Heather says: Four years ago I was scared. Was this a project people would be interested in? Would people care at all about what we had to say? Well, I’m still here plugging away four years later. Today I’m launching the Home Ec 101 Forums. Some of you have been asking for forums for a long … Read more
Heather says: I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. It may not have been obvious from the outside, but there are some neat things brewing under the hood here at Home-Ec101.com. First of all, March 1 marks the start of my fifth year here on Home-Ec 101. What? Really? Can it be? … Read more
Heather says: I’ve got great news! Home-Ec 101 the book is now available for your Kindle. (I’m just a little excited and scared, but mostly excited.) Other places that carry Home-Ec 101 Skills for Everyday Living Of course, you can buy it in book form also. Following are some reviews from readers: This book is perfection, … Read more
Heather says: Have you ever wished you could just ask quick household questions, without having to search through the archives? Well now you’ve got a chance. I’m partnering with Angela England, Founder of Untrained Housewife to start a weekly Twitter chat, #HomeChat. It will be, as the name implies a place to discuss all things … Read more
Heather says: It’s official, I have ordered the first run of Home Ec 101 t-shirts. (It took a little longer than I hoped, but it’s all in the screen printer’s hands now). I’m excited and nervous. I hope you love the designs as much as I do. Here is a sneak peek at the first … Read more
Heather says: Last Saturday I posted a reader survey and many of you responded and I thank you for your time, suggestions, and criticism. If you didn’t value this site, you wouldn’t have had anything to say. There are a few things I would like to address. As of this time, I am discontinuing Fearless … Read more
Heather says: Home Economics is a big topic, and it covers a broad range of life skills and life styles. While I tend to write from the female point of view, life skills are gender neutral. Home Ec 101 is a little over three years old, the tone and topic are set and it’s time … Read more
Heather says: It was brought to my attention today that the daily email subscription form was not working. I think it may have been out for the last few weeks. If you tried during that time to subscribe and nothing happened, it’s safe to try again. I’m sorry about that. Back to your regularly scheduled … Read more
Heather says: I asked this question yesterday on the Facebook fan page, now that it’s site admin Saturday, I’m bringing it to the site proper. Due to Facebook’s privacy standards, more specifically their lack, I worry having a Facebook page condones their actions / standards. A lot of regular readers use Facebook as their portal … Read more
Heather says: For those of you unfamiliar with this category, it’s just a chance for me to update with odds and ends that may or may not be directly related to home economics. For those of you who read the site via email updates, I wanted to make you aware of a second option. Now … Read more