Home-Ec Guest Ivy says: Well, it’s been a week since I started the great Kraft and Sam’s Club dinner planner, so it’s time to give you guys an update. First, let’s talk about the shopping. As you all know, I’m a fan of warehouse store shopping- there’s nothing that thrills me more than a giant thingy of …
Ivy says: About 80% of the people I know would describe their house as “comfortably lived in.” That title is not always accurate. I remember some people Mr. Ivy knew that described their house that way and a couple of years later, Child Protective Services came in (this woman also described herself as a great …
Ivy says: Some events that transpired today reminded me of how most people are eager to help you whether they know you or not. It really helps to know people, but sometimes even a complete stranger will go out of their way to help you out when you need help. My story: I need a …
Ivy says: This is a dual-sided confession this week. Confession #1: I forgot to post this today. I was supposed to do it this morning, but I totally forgot. Oops! The second confession is this: I said last Sunday I was going to get all my laundry finished. I didn’t. It just got too hot …
Ivy says: One of the most frequent questions I get is “How do you get your kids to help clean?” Short on the heels of that question is “How do you get kids to do a good job when cleaning?” Now, my kids aren’t the best cleaning helpers EVER, but they do help and they …
Ivy says: For many, keeping up with laundry is their Achilles’ heel when it comes to housekeeping. I know that it sure is mine. It seems that whenever I manage to get caught up, there’s a new giant pile lurking somewhere 5 seconds afterward. So I share with you some of the strategies I’ve picked …
Ivy says: Getting your house back in shape absolutely requires that you clean the bathroom. Let me tell you, you could have mounds of laundry piled everywhere and a spotless bathroom and I totally wouldn’t think you’re gross. But make me use a dirty bathroom and I’ll take pictures and post them here on Home …
Ivy says: I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard from people wondering, “Where do you start when your house is a mess?” Yes, sometimes it is very overwhelming when pretty much everywhere is a disaster. I ask people: “What bothers you the most? Start there.” Now, the answer does differ some, but largely …
Ivy says: I took the kids and one of my dogs for a walk on the greeway earlier today, and we came back with a few hitchhikers. Ticks. I found, like, 5 on my daughter and one on my dog. Strange that she’d rack up more ticks than my dog, but whatever. I immediately thought …
Ivy says: Ever go on a blog and see a comment made by something like “Kitchen Cabinet Refacing” or “South Nashville Dentist”? It’s kind of off-putting, isn’t it? Yeah, it is to us too. Especially since the comments invariably seem to be something like “Very informative post.” Thanks for adding to the conversation, dude. So, …