Archive for April, 2010
A Bit On Mother’s Day
Ah Mother’s Day! Proclaimed for national observance on May 8, 1914 by United States President Woodrow Wilson Mother’s Day evolved to a holiday to be celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May. What was begun by Julia Ward Howe as a call to mother’s to work for the peace their son’s had fought for [...]
Friday – General Cleaning Day
In this modern era many choose to clean their homes in one fell sweep on Saturday morning. In many Vintage homekeeping schedules Friday was reserved as a day for cleaning up around the home… Friday, sweeping, and window cleaning. ~ Progressive Housekeeping Friday is devoted to sweeping and house-cleaning. ~American Woman’s Home What tools do [...]
