HOMEWARD BOUND by Emily Matchar

This is more of a showcase than a review, because I read about half of this book.  This is not vintage or retro or any of that.  This book explains what's at the heart of today's young women taking after their grandmothers more than their mothers when it comes to domestic roles.  The heart of it is that it's super awesome to have the choice to pursue a professional career outside the home, but it's just as wonderful to stay home and make jam, whether you're a stay-at-home mom or a stay-at-home dad.  It observes all the what-fors and withertos and controversies when your mom just doesn't understand too.  Highly recommend it if you're still scratching your head over why a successful attorney might give it all up to bake bread and homeschool her children.  Homeward Bound

Reminisce Magazine

There are several wonderful magazines for remembering the past, but Reminisce  is my favorite.  My mother bought me a subscription after I kept snitching her copies.  It's geared towards people who actually lived through the 'good ol' days,' but vintage hearts like mine love it too.  I like it the best because of the variety and personal stories, plus old ads and old cars and such.  Some of the stories are set in as late as the 1970s, a decade I can best describe as barely tolerable.  But, most seem to be 1930s to 1960s, which is very cool with me.  The price for a subscription is excellent, considering all that this magazine offers and I highly recommend it.