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PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS – Coffee was used to polish wood floors in 1908 – Here’s why

PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS – Coffee was used to polish wood floors in 1908 – Here’s why

July 4, 2020 June 7, 2020by Donna R Causey

From New York Journal ca. 1908 To Polish Wood Floors ---- Take a strong boiled coffee and strain it twice through a fine strainer,…

PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS – Our parents came up with many natural ways to solve household problems like the ones below….

PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS – Our parents came up with many natural ways to solve household problems like the ones below….

May 2, 2020 June 5, 2020by Donna R Causey

Household tips from the past "Fire Extinguishers: Throw baking soda on blaze. It smothers the fire by generating carbonic acid gas which envelops the…

PATRON+ GOOD OLE DAYS: Cactus, frogs, roses and pansies

PATRON+ GOOD OLE DAYS: Cactus, frogs, roses and pansies

November 2, 2019 November 3, 2019by Donna R Causey

“Do not over-water cactus plants. Moderate moisture is needed. If over-watered a Christmas cactus will drop its buds.” “A homemade frog for flowers: Take…

PATRON+ GOOD OLE DAYS- Flower Tips: Keep flowers fresh for the cemetery – good tips from the past

PATRON+ GOOD OLE DAYS- Flower Tips: Keep flowers fresh for the cemetery – good tips from the past

June 1, 2019 August 15, 2019by Donna R Causey

To keep flowers fresh for the cemetery: Mix wet sand in container and place flowers in it. Will keep them fresh for a week.…

SATURDAY SECRET: Sewing tips from the past are still useful

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SATURDAY SECRET: Sewing tips from the past are still useful

May 19, 2018 May 19, 2018by Donna R Causey

SEWING TIPS FROM THE PAST To sharpen scissors in an emergency, cut aluminum foil several times. Talcum Powder can be used for hem markers.…