Ivy says: WARNING: This post might be a classic case of overshare. Read at your own risk. So, Heather and I are sitting here in Myrtle Beach, enjoying ourselves immensely. But I have already had a couple of instances of not being prepared. The worst would be on the drive here. Nate got so excited … Read more
Ivy says: Ever go on a blog and see a comment made by something like “Kitchen Cabinet Refacing” or “South Nashville Dentist”? It’s kind of off-putting, isn’t it? Yeah, it is to us too. Especially since the comments invariably seem to be something like “Very informative post.” Thanks for adding to the conversation, dude. So, … Read more
Ivy says: My good pal Hutchmo wrote a post on Facebook that had me rolling in the aisles. I got his permission to post this here. It gives you very good perspective into what our husbands (or wives, in some cases) may be thinking when they wad a sheet into the linen closet! Here’s a … Read more
Ivy says: We have the lucky winners of the Finish Quantum dishwashing detergent giveaway! The winners are: Go Jen Go Princess Leia Joanna Shelley Jill W Congratulations! You’ll be contacted by email for your details. Thanks for entering, everyone!
Ivy says: Proof positive that Heather and I are the very best of friends: we share everything. I turn on my computer this morning after getting back from the doctor. Heather says, “I think I have the flu.” I reply with, “Funny, I just got back from the doctor where I was diagnosed with…that’s right, … Read more
Ivy says: As regular readers of Home Ec 101 know, my inability to cook is legendary. I have to give my family credit, though, they keep on letting me try to cook things. Hence, The Great Turkey Debacle of 2002. I was totally unware of how long you have to let turkey thaw in the … Read more
Ivy says: Congratulations to Shauna of Opishposh for winning the Build A Bear $25 gift card giveaway! Lucky #52 got it this time: Click to make bigger. Congrats, Shauna! I’ll be in touch to get shipping info! Stick around, Home Eccers, more awesome giveaways are right around the corner!
Ivy says: Oh, Home Eccers. Heather’s on the road for the next couple of weeks, and today I’m so sick that Mr. Ivy actually stayed home to take care of me. But the posting must go on, so here’s a little guide to keeping illness from making the rounds in your house. I wish I … Read more
Heather says: I stumbled across this little quote while browsing through The Project Gutenberg. It’s from The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking by Helen Campbell: Every science is learned but domestic science. The schools ignore it; and, indeed, in the rush toward an early graduation, there is small room for it. “She can learn … Read more
Heather says: Many thanks to Stephanie of Stop the Ride for letting us host this week’s Make It From Scratch Carnival . It’s a round up for those who are sharing things they have made from scratch. Do you ever wonder where that term came from? A quick Google search suggested it was first used … Read more