The American Frugal Housewife.
Dedicated To Those Who Are Not Ashamed Of Economy.
By Mrs. Child
1833
The introductory chapter admonishes us to be very careful that "nothing be lost", and that the "true economy of housekeeping" includes the wise management of time as well as materials.
Repurposing old items is very popular right now. There are books and blogs about old items being remade into useful things such as vintage pillowcases and sheets cut into 12" x 12" squares and made into beautiful quilts on Elegant Musings http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2012/02/a-quilting-question/. You can find lots of ideas on maya*made http://mayamade.blogspot.com/search/label/Reinvention.
The American Frugal Housewife states "Nothing should be thrown away so long as it is possible to make any use of it, however trifling that use may be".
The American Frugal Housewife states "Nothing should be thrown away so long as it is possible to make any use of it, however trifling that use may be".
"Time is money." Every family member can have a part in the earning or saving of money. Hands could be busy at odd moments of time knitting, sewing, etc. and taking care of the things we do have so they stay in good repair and don't have to be replaced. We can begin early teaching our children to care for their own things, and help out in various ways to save money.
I am fascinated with old books and the wisdom from the past. I think we could all learn a lot by listening to the wise counsel penned in days gone by.
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