Keeping House the Watkins Way

Keeping House the Watkins Way By Beverly Lundgren | Watkins Products, Inc. | 1976

Step into a time when homemaking was both an art and a science with Keeping House the Watkins Way. Published by Watkins Products, Inc., this charming spiral-bound guide from the mid-1970s offers a nostalgic yet practical look at domestic life, brimming with timeless tips and clever solutions.

Across its 96 pages, Beverly Lundgren shares trusted Watkins wisdom on everything from minor home repairs and deep cleaning routines to budgeting, entertaining, and even organizing household records. The book also includes delightful extras like children’s craft recipes—think homemade finger paints and play clay—making it as family-friendly as it is functional.

Whether you’re a vintage enthusiast, a collector of retro homemaking guides, or simply curious about how households were run “the Watkins way,” this book is a delightful blend of practicality and period charm. It’s a window into a time when keeping house was a proud, purposeful endeavor—and Watkins was a household name.