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I found this cute little brochure tucked between the pages of one of my vintage decorating books. Money Saving Household Tips. Looks to be from the 1950's. So what does our cartoon June Cleaver have to say? Is she quite helpful or quite silly?

Food Tips

Day old bread is not only cheaper and just as nourishing, but actually better for your teeth and gums, according to experts.

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Cut raw meat into small pieces and place in the freezer for a short while before chopping. The meat will go through the chopper without clogging and no juices will be lost.

Annoyed by bacon curling as it fries? Dip slices into water before placing in skillet and they'll stay straight.

Fix-it

To fill small holes in linoleum, melt wax crayons of the proper color and pour into holes. Match color closely, smooth surface even and the spots will never be noticed.

If you are planning to modernize the bathroom, it's a good idea to install 2 shower heads- one at 6 feet from the floor and the other at 4 feet. The lower one allows the women of the house to preserve their hair-dos.

Cleaning

Try putting a spoonful of kerosene in a quart of water for washing windows. Wipe dry, then stand back and notice your shining clean glass.

To remove dirt and eraser particles from a typewriter, use the spray nozzle of your garden hose, spraying thoroughly. Dry a few hours in the sun, run a blotter through the roll, then oil the machine lightly.

Laundry

The best way to get peach, tea and coffee stains from tablecloths and napkins is to pour boiling hot water from a height of about 2 feet.

If you are not ready to iron dampened clothes, place them in the refrigerator in plastic bags. They will keep for a few days without mildewing.