Vol. 6 No 16
Thinking of Mom
Moms always have lists …
May 13, 2015
Mom – The Homemaker’s Advice
Submitted by Ellen Hershberger, Sarah Miller, Barbara Detweiler
Thinking of mothers … my grandmother often boiled potatoes and then used that water to make the base for her delicious bread.
Cleaning Tip … for a nice clean shine, add several drops of lemon essential oil when you wash off furniture.
Tips for Spring Cleaning • Do one room at a time. • Start with drawers, cupboards and closets. • Next, wash the curtains and then wash off the walls, ceilings and windows. • Do the furniture and floor last. Then put everything back where it belongs and go on to the next room.
In 2014, the Huffington Post compiled a list of the pieces of Happy Cleaning! advice readers said their mothers gave them that they most value … or, at least, best remember. The following is from that list: . Be kind and love your brothers and sisters. Family is forever. . Who your friends are, that is who you are. . This too shall pass. . No matter who enters your life, never lose sight of who you are. . Never miss an opportunity to learn a new skill. . Do your duty even if there is no reward for it. . Think good thoughts.
Turn to page 7 for more Tinker’s Creek School
Here are a few bits of motherly advice our readers remember … . Look and listen for God’s will to become clearer to you. . See God in the beauty of His creation. . When there is need, give help before you are asked to. . Everyone has equal value in God’s eyes. . If it is worth doing, it is worth doing well. . Don’t take up the burden of unforgiveness. . Learn the lesson setbacks are meant to teach you. Artwork by Linda from Tinker’s Creek School
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