Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-17
SOLUTION OF THE HOLIDAY
PROBLEM
m HE problem of insuring oneself a
holiday when unable to get away
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nH problem of insuring oneself
holiday when unable to get away
Il from home or business is one that
requires much solving, and yet the
feat is not impossible. A change OF
some kind is certainly needed at TINS
time of the year, and IL not to be had
in the usual way 1t can be compassed
in another.
Not very long ago some busy girls
of my acquaintance managed TO nave d
real holiday at home, says writer ia
the Seattle Times, and, though 1t may
seem strange, they looked and felt all
the better for it.
The first move was to turn the draw
ing room into a double bedroom. The
furniture was left there, but two single
beds were added. This was done with
the idea of awakening each morning TO
a complete change of surroundings.
Rugs and carpets were banished, ana
all the scraps Of pretty chntz that
happened to be unused in the mouse
were utilized for the purpose or COW
ering the chairs and sofa Temporarily.
BY this means a delightful sense OF
freshness was impaired to the room.
and it looked old world and country
fed.
Their next care was to make well
come and desirable change in the daily
menu. Fruits, salads, eggs, fresh milk,
brown rolls and cereals were decided
upon instead of the usual meals. Ihere
was to be as little cooking as possible
so those cereals were chosen that need
ed least attention, and the girls gave
themselves up to a period OF dolce Tar
niente.
A few girl friends were invited to
ioin them in the evenings, spent, OF
course, in the garden, where rough
canvas tent had been improVlsed;;
These little gatherings were instituted
with the idea of keeping cool and rest
ing, while getting as much pleasure as
possible in the circumstances.
One of the number suggested that
thew should take turns in dreaming
aloud about beautiful scenery and
mountains and snow, the seashore, and
pine woods, and by way of encourage
ment a small award was made Tor the
best description. So the time was
spent as if they were camping out
miles away from home, the house was
onlv entered at bedtime, and delight
full change was obtained by dlnt or d
little energy and determination to
make the best of everything.
What one has done is possible 1or
another. True, you may not nave
garden, or a choice of rooms to redec-
crate. but at least change of thought
can be effected by trying to banish
worry and discomfort, and by trying 70
live for the time as if you were indeed
at the seaside or in the heart OF the
country.
1t is always more or less deplorable
not to be able to give children the
change they so anxiously look forward
to. When such is the case the dis
appointment can be well atoned for by
arranging little picnics in the garden,
or, if this be lacking, plan trips to the
nearest park or woods, taxing OF
course, eatables, and something to
drink in the form of sweetened tea,
ginger beer, or something of the kind;
The children will come back sunburneo
and happy, as if from a real holiday.
Singing competitions are famous toI
tiding over wet evenings, and, should
the day have been wet also. read some
bright book aloud. The children listen
readily.
Let it be thoroughly understood that
these remarks are intended for those
who are unable to leave home only
If going away can be managed for ever
so short a time, by all means go. nc
not economic at the expense of health
and the energy that should be stored
for future work. Nothing can really
compensate for fresh air, rested nerves,
sound sleep, and change of environ
ment.