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Everyday, our readers submit photos of the beautiful antiques they come across. Occasionally, we see an item that has us puzzled, so we turn to you for help! Take a look at the following sixitems, and see if you can identify all of them. And as always, thank you for sharing your photos! from: Sandra …
There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Back in the old days the laundry was often done in a washtub, with bar soap (or flakes) and a washboard. Some families might have had a ringer, which helped to reduce the drying time by a fair bit. Even once electric washing machines …
If you grew up on cinnamon and sugar toast, you’re going to love the cozy little treats we have for you today. These sugar snails are everything we love about the classic breakfast indulgence, but wrapped up in the perfect snack-able package. They’re made with pantry staples and simple enough you can get the kids …
Alright so… bread. Not, like, that overachiever sourdough situation where people are naming their starters—like “Gerald” or whatever—and posting those dramatic black-and-white shots of their floury hands like they’re starring in some moody baking documentary. I mean the kind of bread you make when you’re staring at the empty bread bag and just go, “uhh… …
Their motto was “waste not!” Economy of the household was key for most of our families over the years. Especially during the Great Depression, but even in the decades after, many of our parents and grandparents tried their very best to avoid wasting anything. And, if your parents and grandparents were anything like mine, there …
While we are probably a bit too old to qualify as millennials, we do have some millennial traits. That’s because we sleep without a top sheet. When we climb into bed at night, we nestle between the fitted sheet and the comforter. This arrangement suits us well and we never would have given it a …
We had a lot of hacks for using those old fashioned telephones. It seems most people these days only have a cell phone and probably will never again have a landline if they can help it. Even before the smart phone era, most folks already had their own dedicated landline (instead of party lines) and …
The Ultimate Sweet-and-Salty No-Bake Treat Everyone Craves When we crave something sweet, salty, crunchy, buttery, and irresistibly addictive, we turn to one iconic creation: Pecan Dandy Do’s. These no-bake bites combine buttery Ritz crackers, silky homemade caramel, and toasted pecans to create the type of treat that disappears almost as fast as you can make …
The Sweet, Crunchy Legend of the South Old-Fashioned Oklahoma Nut Candy stands as one of the most iconic treasures of Southern confectionery—a recipe rooted in heritage, shaped through generations, and perfected by home cooks who understand the magic of simple, quality ingredients. This timeless candy has become a symbol of holidays, family gatherings, and the …
The Cozy, All-in-One Meal You’ve Been Craving One-Skillet Chicken & Noodles is the ultimate comfort food—rich, hearty, and irresistibly creamy. This dish delivers everything we love about classic chicken noodle soup but transforms it into a satisfying, stick-to-your-ribs skillet meal. Made with juicy chicken, soft egg noodles, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a …