31 January 2018 - January Mix!

January Potpourri for Homemakers

Thanks for joining me for our first month in the 1970's Almanac for Homemakers!

We did it!

Round two comes up tomorrow with the first day of February.

We are wrapping up this month with some homemaking tips from our Homemaker Heroine.

Now Potpourri isn't just for smelly good things. It indicates anything that is a mixture of things.

Without further ado...

Here is your January Mix

1. "When it comes to snow in your area, join the children in sculpting an animal instead of a traditional snowman. Ice the surface by covering with a fine spray of water"

That is actually pretty smart. I wouldn't know if this works because there is no snow here!

2. "To avoid laundry losses, keep a list as you send items to the laundry and dry cleaner. Check off the items when they are returned."

I'm to lazy to purchase clothes that require special laundering services.

3. "Stains in the kitchen sink? When scouring powders don't remove them, leave the dishwater in and add a cup of bleach. Let stand for at least 15 minutes and try again."

Shhhh...we don't speak of the porcelain sink. Just throw it out and get some stainless steel!

4. "To dust under low pieces of furniture, wrap dust cloth around the end of a yard stick."

Or not and be super surprised when you move again.

5. "An old metal breadbox placed in the cabinet under the sink is a fine pest proof storage for sugar and flour still in the original packaging."

I'm not sure about this. Under the sink is usually reserved for cleaning products. Please do not store food next to or in the same area as chemicals. Invest in plastic or glass storage containers.

6. "Allergic to gold? Paint the side of jewelry that touches skin with clean nail polish."

Or or.... just a thought.... don't do this and don't wear something you are allergic to.

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Alright guys that is it for January! See you next month!

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