Archive for November, 2009
Bathroom Cleaning Tips from 1911 – 1912
The bathroom, the most hated room in the home when it comes to cleaning. Even though it was not the most discussed aspect of cleaning for the early 20th century housekeeper. Here a few tidbits on the steps of cleaning the bathroom. While much of the methods can still be used today the chemicals surely [...]
Preparing the Thanksgiving Dinner ~1915
The preparation of the Thanksgiving- dinner should be begun the day before, so that all of the work will not fall to the
forenoon of the holiday.
The turkey or fowl that is to be used can be roasted in advance and set back in the oven the next morning’, it will heat
through in an hour [...]
The Daily Details of a Vintage Weekly Schedule
The art of scheduling the days within your week was fine tuned long before I was born. Planning the steps of your day leaves little undone. This extremely detailed workweek from an early 20th century housewife did include rest periods which are important for well being.
Examples Of Schedules
While, as was said, it is not [...]
