This morning, my husband and I dropped off a number of boxes at the local Goodwill store. It feels wonderful to pack up the car, leave home with it full, unload it, and drive it home empty! I’ve promised my husband that I will only keep dishes that I can fit in my [...]

I am thoroughly enjoying reading Mrs Dunwoody’s Excellent Instructions For Housekeeping ~ Timeless Wisdom and Practical Advice by Miriam Lukken.  Today I’d like to share a few miscellaneous household tips from dear Mrs. Dunwoody.
*Place a piece of white chalk in your silver chest or jewelry box to absorb moisture and help prevent tarnishing of silverware [...]

This morning I have decided to undergo the task of cleaning my closet and setting aside clothes that I want to sell on eBay or donate.  I have a few very nice skirts that have never been worn and still have their price tags attached.  I bought them on clearance for a song.  I’ve decided [...]

Over the weekend, my dear husband decided to treat me to Starbucks and a trip to Barnes and Noble. I found the sweetest book in the Used Book section. It is called Mrs. Dunwoody’s Excellent Instructions For Homekeeping ~ Timeless Wisdom and Practical Advice by Miriam Lukken. The book is fashioned after [...]

“. . . It is one job where you enjoy the results right along as you work.
You may work all day washing and ironing, but at night you have the delicious feeling of sunny clean sheets and airy pillows to lie on.
If you clean, you sit down at nightfall with the house shining and faintly [...]