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How the Past Used Plants and Sand for Pillow Stuffing

As a child, I would gather milkweed down and make little pillows for the fairies with it. Little did I know that women of the…

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Cucumbers And Lettuce For The Skin – 1914 Natural Skin Care

Cucumbers, lettuce, and lemons were commonly used to soften and whiten the skin back in the early 1900s. Here is how women used these three…

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Two Bedroom One Floor House Plan From 1920

This simple house has two bedrooms and is one floor living. The plans were originally printed in 1920. The description reads: “If you want a…

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Three Bedroom Ranch House Plans From 1920

One floor living house plans published in 1920. The description reads: “An expert has told us that he considers this house plan the closest approach…

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7 Sherbet Recipes From The Past

Sherbets, like ice cream, were made at home in the recent past. Many people preferred these recipes over ice cream because they were cheaper and…

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Two To Four Bedroom House Plans From 1920

This house plan was published in a newspaper in 1920. The main floor is a two bedroom house, but another two bedrooms can be added…

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5 Cranberry Recipes From The Past

Come Thanksgiving, fresh cranberries can be bought in packages at most grocery stores. The only problem is that most people do not have a clue…

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Three Bedroom Two Story House Plans From 1920

Here are the house plans for a two story, three bedroom home. Originally published in 1920. The description reads: “This house would not have to…

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Two Bedroom Ranch House Plans From 1921

Below are the plans for a one story, two bedroom home that was published in 1921. “This series of house plans comprises all sorts and…

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Three Bedroom Two Story House Plans From 1907

These adorable house plans were originally published in 1907. The house has a total of six rooms, three of them bedrooms. Notice the lack of…

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