COUNTRY LORE

(Page 4 of 4)

March/April 1979
 
Article Tools
Print
Comments
RSS
Bookmark and Share

Ray was real pleased with his bag "buddy". He said it was the only partner he'd ever had that didn't tire out.

RELATED CONTENT

Do you remember Lois Meloney's idea—back in MOTHER NO. 52, page 14—for usin' those leftover cardboard toilet paper tubes? ( Sure you do!) Well, Annette Marcotte of Burnt Hills, New York was so struck by Lois's idea that she decided to contribute her own restroom roller suggestion. Ms. Marcotte sticks the tubes inside of flashlights before she drops in the batteries. That way, the tiny power plants—and the terminal connections—fit tight and stay tight. Ever since Annette started using battery "collars", she's never had to shake, cuss, or fiddle with a flashlight to get it working.

"Those old-fashioned 12-pocket hanging shoe bags can be used in every room in the home," writes Kathy Streich of Pine Island, Minnesota. And sure enough, Kathy's got sets of the helpful "kangaroo pouches" all over her house. One batch of the former footwear holders adorns her kitchen ... it contains wooden spoons, mixing whips, spatulas, and other large cooking utensils. Another is nailed low on the wall of her child's room, for the little fella to stash his toys in.

Ms. Streich even created a hanging "budget organizer" in her study. She labeled each shoe pocket with the name of a month ... and now she files her bills in them!

OK. Now it's YOUR turn! We've all come up with some practical, down-home, time-tested solutions to the frustrating little problems that bug us every day. Let's hear YOUR best "horse sense" ideas so we can share 'em and all benefit.

Send your pointers to Down-Home Country Lore, P.O. Box 70, Hendersonvllle, North Carolina 28739, and I'll make sure that the most useful of the suggestions will appear in upcoming editions. A one-year subscription—or a one-year extension of an existing subscription—will then be sent to each contributor whose tip does get printed In this column.—MOTHER .

Page: << Previous 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Bookmark and Share
RSS | Comments | E-mail | Print

Comments

Add Your Comment

Please note that there is currently a problem with the comments function and your comment may or may not post successfully. We are working to correct the problem and thank you for your patience. 

You can use this comment form to enter your personal experiences or additional information and resources that you'd like to share with Mother Earth News readers. Your helpful advice will be posted on this page.  E-mail addresses are never displayed on comments, but they are required to confirm your comments.

Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br> tags.

New to Mother Earth News?
Sign up to share comments.
Asterisks(*) indicate required fields.
Name*
Your name appears next to your comment.

E-mail Address*
This will be your login ID.

City State Zip Code

Password*


Confirm Password*

Comments
1500 character limit (Offensive materials and/or spam will be removed, no HTML allowed)
Please Note: Your sign-up must be verified via e-mail before your comment is published.
FEATURED ARTICLES
MOST POPULAR


Subscribe Today - Pay Now & Save 66% Off the Cover Price

First Name: *
 Last Name: *
Address: *
 City: *
State/Province: *
 Zip/Postal Code:*
Country:
 Email:*
(* indicates a required item)
Canadian subs: 1 year, (includes postage & GST). Foreign subs: 1 year, . U.S. funds.
Canadian Subscribers - Click Here
Non US and Canadian Subscribers - Click Here

Lighten the Strain on the Earth and Your Budget

Mother Earth News is the guide to living — as one reader stated — “with little money and abundant happiness.” Every issue is an invaluable guide to leading a more sustainable life, covering ideas from fighting rising energy costs and protecting the environment to avoiding unnecessary spending on processed food. You’ll find tips for slashing heating bills; growing fresh, natural produce at home; and more. Mother Earth News helps you cut costs without sacrificing modern luxuries.

At Mother Earth News, we are dedicated to conserving our planet’s natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. That’s why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our Earth-Friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $4.95 and get 6 issues of Mother Earth News for only $10.00 (USA only).

You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $14.95 for 6 issues.