there is so much more to learn. Let us know what you discover along the way. You should be able to find vintage clothing patterns if you wish to make some dresses to wear.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
|
|
|
janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2016 : 09:57:42 AM
|
Heather, This sounds fascinating and I would love to hear more about how this works out. When my girls were young, going through the Little House on the Prairie phase, I read about someone living like that for the weekend and I always wanted to try it but never got around to doing it. Is this something permanent that you are trying to incorporate or doing it for a specific time period?
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
|
|
|
| |
Across the Fence: Connecting with my heritage |
|
Connecting with my heritage
