Ivy says: After a brief hiatus, Kathy is back with more Stupid Questions! Thank God, because I have had the crappy day to end all crappy days, and I love Stupid Questions. 🙂 1. What’s a really great Mother’s Day gift for the Mom who has everything, lives faraway, and is on vacation now anyway? …
Dear Home Ec 101:Where can I get sodium percarbonate?Thanks,Short and Sweet Heather says: For those not in the know, sodium percarbonate is the generic name for the active ingredient oxygen bleach products like Oxo-Brite, OxiClean, or Clorox Multi-Purpose Stain Remover. The short answer is you can find sodium percarbonate on the laundry aisle in almost every grocery …
Ivy says: My buddy Jess over at Sassafrass hooked it UP today with a link to the best household hints EVER. Some choice tips: You may find yourself lying in bed at night beside your husband thinking, “Is this all?” It isn’t, sister. With a cup of corn starch in your sheet laundry, you can …
Hey ladies! Do you have any tips or advice on how to make an homemade ice cream cake? That is other than telling me I’m stark raving mad and just head on over to my local DQ? Thanks y’all! ~Wild as a mink but sweet as soda pop, Malia is. Heather says: Well here we …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I know Ivy’s a total hottie. I’d like to know how she manages to have such fab hair and makeup when she claims to be so po’. Signed, Ivy fan Ivy says: Aww, shucks. This would have been so much better if I hadn’t written the question myself because I wanted to …
Dear Home Ec 101: A friend of mine recently recommended investing in a deep freeze. We have the room, I just can’t see how spending extra money on an appliance (and the electricity!) can save money. ~Not Frigid Yet Heather says: Mary, is that you? I whole heartedly agree with your friend. A deep freeze …
Ivy says: Folding laundry takes a lot of time, so why are you folding your underwear? Seriously, guys, when is the last time you saw wrinkly underwear? If you’re in an auto accident and they have to strip all your clothes off, do you think the paramedics are going to laugh at your wrinkly underwear? …
Dear Home-Ec 101, Our cat marks all areas of our house by peeing especially when another animal comes to visit or where she last marked. We are at our wit’s end…. is there any solution to this problem? Signed, Kitty Mama in Kalamazoo Ivy says: I know way more about cat behavior than any normal …
Dear Home Ec 101, The last couple times I’ve made drop biscuits they’ve been flat as a pancake. I have not altered the recipe. Can you tell me why? ~Consternated in Conyers Heather says: I am willing to bet the culprit is your baking powder. This pantry staple has a relatively short shelf life and …
Heather says: I have debated posting this recipe for several days. It was good, but not a slice of heaven on a plate like the recently posted tomato pie. Once the enchiladas were smothered in salsa, I did enjoy them. The filling recipe is vegetarian and makes enough for 16 enchiladas, I made half and …