Category: Make
How the Past Made Sachets and Fragrant Pillows
Sachets, also called fragrant pillows or aromatic pillows, were extremely popular a hundred years ago. They made their fragrant sachets from the items they gathered…
Three Bedroom House Plans For Small Lot
This three bedroom house plan for a small lot was originally published in 1921. The description reads: “A house for a small lot. “This design…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
