Tag: Hints

PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS: Sewing tips from the past are still useful

Patron

PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS: Sewing tips from the past are still useful

December 12, 2020 November 17, 2020by 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.…

PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS – Flower Tips: Keep flowers fresh for the cemetery – good tips from the past

Patron

PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS – Flower Tips: Keep flowers fresh for the cemetery – good tips from the past

September 26, 2020 July 8, 2020by 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.…

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

Patron

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

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+ SATURDAY SECRETS: Cactus, frogs, roses and pansies

Patron

PATRON+ SATURDAY SECRETS: Cactus, frogs, roses and pansies

November 2, 2019 May 15, 2021by 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…