Heather says: It’s Sunday once again and our household confessional is now open. In case anyone is wondering, I do have an alterior motive for this weekly feature. Perfection simply isn’t an option. Yes, we should always strive to know better and do better, but it also wise to admit and laugh at our follies. It …
Heather says: Everyone says, “Eat your vegetables.” Here’s a quick and easy way to perk up the lowly carrot stick without adding fat. We love it as a side for summer meals and as a snack to take to work or the park. They’ve been nicknamed margarita carrots, but there isn’t a drop of alcohol …
Ivy says: When I was getting my youngest son ready for preschool this morning, we could only find one of his shoes. My house apparently eats shoes, because when Heather was here last, her youngest son’s shoe got lost and they couldn’t find it. We found Heather’s youngest son’s shoe (in a bookshelf, of all …
Ivy says: That’s right, Home Eccers, it’s time for another awesome giveaway! Up for grabs is a $50 Visa gift card you can spend on anything your little heart desires from Scott Common Sense. Scott Common Sense is a neat website with lots of cleaning and organizational tips submitted by users like you. How can …
Ivy says: Seriously, if one more person calls my house and just says “Where’s (someone that lives in my house)?”, I am going to scream. Or, “Is (whoever) there?” which is not exactly impolite, but it just drives me nuts. I’d like to say, “Yes.” and nothing else. I am HUUUUUGE on phone manners. I …
Heather says: While we should strive to better people, striving toward perfection is a hopeless waste of time. Take a moment and share your domestic secrets. I’ll start with just one of my many parenting transgressions On particularly dreary days I sometimes fib about the time when the kids ask* if it’s time to be …
Retro Saturday gives us a chance to share a post from the past and spend time with our families. Heather says: This dish is simple and very kid friendly, but is unlikely to recieve approval from either Weight Watchers™ or the Surgeon General. Carmelized Garlic Chicken 1 stick butter 4 garlic cloves – minced or …
Dear Home Ec 101, A while ago you posted a recipe for fettucini alfredo and suggested adding steamed broccoli. So, maybe it makes me look an idiot and maybe it doesn’t, but is there a proper way to steam broccoli? Signed, Stymied by Steam Heather says: While you don’t need any fancy tools to steam …
Ivy says: This steps out of the Home Ec category a bit, but I thought it was important enough to put here. And, it does have to do with personal finances, so there is that. Recently a dear friend of mine emailed me about watching her mom work two jobs to help finance her adult …
Ivy says: I have a longstanding agreement with my friends from both in town and out of town. You’re welcome to come see me anytime, whether it’s short notice or if you schedule weeks in advance. Just come on. I want to see you. I’m often tested on that, and people have come to my …