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Easter Eggs (The Strand, 1897) A look at some novel Victorian Easter Eggs, including the world's largest Easter Egg, dressy eggs and international eggs. Easter Eggs (Girl's Own Paper, 1887) Tips on dyeing and painting Victorian Easter eggs. Jack: My Fox Terrier (Girl's Own Paper, 1894) A charming story of a delightful dog. Railway Travel in Comfort and Safety (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1885) Don't let the jolting of the rails concuss, stupefy and stultify your brain! My School Days, Part 4 (Girl's Own Paper, 1897) Get up close and personal with famous children's author E. Nesbit as she recalls her own childhood in this charming 12-part serial! Chronicles of an Anglo-Californian Ranch, Part 5 (Girl's Own Paper, 1899) A British family sallies forth into the New World to seek its fortune in southern California, not far from the "busy and enterprising town of Los Angeles." Hard work, they find! Some Foreign Sauces (Girl's Own Paper, 1901) Delicious continental recipes for Orange Sauce, Mustard Sauce, Italian Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Olive Sauce, Vinaigrettes and more! How to Embroider in Crewels, Part 2 (Girl's Own Paper, 1880) More beautiful patterns for this classic form of embroidery. How I Got My Telephone for Nothing: An Experience (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1885) The novelty here is what was considered a new and novel idea in 1885! A Book-Emblem Supper (Girl's Own Paper, 1900) How to prepare a feast based on literary themes. Hints on an Inexpensive Trousseau (Girl's Own Paper, 1891) How to prepare your entire wardrobe for married life, with a complete list of what each item will cost! The article is followed with a commentary from a reader who has more cost estimates to suggest. Domestic Changes in the Last 50 Years (Girl's Own Paper, 1887) A look at some time-saving and labor-saving devices, such as the sewing machine... Recipes for April (Girl's Own Paper, 1896) Soups and salads are en vogue in this selection. Soups include watercress, tomato, sorrel, and cucumber; salads include carrot, watermelon, corn, dandelion, potato, and sardine. There's also an interesting recipe for stuffed cucumbers! Country Customs for April: Angling (Illustrated London Almanack, 1849) A look at April Fool's Day (yes, it was practiced back in 1849), and the beginning of the fishing season. Social Lectures: On Swells (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1874) Whether you prefer to call them swells, bloods or dandies, this tongue-in-cheek article explains how to become one if you aren't "born" one. Maxims for Parents (Chatterbox, 1889) These parenting tips are as wise today as they were more than 100 years ago. Girls as Visitors (Girl's Own Paper, 1900) On the social niceties of being a thoughtful (and therefore welcome) guest. Odds and Ends (Girl's Own Paper, 1895) A fascinating round-up of news, notes and trivia from around the Victorian world. Poetry Spring Redbreast's Ride The Month of April