Ivy says: It is extremely important to get enough calcium in your diet. Unless, of course, you like the “Hunchback of Notre Dame” look. In that case, skip the calcium altogether. Calcium is more readily absorbed when it is eaten in a food, but some foods are more readily absorbed than others. For example, kale is …
Dear Home Ec 101: I am at my wits’ end. I have a toddler who will not stop yanking everything off the counter. Every time my hands are full with the baby he’s eating, coloring on, or shredding something. What do I do? ~Frazzled in Frampton Heather says: I could have written that letter myself. …
Another good comment: I’ve always hated cleaning shower walls – they just seem so impossible to clean. And now we have a shower stall with clear doors that shows spots from our hard water in DAYS (even with squeegee-ing after every shower). And if I really want to get them off, I have to scrub …
Ivy says: Every once in awhile I read a post where I go, “Whoa, I didn’t know that.” and then want to shout the info from the highest mountain. Since I’m in the Cumberland Basin, I actually live pretty far from a mountain, so Home-Ec 101 will have to do for my shouting. Paul Michael …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I’m getting ready to go on vacation and I couldn’t find my swimsuit. Well, I finally found it, but the situation is not good. I found it wrapped in a towel in a backpack. The good news is, the backpack’s fine, but the swimsuit smells horribly funky. Can you help me make …
Dear Home-Ec 101, How do I know if a cut is serious enough to go to the ER? Signed, My knife skills need work Ivy says: This is a very good question. Many people question when an expensive trip to the ER is warranted, and when you can do for yourself at home. Now, neither …
Dear Home Ec 101: I live in Hurricane Country and there are often boiling water advisories after a storm. How long am I supposed to boil the water before it is safe to drink? ~Avoiding the Runs in Ravenel Dear Avoiding the Runs in Ravenel, Boil water advisories are more common than you may think. …
Heather says: I am an avid reader, if I am seated, it would be a rare day indeed to not find me reading something. Yesterday I was trapped and the only thing in reach was my husband’s Popular Mechanics. No, I wasn’t there, I was in a parking lot waiting on Mr. Heather. The cover …
Black bean soup is an excellent recipe for when you are trying to reduce you meat intake without losing flavor.
Ivy says: I’m not much on sermonizing. I’m of the opinion that talking about religion is best done on a one-on-one basis. However, I felt compelled to write this post. If you don’t want to hear about religion, please skip this post. Lately, both Heather and I have been down and troubled. Don’t worry- for …