How to Sew a Button

Contemporary life can be almost too convenient! Our dinners are pre-cooked, our dry cleaning is delivered, and the text message has replaced an authentic thank-you. After her own modern crisis of conscience, author Erin Bried set out to compile this guide to present-day pragmatism - the collective wisdom of grandmas, me-moms, and bubbies who survived the Great Depression while providing for their families and managing their homes with few, if any, resources. Nine chapters cover every essential... More

Contemporary life can be almost too convenient! Our dinners are pre-cooked, our dry cleaning is delivered, and the text message has replaced an authentic thank-you. After her own modern crisis of conscience, author Erin Bried set out to compile this guide to present-day pragmatism - the collective wisdom of grandmas, me-moms, and bubbies who survived the Great Depression while providing for their families and managing their homes with few, if any, resources. Nine chapters cover every essential area of a polished personal life, including cooking, cleaning, dressing, and nesting, with specific projects described in simple step-by-step directions. Learn age-old tips to perfect your posture, prepare a turkey, or write a letter to your representative. Whichever task or topic catches your eye, this anthology of timeless tips will empower you to embrace a more can-do attitude with a smile from start to finish!