Drying flowers preserves beauty with practical methods
The article explains two drying methods for preserving flowers. First, air dry by removing leaves, tying, and hanging upside down in a dry cool dark place, two to three weeks. Second, use a borax corn meal mix to fill a box, lay blossoms face up, dust with powder, and seal airtight. It notes silica gel as an alternative and details final wiring and taping of preserved blooms.
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America
Society of American Florists
Florist
Origin of the cigar gifting custom in birth celebrations
The tradition of giving cigars at a birth traces to 17th century Europe when cigars were scarce. The gesture reflected a man sharing a prized treasure until his ship returned from the New World, marking a wartime era origin.
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Europe
New World
Gift Wrapping Fun at Higbee's Department Store
Mrs Nathaniel Hopkins leads Higbee's gift wrap department where staff embrace the busy Christmas season. She describes the work as enjoyable with a full range of sizes and materials, aided by a bow making machine. Her daughter Sandy often helps at home and in the store.
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Nathaniel Hopkins
Higbee
Lee Hopkins
Hopkins
Sandy
Paul Miller
Peter Sackett
How Much Responsibility For Children At Each Age
Shirley Schraub responds to a reader asking what tasks and duties to expect from children at different ages. A six year old should generally remember routine chores like hanging up a coat, and guidance is given on when children can start helping with dishes and other home responsibilities. The answer emphasizes modeling responsibility at home and setting age appropriate expectations.
Dear Mrs A Kids Help At Home From Age Three
Advice suggests children begin assisting with household tasks early and progress to daily specific jobs by age seven or eight. Parents should avoid perfectionism, praise efforts, and gently step in later to correct as needed.
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