Here’s a neat tip from the book:

Mrs. Dunwoody’s Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping
Timeless Wisdom and Practical Advice
by Miriam Lukken

Time-Saver: Makeshift Measurers

It seems I find myself forever in need of a measuring stick…

• I finally learned to measure the length of my index finger (3 inches), hand (7 inches), and elbow to middle fingertip (16 inches).
• Also helpful is the measurement of your shoe and your outstretched arms, fingertip to fingertip.
• The Judge kept a belt with every 2 inches marked off on the inside. (Still my favorite way to measure.)
• A quarter is 1 inch in diameter.
• A penny is 3/4 inch.

If you have more ideas for makeshift measurers, I’d love to hear them .