This Is Going to be Fun
The American Frugal Housewife
In the days ahead it will be my pleasure to share with you some of Mrs. Child’s pearls of wisdom. We shall begin with her cure for chapped lips, which I am quite confident in declaring none of you have ever tried. And never will.
“EAR-WAX.—Nothing is better than ear-wax to prevent the painful effects resulting from a wound by a nail, skewer, &c. It should be put on as soon as possible. Those who are troubled with cracked lips have found this remedy successful when others have failed. It is one of those sorts of cures, which are very likely to be laughed at; but I know of its having produced very beneficial results.”
—The American Frugal Housewife, p. 116.
Tags: homemaking, housekeeping, Lydia Maria Child, home and hearth, home remedies
Karen E. says:
Ugh … I can hear my children wretching now ….
On May 6, 2006 at 6:25 am
Jamie says:
Eeeewwwww! Eeewww eeewwww eeeewwwww. And eeew.
On May 6, 2006 at 7:19 am
Alice says:
And if you’re particularly frugal, you may still have enough left over to make candles.
: )
On May 6, 2006 at 7:21 am
Teri says:
I’m always losing my chapstick but I think I can always find my ear … perfect! 🙂
On May 6, 2006 at 7:47 am
Beth says:
LOL Thanks for the laugh! Useful information … should I ever be lost in the wilderness, with chapped lips!
On May 6, 2006 at 11:06 am
xixi says:
I just made an audible AUUUUGGGGGHHHH directed at my monitor!
On May 6, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Jill, The Crib Chick says:
I’ve been enjoying your blog (found through the Well-Trained Mind board list), and this was certainly an unexpected giggle. :o)
On May 6, 2006 at 4:13 pm
Mary Ellen Barrett says:
That was so odd I had to buy the book. Yuck.
On May 8, 2006 at 8:49 am
CarolG says:
Well, I guess it would keep you from licking your lips, and isn’t that half the problem when they are chapped! What a hoot!
On May 8, 2006 at 9:56 am
Mama Squirrel says:
Yech. I’ve linked.
On May 11, 2006 at 6:34 am
Coram Deo says:
Wondering What to do With that Excess Earwax??
Mrs. Child has just the ticket. Youve got to go here to read it….
On May 11, 2006 at 6:55 pm