Lunch can often be the most challenging meal in an attempt to eat a healthy diet these days. Too many adults default to fast food and school children are often terribly rushed during lunch. And yet it’s important to obtain vital nutrients at all meals. This Home Ec chapter provides helpful nutritional guidelines as well…
The FlyLady Method: Before Bed Routine
A good day begins the night before. Imagine waking up feeling rested, your house in order and everything ready to begin your day. Sound impossible? With a good before bed routine you can start each day on the right foot. That doesn’t mean everything will go perfectly but at least you’ll be off to a…
5 Best Tips For Keeping Food Fresh
Keeping food fresh is an important skill for any homemaker. With rising food prices it’s more important than ever to avoid food waste. Throwing away spoiled food is like tossing cash in the garbage can. I’ve collected five great tips to share with you. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…
Facts & False Notions About Nutrition ~ Home Ec Unit 1 Ch. 6
The home economist must have a good working knowledge of nutrition. I believe the homemaker would be wise to learn the basics, as well. We are responsible for providing for the health and nourishment of our own body as well as those in our household. This chapter in our textbook covers the basics quite well….
Spring Cleaning ~ Make Your Plan
If you’re excited for spring cleaning, raise your hand! Okay, that might be a bit too much to expect but there is something nice about a fresh, clean house to greet the new season. Grab a pen and notebook; it’s time to make your plan for freshening up your home. We’ll do it together! This…
Rising Food Costs and Shortages: Coping Strategies
It’s no secret that we are experiencing rising food costs. We are also seeing some shortages off and on due to supply chain issues, weather, etc. Providing nourishing food for our families is an important part of a homemaker’s job, despite these circumstances. Let’s discuss some ways we can cope with current challenges. This post…
Save Money Like Grandma ~ 10 Frugal Tips
There are any number of books, YouTube channels and other resources about frugal living available these days. However, one of the best sources might well be a look back at the past. Here are 10 frugal tips to help you save money like Grandma did. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon…
This Week With Dee ~ Menu, Home Tasks & More (9/6/21)
This Week With Dee – where I share our menu, my planned home tasks for the week, what I’m reading, self care plans and more. I hope it will give you some ideas for planning your own week or at least a glimpse of one homemaker’s life. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
This Week With Dee ~ Menu, Home Tasks & More (8/30/21)
This Week With Dee – where I share our menu, my planned home tasks for the week, what I’m reading, self care plans and more. I hope it will give you some ideas for planning your own week or at least a glimpse of one homemaker’s life. This post may contain affiliate links and as an…
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