I just love to read the Farmers’ Almanac, I learn so many great things each time I pick up that little book. Much of what I read I remember hearing from my grandmothers, so I guess it is like walking down memory lane for me.
I just came across an old calendar that had a list of great helpful hints I just had to share.
- To clean small-neck bottles or vases, drop a little rice inside, fill with warm soapy water, and shake well. Rinse out and let drip dry.
- Before you sweep, spray your broom’s bristles with furniture polish. You’ll have no trouble collecting dust.
- Use a fabric softner sheet to dust television screens. the softner eliminates the static that attracts the dust.
- Never soak vegetables after slicing; they will lose mush of their nutritional value.
- When you need to measure something in a pinch, remember that a U.S. dollar is 6 1/8 inches long.
- When building a garden, use newspaper under your loam and topsoil. The newspaper will kill all the weeds and grass underneath, plus it will compost into great mulch that toots can’t grow through.
If you have never bought a Farmers Almanac I highly recommend adding it to your yearly library. Each year its pages are filled with wonderful old-fashion useful tips and ideas for both your home and garden.
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So much wisdom in such a small book. We love the old school ways…
I do like the old fashioned advice… it is helpful and I like learning how to do things without all of the fuss and bother of our current culture (like THIS product or that one are what you HAVE to use! ) 🙂 My mom has used the rice trick for years… and learned it from her a long time ago. Thank you for sharing all of these.
I’d forgotten about this book, my grandparents used to read it all the time. My grandmother swore by it. Thanks for the reminder and sharing the great tips. Will need to look into getting next years book…
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know I’ll be including your project on My Favorite Things roundup tomorrow! Have a great weekend!
Love these tips. I’ll have to try the dryer sheets on our televisions since they get dusty super fast. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday and hope to see you again on Sunday at 6pm PST.
I so enjoy reading these old hints and tips, they are just great. Thanks for sharing this at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
I didn’t know that dollar one. I love old-school tips. Thanks for posting. Hello from Homemaking Linkup.
Love the tips! Thanks for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop!
I will have to try using newspaper for my garden. Since I live within a certain radius, I receive two community newspapers/advertisements in my mailbox every week. Usually, I throw the newspapers away and think, “What a waste!” I guess not anymore. My only concern, which I will need to further research, is if the dyes in the ink will adversely affect my plants.
I am a first time gardener this year, and so I am sure I will find many more useful tips like this one for future gardens. Thanks for sharing!!
~Raquel
I LOVE these tips!! Thanks for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop. Please link back next time so I can feature you. You’re awesome! 🙂
Such good tips- I’m going to try the broom one in just a few minutes!
I’ve used the paper one for the garden before and it works well.
I always love Farmer’s Almanacs! They have the most useful tips.