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A guide to staying Stepford-domestic in times of desperation…After the 1950s, perfect Suzy Homemaker gave way to Susan Mayer. (And somewhere in between, this fits in.) Well, we’re turning back the clock, and reinstating some vintage etiquette for the modern working housewife…

bib apron
Always match. Handling dirty dishes is no excuse to look dirty ourselves. Coordinate apron, gloves and bows to turn an unsightly chore into a becoming task.

Carolyn’s Kitchen Dorothy bib apron, US$38, and matching gloves, US$18. Available online at www.thedashingdiva.com



kitchen towels
Know the basics. It’s a myth that the fairer sex is poor at math (we have lots of practice altering our foreign investment returns to include fluctuations in the exchange rate). But we wouldn’t risk miscalculating ingredient quantities for a recipe, so keep a conversion chart hand towel close by.

Helpful hints kitchen towels, US$18 set of two. Available online at www.uncommongoods.com

air freshener
Stay fresh. Some dirt you can’t see – you can only smell. This air freshener exhibits an appropriate enthusiasm for babies and their hygiene.

Anne Taintor air freshener, about $4.90. www.annetaintor.com






Sandwich Cutter
Always cut the crusts. Only those wanting to be on the “outs” will actually serve the outs. Take the extra steps to stay with the in-crowd by adding shapes to a crust-less sandwich.

Goodbite Crustless Sandwich Cutter, $5.50. Available online at www.cheekymonkey.ca




Cupcake pan
Bake. If it’s not homemade, it’s not worth serving. Get guests talking with a giant cupcake (which looks as if it ate all the other cupcakes) by using a specially molded pair of pans.

Wilton Giant Cupcake pan, US$27.95. Available online at www.surlatable.com




dustpan and broom
No dirt. Cleaning products, like dirt, must be kept out of sight. On rare occasions, however, a quick sweep is necessary. At these times it is appropriate to use the “good” dustpan.

Elsworth dustpan and broom, $59.50. William Ashley, www.williamashley.com




Stand mixer
Have the best tools. Buy brand name and the latest models to keep up with the Joneses. This stand mixer is brand-new and the first of its kind from gold standard Cuisinart.

Stand mixer, $499.99-599.99. Cuisinart, www.cuisinart.ca






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