Ivy says: Last week, we advised the newlywed. This week, let’s advise a pal of mine who’s going to have a baby who I know reads this site. The very best advice I can give is this: everyone will advise you about your baby, from your mom to the little old lady at the library …
Ivy says: One might call me frugal; one might even call me cheap, especially when it comes to certain things. For example, I’ve needed new underwear for the longest time. It took Mr. Ivy begging me to spend some money and buy some underwear to get me to buy any. And even then, I bought …
Ivy says: Our fabulous commenter Laura wanted to know: What is C.O.R.N? I’m new to the website and have seen this a couple of times. Just wondering. I’m also a newly wed so if anyone has so tips I’d appreciate them! Thanks!!! Well, Laura, I can easily answer the first part of the question, but …
Ivy says: Yesterday, between blowing my nose 83,000 times and walking around like a zombie because of the Sudafed and Benadryl combo that works for my comfort, but not for my nerves, I also cleaned up 50 piles of dog poo. Okay, perhaps not 50. More like 5. Still, that’s too much dog poo to …
Heather says: Don’t ever think moving 1300 miles from family can stop them from dropping in unexpectedly. Until last night I lived comfortably with the thought that I’d always have several weeks notice to ensure the house was up to spec. Last night I came home from running errands to discover the in-laws had arrived. …
Heather says: Hey there, Home Eccers, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. While we put off cleaning up the mess and trying to find homes for the new toys and knick knacks I’d like to know, when do you take down your lights and decorations? I like to wait the full 12 days of …
Dear Home Ec 101, I have a wee problem, and you’re the only people I could think of to ask for advice. We just moved into a new house; we’re renting, but the place didn’t come with appliances. Given the fact that we’re currently getting by with a shelfless mini-fridge, an electric kettle and a …
Ivy says: There’s something really special about Fridays, isn’t there? People in the olden days thought it was an unlucky day and advised not to get married or do practically anything else on a Friday. But all my life, Friday has been a good day- all the promise of the upcoming weekend, and at most …
Ivy says: It’s the world’s oldest meme, I’m sure. You know, the question about, if you could invite anyone living or dead to dinner at your house, who are the three people you’d invite? Invariably most people end up saying Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, and Oprah. Or, some combination including one of those three people. So, …
Heather says: I’ve just been drooling over a slide show of dressings. Seriously, it’s taking a lot of will power to not put on my shoes and drive all the way across town to the fancy schmancy grocery store to grab the ingredients for a dressing half my family would snub anyhow. (That really just …