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Three Heloise's Books: Kitchen, Housekeeping Hints and All Around the House by Heloise Prentice-Hall Inc

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Ever wondered how 1960s homemakers kept everything running like clockwork? Find the timeless secrets of domestic wisdom in this trio of vintage guides!

Look into a world where household challenges meet ingenious solutions. This collection brings together three of Heloise Cruse's classic guides, offering valuable advice on thousands of household problems.

From kitchen tips to all-around home care, these books are both a nostalgic journey and a useful collection of practical hints still relevant today.

Specifications:

  • Author: Heloise Cruse
  • Publication Dates: 1963 to 1965
  • Publisher: Prentice-Hall Inc
  • Language: English

Kitchen Tips (1963)

      • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
      • Pages: 186 pages
      • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
      • Condition: Wear on dust jacket
      • About: Offers valuable advice on 2,647 different household problems.

Housekeeping Hints (1963)

  • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
  • Pages: 208 pages
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1 inches
  • Condition: Wear on dust jacket
  • About: An insightful look at the duties and skills of the 1960s housewife, with information still noteworthy for today's busy homemaker.

All Around the House (1965)

      • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
      • Pages: 309 pages
      • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
      • Condition: Wear and tear on dust jacket
      • About: Fun to read with many hints that remain useful today.

About the Author: Heloise Bowles Cruse

Heloise Bowles Cruse was a pioneer in sharing practical household tips with stay-at-home wives. After a bet doubting her ability to secure a newspaper job, she convinced the editor of the Honolulu Advertiser to try her column on a 30-day, no-pay basis.

Her relatable advice quickly gained popularity, leading to a successful career that empowered homemakers across America.

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This set of three Heloise Cruse hardcovers from 1963 to 1965 comes with dust jackets and suits a vintage homemaking or kitchen shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

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  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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