Best of the ‘Net

I love to watch educational videos from the 40s and 50s. They’re a great source for the tidbits of knowledge from home economics classes of the past. Here’s one on personal grooming. (And yes. I take them all with a grain of salt.)

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We’re going to talk cooking and nutrition on Monday, but this can’t wait. Coq a Vin Blanc from girlandthekitchen.com:

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Does that not just make your mouth water? I’m waiting for the weather to drop out of the 90s so I can make this.

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From chatting at the sky: Lennon & Maisy Stella: Artists Who Influence
Sisters who are fabulous musicians. A definite must listen.

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#brilliantbecause – Brilliant Because
From Did You Make That? a fabulous post on using ‘because’ instead of ‘why’

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from Simple Bites
How to Make a Soup Tureen from a Squash

What a great idea for Halloween!

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from Simple Mom
The Art of Lingering

I am so guilty of constantly being in a hurry. The thought of slowing down seems like a luxury.

31 Days 2015 - Back to Basics

• Intro | 31 Days – Back to Basics
• Self Care and Improvement: Your Toolbox
• Home Repairs, Cleaning and Improvement: Your Toolbox
• Finance: Your Toolbox
• Best of the ‘Net
• The Vintage Life
• Clothing and Textiles: Your Toolbox
• Cooking and Nutrition: Your Toolbox
• Establishing a Bedtime Routine
• Home Improvement Concept: Level
• Finance Concept: Net Worth
• Best of the ‘Net
• The Vintage Life
• Taking Measurements
• Cooking From Scratch
• Establishing a Morning Routine
• Painting Walls
• The Concepts Behind Budgeting
• The Best of the ‘Net
• The Vintage Life
• How to Tell if Your Clothes Fit: Tops and Shirts Edition
• The Basics of Meal Planning
• Making Up
• Cleaning – the Retro Version