The American Frugal Housewife

by Melissa // May 17, 2011 // 2 Comments

This weekend I ran across a book that has me fascinated. It’s called The American Frugal Housewife by Lydia Maria Child, and it was originally published in… 1828. The entire text is available for free in a variety of formats... Continue reading →

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

by Melissa // January 18, 2011 // 4 Comments

No, that’s a real book. It sounds like a cheesy infomercial tag, doesn’t it? But yesterday, Max did something momentous. He finished his 100th lesson. Before we started, he knew the alphabet and how to read his name, and now... Continue reading →

Simple Crochet for Cherished Babies

by Melissa // September 11, 2007 // 3 Comments

by Jane Davis. (Scroll down if you just want to see what’s in the book.) Billed as a book of “irresistible and classic designs for babies” and aimed at the confident beginner, it appears upon casual inspection to hit the... Continue reading →