Happy Housewives

Darla Shine asks desperate housewives everywhere: what have you got to complain about? here's a modern-day guide to keeping house, raising kids, and loving life.

Dear Desperate Housewife,

When did it go out of style to cook for your family, play with your children, clean your house, and take care of your husband?

I used to think I was too good to be a housewife. I whined and complained and took my marriage, my children, and my life for granted. But then I woke up. Now I realize that being home to raise my family is the most important job in the world. I'm proud to say that I'm a happy housewife.

Now it's your turn. Follow my ten easy steps to stop being desperate—and start getting happy.

Love, Darla

step 1. please stop whining!

step 2. be proud! being an at-home mom is the most important job

step 3. stop looking like a housewife

step 4. make your marriage a priority

step 5. bond with your home

step 6. get back in the kitchen

step 7. keep your girlfriends

step 8. make time for yourself

step 9. don't take it all so seriously

step 10. don't wish for someone else's problems