About Old Tipster
At Old Tipster, we’re in the business of bringing back the good stuff—the tried-and-true tricks, habits, and know-how that actually stand the test of time. Sometimes, what worked for your grandparents still works beautifully today.
Our Story
Her grandmother didn’t just give advice; she lived it. She taught Claudia how to mend a tear so well it disappeared into the fabric, how to stretch a meal without anyone feeling shortchanged, how to fix what’s broken before throwing it away. These weren’t just “tips”—they were small acts of care, carried in memory, meant to outlast the moment.
As Claudia got older, the world sped up. Gadgets replaced handiwork, and quick-fix trends often outshone the quiet magic of things that had always worked. But she never forgot those afternoons at the kitchen table, where the radio hummed softly and her grandmother explained not just the “how” of something, but the “why.”
Old Tipster was born from that love for timeless know-how—practical skills and old-world wisdom that still fit beautifully into modern life. Here, we collect, preserve, and share the kind of knowledge that doesn’t expire: the advice that steadies you in a storm, the skills that make you self-reliant, the little tricks that turn the everyday into something richer.
Because while the world will always change, the value of a lesson well learned never does.
Where We Put Our Wisdom
🧵 Vintage Wisdom
Old-school smarts for modern dilemmas. From home remedies and frugal living to etiquette that still matters, these are the stories, sayings, and skills worth passing down—delivered with clarity and care.
🛠 Classic Skills
We revisit practical skills that once defined self-reliance—and still do. Think sharpening a knife properly, sewing on a button that stays, building a fire that actually starts, or balancing a budget without an app. All written by people who’ve done it (many times over).
📜 Timeless Advice
From relationships to routines, we offer guidance rooted in life experience—not trends. It’s the kind of advice your grandfather gave you, your aunt still swears by, and your future self will thank you for.
Some Advice Never Goes Out Of Style
We’re on a mission to preserve, modernize, and celebrate practical knowledge that stands the test of time.
Rooted In Real Experience
Every tip, recipe, and repair we share has been tested in real homes, by real hands. If it hasn’t worked for us—or for the generations before us—it doesn’t make the cut.
Respect For The Past, Relevance For Today
We honor heritage methods without getting stuck in nostalgia. Each piece of advice is adapted so it fits beautifully into modern life without losing its original heart.
Accuracy You Can Trust
Our contributors draw from lived expertise, historical research, and verified sources. We fact-check traditions just as carefully as we test a recipe or a remedy.
Wisdom Worth Passing On
Our goal is to preserve knowledge that has stood the test of time and present it in a way that makes you want to share it with the next set of hands ready to learn.
Who’s Behind the Curtain?
Aside from sharing her own timeless wisdom, Claudia works alongside a circle of women who live and breathe the skills, stories, and values they teach.
Gemma Wells
Everyday Lore & Useful Lorekeeper
Gemma is a folklorist-turned-lifestyle writer who’s fascinated by the rituals that once shaped daily life. She weaves cultural heritage into routines that still work—from moon-phase gardening to ancestral pantry tricks. Her writing makes the past feel purposeful, not quaint, and always a little magical.
Gemma is a folklorist-turned-lifestyle writer who’s fascinated by the rituals that once shaped daily life. She weaves cultural heritage into routines that still work—from moon-phase gardening to ancestral pantry tricks. Her writing makes the past feel purposeful, not quaint, and always a little magical.
Mavis Pozzo
Vintage Skills Revivalist
A calligraphy buff with a side passion for breadmaking and sewing her own clothes, Mavis brings a refreshing rigor to old-school skills. With a background in textile conservation and years in heritage museums, she doesn’t just admire the past—she recreates it, stitch by stitch. She’s here to remind you that handmade isn’t a trend—it’s a legacy.
A calligraphy buff with a side passion for breadmaking and sewing her own clothes, Mavis brings a refreshing rigor to old-school skills. With a background in textile conservation and years in heritage museums, she doesn’t just admire the past—she recreates it, stitch by stitch. She’s here to remind you that handmade isn’t a trend—it’s a legacy.
Lorraine Hart
Everyday Heritage Contributor
Lorraine grew up in a small village in the English countryside, where rainy afternoons were best spent in the corner of a secondhand bookshop or curled up by the fire with a stack of handwritten letters. Her love for old books, marginal notes, and the gentle pace of pre-digital life shaped how she sees the world—and how she writes about it.
Lorraine grew up in a small village in the English countryside, where rainy afternoons were best spent in the corner of a secondhand bookshop or curled up by the fire with a stack of handwritten letters. Her love for old books, marginal notes, and the gentle pace of pre-digital life shaped how she sees the world—and how she writes about it.