The Business of Being a Housewife A Manual to Promote Household Efficiency and Economy

"The Business of Being a Housewife" by Leona A. (Leona Alford) Malek is an early 20th-century guide offering advice on household management, especially regarding food budgeting and smart spending. Targeted to American housewives, the book highlights their important financial influence within the family and community. The manual urges women to understand the true cost of food, including the connection between livestock and meat prices, and to use food labels wisely. In a time of changing food production, the book empowers housewives to become informed consumers capable of planning meals and handling their household budgets successfully.