Dear Home Ec 101,The other day I started my dishwasher and walked away, a few minutes later, I realized it didn’t sound right, so I opened it up to make sure that the arms were spinning and that water was going where it is supposed to. (If water is dripping from everything, it’s all good …
Heather says: Modern microwaves come with a ton of functions, but how many do you regularly use? Nine times out of ten, I just press the add minute button and cancel when I’ve decided it’s been long enough. So Home Eccers, tell me, what is your function?
Dear Home Ec 101, If a baked recipe calls for instant coffee, can you substitute the instant for regular brewed coffee and keep the same consistency and taste of the baked item? If so, what would be the ratio for the substitution? I want to make something that calls for instant coffee but was floored …
Ivy says: I wish I could remember where I read this tip, so I could properly credit it. If you originally wrote about this on your blog, please let me know so I can link you. Anyway, to stretch your laundry detergent a bit further, when it is nearly empty, add some vinegar, shake up …
Dear Home Ec 101, As much as I like salad, I hate making it. It was my job growing up – I despised it then and I despise it now. I don’t mind cutting up the tomato, bell pepper, and such. It’s washing the lettuce that does me in. Upon marriage, my salad-making life got …
Ivy says: I need to preface this by saying I was an assistant manager for an auto repair shop for over 3 years. So I really do know what I’m talking about, I promise. Many lists I have seen on how to save money include changing the oil on your car yourself as a way …
Dear Home Ec 101, Settle a debate, please. Whose house is harder to clean a small home-owner’s or a large home-owner’s? Signed, ~Just itching for whining rights Heather says: If we assume, and yes, I do know what happens when we assume that both homes have the same dirt level then it basically comes out …
Ivy says: As I posted before, we have been cleaning out my Grandma’s stuff following her death. By the way, I appreciate all the condolences. It gets easier every day. And some days, I can laugh. This was one of those days. Earlier this week, my uncle asked me if I wanted all my grandma’s …
Ivy says: I had a very hard time deciding how to choose the winner of this contest. Originally, I was going to pick the best answer, but there were 3 I just couldn’t decide between. Since there’s only 1 DVD to give away, I went with random.org to draw a number to correspond with comment …
Heather says: Tomorrow begins the first full work week of the New Year. (Shift workers, my family is in your boat, so I do feel your pain.) Consider taking a few minutes tonight to avoid a hectic Monday morning. Decide and layout what you will wear. (If you have children, do the same for them) …