Practical Homemaking: A Textbook For Young Housekeepers is a comprehensive guidebook written by Mabel Hyde Kittredge in 1914. The book is designed to teach young women how to manage a household efficiently and effectively. It covers a wide range of topics including cleaning, cooking, laundry, home decoration, and budgeting. The book begins with a discussion of the importance of homemaking and the qualities required to be a good housekeeper. It then goes on to provide detailed instructions on how to clean and maintain a home ...
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Practical Homemaking: A Textbook For Young Housekeepers is a comprehensive guidebook written by Mabel Hyde Kittredge in 1914. The book is designed to teach young women how to manage a household efficiently and effectively. It covers a wide range of topics including cleaning, cooking, laundry, home decoration, and budgeting. The book begins with a discussion of the importance of homemaking and the qualities required to be a good housekeeper. It then goes on to provide detailed instructions on how to clean and maintain a home, including advice on how to clean different types of surfaces and fabrics. The cooking section of the book covers everything from basic recipes to more advanced dishes, including menus for special occasions. The laundry section provides detailed instructions on how to wash and care for different types of fabrics, as well as how to iron and fold clothes. The book also includes sections on home decoration, including advice on furniture selection and arrangement, as well as tips on how to create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere in the home. Finally, the budgeting section provides practical advice on how to manage household finances and make the most of limited resources. Overall, Practical Homemaking: A Textbook For Young Housekeepers is a comprehensive guide to managing a household, providing practical advice and tips for young women who are just starting out on their homemaking journey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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