Evening star., 1952-03-04
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Conducted by BETSY CASWELL
TIME SAVING METHODS.
from Mrs. T. J. o..
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rfOHL MTS. i. y. O.s
West HyattSpille.)
was so impressed with Mrs
p. M. DIS reply to Mrs. j. H. S.
regarding time-saving methods
that I had to write to add my
opinion. I, too, am a great be-
liever in the afternoon nap for all
who feel the need of it and I was
most pleased to discover some one
else who feels as I do. I have
four children ranging from
months to 8 years and just
couldn't stand the pace without
my nap.
Some women are more robust
than others and can work all day,
keep their tempers and still man
age to enjoy the evening with
their husbands after the children
are in bed. I can't do it because
if 1 don't rest my back is nearly
breaking by S pm. and I fall
asleep on the davenport about
$50 pm.
It's a matter of values: Which
is more important, your present
and future well-being or a dusty
living room? I made my deci-
sion years ago! When I see other
women bustling around all day
sometimes feel like a laggard un-
til l stop to think that I'm the
only one who can protect my
future health. I don't intend to
do as my mother-in-law, who
worked endlesSly and at As was a
perfect wreck. My own mother
was a "napper" and there was
some dust around, but my sister
and I managed to survive.
Another pick-me-up for me is
a walk with the children in the
late afternoon when the weather
permits. A short while in the
fresh air always refreshes me,
especially on the occasional days
when the baby won't let me rest.
When can I also 60 outdoors
late in the morning for few
minutes. Even on cold days we
all feel better for the change.
Years ago all ladies" rested.
Nowadays we're all so busy trying
to keep our houses and our chill
dren on par with our neighbors
that we're wearing ourselves out.
And for a child returning from
school at $3.50 pm, what could be
nicer than hug and a kiss from
q rested. freshly combed and
powdered mother.
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WARNING!
(From Mrs. E. /. W., Washington
regret to report that I had
tragically bad results with wash
ing my little girls stuffed toys
as suggested by other contribu-
tors. Apparently there is mis-
understanding of the kind of
stuffed toys meant.
Having never gotten any bad
advice from you good neighbors,
I confidently washed a half dozen
of my little girls stuffed toys.
They were fine velour and plush
toys from some of the better toy
departments. I washed them in a
no-rinse detergent and they looked
fine but the horrible mess I took
out of the machine was fit only
to be- buried. The nap on all of
the pastel toys was Scorched and
matted beyond any possible SAL
wage. Several had burst and all
at the end of an hours drying
were still wet although I had
tried to press out as much water
with a bath towel before placing
them in the dryer.
All of the toys will have to be
replaced at considerable expense
and trouble and I warn other
mothers who may be thinking of
washing soiled stuffed toys to wait
until better method is sent in.
"THANK-YOU" NOTES,
. from Mrs. E. S., WdShington.J
Will you please thank Mrs. H.
M T., Arlington for me for the
exact recipe I wanted and also
thank Mrs. j. A. M, Alexandria.
Hers wasn't exactly the one had
In mind but it sounds delicious and
! am anxious to try it.
want to thank you, too, and
tell. you how much I enjoy your
column. It is indeed wonderful
how one receives help from it.
(Fron1 Mrs. r. H. S., WGShington.)
I do want to thank RICH for
the information I received about
Honolulu, through Mrs. B. Her
information was most interesting
and helpful.
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