Heather says: First of all I want to thank Ivy for managing our site for the duration of my 4,000 mile round trip to the Midwest. Mr. Heather was lucky enough to join us for the return trip and was able to experience the magic that is traveling with three children under five. Let me …
Ivy says: Happy Labor Day, American Home Eccers! Ah, a day in which we celebrate work by taking the day off! Let’s not forget our sister workers who came before us… The women in the 1990s who fought against the “glass ceilings” and are just now beginning to break through them. The moms in the …
Ivy says: And, we have a winner! I use a randomizer at Randomizer.org to determine the winners of all my giveaways. Let’s take a look at the results: (Click to make bigger) The winner is lucky number 46, which is Kaye from Mrs. Nespy’s Frugal World! Congratulations! (I’ll be contacting you for your details, Kaye.) …
Ivy says: Several things on tap this morning, so you get one of those catch-all posts. First, a gigantic THANK YOU to all the comments on my “A Side Helping Of Transparency” posts. I am so glad for all the sympathetic and understanding comments. Home Eccers are the very, very best and I love you …
Ivy says: It’s a foggy Wednesday morning and my brain’s about as foggy as it is outside. That means it’s time for Ask The Audience! So, Home Eccers, here’s what is on my mind this morning: What are your favorite and least favorite cleaning products? Me, I love Bar Keeper’s Friend, baking soda, vinegar and …
Ivy says: Hi. My name is Ivy Hogan and I am using anti-depressants. That might not sound like a shocking revelation- after all, I’ve read several posts in recent weeks decrying how many doctors overprescribe anti-depressants, and how, surely, all these people who are on anti-depressants don’t really need them. I, myself, fought being put …
Ivy says: When I worked as a professional maid, sometimes the boss would come into a house we had just cleaned and would do what she called “the white glove test.” She’d wear a white pair of gloves and check areas we were supposed to have cleaned, and if so much as a smudge appeared …
Ivy says: Imagine my surprise when, after I posted this post about pet hair on the furniture, a representative from the Furminator contacted me and asked me if I’d like one to review and one to give away! Why yes, yes I would. The Fed Ex man (who, incidentally, is not as cute as Mr. …
Ivy says: Now, not the REAL spousal abuse. That’s a very serious subject, that I’m not intending to poke fun of. But “Taking your spouse WAY out of their comfort zone” was too long for the subject line. So, a couple of weeks ago I was at the bank and from across the room, I …
Ivy says: I’m back up on my soapbox, Home Eccers! Someone stop me! Or not, since my rants are (hopefully) your entertainment. Today’s issue: the “It’s not my fault” syndrome. Oh, Home Eccers. How this one bugs me to death. My 14 year old is going to kill me for posting about this, but he’s …