Reading biographies and other books from the 1800s and early 1900s, I became astonished at how many things I own.Did you know that people used to own one pen?Did you know that not even 100 years ago (in 1930), the average American woman owned just 9 outfits?There are...
My mom told me that you can tell if a woman is a good housekeeper by how her kitchen and bathrooms, the most often-used places in the home–look. If you missed it, you can read my article 9 Tips to Keep Your Kitchen Cleaner.In the kitchen, the refrigerator is...
Schools are cancelled, people are panicking by buying unimaginable amounts of paper products, and we are practicing social distancing.In just a few short days, our lives here in the USA have been greatly altered. For our European friends, that change came weeks...
While spring is a favorite season, especially in colder climates, it can bring its share of health concerns. Flu season seems to extend itself into spring, and the blooming trees and flowers present another challenge–allergies. Although flu and allergies may...
It is easy for the kitchen to become the disaster zone in the house because of its frequent use. Furthermore, a main reason for going out to eat is that the cook feels overwhelmed by the mess in the kitchen. Instead of beginning with cooking, you are...
Do you remember your mother’s or grandmother’s clothesline and clothes pins? Until fairly recently, all women in the United States hung their laundry to dry outside. A modern convenience is the dryer. You don’t need to worry about rainy...
