Home-Ec Guest Ivy says: Anyone who has ever read me over at Animal Shak knows I’m somewhat of an animal advocate. I love animals. LOVE! I have 3 pets- 2 cats and a dog who were all rescues or quasi-rescues. I have a hard time understanding why people are still buying dogs and (sometimes) cats from backyard …
Ivy says: I don’t want to sound like a beer commercial, but I must. So, Here’s to you, moms. Here’s to all the sleepless nights from staying up with a cranky baby to waiting around late at night for your teenager to come home. Here’s to all the sacrificing you do of all the things …
Ivy says: This morning, I went to “Muffins For Moms” at my daughter’s school. It was really nice, but LOUD! I admire Meg’s teacher greatly for being able to handle the loudness. I was there for 45 minutes and had to turn my radio off on the way home to enjoy the silence. I couldn’t …
Ivy says: Yesterday, my mom came over because she had a little time to kill before going to work. There wasn’t any time to clean up because she called me as she turned onto my street. Thanks, mom. “Ah, Ivy,” she said, “Your home is a bastion of cleanliness.” We both laughed because, to be …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I managed to get that reddish Tennessee clay all over the cuffs of my favorite pair of white pants. Can you help me get the stains out? Signed, Mr. Lavender Ivy says: What in the world were you doing wearing white before Memorial Day!?!?! Just kidding, if I didn’t have 3 Pigpen-like …
Dear Home Ec 101, I wanted to know whether you could offer any advice in preparation for moving. I will be moving across the country in the end of July! Signed, OnTheMove Ivy says: Moving across the country is a pain. Since you have plenty of time in advance, it won’t be nearly so bad. …
Dear Home Ec 101, I recently bought a linen type shirt. I think it is linen. Anyway, it has this scent that smells like fish. The shirt is dry clean only. My mother has bought clothes that have had this scent, and I’ve always been turned off by it. I really like this shirt, but …
Ivy says: My mom always told me it’s more important to give than receive. I dunno, when I was a kid receiving seemed a lot better than giving, but as I get older, I realize just what an excellent thing giving really is. If you go to church, it’s easy to tithe and trust that …
Ivy says: Last night Mr. Ivy was in a car accident. Don’t worry, dear readers, he wasn’t hurt and our car wasn’t hurt very badly either. He was stopped at a stoplight and a gentleman driving a trailer with big lawnmowers on it turned left right behind him and clipped the back end of Mr. …
Ivy says: Here’s something I struggle with that I bet our fabulous readers have ideas about! I get invited to go out a lot with my various local friends. The problem? I can’t really afford to go out as much as I’m invited out. I know I’m lucky to have that many friends that want …