On Saturdays, we like to take the day off and spend it with our families. Sometimes. When they’re behaving. Here’s a blast from the past: Dear Home-Ec 101, How do I remove blood stains from fabric? Signed, Lizzie B. Ivy says: Turn yourself in, Dr. Michael Baden‘s on the case now, I hear. I’ll answer … Read more
Ivy says: I have struggled with the proper way to set the table my entire life. I finally learned what order to put the knife, fork, and spoon in when my dad said to set the table alphabetically. In other words- fork (plate), knife, spoon. Prior to that tip, I’d just slap down the silverware … Read more
Dear Home Ec 101: My dishwasher just isn’t doing as great a job anymore. I haven’t changed anything: same soap, I scrape the plates, I still use a rinsing agent. What could be going on? Signed, My Dishwasher is a Dud Heather says: Did you know your dishwasher requires regular maintenance to provide consistently clean … Read more
Retro Saturdays are a chance for new Home Ec 101 readers to see something from the archives and allow Ivy and I a chance to spend time with our families. This was originally published in October 2007. Heather says: Our governor has asked South Carolinians to conserve water as nearly every county has been upgraded … Read more
Heather says: A non-blogging friend of mine recently admitted that she has never attempted to make soup. After I picked my jaw off the ground, she does know her way around the kitchen, but she finds the idea of soup intimidating. I offered to hold her hand and walk her through a few recipes. You, … Read more
Retro Saturday gives us a chance to share a post from the past and spend time with our families. Heather says: This dish is simple and very kid friendly, but is unlikely to recieve approval from either Weight Watchers™ or the Surgeon General. Carmelized Garlic Chicken 1 stick butter 4 garlic cloves – minced or … Read more
Retro Saturdays give Ivy and I a chance to replay some of our favorite posts and spend some time with our families. Ivy says: So much I wanted to write about, but alas, I’ve been spending all night dealing with a crayon in the dryer disaster. Anyway, my loss is your gain, since I’m sure … Read more
Retro Saturday is a chance to see a blast from the Home Ec 101 past and gives Ivy and I a chance to relax. Heather says: I searched high and low. I tried at least a dozen recipes people swear were from Grandma and now I have it. This is the one I recommend to … Read more
Welcome to Retro Saturday where we post a blast from the Home Ec 101 past so Ivy and I can have a day with our families. Dear Home-Ec101, I live in an apartment and my mini-blinds are covered with the funk of thousands of tenants. Can you please tell me the best way to clean … Read more
I’m running a bit later than I wanted to for church, so here you guys get retro Saturday on Sunday! This edition of Stupid Questions ran on May 12, last year. Ivy says: After a brief hiatus, Kathy is back with more Stupid Questions! Thank God, because I have had the crappy day to end … Read more