If Hands Are Rough
February 19th, 2018
It is hard to embroider if hands are rough, as most women know. Let them try rubbing the hands with the finest sand paper, and they will find that the embroidery silks will not stick to the fingers.
Source: 1001 Household Hints, Ottilie V. Ames
Milk Soothes Sunburnt or Rough Skin
July 13th, 2015
There is nothing that will more quickly soothe a sunburnt skin than a frequent bath of milk, and if the skin has become dry or rough with wind, washing in warm milk is excellent.
Source: Audel’s Household Helps, Hints and Receipts