As we try to get to grips with the latest technology and keep up with today's speedy pace of life, many of the domestic skills we used to have at our fingertips are being lost. But, as "Granny's Book of Good Old-Fashioned Common Sense" will show you, traditional home crafts are not incompatible with modern lifestyles.Here you can rediscover all sorts of things that will not only make your life greener and easier but more fun too. "Granny's" hints and tips will help you realise that household chores become almost effortless and more environmentally friendly than you could imagine. You'll find that providing nourishing home-cooked meals doesn't have to be time-consuming and that growing your own organic fruit and vegetables brings a sense of fulfilment like no other. "Granny" can also teach you how to knit and sew - just think of the feeling of achievement you'll have when you finish your first knitted garment or piece of embroidery! And children can learn a thing or two from "Granny" as well. Simple games using just paper and pencils will help to pass those rainy days and, for the more adventurous, there are dolls and puppets to make and stories to invent.
The kids will love it and so will you!"Granny" presents everything in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with comprehensive diagrams and photographs to accompany the text so, whether you need a helping hand in the kitchen, the garden, the parlour or the nursery, you can trust "Granny" to show you the way.
- ISBN10 1845021800
- ISBN13 9781845021801
- Publish Date 16 October 2007
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 July 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Black and White Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 160
- Language English