Heather Solos Heather says: There’s a lot on the Home-EC101 plate right now, so I’m opening the comments up our frugal friends. Have you recently written a post on frugality? If so, link to it in the comments. Later today I’m heading back to Myrtle Beach, SC but this time it’s not for vacation, I’ve been helping …
Heather says: In today’s world, convenience items are everywhere you go. From ready made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, frozen for your convenience to pre-hardboiled eggs in the dairy case, if you can dream it, someone is selling it. Tell me, Home Eccers, what convenience items make you chuckle and which do you consider lifesavers? …
Heather says: Here’s the Home-Ec101.com way of keeping things green. With rare exception, buying something new* is about the least green thing you can do. Please keep this in mind before you purchase the newest and greatest earth saving gadget. New items take energy to produce and transport. The items they replace consume energy or …
Heather says: Sometimes canned soup is good enough, but once you have had the real deal, it’s hard to go back. Try topping this basic clam chowder with a sprinkling of Old Bay Seasoning and a small handful of sliced green onions. This recipe is a good example of how simple a New England clam …
Heather says: One of the things I love about having a menu plan is it gives a sense of order and helps prevent that 4pm dread, aka “Ugh, what am I going to feed these people tonight?” Of course I still want options, but narrowing down the field can be a big help. We are …
Heather says: Over the next few weeks I will be working to update our indexing system. Home Ec 101 started out as a blog, but unlike some blogs, our older content is still valuable to those who are just discovering the site. Our goal is to improve readability for both our regular and new readers. …
Heather says: I feel almost dirty for posting this. Do you ever get a craving for funnel cakes and the fair is months away? Or do you ever break all your own advice and wander through the grocery store while your belly rumbles? Well, that’s what happened tonight. Apparently I’m in denial that I’m running …
Heather says: First of all, let’s thank the fine folks at www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com for providing the loot. Without a great sponsor there is no way Ivy and I could hold giveaways. We love you, Home Eccers, but our rug monkeys never stop eating except when they are complaining that their pants are too short and their …
Heather says: Long time commenter Angela asked: This might be a silly question, but, do you stick to a budget also when doing these list? Besides the pantry staples, do you try to get everything else under a curtain amount? The menu and coordinating grocery lists I post on Home Ec 101 are written for …
Heather says: This menu is designed to fit the average needs of a family. The recipes here at Home Ec 101 feed a family of 4 – 6 with leftovers being consumed for lunch and one night a week. The shopping list is a pdf file. Simply download and print. Cross off the items already …