1975. Above all, do not let crusts accumulate in such quantities that they cannot be used. With proper care, there is no need of losing a particle of bread.
1976. All the mending in the house should be done once a week, if possible.
1977. Never put out sewing. If it be not possible to do it in your own family, hire some one into the house, and work with them.
1978. Do not let knives be dropped into hot dish-water. It is a good plan to have a large tin pot to wash them in, just high enough to wash the blades without wetting the handles.
1979. It is better to accomplish perfectly a very small amount of work, than to half do ten times as much.