I got some positive feedback about this new feature last week so let’s give it another go. I’ll share our menu, my planned household 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…
10 Things to Do Instead of Spring Cleaning
It’s spring cleaning season and you’ve no doubt been seeing lots of hints, tips and lists to help you get your house in tip-top condition. But what if you don’t need (or want) to spring clean? I’ve got you covered with this list of 10 Things to Do Instead of Spring Cleaning! This post may…
The Almost Perfect Food – Milk ~ Home Ec Unit 1 Ch. 4
Chapter 4 of our ongoing Home Ec series focuses on milk and eggs. The book goes so far as to call milk “the almost perfect food”. Milk and eggs are perhaps the two food items which have undergone the most changes in terms of dietary recommendations and habits in the past several decades. As always,…
Other Bland Foods – Quick Breads ~ Home Ec Unit 1 Ch. 3
Chapter 3 of Unit 1 in our ongoing Home Ec series provides a fairly in-depth look at quick breads or what the book refers to as “other bland foods” suitable for breakfast. It includes a scientific look at ingredients and what makes quick breads rise, as well as a number of recipes for muffins, biscuits…
The Mild-Tasting Breakfast Foods ~ Home Ec Unit 1
Chapter Two of Unit 1 in our ongoing home economics study covers what are referred to as the “mild-tasting” breakfast foods. These include cereals, toasts, butter and other fats. There are recipes and cooking methods along with information regarding the nutritional content of these common breakfast foods. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
Inviting Breakfasts ~ Home Ec Unit 1: Food is More Than Flavor
The first unit in our home economics course, Your Home and You, is titled – Food is More Than Flavor. This unit begins with an introduction to “Food, a Valuable Friend” and then the first of 15 chapters, “Inviting Breakfasts”. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…
Your Home and You ~ A Home Economics Course
There seems to be some renewed interest in the subject of Home Economics recently. Perhaps all the extra time families are spending at home has reminded us that the care and operation of a home requires knowledge and dedication. It’s not as simple as one might think. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall
Fall is a time to begin turning inward. The days get shorter and the temperatures drop. As we are spending more time indoors these days, making our homes warm and cozy becomes a priority. For me, a self-professed summer girl, making my home extra cozy for fall is one way I make the best of…
Homemaking Basics ~ A Collection of Resources
Whether you are a new bride or have been running a home for decades, there is always something new to learn about homemaking. A review of homemaking basics never did anyone any harm. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Homemaking Basics I’ve collected…
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