At our local library I stumbled upon this book, "Mrs. Dunwoody's Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping: Timeless Wisdom and Practical Advice" by Miriam Lukken.  It is, well, excellent!  Mrs. Lukken has created a fictional character named Mrs. Dunwoody.  She is an elderly lady living during the Reconstruction Age after the War of Northern Aggression (Sorry I just had to put that, but just joking). Mrs. Dunwoody (there is a city in metro Atlanta called Dunwoody) fills out notebooks of her role in keeping of the home.  She gives her daily routines, all-natural cleaning supplies, country cooking style recipes.  Mrs. Dunwoody gives correct table settings and how to behave at these tables as well as throughout your day.  There is also a chapter on health and beauty.  She gives you ideas on gardening as well.  This is a very fun, historical, and informative book on how to keep our home.  I highly recommend finding a copy at your local library.

Blessings,

~Farrah

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Posted by patintenn

I found my copy on -line, with Kris @ NEW books, used prices! www.bookcloseouts.com/default.asp?rid=jkprice Brand new for less then $10. I love it. I have not finished reading it but it is one to keep!!

Hope you enjoy it!
Pat

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Posted by farmgal35

I have this book and I enjoy reading it from time to time. Sheryl

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